1. ELIGIBILITY: Participation is open to all that have paid their
dues. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a legal
guardian. Members must have dues paid prior to the first tournament,
attend 50% of club functions, as well as be in good standings with B.A.
S.S.
2. ENTRY FEES: The entry fee per tournament will be $30.00 per
person. Entry fee is to be paid the meeting prior to the tournament
unless special arrangements have otherwise been made. No late
entries will be accepted. A $5.00 Big Bass pot for one (1) day
tournaments and a $10.00 Big Bass pot for two (2) day tournaments
are optional to all that participate. On two (2) day tournaments, there
will be 2 different / separate big bass pots. 1 for Saturday and 1 for
Sunday. Entry fee is non-refundable. Participants who enter as a non-
boater are required to pay the boater a minimum of $25.00 per day.
The boater shall be held responsible to collect this fee. Non-boaters
who travel with the boaters should also help with travel expenses.
3. PRIZE MONEY: All entry fees will be combined and 15% of that
will go to the club. The money will then be divided up by boater and
non-boater entries. Money will be paid out by division based on 60% to
the first place person and 40% for the second place person per
division. The big bass pot will be a separate pot with a return of 100%
of all entries. Example of Payback will be as follows:
Boater
1ST = 60%
2ND = 40%
Non-Boater
1ST = 60%
2ND = 40%
Big Bass of Tournament
1st = 100% (2 separate Big Bass pots on 2 day tournaments)
4. PAIRING OF CONTESTANTS: Pairings and boat starting
positions will be determined at the meeting prior to each tournament by
a drawing. The first boaters name drawn will be the first boat out, 2nd
drawn will be boat number 2, etc. (The starting positions will be
reversed on the second day of our 2-day tournaments.) On 2-day
tournaments, contestants can select their fishing partners or draw.
(We must make sure our non-boater members are taken care of first).
After all boaters are drawn on one day tournaments, the non-boaters
will be drawn and may select a boater to fish with that has not yet been
taken, a non-boater may only fish with a particular boater one time
during the season for one day tournaments (you may still fish with that
boater for 2 days). There may be multiple boats fishing alone. The
boaters fishing alone will be determined by the draw after all non-
boaters have been taken care of. No choice will be given to fish
alone. If a boater does not show up for the tournament, his partner will
be placed with another individual. If a non-boater doesn’t show, he
must pay $25.00 to the boater to help absorb expenses. This rule
does not apply if the boater was given enough notice of the no-show,
therefore inviting another partner. If sufficient notice is not given the
member will not be refunded his entry fee. ($35.00 /$40.00)
EXCEPTIONS TO THE PAIRINGS RULE:
· You are allowed to fish with non-club member family members as
often as you like. (Spouse, children, parents, siblings.) As long as our
club members are taken care of first. (sequence = club member, family
member, guest)
· If you draw a boater / non-boater, for a 1 day tournament, who
you have fished with before in the same season, you must re-draw.
· During the “Classic” event a boater will be allowed to fish alone
regardless of where the event is being held.
· The “Classic” is a draw tournament ONLY!!!
5. Non-Boaters - The non-boater is not restricted to fishing only
from the back of the boat. (Boaters remember to take care of our Non-
boaters.)
6. SCORING: Tournament winners will be determined by total
weight of legal tournament fish. Tournament fish are Largemouth,
Smallmouth, and Kentucky (Spotted) Bass. Length limits will concur
with state and local regulations, this includes slot limits.( Fish over and
under the slot can be kept.) All tournaments will have a 5 fish creel
limit. One half pound will be deducted from total weight per day for
each dead fish. Any protest must be submitted to an officer in writing,
within 15 minutes of the last fish being weighed.
7. BOAT INSPECTION: Each boat will be inspected prior to takeoff
by the last boat out or designee. Live wells will be inspected for fish by
last boater– last boat will be checked by weigh-master or designee.
8. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: No alcoholic beverages will be
consumed during tournament hours. Failure to comply with this rule will
be grounds for disqualification.
9. SAFETY: Safe boating must be observed at all times. Anyone
found operating in a reckless or unsafe manner will be disqualified.
