| Author | Message | |||
| No1
New member Username: No1 Post Number: 34 Registered: 4-2009 |
Invitations for the 3rd Annual DMS Invitational Tournament, scheduled for October 9 - 11, will be sent out shortly. This is a surf-fishing event; you do NOT need to be a member of the Delaware Mobile Surf-fishermen (DMS) to participate. Friday the 9th is set aside for registration, with Tournament fishing going on Saturday and Sunday. Over 250 anglers participated last year; we have room for more! Last year's participants will have a place guaranteed IF their entry is postmarked no later than September 3. Others will be accepted on a first come, first served basis up to that date. The fishing area covers much of the Delaware Seashore State Park and includes areas for those who choose to walk-on. The DMS Invitational is family-friendly and offers great prizes for everyone, with Overall, Women’s and Youth Divisions as well as a post-Tournament meal preceding the Awards Ceremony. Full details will be announced once they are finalized by the Tournament Committee. If you want an application, e-mail your name and address to dmstournament@verizon.net Good luck, and see you on the beach! | |||
| Smokey
New member Username: Smokey Post Number: 40 Registered: 3-2009 |
George...I couldn't find my book from last year. I know all anglers "must bait and cast their own rods"...was there assistance allowed for kids? My 3 yr. old can' quite cast yet....he's trying! Mike | |||
| Ringo
Junior Member Username: Ringo Post Number: 66 Registered: 3-2009 |
This tournament is probably one of the most fun ones I have ever been involved with! No, I take that back. It IS the BEST one! Lots of fun, food, raffles and prizes! I'd really like to be able to fish it but, I think DMS has other plans for me again this year!  | |||
| Bluedogfishing
New member Username: Bluedogfishing Post Number: 46 Registered: 3-2009 |
Hey Ringo, If you are judging in the area where I am fishing will you do me a favor and were those goggles when you measure my fish? I need all the help I can get. Ron | |||
| Yobob
New member Username: Yobob Post Number: 6 Registered: 6-2009 |
Hey Ringo you should use that pic for your facebook profile............are you judge..... and jury | |||
| Finaddict
Member Username: Finaddict Post Number: 106 Registered: 3-2009 |
Yep, DMS has other plans for you. We need you and couldn't do it without you. Besides, give the other anglers a chance to win (trophy hog)LMAO. | |||
| Bent_rod
New member Username: Bent_rod Post Number: 27 Registered: 3-2009 |
Here come da judge..... sounds like a lot o' fun. | |||
| No1
New member Username: No1 Post Number: 35 Registered: 4-2009 |
Aw, Mikey, you know better than that.  | |||
| No1
New member Username: No1 Post Number: 36 Registered: 4-2009 |
Invitations have been mailed to last year's entrants and should arrive shortly. Those who have requested one via email have the invitation in thier in-box. Email dmstournament@verizon.net and include DMS Touney in the subject like for Tournament information. | |||
| Ringo
Junior Member Username: Ringo Post Number: 68 Registered: 3-2009 |
It gets better every year folks! Sign up now!!! This is one tourney that I don't fish! LOL | |||
| Finaddict
Member Username: Finaddict Post Number: 135 Registered: 3-2009 |
The only reason why we don't let you fish it, is to give the others a chance to win. Don't miss it, great event | |||
| Ringo
Junior Member Username: Ringo Post Number: 83 Registered: 3-2009 |
I guess I can hold back until the following week and take all my frustrations out at the AMSA tournament. It won't be as much fun but....... A man's got to do what a man's got to do! LOL Seriously folks, this is an awesome tournament and one that you want to get in on. It is an invitational and soon all of the slots will be filled. You still have a chance to get your name on the list this year which will reserve a spot for you in years to come. Don't wait until there is a waiting list like so many other invitationals! Ask anyone that fished it last year, or the year before for that matter. It IS ALOT of FUN! Even the kids get awesome prizes! Ringo  | |||
| Swace
New member Username: Swace Post Number: 14 Registered: 3-2009 |
Ringo, This year you are not allowed to buy the rod I will be making for the raffle. This year the rod is a SU1502 RAINSHADOW BLANK RATED 4-10 OZ. The rod is dual wrapped for spinning or conv. It's metallic blue and gold with the DMS LOGO on it. It's the last of 30/70 split rods. If I can I'll try to take some picture of it and post them, might need your help. Morty I'll bring it down this weekend for you. I'll call when i get down. Thanks Stan. | |||
| Finaddict
Member Username: Finaddict Post Number: 148 Registered: 3-2009 |
