Tournament Format

Buddy Tournament. You fish with the team member of your choice (whomever you bring) on Sat. You are encouraged to mix partners on Sunday but not required. No more than two (2) registered anglers per boat.

Saturday 18 Plaques will be awarded for top 3 heaviest team stringers (maximum of 6 fish per boat). Plaques will also be awarded for the 2 heaviest individual Big Bass.

Sunday 19 (Optional) Big Bass competition only. $10/boat. Fee paid in advance or at dinner Saturday night.  100% of Big Bass entry fee will be awarded to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd heaviest Bass.

Location

Stockton State Park Marina

Takeoff

Takeoff is at 7:00 A.M. both days. Saturday take off order will be according to date paid entry is received (earliest entries received will takeoff first). Each team will be provided a number corresponding to their takeoff position. Takeoff order will be reversed on Sunday.

At least one member of each team must be present for the pre-tournament meeting each day at 6:30 A.M.  The meeting will be located at the weigh in site just above the launch ramp.

Livewells will be checked just prior to takeoff.

Eligibility

All persons who have filled out and signed the entry form, and paid the entry fee.

Entry Fee

Saturday 18 Entry fee of $30 per boat (maximum of 2 registered anglers per boat), along with the signed entry form, must be received by October 18, 2000 to insure you receive any free attendance prizes. Late entries will be accepted after October 18, 2000, with an additional fee of $10 per boat. Free attendance prizes CAN NOT be guaranteed with late entries.  

If angler wishes to fish but needs a partner (boater or non-boater), fill out entry form accordingly and include only your entry fee.  If a partner can not be found, you will be notified prior to the tournament.

Note, if an angler wishes to fish alone, he/she is responsible for the entire per boat entry fee.

Sunday 19 (Optional) Entry fee of $10 can be sent early or paid at dinner Saturday night.

Prizes / Payback

Saturday 18 Plaques will be awarded for top 3 heaviest team stringers (maximum of 6 fish per boat). Plaques will also be awarded for the 2 heaviest individual Big Bass.

Various product and cash prizes will also be given out for tournament placing and attendance. The type and amount of these prizes will be determined closer to the time of the tournament and will be determined by the number of entrants.

Sunday 19 Big Bass competition only. 100% of Big Bass entry fee will be awarded to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd heaviest Bass. Must be present to win.

Tournament Times & Weigh-in

Saturday 18, 7:00 A.M. until 3:30 P.M.

Sunday 19, 7:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M.

 One member of each team must return their team number to the weigh-master prior to the above ending tournament time to avoid penalty.  After turning in your team number, you should then promptly collect your fish and proceed to the scales for weigh-in.  

Late Penalty: There is a penalty of 1 lb per late minute.  After 5 minutes the team is disqualified.

At least one member of each team must be present for the pre-tournament meeting each day at 6:30 A.M.  The meeting will be located at the weigh in site just above the launch ramp.

Tournament Creel Limit

6 Largemouth, Smallmouth, or Spotted Bass each day, per boat. All fish must be 15" or longer as measured on a Golden Rule measuring board.

Short Fish Penalty:  One(1) lb plus loss of that fish will be imposed for each short fish submitted for weigh-in.

Dead Fish Penalty:  A dead fish will impose loss of half of the weight of the fish.  PLEASE MAKE AN EFFORT TO KEEP YOU FISH ALIVE. Mangled fish will not be allowed for weigh in.

Weigh-in bags are the responsibility of each angler, please bring your own.

Landing Nets

Landing nets may be used to help land your fish.

Live Bait

Use of live bait is prohibited.

Trolling

Trolling is not permitted.

Off Limits Areas

Follow all rules posted by lake officials.

Alcoholic Beverages

Please obey all state and federal laws pertaining to alcohol. Please use common sense and restraint.

Life Jackets

Life jackets must be worn while the outboard engine is running.

Safe Boating / Courtesy

All Missouri rules of safe boating shall be observed. Be kind and considerate of others. Please remember this is for fun.

Kill Switch

A kill switch must be attached to the driver anytime the outboard is running.