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Rules & Regulations

Requirments

  • Boats in these tournaments must carry a minimum liability insurance policy of $300,000, proof of insurance will be required.

  • All boats must meet requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission laws.

    • Any violations of equipment, operation, or behavior by any law enforcement personnel may result in disqualification from the tournament and forfeiture of any winnings.

  • Disqualification will be determined by the tournament committee and may include expulsion from future tournaments.

  • By signing up, the boat owner must acknowledge that their boat meets all requirements to participate in these events and is subject to a boat safety check. 

    • Morning of each tournament live wells will be checked.

    • All boats will be checked for floatation devices, sound devices, and fire extinguishers.

    • If these devices are not present, you will not be able to participate in the tournament on that given day.

    • These items will be for sale at the event from the tournament directors.

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Other Requirements

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  • Participants will conduct themselves in a manner that does not cause conflict between other competitors or any user of the waterways.

    • If the tournament committee observes behavior that would reflect negatively on these events, they can decide to disqualify or revoke participation depending on their findings.

  • Any protests must be submitted in writing prior to the completion of weigh-in to the tournament director or committee member.

  • Decisions made by the tournament director, the day of the tournament regarding any rule violations (written or non-written), will be final​

Rules

  • Bass, Smallmouth/Largemouth - 12 inch minimum

  • Dead Fish Penalty - .25 lb

  • Artificial lures only, no live bait or trolling

  • Only one rod may be used at a time

  • Disqualification for any short fish

  • Dead fish are the responsibility of the participants to be disposed of properly. Fish may not be disposed of in tournament waters.

  • Only approved culling clips. No pinning of bass through the mouth.

  • Boat must have a live-well/recirculation pump for replenishing fresh water.

  • Morning boat check for live-well, floatation devices, sound devices, and fire extinguishers

  • No drugs or alcohol allowed during these events.

  • Don't fish within 24 hours of tournament dates (all events) on tournament waters

    • Unless fishing an official tournament ​

  • To qualify for the championships, you must fish 5 of the 8 tournament events

    • The 2-day tournament counts as 1 tournament event (averages as 1 weight towards the angler of the year gross weight)​

  • If you are late to weigh-in, you are disqualified. 

2025 Changes

  • Team of the Year

    • 6 best weights per team ​during qualifiers

    • Top 3 teams will receive monetary award and recognition

  • Lunker of the Year (1st and 2nd lunker)

    • for all qualifying events​

Championship is still a stand-alone event.

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