LETS info out there?

[Mark Christianson]

Where can I get some info on this LETS thing?
I see lots of generic posts about it, but what about schedules, rules, etc....
Thanks.
Looks like it could be fun!

[Dennis Steele]

Here is the Metro rules for this season.
We only have two events left for the year and getting into the league at this point is not possibe but you should deffinatley consider either the Metro or Statewide for next season.It is a good time.

L.E.T.S. Go Fishing!!
Leading Edge Tournament Series Metro Division 2003
Official Rules and Information

L.E.T.S. is a league format event in which teams of 2 anglers compete for points. This is a multi-species tournament series which allows for a wide variety of fishing options.

League Size- 15 teams

Teams- 2 people must sign up to be league members. Teams may use substitutes, but at least 1 registered team member must participate.

Cost- League dues for 2003 will be $300 per team. All fees will go towards event pay-outs, overall champion payouts, and any league expenses. The first 15 teams to send in their dues will be allowed into the league.

Events-There will be six one day events.
A rules meeting will be held at 6:30 am for each event.Tournament will start at 7:00 with a one hour break at 11:00 and conclude at 4:00pm.

Dates and locations-
May 18th Mississippi River Pool 4 - Everets Resort
June 15th Prior Lake- Sand Point access
June 29th Big Marine- DNR access on N. Mayberry Tr.
July 20th Waconia- DNR public access
August 10th St Croix River- Bayport public access
Sept 7th White Bear Lake County Access on Lake Av.
Dates and Locations subject to change

Pay-out Schedule(based on a 15 team league):
Individual event pay-outs
1st place - $150
2nd place - $125
3rd place - $100
4th place - $75
Big Fish - $25
Season championship pay-outs
1st place - $300
2nd place - $200
3rd place - $100
4th place - $50

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General Rules:

L.E.T.S. prides itself as being a catch-and-release league. Taking some fish for the pan is ok, but selective harvest is strongly recommended.

1) All rules and regulations of the State of Minnesota must be observed at all times. There will also be a boat and trailer inspection for aquatic vegetation prior to teams launching their boat.

2) A cell phone or marine band radio must be n the boat at all times. This is necessary for safety and to contact other teams for large fish verification.

3) Teams must respect other teams. No fishing within 30 yards of another team will be allowed unless invited by said team to do so. Non league boats must also be respected at all times.

4) All check-in deadlines will be strictly enforced. A watch synchronization will take place each morning.

5) There will be a staggered start. Teams will draw for starting position before each event. Boats will then leave the starting point in 5 second intervals with the last team being the starter boat. After the break, this order will be reversed.

6) Scoring- The scoring system will be based on weight converted to points. There will also be points awarded for attendance.

Point values- 1 lb of fish = 1 pt (Across the board for all species)

Attendance= 2 points per event

Walleye= Minimum size = 12 inches
Pike= Minimum size = 20 inches
LM/SM Bass= Minimum size = 12 inches
Sunfish= Minimum size = 7 inches
Crappie= Minimum size = 9 inches
Perch = Minimum size = 9 inches
Lake Trout= Minimum size = 16 inches
Catfish=Minimum size=16 inches
Muskie= Any legal fish will be worth 25 points

One bonus point will be awarded for each Pike, Walleye, Bass combination brought in for a maximum bonus of 3 points.

A running point total will be kept towards an end of the year league champion. These points will be based on order of finish. 1st place will receive 15 points, second 14, and so on plus attendance points. Ties will be determined by largest fish caught.

7) Each team will be allowed one person's legal limit per day.

8) The wearing of lifejackets while teams boat is under power of main engine is strongly encouraged.

9) All boats must have a live well or other means such as a cooler with an aerator capable of keeping fish alive. Stringers and fish baskets will not be allowed.

10) Any water that can be accessed by boat without having to pull, push or drag the boat will be deemed tournament water. The use of a push-pole, oar or paddle will be allowed.

11) All teams must remain in their boat except in case of emergency, or at breaks or weigh-ins.