Each contestant is required to wear a chest type; coast guard
approved personal flotation device while the outboard is running over
idle speed. All tournament boats with a 40 horsepower or more must
be equipped with an operable kill switch that is attached to the driver.
10. SPORTSMANSHIP: Sportsmanship, professional courtesy,
consideration, and safety are expected from each contestant. Any
infraction of the fundamental sporting principles may be deemed cause
for automatic disqualification.
11. TIEBREAKER: In case of a tie, the following tie breakers will be
used in this order. 1.) Greatest number of fish weighed. 2.) Heaviest
fish per stringer. If ties cannot be broke in this manner, the prize
money that otherwise would go to the places involved would be totaled
and divided equally among the contestants involved. In the event of no
fish weighed in, the prize money would then be transferred to the next
tournament. In case of a tie for “Big Bass”, the heaviest stringer will
break the tie.
12. SHORT FISH: Any short fish presented at weigh in by a
contestant will be culled and a 2 pound penalty will be assessed for
each short fish. All fish will be measured by the weigh-master using the
Golden Rule. No contestant shall touch a fish after it has been
presented for weigh in. Each contestant should check his/her rule to
the weigh-master’s rule prior to the tournament. Courtesy checks are
to be done at your own discretion before the fish is presented to the
scale master.
13. TACKLE & EQUIP: Only artificial lures may be used. No live or
prepared baits are allowed, with the exception of pork style baits. Only
one rod is to be used at a time. No trolling is allowed. Nets are allowed.
14. FISHING LOCATIONS: Fishing is permitted anywhere within the
tournament lake. No contestant is allowed within 50 yards of another
contestant anchored in a particular location. Local regulations should
be observed at all times. The tournament director will advise the club of
any and all off limit areas at the meetings before each tournament.
15. TOURNAMENT HOURS: Tournament hours will be established
by the tournament committee. The majority of the participating
contestants must approve any change in hours. Changes to schedule
can be made at any time by any state or local department.
· 1st Big Bass will receive 5 bonus points
· 2nd Big Bass will receive 2 bonus points.
At the end of the season, everyone will throw out one tournament. If
you fish all scheduled tournaments, you still must throw out one.
dues. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a legal
guardian. Members must have dues paid prior to the first tournament,
attend 50% of club functions, as well as be in good standings with B.A.
S.S.
2. ENTRY FEES: The entry fee per tournament will be $30.00 per
person. Entry fee is to be paid the meeting prior to the tournament
unless special arrangements have otherwise been made. No late
entries will be accepted. A $5.00 Big Bass pot for one (1) day
tournaments and a $10.00 Big Bass pot for two (2) day tournaments
are optional to all that participate. On two (2) day tournaments, there
will be 2 different / separate big bass pots. 1 for Saturday and 1 for
Sunday. Entry fee is non-refundable. Participants who enter as a non-
boater are required to pay the boater a minimum of $25.00 per day.
The boater shall be held responsible to collect this fee. Non-boaters
who travel with the boaters should also help with travel expenses.
3. PRIZE MONEY: All entry fees will be combined and 15% of that
will go to the club. The money will then be divided up by boater and
non-boater entries. Money will be paid out by division based on 60% to
the first place person and 40% for the second place person per
division. The big bass pot will be a separate pot with a return of 100%
of all entries. Example of Payback will be as follows:
Boater
1ST = 60%
2ND = 40%
Non-Boater
1ST = 60%
2ND = 40%
Big Bass of Tournament
1st = 100% (2 separate Big Bass pots on 2 day tournaments)
4. PAIRING OF CONTESTANTS: Pairings and boat starting
positions will be determined at the meeting prior to each tournament by
a drawing. The first boaters name drawn will be the first boat out, 2nd
drawn will be boat number 2, etc. (The starting positions will be
reversed on the second day of our 2-day tournaments.) On 2-day
tournaments, contestants can select their fishing partners or draw.
(We must make sure our non-boater members are taken care of first).
