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.