12) Fishing in Minnesota presents a wide range of weather conditions that anglers must face. Events will only be cancelled in the event of lightning. The event will not be completely cancelled, only postponed until the lightning has passed. In event of lightning, all boats must return to the starting area or another location of safety. This will allow ample time for teams to reach safety. Teams failing to report in either via cell phone or marine radio will loose all points for that day except under conditions where teams must take immediate cover and unable to make it back to the starting point or reply. Teams will be contacted by cell phone or marine band radio if a postponement is called.

13) All rules and scoring decisions will be made by league president and are final. In the event of a rules violation or conflict by the league president, the league vice president will make the call. Any rules changes will be announced prior to each event.

To register for the Metro Division of L.E.T.S. please email
Dennis Steele(fishhead)
[email protected]

[Paul Waldowski]

Statewide info can be found at this link:

http://groups.msn.com/FishingMinnesota/documents.msnw

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Paul
[email protected]

[Grabs]

Paul, I don't think everyone can get to that file. It asks you to login to view the file.

[Guest]

Here's the statewide info:

Think about it for next year biglakeba$$! It's a lot of fun.

L.E.T.S. Go Fishing!!
Leading Edge Tournament Series 2003
Official Rules and Information
L.E.T.S. is a league format event in which teams of 2 anglers compete for points. This is a multi-species tournament series which allows for a wide variety of fishing options.
League Size- 15 teams
Teams- 2 people must sign up to be league members. Teams may use substitutes, but at least 1 registered team member must participate.
Cost- League fees for 2003 will be $300 per team. All fees will go towards event pay-outs, overall champion payouts, Saturday night meals for all teams, and any league expenses. The first 15 teams to send in their dues will be allowed into the league.
Registration will begin FERUARY 1st
Pay-out Schedule(based on a 15 team league):
Individual event pay-outs
1st place - $200
2nd place - $150
3rd place - $100
4th place - $50
5th place - $50
There will also be a big fish prize awarded for each individual event, this prize will be a donation from Scenic Tackle, a very reputable site sponsor!

Season championship pay-outs
1st place - $500
2nd place - $300
3rd place - $200
4th place - $150
5th place - $100
6th place - $100
7th place - $100
8th place - $50
Events- Each event will be a 2 day tournament. Saturday's event will run from Noon until sundown, Sunday will be from sunrise to 2pm. Each day will have a 1 hour break 4 hours into the event. This will allow for a lunch break as well as scoring of fish caught during the first half.
Dates and locations:
May 31st & June 1st - Rainy Lake (United States Side Only)
June 21st & 22nd - Lake Bemidji
July 26th & 27th - Lake Winnibigoshish
August 23rd & 24th - West Battle Lake
Lodging- To keep in the spirit of sharing information, fellowship and camaraderie, we encourage teams to camp or stay in the same general area. The following campsites/resorts are recommended-

