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Tournaments => Opens & Other Bass Tournament Circuits => Topic started by: spinnerbation on September 19, 2016, 01:56:11 PM

Title: Mitchell’s Bay Bass Tournament
Post by: spinnerbation on September 19, 2016, 01:56:11 PM
Mitchell's Bay Bass Tournament

We are planning an Early Fall Tournament out of Mitchell's Bay this weekend. Thought I had something posted before now, but mostly been communicating via TXT / Email / Facebook.

So far we have 7 teams that confirmed they are coming.

Date: Sunday September 25th
Lake St Clair - Mitchells Bay (Marine Park)
Entry: $120 / Team (Includes Big Fish)
100% Payback of Registration
Registration: 6:00 am - 6:55 am
Blast-Off: 7:00 am (or First Safe Light)
Weigh-In: 3:30 pm (or 4:00 pm if Blast-Off is Delayed)

Please Call / TXT / Email if Interested, Thanks!

Aric
519-365-1242
sundownshowdown@hotmail.com
Title: Re: Mitchell’s Bay Bass Tournament
Post by: spinnerbation on September 19, 2016, 01:56:27 PM
Mitchells Bay Bass Tournament Rules

TEAMS & REGULATIONS

Written Permission: Participants under 18 must have Written Consent from Parent/Guardian to Enter.
Sport License: All Participants between 18 & 65 are required to have a Valid Ontario Sport Fishing License.
Boating & Fishing: Fishing & Boating Regulations are to be adhered to.
Drugs & Alcohol: Consumption of Drugs or Alcohol Prohibited during Tournament Hours.

ELIGIBLE FISH

5 Fish Limit: Limit of 5 Bass may be presented for Weigh-In.
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 (but are not required to be part of your limit).

BOATS & EQUIPMENT

Boat & Motor: Boats Minimum 14 Feet Long & Powered with 9.9 HP Outboard or Larger.
Watercraft & Power: Kayaks, Canoes, or similar PWC Not Permitted.
Live Wells: All Boats must have a 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.

BOUNDARIES

Eligible Waters: Anywhere Accessible by Boat that is Not Posted Waters.

FISHING METHODS & EQUIPMENT

Trolling: Trolling as a Technique is Not Permitted.
Rod Length: Rods must not exceed 8 Feet in Length.
Rod Limit: One Line per Person in the Water at any time.
Artificial Lures: Live, Dead or Prepared Bait Not permitted (except Pork Rind).

PENALTIES

Ineligible Fish: 1 LB Penalty for any Short or Dead Fish.
Short Fish: Will not be weighed.
Dead Fish: Ineligible for Big Fish Award.
Late Penalty: 1 LB Penalty per each Minute late.
15 Minutes Late: Disqualification after 15 minutes.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Disqualification for any Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Other Rule Infractions: Disqualification for any other unspecified Rule Infraction.