Those anglers planning to participate in the 17 Rivers Striper Tournament should understand the registration requirements. This tournament is slated to run the whole month of September and this format is intended to give anglers latitude as to when and how frequently they fish.

Since this tournament is a month long event, anglers may register anytime between now and the end of September. However, waiting to register limits your fishing time and can delay your ability to benefit from Angler Discounts offered by local merchants.

Each angler who registers for the tournament will receive an Angler ID Card.  These cards are distinctive and must be shown in the fish submission photos for a fish to qualify for prizes. Also, the card, when presented to merchants offering discounts, will yield some nice perks.

It is our intent to make these cards available on August 25th. Those persons who have submitted a completed registration form and a check will be mailed an Angler ID Card along with additional information on the tournament. These will be mailed out the morning of August 25th. Those individuals who delay and register by mail, will have a card mailed to them in a prompt fashion, but that doesn’t guarantee delivery when you need it. So register by mail promptly!

If it’s your intent to fish ASAP, and you’re registering in the later days of August or in September, all Official Registration Sites, except for LL Bean, will have Angler ID Cards on hand. Submitting a completed registration form with a check at a registration site will ensure you have an ID card when you need it. So please plan ahead.