After all boaters are drawn on one day tournaments, the non-boaters
will be drawn and may select a boater to fish with that has not yet been
taken, a non-boater may only fish with a particular boater one time
during the season for one day tournaments (you may still fish with that
boater for 2 days). There may be multiple boats fishing alone. The
boaters fishing alone will be determined by the draw after all non-
boaters have been taken care of. No choice will be given to fish
alone. If a boater does not show up for the tournament, his partner will
be placed with another individual. If a non-boater doesn’t show, he
must pay $25.00 to the boater to help absorb expenses. This rule
does not apply if the boater was given enough notice of the no-show,
therefore inviting another partner. If sufficient notice is not given the
member will not be refunded his entry fee. ($35.00 /$40.00)
EXCEPTIONS TO THE PAIRINGS RULE:
· You are allowed to fish with non-club member family members as
often as you like. (Spouse, children, parents, siblings.) As long as our
club members are taken care of first. (sequence = club member, family
member, guest)
· If you draw a boater / non-boater, for a 1 day tournament, who
you have fished with before in the same season, you must re-draw.
· During the “Classic” event a boater will be allowed to fish alone
regardless of where the event is being held.
· The “Classic” is a draw tournament ONLY!!!
5. Non-Boaters - The non-boater is not restricted to fishing only
from the back of the boat. (Boaters remember to take care of our Non-
boaters.)
6. SCORING: Tournament winners will be determined by total
weight of legal tournament fish. Tournament fish are Largemouth,
Smallmouth, and Kentucky (Spotted) Bass. Length limits will concur
with state and local regulations, this includes slot limits.( Fish over and
under the slot can be kept.) All tournaments will have a 5 fish creel
limit. One half pound will be deducted from total weight per day for
each dead fish. Any protest must be submitted to an officer in writing,
within 15 minutes of the last fish being weighed.
7. BOAT INSPECTION: Each boat will be inspected prior to takeoff
by the last boat out or designee. Live wells will be inspected for fish by
last boater– last boat will be checked by weigh-master or designee.
8. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: No alcoholic beverages will be
consumed during tournament hours. Failure to comply with this rule will
be grounds for disqualification.
9. SAFETY: Safe boating must be observed at all times. Anyone
found operating in a reckless or unsafe manner will be disqualified.
Each contestant is required to wear a chest type; coast guard
approved personal flotation device while the outboard is running over
idle speed. All tournament boats with a 40 horsepower or more must
be equipped with an operable kill switch that is attached to the driver.
10. SPORTSMANSHIP: Sportsmanship, professional courtesy,
consideration, and safety are expected from each contestant. Any
infraction of the fundamental sporting principles may be deemed cause
for automatic disqualification.
11. TIEBREAKER: In case of a tie, the following tie breakers will be
used in this order. 1.) Greatest number of fish weighed. 2.) Heaviest
fish per stringer. If ties cannot be broke in this manner, the prize
money that otherwise would go to the places involved would be totaled
and divided equally among the contestants involved. In the event of no
fish weighed in, the prize money would then be transferred to the next
tournament. In case of a tie for “Big Bass”, the heaviest stringer will
break the tie.
12. SHORT FISH: Any short fish presented at weigh in by a
contestant will be culled and a 2 pound penalty will be assessed for
each short fish. All fish will be measured by the weigh-master using the
Golden Rule. No contestant shall touch a fish after it has been
presented for weigh in. Each contestant should check his/her rule to
the weigh-master’s rule prior to the tournament. Courtesy checks are
to be done at your own discretion before the fish is presented to the
scale master.
13. TACKLE & EQUIP: Only artificial lures may be used. No live or
prepared baits are allowed, with the exception of pork style baits. Only
one rod is to be used at a time. No trolling is allowed. Nets are allowed.
14. FISHING LOCATIONS: Fishing is permitted anywhere within the
tournament lake. No contestant is allowed within 50 yards of another
contestant anchored in a particular location. Local regulations should
be observed at all times. The tournament director will advise the club of
any and all off limit areas at the meetings before each tournament.
15. TOURNAMENT HOURS: Tournament hours will be established
by the tournament committee. The majority of the participating
contestants must approve any change in hours. Changes to schedule
can be made at any time by any state or local department.
· 1st Big Bass will receive 5 bonus points
· 2nd Big Bass will receive 2 bonus points.
