BASS BASH FISHING TOURNAMENT – RULES FOR PARTICIPATION

Knowledge of these rules is the responsibility of each contestant.

1. The following rules for the tournament will be interpreted solely by the tournament director.

2. Eligibility: Anyone who has paid the appropriate entry fee and membership, 18 years of age and older. Persons under 18 may fish with parent or legal guardian.

3. All Department of Conservation and Water Patrol rules apply.

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 on Golden Rule at Table Rock. Any iced or mangled fish presented at weigh-in will result in disqualification.

5. There will be a 1-pound penalty per dead fish. Penalty will be deducted from total weight.

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!!!

8. Protest will be made in written form within 10 minutes of conclusion of weigh-in.

9. All ties will be broken by earliest entry.

10. Big Bass: Two big bass will be paid.

11. Tackle and Equipment: Only artificial lures and pork style baits are allowed. 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.

12. No trailering of boat at any time during tournament hours until checked in.

13. Life jackets must be worn when boat is on plane.

14. No fishing within 50 yards of any gas pump or within 50 yards of another contestant’s boat at anchor.

15. Departure will be in the sequence in which entries are received. No refunds will be given,

No Exceptions!