Stan , Great to hear. I always love to see your work. Ringo has gotten the last 2 and broke one of them. I might have to annie up for this one. By the way, forward me a pic of it and I will post it for you. Thanks Stan, you da man. | |||
| Ringo
Junior Member Username: Ringo Post Number: 86 Registered: 3-2009 |
Easy guys! Everything was on the up and up. And thanks Stan for re-doing the cork grip on the patriotic one from Lurefest! I owe you for that brother! This one sounds like a real purty one, I might just have to crack open my piggy bank. LOL Now, let me get this right, I can't fish the tournament, I can't win or buy the rod, I can't drink while I'm judging, Why the hell am I even doing this? LOL | |||
| No1
New member Username: No1 Post Number: 47 Registered: 4-2009 |
Stan - some one told me you did not get an invite to the Tourny. I'm emailing you one now. | |||
| Finaddict
Intermediate Member Username: Finaddict Post Number: 151 Registered: 3-2009 |
Ringo, Just to give everyone else a chance. You better get on that Hatteras thing MISTER. Mom won't be happy with me or WITH YOU | |||
| Ringo
Junior Member Username: Ringo Post Number: 88 Registered: 3-2009 |
Morty- LMAO I know where I am needed and trust me I will be there! Just getting home from work, can't wait til it's over and they all go home! I mean if these people act like this on vacation, how the hell do they act when they aren't? | |||
| No1
New member Username: No1 Post Number: 48 Registered: 4-2009 |
Ringo - You don't want to know. | |||
| Finaddict
Intermediate Member Username: Finaddict Post Number: 155 Registered: 3-2009 |
Stan here ya go brother. What a great job, as usual. I would love to own it. A beautiful piece. Thanks for the donation to the DMS tourny. I know someone will be VERY HAPPY to win it. How much is the value? Over $400. http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/fishhoe/HPIM15961.jpg http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/fishhoe/HPIM1597.jpg | |||
| Finaddict
Intermediate Member Username: Finaddict Post Number: 156 Registered: 3-2009 |
Here is one more for ya'll. It is hard to get a good shot of the rod, but trust me, the pics doesn't do it justice. [IMG]http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/fishhoe/HPIM1598.jpg[/IMG] | |||
| Bluedogfishing
Junior Member Username: Bluedogfishing Post Number: 53 Registered: 3-2009 |
Very nice work Stan, Is that my updated logo? If I don't win this rod, I just might have to pull a Ringo. LOL Ron DMS #288 | |||
| Swace
New member Username: Swace Post Number: 16 Registered: 3-2009 |
Thank's Morty, You have to show me how to do that someday..Ron Morty sent that to me..Stan | |||
| Rippin_lips
New member Username: Rippin_lips Post Number: 27 Registered: 3-2009 |
Pretty rod Stan, you do very nice work. I havn't forgot about you either just had to pay some things off before I acquire your services. | |||
| Mr_markedwards
New member Username: Mr_markedwards Post Number: 37 Registered: 3-2009 |
hows this?
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| Rippin_lips
New member Username: Rippin_lips Post Number: 28 Registered: 3-2009 |
Even though I already have a 1502 I think I could handle that one as well. Hopefully I can make the tourney but I'm not sure yet. I'm supposed to go to Montauk around then if I can get an answer from the guy organizing the trip. | |||
| Finaddict
Intermediate Member Username: Finaddict Post Number: 157 Registered: 3-2009 |
Ron, That is your updated logo. looks good doesn't it. Only the best on this rod. Stan, Not a problem. Maybe next time I will be in town and we can meet up. By the way, yes my phone works, but it needs to be charged to use it. DUH Thanks | |||
| Finaddict
Intermediate Member Username: Finaddict Post Number: 162 Registered: 3-2009 |
We are filling up quick. Get your apps in today | |||
| Smokey
Junior Member Username: Smokey Post Number: 65 Registered: 3-2009 |
Hey Morty... Ya know what would be really cool? If the DMS website actually had some info for the tournament on it. Heck....if it was even on the calendar page so people knew when it was...that would be good. Maybe have a downloadable or printable application...that might be cool. Then again....I ain't the brightest bulb in the pack. Mike | |||
| Finaddict
Intermediate Member Username: Finaddict Post Number: 163 Registered: 3-2009 |
Mikey, You offering to be web master? LMAO I feel ya. If anyone needs a printable app., please e-mail me. | |||
| Smokey
Junior Member Username: Smokey Post Number: 66 Registered: 3-2009 |
You know i just like to start stuff I was on the Point on Labor Day and was telling a couple guys about the tourney...they seemed interested....I told them to check the site....my bad. Mike | |||
| No1
