I thought I would come on here to get some insight on this as I've gotten some good information here before. I want to clarify the rules of Pre Tournament Practice for BFL (MI) Events. I am strictly speaking of the Qualifiers / Super Tournament and not the Regional.
If I understand correctly there is No Official Practice Period for the Qualifiers and Super Tournaments as per Rule 5:
"5. OFF-LIMITS, PRACTICE &COMPETITION • There is no practice period or off-limits period prior to the pretournament meeting for each qualifying tournament, super tournament and the wild card."
Then Rule 4 States:
"4. PURCHASING OF INFORMATION •The purchasing of, or bartering for, information about locating or catching fish on tournament waters, including but not limited to GPS waypoints (other than through commercially available sources) and the hiring of fishing guide services is not permitted after the entry deadline for each qualifying tournament and super tournament…"
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If I am reading this correctly for the Qualifiers, Super Tournaments & Wild Cards only (not the Regionals) in theory, could I practice with anyone (except a Guide) whether or not they are registered in the event?
I am asking because I have a buddy who does not T-fish, he just likes going out for fun. He has virtually 0 knowledge of the waters from Sarnia/Port Huron to Pelee. If anything I am showing him stuff not him me. And I am not paying for a service. I would like to Pre-Fish in his boat because his is just much better than my own lol. Would I be breaking any rules by doing this? Has anyone else practiced this way without any issues before?
I would contact the T Director butI am not registered yet so I don't know who it is this year.