Knowledge of these rules is the responsibility of each contestant.
1. Rules: The following rules for the tournament will be interpreted
solely by the tournament director.
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2. Eligibility: Anyone who have paid the appropriate entry fee and
membership, 18 years of age and older. Persons under 18 may fish
with parent or legal guardian written consent.
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3. All Dept. of Conservation and Water Patrol rules apply.
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4. Only Largemouth, Kentucky, and Small Mouth will be weighed. Five
(5) fish per team; no more than five (5) fish in possession at any time.
All fish will measure at least 15 inches in length or state minimum
(Any change in length requirements will be specified at pre-
tournament meeting). Any iced or mangled fish presented at weigh-in
will result in disqualification.
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5. There will be a 1-pound penalty per dead fish. Penalty will be
deducted from total weight.
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6. There will be a 1-pound penalty per short fish and loss of fish.
7. Any boat late for weigh-in means disqualification. NO
EXCEPTIONS! Boats must be checked in on or before official check in
time or they will be disqualified.
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8. Protest will be made in written form within 10 minutes of conclusion
of weigh-in.
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9. Tie Breakers for individual events will be big bass. Tie Breakers for
AOY standing will be as follows: Overall cumulative weight, biggest
single event weight, big bass, early entry.
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10. Polygraph: All contestants, by signing the entry form, consent to
receive a voice stress or polygraph. Anyone who fails or refuses the
test will be immediately disqualified and banned from any future
tournaments.
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11. Tackle and Equipment: Only artificial baits allowed. No more than
3 hooks per bait (treble hook is considered 1 hook). Any questionable
baits must be authorized by tournament director. No live bait. No
trolling. All bass must be caught on rod and reel. Each contestant can
only use one rod and reel at a time. Umbrella rigs are allowed - 3
hook maximum. No more than 5 baits (including dummies) allowed,
blades and spinners are not included.
12. No trailering of boat at any time during tournament hours until
checked in.
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13. Life jackets must be worn, including coast guard approved ignition
shut off device required when boat is on plane.
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14. Off limits include all state prohibited “NO FISHING” areas, along
with any other designated locations set by the tournament director.
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15. Departure will be based on randomized order of entries. $50
deposit required 1 week prior to the tournament to hold entry. All
entries after 1 week deadline will be added to the end of the take off
order.