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Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Rules

2022 Rules

 

1. Each boat must consist of a maximum of 2 anglers. At least 1 member of the team must

be at least 16 years of age. Note: Under 16 years of age must fish with a partner 16 years or older and must have signed parental consent.

2. All teams must pre-register before launching. After you launch your boat please proceed to boat check area.

3. Boat checks will be done prior to ease off

4. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification without refund.

 

5. Minimum boat length is 14 feet with a working live well, and kill switch is mandatory.

 

6. Artificial lures only. No live or prepared bait is allowed.

 

7. Pre-fishing is allowed until 5 p.m. the day prior to the event.

 

8. All Federal and Provincial boating regulations must be adhered to.

 

9. Only Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass may be kept and all other fish must be released immediately.

 

10. 5 Bass per team with a minimum of 12 inches in length. Bass under size will not be weighed and will result in a 1-lb. penalty applied against the total weight of the team.

 

11. It is at the discretion of the Tournament Director to postpone this event due to the adverse weather. In the event of cancellation entry fees will be Refunded in full.

 

12. In the event of a tie, for any position the cash prizes for that position and the next position will be determined by the largest fish from each team.

 

13. No locking permitted.

 

14. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs may be consumed or in possession of any competitor or boat during the Tournament hours. 5:30 a.m. to 5:30p.m.

 

15. No fishing allowed within 100 feet of another boat.

 

16. Decisions of the Tournament Officials are final. Protest will be allowed up to 15 minutes after the last team is weighed in. A $50.00 deposit must be paid and will be refunded if protest stands.

 

17. Competitors may obtain fuel and/or repairs from marinas.

 

18. Any team disqualified for any reason will not receive a refund of entry fees.

 

19. All taxes on any prize awards are the responsibility of the recipient.

 

20. If in the opinion of Tournament Officials any fish that is judged not likely to survive will be deemed a dead fish and a .50 lb. penalty will be applied. A dead fish is not eligible for big fish prize.

 

21. Personal flotation devices must be worn at all times the combustion engine is running and kill switch must be attached to boater.

  1. All boats must check-in with the Check-In-boat by 3:00 p.m. A 5 lb. Penalty will be applied against any team that does not check-in with Check-In Boat. A late penalty of .5lbs. per minute will be applied to any team checking-in after 3:00 p.m. If an emergency situation arises please notify Officials by phone.

  2. If you have any questions on the rules be sure to clarify with the Organizers prior to Blast Off.

  3. THIS IS A LIVE RELEASE TOURNAMENT.

 

Thank you and enjoy your day.

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