Junior Member Username: No1 Post Number: 54 Registered: 4-2009 |
Ahh ,,, oncE AGAIN .... | |||
| Ringo
Member Username: Ringo Post Number: 111 Registered: 3-2009 |
There are still openings available for the tournament folks. I will be fishing it next year so you'd better take advantage now! LOL I got a chance to see some of the prizes that will be awarded to some of the lucky anglers! In addition to the cash prizes! The back of Morty's truck had a bunch of real nice stuff! Some Star, Lami and Tica rods! Numerous nice reels and other stuff too! He said he was still waiting for a few more awesome items that he wouldn't mention! I will be selling,(and buying), raffle tickets again this year, so bring your $$$ and take a few chances on some real nice stuff. There will be 2 big raffles with numerous smaller,but real nice consolation prizes too! And of course it just wouldn't be the same if we didn't sell a couple decks of 50/50 cards. We have to pay for all this stuff somehow! LOL And with your support, the prizes will get better each year! So come on, request your applications here: dmstournament@verizon.net The DMS Invitational is family-friendly and offers great prizes for everyone, with Overall, Women’s and Youth Divisions as well as a post-Tournament meal preceding the Awards Ceremony. What a great way to spend some quality family time on the beach! Ringo | |||
| Pockets
New member Username: Pockets Post Number: 48 Registered: 3-2009 |
Applications are also available at Bill's Sport Shop. Stop in and pick one up! | |||
| Ringo
Member Username: Ringo Post Number: 112 Registered: 3-2009 |
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO BILL'S SPORT SHOP FOR ALL OF THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS !!  BREAKING NEWS!! THIS JUST IN !!!! Another big raffle item!!! Captain Mike Rivera with the "On Delivery" out of IRI just donated a 1/2 day charter worth $350. This does not include the mates tip and can be used to upgrade to a full day! | |||
| No1
Junior Member Username: No1 Post Number: 64 Registered: 4-2009 |
As Ringo posted, there is still space available for this Tournament. Entries are being received at the same pace as last year. I expect that the number of entries will meet or exceed last year's. If you want to mail your entry, make certain it is postmarked NO LATER THAN October 2. I am at the tail end of the mail string, so things take 2 days longer to get here than most every other location. If you chose to post enter, we accept post-entries at NO additional cost at Tournament HQ on Friday, October 9, bewteen 12 noon and 8 PM. Where is Tournament HQ, you ask? It is at the Savages Ditch Pavilion, located on the southbound side of DE Route#1, about 5 miles south of Dewey Beach. Pre-entered anglers need to pick-up thier registration packet (filled with goodies) at the same times(s) and location. I'll second Ringo's post about neat stuff to be awarded as prizes. Additionally, through the generosity of several local businesses, there are some very nice raffle prizes in addition to the custom wrapped rod and the 1/2 day charter with Cap'n Mike. Once again, if you do not have an invitation in hand, e-mail me at dmstournament@verizon.net asap. If you are in the area, Tournament invitations can be picked up at locale B&T shops such as Bill's, Ricks, Old Inlet. BTW, this post has bee approved by Johnny Ringo! | |||
| Ringo
Member Username: Ringo Post Number: 113 Registered: 3-2009 |
So the 3 big raffles are: 1. SU1502 RAINSHADOW BLANK RATED 4-10 OZ. The rod is dual wrapped for spinning or conv. It's metallic blue and gold with the DMS LOGO on it. Custom wrapped by Stan, AKA Swace. It's real purty! Trust me! 2. 1/2 day charter with Captain Mike Rivera on the "On Delivery" out of IRI. This does not include the mates tip and can be used to upgrade to a full day! Capt. Mike can find fish! 3. A custom cooler rod rack donated by Bill Justice. I've got one on my FJ! In order to lessen the burden on our landfills and save the trees, once again this year, tickets will be $5 each or 5 for $20. I am Johnny Ringo and I approve this message. LOL | |||
| Finaddict
Intermediate Member Username: Finaddict Post Number: 168 Registered: 3-2009 |
Great stuff. We brought a "southern flair" to our tournament. Come on out and enjoy festivities. Get signed up today. | |||
| Rippin_lips
New member Username: Rippin_lips Post Number: 32 Registered: 3-2009 |
My entry should be there. A little birdy told me about some of the prizes that will be handed out. DMS should watch the bank isn't broke LOL. | |||
| Ringo
Member Username: Ringo Post Number: 123 Registered: 3-2009 |