At the end of the season, everyone will throw out one tournament. If
you fish all scheduled tournaments, you still must throw out one.
16. CHECK IN: All contestants must check in upon arrival to
the weigh-in area. In the case of a contestant being late to take-
off he shall lose his/her boat position, and is liable for letting
another contestant know of his/her presence on the lake. Any
contestant leaving early must notify another contestant or leave a
note on an officer’s vehicle. Weigh in will not begin until all boats
are moored or trailered, barring a breakdown. This way all boater’
s have help getting out of the water even if they have no partner
to back them down.
17. LATE RETURNS: Contestants who are not at the official
check point area by the appointed time shall be penalized at the
rate of 1 pound per minute to be deducted from the total weight of
his catch that day, including any pounds to be counted toward
"Big Bass" award, for each one (1) minute he/she is late. Any
contestants more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that
day's catch. There shall be no excuses for tardiness, and in no
case shall a contestant be allowed to make up "lost time". All
fishing must cease upon check-in. After tournament begins,
fishing is prohibited except during tournament hours. Exact
starting and check-in times will be announced at the pre-
tournament meeting. Exception; A boater who has broke down
may have another boat transport their fish to weigh in without
penalty, as long as the fish are at the checkpoint at the specified
time. This is the only exception to the late return rule!!
18. TIMEKEEPER: Each tournament will have a designated
timekeeper. The timekeeper will announce the starting time on
the lake at the beginning of each tournament, and call the boat
order. At this time he/she will designate a no-wake buoy, dock,
etc… that all contestants must be within at the completion of the
tournament.
19. CULLING – Must follow State and / or local regulations.
Culling of dead fish is not allowed at anytime. This could result in
disqualification. Stringer type cull ropes will not be allowed, cull
ropes must be clip-on type to avoid damage to the fish.
20. EIGHTEEN-INCH LAKES, KANSAS: “Bass Pass” will be
used for all tournaments held on Kansas lakes between
September 1st and June 15th. Bass Pass allows you to carry in
your live well and weigh in 2 fish under the 18” legal limit. These
fish must still be 15” min.
· “Bass Pass” lakes, 5 fish limit will consist of 2 “Bass Pass”
fish plus 3 legal, 18” fish.
· All current Kansas Bass Pass regulations shall be used for
purposes of Bass Pass Tournaments.
· If it is determined by courtesy check that a fish is not legal
size, it can be counted toward your creel as a bass pass fish. (You
may have to cull one of your bass pass fish) REMEMBER rule #
12, short fish.
21. SMALL BOATS: All boats 90 horsepower and smaller shall
receive 15 minutes on small lakes and 30 minutes on large lakes
at the end of normal tournament hours. Officers will determine
time advantage.
22. GUESTS: Each member is allowed one guest per year
(Boater or Non-boater). This excludes family members. (Club
members must be taken care of first. Sequence = club members,
family members, guest)
23. Classic - A “Classic” type format tournament will be the
last tournament of the year and will be open to all eligible
members of the club. To be eligible, you must fish at least 4
tournaments. Then, for each tournament missed, you would have
to pay the 15% the club gets per tournament to fish ($25.00 X
15% = $3.75) and an additional $5.00 that goes toward the
Classic tournament. For Example: If you missed 2 tournaments
you would have to pay to the club $ 17.50 to be able to fish the
Classic. If the Classic tournament is fished on a Kansas Lake
paper fish are prohibited. The most tournaments fished as a
boater or non-boater during the season will determine what
division you will fish in the Classic. EXAMPLE: You fish 4
tournaments as a boater and 3 as a non-boater, you qualified to
fish as a boater.
1. If you qualify as a boater and are not able to use your boat,
you can fish and compete as a non-boater.
2. If you were asked during the season to change your
boater/non-boater status to help even the draw, you may have an
option to choose what division you want to fish.
24. Point System - We will be using a “100 point system” to
determine final club standings and to determine all award
winners. Points will be awarded to all participants after each
tournament based on how they place. Total weight of each
tournament will still be used to determine how many points are
awarded. Here is how it works;
· 100 points will be awarded for the first place finisher based
on total weight, all remaining places (with fish) receive a 1pt
increment less for their respective place.
