2nd Annual Help the Hurt...Cast a Line Bass Fishing Tournament
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Saturday, September 7, 2019 on Caddo Lake
Earl G. Williamson Park, Oil City, LA PRIZES: 1ST PLACE: $2,000 & 2nd Place: $500 Entry Fee is $100 per boat. Big Bass is $10 per boat, with 100% payout. 4:30 AM - 6:30 AM Day of Registration 6:30 AM First Cast 3:30 PM Weigh In- MUST be in line at this time in order to qualify |
TOURNAMENT RULES: All decisions made by the tournament director and/or tournament officials will be final. ELIGIBILITY: This is an open tournament. Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Teams must fish from the same boat. No one other than a paid contestant in the boat during tournament hours. Contestants must have a valid Louisiana fishing license in their possession during tournament hours. SPORTSMANSHIP: All contestants are expected to practice courtesy, safety, and follow local and state laws. Anyone not doing so will be disqualified. SAFETY: U.S. Coast Guard approved life vests must be worn while the main engine is running. All state, federal, and lake regulations must be obeyed. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & DRUGS: Anyone consuming alcoholic beverages or drugs (other than prescription) during tournament hours will be disqualified. PERMISSIBLE WATERS: All state, federal, and lake regulations must be obeyed. Contestants must fish from boat. BAIT & TACKLE: Only artificial lures may be used. No live bait. Only 1 rod per angler in the water at any time. CULLING: No team may have more than 3 fish in their live-well at any time. Culling must begin after possession of 4th fish. PRACTICE CATCH & RELEASE: Every effort must be made to keep fish alive and in good condition. LATE PENALTY: If you are late for weigh in, you will be disqualified. SCORING FISH: A maximum of 3 fish per team. All fish must be within the 12”-14” slot. A 1-person team may only keep 3 fish 18” or larger. A 2-person team may keep 3 fish 18” or larger. An illegal fish will not be recognized on stringer. A half-pound penalty will be deducted from the total weight for each dead fish. TIES: Ties will be broken by greatest weight of fish on stringer. POLYGRAPH: Winner may be subject to polygraph.
