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We are going to try and put something together on Lake St Clair next Sunday Oct 4th out of Mitchells Bay.

Date - Sunday Oct 4th
Registration - 6:00 am to 6:55 am
Blast Off - 7:00 am or First Safe Light
Weighin - 3:30 pm
Location - Mitchells Bay Marine Park
Entry - $120 / Team (Includes Big Fish)

Same Rules as the Sundown events. Please bring a weight bag if you can, but we have some if needed. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like a copy of the rules.

Aric
519-365-1242
sundownshowdown@hotmail.com

UPDATE - We have 11 boats interested and 5 confirmed as of 9/30/15.

I've been asked to post a set of rules. I will have a few copies on hand Sunday Morning as well.

Mitchells Bay October Tournament Rules

TEAMS & REGULATIONS

Written Permission: Participants under the Age of 18 must provide Written Consent from Parent or Guardian to be Eligible to Enter and be paired with an Adult Partner.
Sport License: All Participants are required to have a Valid Ontario Sport Fishing License if between the Ages of 18 and 65.
Fishing & Boating Regulations: All Fishing & Boating Regulations are to be adhered to.
Alcohol: Alcohol Consumption Not Permitted during Tournament Hours.

ELIGIBLE FISH

5 Fish Limit: Limit of 5 Bass may be presented for Weigh-In each day.
Species: Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass Only.
Length: All Fish must measure 12" or more from Tip to Tip.
Live Release: All Fish must be Alive for Weigh-in.
Dead Fish: Dead Fish must NOT be released at any time.

BOATS & EQUIPMENT

Boat & Motor: Boats Minimum 14 Feet Long Powered by a 9.9 HP Outboard or larger.
Watercraft & Power: Kayaks, Canoes, or similar PWC Not Permitted. Outboard Engines & Electric Motors Only.
Live Wells: All Boats Must have an Operable Live Well that meets Specifications in Ontario Fishing Regulations. Kill Switch: All Boats must be equipped with an Operable Kill Switch.
PFD: Coast Guard Approved PDF must be worn while Engine is Running.
Weigh Bags: Weigh Bags will NOT be Provided. All Teams are required to provide their own.

ELIGIBLE AREAS & BOUNDARIES

Eligible Waters: Lake St Clair Only.
Harbor Off Limits: Teams may not fish within Mitchells Bay Marine Park.
No Wake Zones: No Wake while Navigating in MB Marine Park.

FISHING METHODS & EQUIPMENT

Trolling: Trolling as a Technique using Engine or Electric Motor is Not Permitted.
Rod Length: Rods must be 8 Feet in Length or Less.
Rod Limit: One Rod per Person in use at any time.
Artificial Lures Only: Live, Dead or Prepared Bait not permitted (except Pork Rind).
Pre-Fishing Cut-Off: Pre-Fishing Not Permitted prior to Blast-Off on Tournament Day.

PENALTIES

Ineligible Fish: 1 LB Penalty for Any Short or Dead Fish.
Short Fish: Will be removed from limit before Weigh-In plus 1 LB Penalty.
Dead Fish: Ineligible for Big Fish Award.
Late: 1LB Penalty for each Minute late.
15 Minutes Late: Disqualification after 15 minutes.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Disqualification for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Other Rule Infractions: Disqualification for any other unspecified Rule Infraction.

Update posted:

We have 11 boats interested and 5 confirmed as of 9/30/15.