Rainy Lake- Woody's Fairly Reliable Rainy Lake Resort
Resort info:
http://www.fairlyreliable.com/bnb.html
Also, camping is available for free on many of the islands and shoreline campsites around the lake.
Headquarters- Woody's.
To hold your reservation, payment must be received no later than FEBRUARY 10th.
Send a deposit of $50 per person to-
Tom Herman
721 8th Ave S Apt 9
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Lake Bemidji- Bemidji State Park, Lakeside Motel, and others.
Headquarters- Diamond Point Park
Lake Winni- Numerous US Forest Service campgrounds on East side of lake. $12-$14 per night
http://www.reserveusa.com/nrrs/mn/moso/
http://www.reserveusa.com/nrrs/mn/deel/
http://www.reserveusa.com/nrrs/mn/wlnr/wlnr1.html
http://www.reserveusa.com/nrrs/mn/lakw/
http://www.reserveusa.com/nrrs/mn/oneg/
Headquarters- To be determined.
West Battle Lake- Camping at League member CD's place.
Headquarters- To be determined
Saturday nights' meal site will be announced prior to the event.
General Rules- L.E.T.S. prides itself as being a catch-and-release league. Taking some fish for the pan is ok, but selective harvest is strongly recommended.
1) All rules and regulations of the State of Minnesota must be observed at all times. There will also be a boat and trailer inspection for aquatic vegetation prior to teams launching their boat.
2) A cell phone or marine band radio must be in the boat at all times. This is necessary for safety and to contact other teams for large fish verification. Note- Cell phones will not work on Rainy Lake.
3) Teams must respect other teams. No fishing within 30 yards of another team will be allowed unless invited by said team to do so. Non league boats must also be respected at all times.
4) All check-in deadlines will be strictly enforced. A watch synchronization will take place each morning.
5) There will be a staggered start. Teams will draw for starting position before each event. Boats will then leave the starting point in 5 second intervals with the last team being the starter boat. After the break, this order will be reversed. On the second day, order of start will be determined by total points, having the lowest scoring team go first, highest last. In case of a tie, the first days' starting order will be used. This order will be maintained after the second days' break.
6) Scoring- The scoring system will be based on weight converted to points. There will also be points awarded for attendance.
Point values- 1 lb of fish = 1 pt (Across the board for all species)
Attendance= 2 points per event
Walleye= Minimum size = 12 inches
Pike= Minimum size = 20 inches
LM/SM Bass= Minimum size = 12 inches
Sunfish= Minimum size = 7 inches
Crappie= Minimum size = 9 inches
Perch = Minimum size = 9 inches
Lake Trout= Minimum size = 16 inches
Muskie= Any legal fish will be worth 25 points
One bonus point will be awarded for each Pike, Walleye, Bass combination brought in for a maximum bonus of 3 points.
A running point total will be kept towards an end of the year league champion. These points will be based on order of finish. 1st place will receive 15 points, second 14, and so on plus attendance points. Ties will be determined by largest fish caught.
7) Limits- Each team will be allowed one persons' legal limit per day.
8) Lifejackets- The wearing of lifejackets while teams boat is under power of main engine is strongly encouraged.
9) Live wells- All boats must have a live well or other means such as a cooler with an aerator capable of keeping fish alive. Stringers and fish baskets will not be allowed.
10) Fishable waters- Any water that can be accessed by boat without having to pull, push or drag the boat will be deemed tournament water. The use of a push-pole, oar or paddle will be allowed. On Rainy Lake, only the United States side will be open for competition.
11) All teams must remain in their boat except in case of emergency, or at breaks and weigh-ins.
12) Fishing in Minnesota presents a wide range of weather conditions that anglers must face. Events will only be cancelled in the event of lightning. The event will not be completely cancelled, only postponed until the lightning has passed. In event of lightning, all boats must return to the starting area within 1/2 hour from time lightning is spotted by league president. This will allow ample time for teams to reach safety. Teams failing to report in will loose all points for that day except under conditions where teams must take immediate cover and unable to make it back to the starting point. Teams will be contacted by cell phone or marine band radio if a postponement is called.
13) All rules and scoring decisions will be made by league president and are final. In the event of a rules violation or conflict by the league president, the league vice president will make the call. Any rules changes will be announced prior to each event.
To register for L.E.T.S. Go Fishing or for any questions you may have, please contact either:
Tom Herman, "Gullguide"
L.E.T.S. League President
[email protected]
Paul Waldowski, "Pwaldow123"
L.E.T.S League Vice-President
[email protected]
Chris Graber, "Grabs"
L.E.T.S League Treasurer
[email protected]

[Mark Christianson]

I am currently in a league/club for the first time, and that is just a gas.
I am going to have to put some thought into this as well. The state wide would be tough for me, but it would also be fun to hit waters in the out-state area.

Thanks guys, and I will keep my eyes for future postings and info.

CD,
Do you live on West Battle? My parents grew up down in Nidaros, and now have a place on East Battle.

[Scott Steil]

BigLake, You should check into the statewide LETS, I did it for 2 years and it is a GREAT time. Lots of nice guys!!

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Mille Lacs Guide Service
www.millelacsguideservice.com

[Guest]

No, I don't live on West Battle Lake, but I am about 150 yards from the lake.

I like Nidaros area, the fishing and hunting around there is superb

[Guest]

Sounds like a great effort that will benifit many anglers!
As owner of Catch-N Tackle, I am interested in donating to & funding "LETS'.
Who could I contact to discuss this with.

Catch'n
Dave Hoggard

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[Paul Waldowski]

Catch'n,

You can either contact Tom Herman at [email protected], Dennis Steele at [email protected], or myself. Any and all dontations are accepted and greatly appreciated.

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Paul
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