I think the work you are trying to do for the island is great and the intent you have is truly understood by all who is connected with this tournament and the true meaning behind it, Officer Cunningham and the kids on that island. While im not a trooper or even have a family member with the KSP, every trip i have had the privilidige of making to the island, Craig and all the other guys there have made me feel like a true member of the family and not an outsider. I want to see this tournament continue to grow and succeed and hope nothing but the best, however, we must always remember that money brings greed. With greed usually brings problems, and there are plenty of fishermen out there who will look at the payout and only see $1000 as first place, and all the while, never see the word MEMORIAL!
As Tiger stated above and as just about anyone who has been part of this tournament knows, we both have push for the 15 inch limit across the board and takes all the guess work out of the weigh in, at that point as long as its not a smallie, it touches 15 or it doesnt.
As for the payouts, its great to hear some sponsers have kicked in to give money to help with the payout. Hopefully that will allow for the increased payouts, and still give a nice check back to the island. But if you havent etched the rules in stone, keep it a 2 day tourney.
Either way I will make the trip pending on the outcome of some tournaments upcoming leading to that date. At the worst i do plan on spending Saturday night and Sunday there and do plan on still giving my entry fee to the island if i do get to make it down.
Keep up the hard work and hope to see everyone in October.
Skeeter
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