Fort Benton Montana Spring Classic Fishing Derby

Derby begins  Friday May 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM and ends Sunday May 22, 2011 at Noon




$20.00 per person.
Children 12 and under free with paid adult entry. Limit of 2 children per paid entry.

Over 100 Prizes to be Given Away!

Rules and Registration

  • Mandatory meeting at 5:30PM Friday.  No fishing before the meeting get over or you will be disqualified.
  • Sign up across from Lehman’s True Value - Friday 5:00 to 8:00PM - Saturday & Sunday 7:00AM to 10:00AM.
  • Must have 2011 Fishing License to sign-up/Fishing licenses available at Lehman’s True Value.
  • All Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • 2 Divisions: 12 years and under - All Fish and Adults - All Fish.
  • Only 2 game fish & 2 non-game fish per fisherman may be checked in each day. Please practice catch and release.
  • Rod and Real Only.
  • NO SET LINES!
  • Any gear, such as waders and boots must be cleaned of any contaminants before and after entering the water
  • NO WATERCRAFT OR FLOATATION DEVICES!
  • Weigh in at 5:00PM Saturday and 1:00PM on Sunday or call Tommy to weigh in @ 621-5592.
  • Boundary from Carter Ferry to Coal Banks Landing on the Missouri River & mouth of Marias River upstream 5 miles.
  • Winners announced after last weigh-in. Must be present to win. Prizes will not be mailed. All Fish for Saturday’s prizes must be weighed in by 5:00PM Saturday. All Fish for Sunday’s Prizes must be weighed in by 1:00PM Sunday.
  • Judges decisions are final in case of a tie or dispute.
  • All Contestants assume sole responsibility for their participation in the derby and cannot hold any volunteer, sponsor or their affiliates responsible for loss or damages

**  A printable version of the rules and registration form is available by following this link **
Or you can pick up the forms at Scheels in Great Falls and Lehman's True Value in Fort Benton

A signed and dated Liability Release form must be submitted with your registration form.

** A printable version of the Liability Release form is available by following this link **

Funds Raised will be donated to the Dedman Foundation

Contact

Tommy Willson
406-621-5592
P.O. Box 607
Fort Benton, MT 59442
springclassicfishingderby@hotmail.com


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