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.
Other Requirements
Personal Floatation Devices must be worn when gasoline engines are running. 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 committee will be final.
Rules
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Bass, Smallmouth/Largemouth - 12 inch minimum
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Dead Fish Penalty - .25 lb
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Artificial lures only, no live bait or trolling
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Only one rod may be used at a time
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Disqualification for any short fish
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Dead fish are the responsibility of the participants to be disposed of properly. Fish may not be disposed of in tournament waters.
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Only approved culling clips. No pinning of bass through the mouth.
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Boat must have a live-well/recirculation pump for replenishing fresh water.
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Morning boat check for live-well, floatation devices, sound devices, and fire extinguishers
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No drugs or alcohol allowed during these events.
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Don't fish within 24 hours of tournament dates (all events) on tournament waters
