• No live Bait, Only Artificial lures may be used.
• Early weigh-in is not permitted, unless otherwise determined or stated by tournament director.
• The prevailing lake size limit will apply, undersized fish will result in disqualification.
• All PA Fish & Boat Commission rules & regulations will apply.
• The decision of the tournament director is Final.
• The consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs/substances during the tournament will result in disqualification.
• The director may, at his sole discretion, delay the tournament launch or weigh-in due to weather conditions or any other situation he sees appropriate.
• No refund for late arrivals, no-shows or disqualifications.
• Tie breaking procedure will result in splitting of monies.
• Leaving your boat is not permitted, unless in the case of an emergency, Notify director asap.

• Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older or those younger with a parent or legal guardian.
• Entry fee must be received in order to officially participate in the event.
• All participants must be prepared to present a valid state fishing license at the event.
• PFD (must be worn at all times and secured properly - buckles fastened, zippers zipped, etc.), whistle, and light are required. (hand-held flash lights that give off a white light count)
• PFD may be removed for adding or removing clothing (i.e. taking off a sweatshirt), angler must be stationary with no lines in the water.

• Only Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass are eligible for scoring.
• This is a CPR event (catch, photograph, release).
• No tournament participant will keep any bass for any reason.

• All fish entered must be caught from a kayak/canoe in accordance with any local regulations pertaining to event water. It is the angler's responsibility to know all regulations.

• All fish must be caught on casted or trolled Rod, Reel, Line and Hook with ARTIFICIAL LURES ONLY with one line in the water at a time.

• Only kayaks, single person canoes are permitted.
• Human powered propulsion must be used- no gas powered motors are allowed.
• For those unable to paddle or pedal for medical reasons, electric trolling motors may be used. Individuals will be required to have a GPS to ensure 3mph is not exceeded. Individual will also be required to not exceed speed of other paddlers given conditions on the day of the event. You must receive approval to use an electric trolling motor prior to the date of the event(s).
• Only one event participant per watercraft is permitted and only the participant is permitted to propel the watercraft.

• All participants will launch from the public launch area located at 212 Spruce Grove Rd.
• The launch time will be estimated but is subject to change due to conditions such as dense fog or inclement weather. The official time will be announced at the event.

• All participants MUST HAVE a mobile device or Smart Phone with the capability to take and send pictures via Text messaging,(including those via WiFi if it is available) you must be back at the launch point by specified tournament end time and fish must be submitted prior to event end time.
• All participants submitting fish after returning to launch point at day’s end must be in line 30 minutes before designated tournament end time
• Late check in will be permitted until 10 minutes after designated tournament end time
• Penalty of 1” per 5 minutes will be deducted from participant’s total for late check in
• 11 minutes after the event has ended participants not yet checked in will be disqualified
• The measure-in time will be estimated but is subject to change due to conditions such as dense fog or inclement weather. The official time will be announced at the event.

1. We have decided to use the PA Fish and Boat method of measurement. Please refer to the example below when scoring your fish. According to the Fish and Boat Commission, the total length of a fish is from the mouth to the longest point of the tail. Tails must be centered on the board as shown below. There is no penalty for an un-pinched tail.
2. Mouth must be closed and touching the bump board. The fish's length will be where the tail end to the 1/4". If the judges determine the mouth is open more than 1/4", there will be a 1" deduction.
3. Nothing can cover the fish's eye or be under the gill plate or fish will be disqualified.
4. Mouth must be against bump with left side of fish facing up. An example can be seen below. Any fish measured incorrectly will be disqualified.

• Please be realistic with your recorded lengths and please be aware other participants will be able to view your scored fish.
• Competitors submitting their catches with incorrect length will not only take away from the live aspect of our event scoring but will annoy others and slow down the scoring process of the event. Please use common sense and be realistic when scoring your fish.
• Tournament Director(s) predetermined event Judge(s) will have final say regarding scoring and protests.
• Recorded lengths are not final until verified.
• Photos that do not meet the requirements listed will not count.
• (3) Longest verified lengths will be totaled for your score
• The participant with the highest total score is the winner, next highest is second, etc
• The participant with the single longest fish of the event will be recognized as the “Big Bass” winner.
• Fish of similar lengths must be distinguishable between one another, Disqualification of one of the fish will be up to tournament director or predetermined event judge if fish are indistinguishable
• Rounding of fish length will be down to the nearest ¼”
• A mangled or 'irregular' tail will be measured to the longest of the two tail points
• Nothing is allowed to be in the fish’s mouth while being photographed besides the fish grips. A deduction of a 1” for fish photographed while "lip gripped" with Boca/Lucid/fish grips. Please be sure to take the lure/hook out of the fish’s mouth before taking the photo. This is a danger to you and the fish so please keep them out of their mouth. No stringers are to be used to keep the fish on the board. If the stringer is used, the fish will be disqualified.

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1. Left side of fish facing up

1. Mouth must be touching against Hawg-Trough

1. The whole fish, mouth to tail

1. Measurements clearly visible
2. Unique identifier for the event
3. Tail centered on board
4. Photo must be taken overheard, not at an angle
5. Kayak must be visible