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2nd Annual 2024 Buddy Bass Tournament Rules
PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
• A team will consist of two anglers per boat (it is a "buddy" bass tournament); only registered contestants may be in the boat during official tournament hours.
• Contestants under 18 years of age must have parental consent.
• Anyone born on or after September 1, 1993, must have Boater Education Certification to operate boat, including at launch.
ENTRY FEES
• $160.00 entry fee per team (fee includes entry for Big Bass Pot)
TOURNAMENT PAYOUT
• Cash prizes for 1st - 3rd places.
• Big Bass 1st and 2nd places; pot will be split 60/40.
• In the event of a tie, prize money is added together and split evenly between the involved teams.
SPORTSMANSHIP AND CONDUCT
• All participants are expected to always exhibit good sportsmanship. Poor sportsmanship of any kind will not be tolerated.
• No culling of dead fish.
• No fishing within 25 yards of another contestant unless there is a mutual agreement between teams.
• Fishing in areas marked as off-limits is to be observed.
• No alcohol or non-prescribed narcotics are allowed anytime during tournament hours. Contestants that violate this rule will be disqualified.
• Contestants cannot leave the boat to land a fish.
PERMITTED FISHING METHODS
• Each contestant may only use 1 rod at a time. No more than 1 line in the water at a time per angler. A cast must be completed before another rod may be used by the same angler.
• Artificial bait only. Pork rind trailers are acceptable.
• Trolling with the big motor is not permitted.
• All fish must be caught in a sporting manner. Fish caught while sight fishing must be hooked inside the mouth. Snagging fish is not permitted.
PRE-FISHING
• No off limits.
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
• Register by October 2nd.
• $10 FEE FOR ONSITE REGISTRATIONS
• Tournament check-in will begin at 4:30 AM, the day of the tournament at Isle du Bois.
• Contestants will be launching from Isle du Bois prior to 6.00 AM.
• First cast at 6:00 AM, Final cast at 2:00 PM
• Boats may be inspected at check-in.
SAFETY
• All Texas Parks and Wildlife rules must be followed during tournament hours.
• Lifejackets with the kill switch attached to the boat must be worn anytime the big motor is in gear.
• Tournament will be a 5 fish limit. (Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Guadalupe Bass Only).
• Tournament hours may be altered at the sole discretion of the tournament director.
WEIGH-IN
• Every attempt shall be made to ensure the survival of each team's catch. Fish shall be brought to the weigh-in line in an acceptable weigh-in bag with enough water to promote the live release.
• Scales will open at 12:30 PM.
• Contestants must be in the weigh in line by 3:00 PM.
PROTESTS
• All protests must be in writing and/or picture/video form within 10 minutes of the close of the weigh-in.
• All decisions made by the tournament director are final.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
• Upon entering the tournament contestants release Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce from liability for accidents, losses, thefts, etc.
• The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to refuse entry of a contestant for any reason.
• By registering for the Buddy Bass Tournament, contestants acknowledge and agree to adhere to the rules.
2nd Annual 2024 Buddy Bass Tournament...Date and Time
Saturday Oct 5, 2024
