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2023  - 2 day Tournament Rules:

​                                                         B3 – Members Only 2 Day Bass Tournament


  1. Each angler must be a paid member of Bad Bass Boys to compete in any event.  All angers must be a current member in good standing to include any of the following:  There will be no exceptions.  
  2. Is a current and active league member
  3. Has fishing in B3 small tournaments in the past year
  

   ANGLERS MUST:
  1. Attend tournament rules and regulation meeting Location and times TBD
  2. Have all tournament fees paid prior to event.
  3. Allow live well and boat check prior to entering water boat will be marked and tagged
  4. Fish from the boat and not leave the boat to land fish or to make the boat more accessible to fishing waters.
  5. Team consists of maximum of 2 anglers
  6. Use common sense and courtesy when near other boats.
  7. Maintain 100’ distance from other tournament boats
  8. Catch fish live and in a conventional manner using one line per angler.  Live bait and trolling are PROHIBITED.  Only artificial lures may be used with the exception of pork trailers.
  9. Fishing only with line and reel – NO exceptions
  10. Fish only in and on designated lake
  11. “Culling” is legal
  12. All bass must be hooked in the mouth while site fishing
  13. Snagging any bass will result in disqualification
  14. Life vests must be approved for use and worn at all times when large motor is in gear and in motion.
  15. Fishing is not allowed while the large motor is in use
  16. All angers must be seated during large motor use
  17. No passing another boat through marked “No Wake” areas.
  18. Obey all state fishing regulations. (Violation WILL result in disqualification)
  19. Obey all Bad Bass Boys rules. (Violation WILL result in disqualification)
  20. Never use alcohol or illegal drugs during events.  If deemed under the influence or intoxicated, by the director results in automatic disqualification.
  21. Practice courtesy and professionalism at all times.
  22. Landing nets can be used
  23. 5 fish to the scales – Small mouth or Large mouth bass only
  24. Tournament directors called weight at the scale is final.
  25. Sign a release of liability and consent form prior to tournament check in
 
   PRE-FISHING:
  1. NOT allowed 3 days prior and the day of the event.  Penalty will result in a Zero (0) weight for that event.        For clarifications - event is on Saturday  - lake is off limits Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and for pre fishing.
 
      WEIGH-IN: using pounds and tenths. 


     Big Bass: A Team can weigh one (1) fish for big bass each tournament day


     TIES:
  • 1st tie breaker- all fish alive
  • 2nd tie breaker- total # of fish
  • 3rd tie breaker- big fish
  • 4th tie breaker- coin toss

     PENALTIES:
  • All bass under 12” will not be weighed.  Tournament directors at the scale measure stick is final.  Fish are measured by closing mouth and pinching tail.  Any part of the tail that touches the line is a legal fish.
  • All fish brought to the scale are final, there will be no substitutions or additions after the bag is received
  • Any collusion between teams will result in immediate disqualifications
         Collusion is sharing of fish, information, and equipment or receiving information, equipment or fish from anyone
  • Dead Fish:  1 pound penalty.
  • Late to check in time:  1 lb. per minute
  • Any violations listed
 
 LIMIT: 5 fish in possession, unless otherwise specified.  Exceeding the limit is automatic disqualification.
 
  OFF LIMITS: Is defined as; in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws/ordinances.  The Director may 
   have areas as “off limits” during the safety briefing. 
 
Bad Bass Boys Tournament Directors will make the final judgment on all violations. 

Rules subject to change or modification

LIABILITY RELEASE: By entering any Bad Bass Boys event, you release all agents, officers, employees, sponsors and government agencies from any and all damage claims and/or costs, relating to injury to any person or property which may sustain or be caused in connection with an event.  You are required to have full insurance.  Competing in any event the angler is responsible and releases any and all liability of members of Bad Bass Boys. A release waiver MUST be signed prior to fish in the event

 Boat and Motor 
  • No minimum horsepower
  • Maximum horsepower – 300hp
  • No restrictions on boat length
  • Working kill switch
  • Working live well
  • Any non-working equipment listed above will required repair and be in working condition prior to resuming fishing.
Boat will be live well checked, and compartment checked
  • Boat safety features will be verified and checked, boat will be tagged at each event.  Failure to allow a boat official on board to conduct inspection result is immediate disqualification.
Safety of the boater is upmost importance, and any safety concerns will be immediately addressed, any violations will  result in disqualification.

 All protests require $1,000.00, none refundable and paid in CASH only.  No protests will be heard without a payment

 Failure to read and understand these rules does not constitute justification for violations.  No excuses will be tolerated.
      Event registration:
  • Teams must be registered 3 days prior to the event.  Any time after that there is a same day registration fee of $100.00 will be required
  • All anglers must be current members of Bad Bass Boys and dues must be current
    Tournament Hours and Start/Stop
  • Tournament Start:  6am – 2pm
  • Check prior to event: 4:30 – 5:45. All boats to be checked in prior to launching
  • All boats to check in PRIOR to 2pm
  • A launch order will be drawn at rules meeting, order of drawing will be based on registration time received.
 
   Prizes and Payouts:
  • 2-day total weight
    • 1st Place:  $2,500.00
    • 2nd Place: $1,000.00
    • 3rd Place:  $500.00
    • 4th Place:  $250.00
  • Payouts are based on 20 boat field  - 2 persons in each boat Max
  • Payouts made Via Check
 

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