BoatUSAngler.com - Catch of the Month Photo Contest

Congratulations to Our July Winners!
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FRESHWATER WINNER

Mark Hoenke
Grand Rapids, Michigan

SALTWATER WINNER

Jeremy Brown
Macon, Georgia

"Catch of the Month" Photos - July 2008 Click on image for larger version
James Shank Cumberland, Virginia	Lori Boehme North Logan, Utah
David Taylor Placerville, California	Mike Gaskins Hatteras, NC
Dick Sellers Punta Gorda, Florida	George Stafford & Ryan (age 6) Durham, Connecticut
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Ed Weith Jupiter, Florida	Don Prouse Middle River, Maryland
Sabine Desvousges Cape Coral, Florida	Philip Buzby Brockton, Massachusetts
Brian Hagadorn Irvine, California	Max Mullen Purcellville, Virginia
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Tom Frymoyer Wyandotte, Michigan	Debbie Dawson Ft. Pierce, Florida
Mark Hoenke Grand Rapids, Michigan	Vincent Flaherty New York, New York
Joe Savoca & Son Richboro, Pennsylvania	Luis Fornes Miami, Florida
Cal Crawford (photo by Erik Carwford) Stillwater, Minnesota	Guy Hickman Vero Beach, Florida
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Phil Mills New York	Justin Eicher Glen Burnie, Maryland
Bob Beeman Tuscon, Arizona	Stan Magurczek Philadelphia, PA
Nick Holm (photo by Lambert Holm) Ft. lauderdale, Florida	Jeremy Brown Macon, Georgia
Hubert Harrell Deer Park, Texas	Matthew Gordon Stuart, Florida
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Israel Rodriguez Miami, Florida	Denice Apgar Texas
Tara Knight Englewood, Florida	Denice Apgar Texas
Martin Arabaciyan, Jr. (photo by Martin Arabaciyan) California	Bob Bolger Newton, PA
Bob Bolger(right) and friend Gene Newton, PA	Bob Bolger Newton, PA
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Bob Bolger Newton, PA	Winnie Shosie Summerland Key, Florida
Ty Eaker Indiana	Bruce Carlin Naples, Florida
Bill Chatfield Holly, Michigan	Greg Benthin Gates, Oregon

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Send Us Your Best Catch
Today and Win!

Two winners will be chosen each month - one for "Best Freshwater Catch", and one for "Best Saltwater Catch"

Each monthly winner will receive the following:

	* $50.00 BoatUS Visa Gift Card
	* Fishing gear "Goodie Bag"
	* BoatUS ANGLER Logo Items
	* Framed BoatUS ANGLER "Catch of the Month" Certificate - suitable for hanging

The Grand Prize - a high-quality Freshwater Fish Replica of your catch from Donnie Poore's Fish'N Art, or a Saltwater Fishing Reel - will be awarded for each category in a drawing of all winning entries at the end of the contest period. Winning photos will be judged and selected by BoatUS Staff.

PLUS! Each winner will have their photo and name published in BoatUS ANGLER Magazine on "The Braggin' Board" and on BoatUSAngler.com

Submit your photo and catch info to info@BoatUSAngler.com

All June entries must be received by July 31, 2008

Click Here for complete Contest Rules

- Tips for taking great photos -

For best color reproduction be sure your film or disposable camera is fresh; develop exposed film promptly.

Choose the Right Film - the higher the number of ISO (film) speed, the less light it takes to create a picture. With 400 ISO film you can take a picture on a heavy overcast day or indoors without a flash. But that photo will not look bright. The higher the ISO number, the less light you need, but the more grainy the photo will appear.
Choose the right composition - Be aware of background clutter that might detract from your subject.
Fill the frame with your subject; be careful not to cut off anybody's head or the fish's tail.
If you are not removing the fish from the water, cradle it's upper body in one hand, keeping your fingers out of the gills, with your other hand grip the tail and then position the fish at an angle.
If removing the fish from the water for photographs, have things ready before removing it. Take a few quick shots and return the fish to the water - never keep a fish out of water longer than you can hold your own breath.

Now get out there and start shooting (and fishing)!