Satilla River Fishing Tournament 2021
​Frequently Asked Questions 

How do I get the official Satilla Riverkeeper measuring device?

• Each participant who registers on or before April 1st will receive their official measuring “bump board” in the mail at the address used for your registration.
• Late registration: If you register after April 1st, you are responsible for picking up the official “bump board” from one of these locations:
  • Waycross City Hall, 417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA (Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm)
  • Deep Bend Landing, 164 Deep Bend Lane, Waynesville, GA (By appointment only 912-222-1819)
  • Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, 114 N. Peterson Ave Suite 205, Douglas, GA (Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5pm)
• Fish must be measured on the official measuring board. If they are not measured on the Satilla Riverkeeper “bump board,” they will be disqualified. It is the responsibility of the participant to make sure they have the official bump board by the start of the tournament.

How do I enter a fish in the tournament?

• All participants must download the free FishDonkey app in order to register and compete in the tournament.  The app is compatible with Apple, Android and PC products. 
• The FishDonkey App will be used to photo document fish and will generate live leaderboards. The leaderboards will update throughout the event as fish are submitted.  All entries will be considered unofficial until verified by the tournament committee or director.
• Watch this video on How to Enter a Fish
• Practice entering a fish ahead of time:
  • Download the FishDonkey app
  • Join the tournament called “Practice Entering a Fish”

How do I measure a fish?

• All photos must be taken through the FishDonkey app and measurements must be on the official Satilla Riverkeeper measuring board.
• Fish should be recorded immediately and measurements noted by length.
• All submissions must include at least two photographs:  1) A picture of you holding the fish 2) A picture of the fish on the measuring board.
• Close the fish's mouth. The nose should touch the bump of the measuring board (the belly is facing you). This photo needs to include the entire fish on the board.  
• The tail is measured in the splayed (spread out), or natural position without touching, stretching, pulling or pinching.
• If the fish tail is touching the graduation line on the board then that is the exact measurement.  If the tail crosses a graduation line, round up to the next graduation line.
• All participants must have their fish submitted before the end of the tournament (April 25, 2021 at 6:00PM).
• View this video from Fish Donkey: How to Measure a Fish

What if my fish is longer than the official measuring board?

• Bump the nose of the fish against a vertical surface and use a commercial measuring tape to measure the fish.  Video from nose to tail, covering the complete length of the fish with the measuring tape and submit the video.

How do I convert 1/8ths of an inch to decimals?

• 1/8 = 0.125
• 3/8 =  0.375
• 5/8 = 0.625
• 7/8 = 0.875

What if I don’t have cell reception while I am fishing?

• The app will work without the internet.
• Open the app before heading out to poorly covered areas. Tap on the name of the Satilla River Fishing Tournament. Once you see the button ‘Enter a Fish’, head out and fish away. Fish should be entered as normal in bad reception areas. 
• Your Digital Livewell® (fish icon) will show you if there are fish waiting for an internet connection to get pushed into the leaderboard.  When you get back to an area with cell reception or wifi connection, open your Digital Livewell®  and leave that screen open/active until all fish are “Received”.
• If your pictures are missing from the leaderboard, repeat the step above.  Until your pictures are received, do not delete or alter the photos on your phone, as the software will not accept your photos as originals.

My pictures are missing from the leaderboard?

• Open your Digital Livewell (fish icon) when you get back to an area with good reception. Leave that screen open until all fish are “Received”.  Never delete anything from your Digital Livewell.

What is the registration deadline?

• In order to receive your official measuring board by mail, you must register by April 1, 2021.
• Registration is open until the final day of the tournament: April 25, 2021.
• If you register after April 1, 2021, you are responsible for picking up your official measuring board from one of these locations (print or show your email confirmation to receive your board):
  • Waycross City Hall, 417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA (Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm)
  • Deep Bend Landing, 164 Deep Bend Lane, Waynesville, GA (By appointment only 912-222-1819)
  • Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, 114 N. Peterson Ave Suite 205, Douglas, GA (Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5pm)  

Who is the Tournament Committee?

• Your Tournament Committee consists of the Satilla Riverkeeper and three members of the Board of Directors: Laura Early, Mr. Wilton Deloach, Mr. Ron Easton, and Dr. "Tic" Lee.  If you need to reach a committee member, tap on the info icon (i) within your tournament in the app.  
• The interpretation and enforcement of the rules is at the sole discretion of the tournament committee.  The tournament committee may change rules or impose sanctions as they deem appropriate, including but not limited to: disqualifications, forfeiture of prizes, and prohibition from competing in future tournaments.  All decisions made by the tournament director or committee are final.

What do I do if there is inclement weather?

• In the event of threatening weather, contestants are reminded to observe safety first and are responsible to determine the extent of their participation.
• Due to the nature and length of this tournament, no refunds will be issued.

Sportsmanship

• All participants are expected to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety and conservation. Any participant who displays poor sportsmanship, violates these rules or brings unfavorable publicity to the sport of fishing could be disqualified.

Where can I fish?

• Fishing is allowed anywhere on public waters of the Satilla River and its tributaries from boats, kayaks, canoes and the bank.
• Participants must fish in the area specified for the event.  Fishing has to be legal and in public waters only: no private ponds, streams, lakes or rivers. 

How do I claim my prize?

• Ensure that your correct address, email, and mobile number appear in your app profile for prize announcements and delivery. Prizes will be delivered via US Postal Service.
• It is the responsibility of the tournament committee to disburse all prizes.
• FishDonkey is not in any way responsible, but if you believe there is a problem with your tournament director or if something seems suspicious such as not paying out the funds or prizes, please contact FishDonkey and let us know ASAP.

How does my child under 16 years old participate for free in the tournament?

• The child can participate in the tournament through the registration of the paying adult, who has registered through FishDonkey. 
• The child can submit competitive fish photos through the adult's account. 
• The official measuring "bump board," and any prizes won will be distributed to the registered adult, and it is the responsibility of the adult to give them to the child.

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