Intra Club Flounder Points System

 Points are awarded, for Flounder only, in each of the five designated tournaments. First place Flounder gets 50 points, Second place  flounder gets 49 points . . . Fifth place gets 46 points and on down the line. If twenty people fish and only five flounder are entered, everyone else gets Sixth place (sixth through twenty gets 45 points). The entry fee for each tournament is $25.00 per person. The normal payoff has been changed due to large turnouts: either 2,3,4 or 5 places will be split. (15 people or less- 60% + 40%, 16 people or more - 50% + 30% + 20%, 40 people or more - 40% + 30% + 20% + 10%, 70 people or more 30% + 25% + 20% + 15% + 10% ). The club keeps 10% of the purse as a retainer.

 The club will award a plaque plus a cash prize for the top five finishers in accumulated points over the five tournaments. In addition, the next five finishers will receive a cash prize. The person that finishes in 1st place in points for the year will receive a free flounder mount donated by "Hunter's Haven Taxidermy" for the largest flounder caught during the year by that individual. ( It will be the winners resposibility to keep up with the length and girth). There is no entry fee: you are automatically entered when you fish an Intra Club Tournament. The top 45 places will be posted on website and updated after each tournament.

 The five designated Tournaments will be held at Carolina Beach with dates posted in advance. If you can't fish one, you can pay the entry fee and still receive last place points. In case of a tie in points at the seasons end, the person with the largest Flounder in the Tournament wins.

 Due to the large turnout we may have to go to a 75 points system. That decision will be made before we have our 1st tournament.

1st  Flounder Points Tournament

 Our (1st) Flounter Points Tournament will be held on June 7th, registration will be on June 6th at the "Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar" (1211 S Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach) beside the Golden Sands Motel from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Fishing will be from sunrise until 3:00 pm, weigh-in will be at "Freddie's Yacht Yard" (400 Block of Canal Drive). Must be in line to weigh no later than 3:00pm.

 This our first points tournament of the year and we are looking for a large turn out. Look forward to seeing everyone there.

Flounder Warm Up Tournament

 The flounder warm up tournament scheduled for May 24th has been cancelled due to the fact that it is Memorial Day weekend and we had several requests to reschedule the tournament to another day. With our first points tournament just a few weeks away it would be impossible to reschedule. The Fisherman's Post tournament is May 17th and it can serve as a warm up just like last year. This year the club has donated $250.00 to the "Got-Em-On" club member that catches the largest flounder in the tournament and also the club cup is up for grabs.

10th Annual Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman's Tournament

 The  Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman's 10th Annual Tournament will proudly be held on friday, May 16th, 2008 at Kure Beach Fishing Pier from 8:00 am until 12:30. There will be an awards ceremony held shortly afterward.

 Through donations and volunteers this tournament is in its 10th year of existance. Support of the Club and Sponsors have made it possible to host over 270 participants and along with there attendance and parents last year's tournament welcomed over 500 people! Contestants and Attendants were treated to breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, a tournament t-shirt and all the necessary fishing equipment. At the end of a great day of fishing many contestants were awarded prizes and all contestants were given goody bags to take home along with great memories.

  Anyone wishing to become a Sponsor or Volunteer to help with this event can contact: Dawson Freuler 264-8397 or Joanne Galo 409-8641.  If you haven't been down to see all the smiles, you need to check out our most Heartwarming Event. Last years pictures are available on the website. (Club Photos 2007). We would like to thank everyone for their sponsorships.

"Azalea Festival Blowout"

 This year's Azalea Festival Blowout will be held on Saturday April 12th at Freddie's Yacht Yard (400 Block of Canal Drive) from 1 o'clock until 5 pm. Lynn Ray will be serving his famous B-B-Que Pork to be served with fried chicken, cole slaw, potato salad, baked beans, rolls and hush puppies all cooked southern style. Lunch will be ready around 2 o'clock. Entertainment will be provided by DJ David Wade, playing the best of Beach Music.

 There will be also be prizes awarded to the "Best Dessert" and the "Best Spring Fling Bonnet" contests. We will also be having our annual raffle drawings and some new club merchandise will be available for sale. Look forward to seeing everyone there!

"Results"

 "Dessert Contest Winner" was Debbie Harrill and the "Best Bonnet Winner" went to Kathy Morgan. Great turnout and the food and music was to die for.