1st. 100 points 6th 95 points 11th place on =
1pt increments less.
2nd 99 points 7th 94 points No fish =
receives 50 show up points
3rd 98 points 8th 93 points
4th 97 points 9th 92 points
5th 96 points 10th 91 points
· 1st Big Bass will receive 5 bonus points
· 2nd Big Bass will receive 2 bonus points.
At the end of the season, everyone will throw out one
tournament. If you fish all scheduled tournaments, you still must
throw out one.
25. The following year-end awards will be awarded.
· Mr. Bass - Individual with the highest total points of the year.
· Either, Boater of the Year or Non-Boater of the year - Based
on the total points of the specific division.
· Big Bass Award – Awarded to the individual that weighs in
the biggest bass of the year.
· Rookie of the Year – Awarded to the individual brand new to
the club and has the highest point total of all other first year
individuals.
· Boater Classic Champion – Individual boater with the highest
total weight during the classic.
· Non-Boater Classic Champion – Individual boater with the
highest total weight during the classic.
· FCA – Individual with the highest Fish Catching Average
(Number of fish caught divided by the number of fish possible to
catch.) Example, you catch 3 fish and a possible limit is 5 fish
your FCA would be .600
· Most improved from previous year.
· Mr. Bass will receive their dues for the following year paid by
club.
· Mr. Bass will also receive their entry paid for next years “Mr.
Bass” tournament plus $75.00 cash for expenses.
· Either, Boater of the Year or Non-Boater of the year will
receive their dues for the following year paid by club.
· Big Bass winner will receive $25.00.
26. Explanation of Dues
· B.A.S.S. National $30.00
· Kansas Federation $30.00
· Club Dues $25.00
· Total $85.00
27. Officers benefits
· B.A.S.S National and Kansas Federation dues will be paid
buy the club for the President, Secretary and Tournament Director
each year. The officers will have to pay their own club dues,
$25.00.
· The club will reimburse individuals for gas expenses for
attending Federation related meetings. Spring and fall rep
meetings. (mileage x price per gallon)
The interpretation of these rules shall be at the discretion of the
club officers and all decisions will be final!
the weigh-in area. In the case of a contestant being late to take-
off he shall lose his/her boat position, and is liable for letting
another contestant know of his/her presence on the lake. Any
contestant leaving early must notify another contestant or leave a
note on an officer’s vehicle. Weigh in will not begin until all boats
are moored or trailered, barring a breakdown. This way all boater’
s have help getting out of the water even if they have no partner
to back them down.
17. LATE RETURNS: Contestants who are not at the official
check point area by the appointed time shall be penalized at the
rate of 1 pound per minute to be deducted from the total weight of
his catch that day, including any pounds to be counted toward
"Big Bass" award, for each one (1) minute he/she is late. Any
contestants more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that
day's catch. There shall be no excuses for tardiness, and in no
case shall a contestant be allowed to make up "lost time". All
fishing must cease upon check-in. After tournament begins,
fishing is prohibited except during tournament hours. Exact
starting and check-in times will be announced at the pre-
tournament meeting. Exception; A boater who has broke down
may have another boat transport their fish to weigh in without
penalty, as long as the fish are at the checkpoint at the specified
time. This is the only exception to the late return rule!!
18. TIMEKEEPER: Each tournament will have a designated
timekeeper. The timekeeper will announce the starting time on
the lake at the beginning of each tournament, and call the boat
order. At this time he/she will designate a no-wake buoy, dock,
etc… that all contestants must be within at the completion of the
tournament.
19. CULLING – Must follow State and / or local regulations.
Culling of dead fish is not allowed at anytime. This could result in
disqualification. Stringer type cull ropes will not be allowed, cull
ropes must be clip-on type to avoid damage to the fish.
20. EIGHTEEN-INCH LAKES, KANSAS: “Bass Pass” will be
used for all tournaments held on Kansas lakes between
September 1st and June 15th. Bass Pass allows you to carry in
your live well and weigh in 2 fish under the 18” legal limit. These
fish must still be 15” min.
· “Bass Pass” lakes, 5 fish limit will consist of 2 “Bass Pass”
fish plus 3 legal, 18” fish.
