Bass Stalker Tournament Rules
The following rules will be applicable to all Bass Stalker Team Tournaments and will be interpreted solely by the Tournament Officials with all decisions final. In addition to the following rules, all Federal, State, County and local laws will be strictly adhered to pertaining to boating regulations and legal length limits. This includes outboard motor and boat wake restrictions. Violators will be immediately disqualified from the tournament. A 2nd occurrence of any violation will result in a disqualification from all future Bass Stalker events.
Membership fee:
*An annual fee of $10.00 will be charged to all participants of Bass Stalkers Tournaments.
Tournament Fees:
*A tournament entry fee of $70.00 will be paid per boat. A late entry fee of $10.00 will be charged the day of the tournament. Exact cash is required the day of the tournament. Entry fees may be paid in advance to the Tournament Director.
Launch Position:
*A drawing for launch position will be held the night prior to each tournament for all pre-paid members. Launch positions will be drawn in the order of receipt of entry fees. Late entries, in order received, will numerically follow pre-paid members. All boats must be checked and in the water (30) minutes prior to the tournament start time.
Live Wells:
*All boats are required to have a functional aerated live well. Aerated coolers will not be permitted.
Permitted Fishing Locations:
*Anywhere on tournament lake except within 25 years of (a) another contestant or (b) the weigh in area. Contestants must fish from boat at all times and will not trailer their boat or leave tournament lake area during the tournament hours without notifying the Tournament Director. No trolling is allowed.
Tackle and Equipment:
*Only artificial lures may be used. Pork baits are allowed.
Scoring:
*Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass will be accepted. Total stringer weight per team will determine placement. Any bass under the legal length limit, as defined by state or local laws, will result in a two (2) pound penalty and loss of the short fish. A 2nd occurrence will result in disqualification from all future Bass Stalker events. Tie Breaker: 1)number of fish 2)largest Bass 3)split winnings Note: If winnings are split, the position of the tie and the next lower position will be combined and split unless there is a tie for third place. A penalty of on (1) pound per minute will be accessed to entrants arriving late at the weigh-in-area. Disqualification will occur after 10 minutes. A penalty of one (1) pound will be deducted from the weight of each dead fish brought to the weigh in.
Big Bass Pool:
*This pool will be paid to the entrant with the heaviest fish. Big Bass must be alive. Tie Breaker: 1)total team weight 2)number of fish 3)split pool money.
No Wake:
*Violators of the No Wake rule will be immediately disqualified! A 2nd occurence will result in disqualification from all future Bass Stalker events.
Sportsmanship:
*High standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, and conservation are expected from all participants. Any contestant that displays poor sportsmanship or violates these rules or any Federal, State, or local laws will be disqualified.
Landing Nets:
*The use of Landing nets is accepted.
Alcoholic Beverages:
*Are strictly forbidden during tournament fishing hours.
Operating Outboard:
*Life jackets must be worn and individuals must be seated in the cockpit.
Refund of Entry Fees:
*Refunds will be made within 24 hours of tournament date or if the tournament is canceled.
Pay Back:
*1 place for every 5 boats entered up to 4 places
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