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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.
     

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