· All current Kansas Bass Pass regulations shall be used for
purposes of Bass Pass Tournaments.
· If it is determined by courtesy check that a fish is not legal
size, it can be counted toward your creel as a bass pass fish. (You
may have to cull one of your bass pass fish) REMEMBER rule #
12, short fish.
21. SMALL BOATS: All boats 90 horsepower and smaller shall
receive 15 minutes on small lakes and 30 minutes on large lakes
at the end of normal tournament hours. Officers will determine
time advantage.
22. GUESTS: Each member is allowed one guest per year
(Boater or Non-boater). This excludes family members. (Club
members must be taken care of first. Sequence = club members,
family members, guest)
23. Classic - A “Classic” type format tournament will be the
last tournament of the year and will be open to all eligible
members of the club. To be eligible, you must fish at least 4
tournaments. Then, for each tournament missed, you would have
to pay the 15% the club gets per tournament to fish ($25.00 X
15% = $3.75) and an additional $5.00 that goes toward the
Classic tournament. For Example: If you missed 2 tournaments
you would have to pay to the club $ 17.50 to be able to fish the
Classic. If the Classic tournament is fished on a Kansas Lake
paper fish are prohibited. The most tournaments fished as a
boater or non-boater during the season will determine what
division you will fish in the Classic. EXAMPLE: You fish 4
tournaments as a boater and 3 as a non-boater, you qualified to
fish as a boater.
1. If you qualify as a boater and are not able to use your boat,
you can fish and compete as a non-boater.
2. If you were asked during the season to change your
boater/non-boater status to help even the draw, you may have an
option to choose what division you want to fish.
24. Point System - We will be using a “100 point system” to
determine final club standings and to determine all award
winners. Points will be awarded to all participants after each
tournament based on how they place. Total weight of each
tournament will still be used to determine how many points are
awarded. Here is how it works;
· 100 points will be awarded for the first place finisher based
on total weight, all remaining places (with fish) receive a 1pt
increment less for their respective place.
1st. 100 points 6th 95 points 11th place on =
1pt increments less.
2nd 99 points 7th 94 points No fish =
receives 50 show up points
3rd 98 points 8th 93 points
4th 97 points 9th 92 points
5th 96 points 10th 91 points
· 1st Big Bass will receive 5 bonus points
· 2nd Big Bass will receive 2 bonus points.
At the end of the season, everyone will throw out one
tournament. If you fish all scheduled tournaments, you still must
throw out one.
25. The following year-end awards will be awarded.
· Mr. Bass - Individual with the highest total points of the year.
· Either, Boater of the Year or Non-Boater of the year - Based
on the total points of the specific division.
· Big Bass Award – Awarded to the individual that weighs in
the biggest bass of the year.
· Rookie of the Year – Awarded to the individual brand new to
the club and has the highest point total of all other first year
individuals.
· Boater Classic Champion – Individual boater with the highest
total weight during the classic.
· Non-Boater Classic Champion – Individual boater with the
highest total weight during the classic.
· FCA – Individual with the highest Fish Catching Average
(Number of fish caught divided by the number of fish possible to
catch.) Example, you catch 3 fish and a possible limit is 5 fish
your FCA would be .600
· Most improved from previous year.
· Mr. Bass will receive their dues for the following year paid by
club.
· Mr. Bass will also receive their entry paid for next years “Mr.
Bass” tournament plus $75.00 cash for expenses.
· Either, Boater of the Year or Non-Boater of the year will
receive their dues for the following year paid by club.
· Big Bass winner will receive $25.00.
26. Explanation of Dues
· B.A.S.S. National $30.00
· Kansas Federation $30.00
· Club Dues $25.00
· Total $85.00
27. Officers benefits
· B.A.S.S National and Kansas Federation dues will be paid
buy the club for the President, Secretary and Tournament Director
each year. The officers will have to pay their own club dues,
$25.00.
· The club will reimburse individuals for gas expenses for
attending Federation related meetings. Spring and fall rep
meetings. (mileage x price per gallon)
The interpretation of these rules shall be at the discretion of the
club officers and all decisions will be final!
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