There will definitely be alot of nice prizes but, that is what this tournament is all about! I still think the coolest thing about this tourney is how "family" oriented it is. Lots of fun, prizes and awards for for everyone, along with some good laughs! Hopefully the weather will be good and the fish that are in the surf now, hang around for another week. Or are replaced with bigger ones! Heard their was a 57" cobia caught off the sand today, and a 27" flounder! | |||
| Hummerboy
New member Username: Hummerboy Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2009 |
I need to fish. any openings still. | |||
| No1
Junior Member Username: No1 Post Number: 68 Registered: 4-2009 |
Rob - Yes, there are openings available. I have sent you the entry info. Since it is late, I suggest you bring it to check-in @ Savages Ditch on Friday, Oct 9, between 12 noon and 8 PM. If it is mailed back to us at this point, we may not get it in time. | |||
| Rustyhook
New member Username: Rustyhook Post Number: 2 Registered: 9-2009 |
No1, can you send me entry info also. I may be able to make it. I want to bring my daughter Nicky, my grandson, and a friend who fished with me last wknd. | |||
| No1
Junior Member Username: No1 Post Number: 69 Registered: 4-2009 |
Check your email, Gary. Sent you one yesterday. Make copies as necessary. Hope you can attend. I'd like to meet a living legend. | |||
| Ringo
Member Username: Ringo Post Number: 126 Registered: 3-2009 |
Spent most of the morning huntin' mullet. I saw some but, unfortunately I can't throw 40 yards ! LOL Just got off the phone with Bill Jr. For those of you heading down from the north, Bill's Sportshop has fresh and is expecting another big load this afternoon. | |||
| Ringo
Member Username: Ringo Post Number: 129 Registered: 3-2009 |
What a tournament!!!!! I was so caught up in what was happening and thanking everyone today for supporting DMS, I got lost as far as who won what. LOL I do remember, Gary Born took first place $1000 Acie Mankins took second $750 Largest fish was a 21" flounder, caught by a guy that never fished a surf tourney before.$1000 He is hooked now! And the largest blue was 17"? + over $2000 We gave awards and prizes to over 30 some anglers! My friend finished around 25th and got a nice reel worth $90! We couldn't have done it without the support of our sponsors and everyone else who donated things. Thank you to everyone that made this tournament what it was! Looking forward to bigger and better next year! Ringo DMS#178 | |||
| Waltsailor
New member Username: Waltsailor Post Number: 14 Registered: 3-2009 |
Thank you for a great tournament, very well run, and a lot of fun. This was my first tournament and even though I didn't catch a scorable fish(14 bluefish from 10 to 13 inches, two 15 1/2 inch flounder, and one 28" sand shark) it was a great time. I was extremely impressed with the organization by the judges and the friendliness of everyone. A special thank you to Blaine and Mike and the 2 judges who helped me pull my truck out of Savage's Ditch on Saturday. I will be back next year. Also hope to be able to attend a DMS meeting. Just hold one on a night other than Thursday. Great job guys!! | |||
| Finaddict
Intermediate Member Username: Finaddict Post Number: 173 Registered: 3-2009 |
Walt, I was one of the judges. Did you find what was wrong? I wish I could stayed to help, but I needed to get to the tourny HQ for the ceremony | |||
| Rippin_lips
New member Username: Rippin_lips Post Number: 35 Registered: 3-2009 |
What a great tourney, can't wait till next year. I think I ended up around 8th. I need the info on Gary's whole set up, I heard he was non stop and could throw a country mile. I'm also interested in what make of circle hooks were being used. Mr Twardus was third, congratulations Surfishalot! I wasn't a judge Walt but I was in the Yukon that assisted, it just seemed that all 4 wheels would not engage. I also want to give a huge thanks to everyone who made this possible, what an incredible tourney. | |||
| Waltsailor
New member Username: Waltsailor Post Number: 15 Registered: 3-2009 |
I have no idea what was wrong. First time I've gotten stuck since I bought the truck in June. My big mistake was that I put the truck in low 4 which just dug me into a deep hole. I know now not to use L-4 again on the beach. Had no trouble on Sunday other than I couldn't catch much at Conquest. Thanks again for your help. | |||
| Finaddict
Intermediate Member Username: Finaddict Post Number: 175 Registered: 3-2009 |
Glad you had no more trouble with it. I am also glad a DODGE was there for the rescue. The Ford couldn't do it ;-) I was looking forward to hooking to it as well if it couldn't get unstuck | |||
| Mr_markedwards
New member Username: Mr_markedwards Post Number: 42 Registered: 3-2009 |
rippin lips start a thread and ask him he's usually on here and happy to tell you what he was using. |