Nautical Yard Sale

 We will be having a "Nautical Yard Sale" on Saturday March 29th. The location will be at 910 N Lake Park Blvd, the vacant lot across from Bowman's Seafood Restaurant. The event will be from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, but if you plan on selling you should plan on being there earlier. This event is open for any Got-Em-On club member to sell their unwanted fishing and nautical items, or just come by and shop around for items that others have gotten tired of or no longer need.

 If you plan to set up a table, or if you're just not into yard sales but would like to donate some items to the club, please contact one of the board or committee members and let them know. We would like to get some idea of how many people that are interested in selling.

 This is a new event for the club and hope that it turns out to be a big success!!!

Chamber Chowder Cook-off

 The club has been asked to provide volunteers to sell/serve beer during the upcoming Chowder Cook-off  on the lake at Carolina Beach.  The event is April 19th and we will need volunteers from: 9:00 - 11:00 to help set up and 11:00 - 5:00 to serve and sell.  Everyone will be assigned shifts so that you can still enjoy the festivities. After the event, volunteers will be needed from 5:00 - 6:00 to help clean up and pack up the tents. If you are interested contact Donna Gurganus 910-470-1374.

 Also, volunteers are needed on Friday 18th in the afternoon to help set up tents.

Got-Em-On Student Contest 2008

presented by

Got-Em-On Live Bait Club and Southern Sportfishing Charters

1. Grades & School Behavior - Students must perform satisfactorily in school

     a. Academics - don't have to make straight A's, but must show effort or much improvement

     b. Must show respect for school faculty and classmates

     c. Must be willing to assist teacher or classmates with special projects

     d. Teacher must recommend the student. ( Write a letter of recommendation for GEO Award)

2. Civic Project -

     a. Student must come up with an idea of something to do for their community, church, Police Dept, Fire Dept, or one needy or elderly person. Then create and implement the project.   Or....

     b. Write 1 or 2 page essay relative to fish or conservation and explain the importance.

3. Awards to :

Two Children ages 7 - 12

Two Children ages 14 - 18

Each will get to participate in filming one show with Capt Andy Everhart of Southern Sportfishing Charters. They will receive a DVD Copy of the show and will be told when it will air on TV. Each will receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Got-Em-On.

Eligibility:

               a. Entrants must be local students in good standing.

               b. Must be recommended by a Teacher.

               c. Must be recommended by a current Got-Em-On Member.

               d. Registration must be submitted by May 1st.

               e. Project/ Essay and Teacher recommendation by end of current school year.

Application Forms can be downloaded from this site (click on Youth Sportfishing Tournament on left side of website under Club Info)

For further information you can contact Linda Holland at 458-7337

Raffle Tickets

 As most of you will find out the Club has started selling the raffle tickets for this years annual drawing in April at our Azalea Festival Blow Out on April 12th. The tickets are a $5.00 donation each and you do not have to be present at the drawing to win. We actually have three top pizes for drawings. 1st prize is a Rick Bennett custom made Rod donated by "Capt Rick Bennett" with a Shimano Calcutta 250 Reel donated by "Island Tackle & Hardware". 2nd prize is a 6'6" Key Largo Rod donated by "Reel Bait & Tackle" with a Shimano Spinning Reel donated by "The Got-Em-On Live Bait Club". 3rd prize is a 1/2 day charter on "Batson Charter Boats" donated by "Capt John Batson".

 Anyone that would like to purchase Raffle Tickets and is having trouble finding them can contact Mike Coleman @ 232-4995 to purchase them.

"2008" Road Warrior Tournament

 This years Road Warrior Tournament will take place again in Swansboro, NC. Host site will be the "Waterway Inn" www.waterwayinn.net  (1-877-216-4206). Dave will not start taking reservations until February 18th and there will be a three day minimum stay.  Lodging will also be available at the "Best Western Silver Creek Inn" www.bestwesternsilvercreekinn.com  (1-877-459-1448). The motel is located 1 mile from the Waterway Inn and has offered the club a special rate of $100.00 plus taxes per night fee for rooms consisting of 1 King or 2 Queen beds in either smoking or non smoking rooms. There is a two day minimum stay and you have to call the motel direct to get the discount and let them know that you are a Got-Em-On club member. A block of 25 rooms have been reserved until the 24th of June and the individual has until 3pm the day before their arrival to cancel their room. Boatslips are available at "Dudley's Marina" 1-252-393-2204 and the slip rental is .75 a foot and is located 2 blocks from Waterway Inn and a boat ramp is located right beside the host site.

 Tournament date is July 26, 2008 and the location is "Swansboro, NC". Imformation will be available at the Chowder Cook off. If you have any questions contact Mike Coleman 232-4995.