TOURNAMENT RULES
GENERAL TOURNAMENT RULES
- All state and local regulations will be followed.
- PFD’s must be worn on takeoff.
- Take off will be in the order of registration.
- Trailering at lake events where possible.
- Teams consists of 1, 2 or 3 persons.
- A maximum of 6 rods may be used, with proper extra rod permit from the State of Kansas. Although you may have more than 6 rods in the boat.
- A maximum of 5 fish may be weighed in for the tournament.
- There may not be more than 5 fish in the boat at the time of weigh in.
- ONLY LIVE FISH WILL BE WEIGHED IN.
- Blue Cat, Channel Cat, and/or Flatheads may be weighed in.
- All fish will be released immediately following weigh in.
- No stringers allowed
- All fishing must be performed from the boat.
- All fish must be caught legally by rod and reel. NO SET LINES OR SNAGGING.
- Live well checks will be performed prior to launch.
- Must have adequately sized live well with the ability to circulate water.
- All participants must be present at check-in site.
- No fishing within 50 yards of another anchored boat or marina. Use courtesy to other anglers.
- Any legal bait may be used.
- No chumming or fishing deliberately baited holes.
- Pre-fishing activities must end 12 hours prior to tournament start time, with exception to bait catching.
- No alcohol or illegal substances may be used or consumed during tournament hours, including weigh in.
- All boats must be at official weigh-in site in time, or they will be disqualified.
- As there may be media persons and spectators at weigh in please conduct yourself in a professional manner and wear proper attire.
- All disputes must be brought to the tournament officials 30 minutes prior to the official weigh-in time.
- All decisions by tournament officials will be final.