- LOCATION: Lake Simcoe
- DATE: Saturday July 15, 2023
- START TIME: 6:00am (Lines in)
- END TIME: 3:00pm (last photo accepted)
- LAUNCH TIME: 5:00am
- CHECK-IN/OUT: Through Tourney X app
- AWARDS: TBD
- FEE: $85
- FORMAT: 5 bass limit (smallmouth and largemouth) – longest 5 combined length – 12” minimum length
- RULES: See OKBT Competition Rules Standard for reference
- IDENTIFIERS: Will be released prior to event. Blanks can be downloaded here: Identifiers
- PRE- FISHING: Official practice period starts 12:01 am Saturday July 8th and ends 6:00pm Wednesday July 12th. Tournament waters are off limits from end of practice period until start of event.
- SCORING: Tourney X
- PAYOUTS: 100% payout to top 5 & Big Bass award (after tournament expenses)
Below is a brief outline and not a complete set of rules. Full copies of the rules can be found on Tourney X as well as the Ontario Kayak Bass Trail Facebook page. Please read the rules and be familiar with the rules. Not knowing the rules is not an excuse.
• 5 bass limit (smallmouth and largemouth) – minimum length 12”
• All fish to be submitted through Tourney X for verification and scoring.
• The Hawg Trough and Ketch Board (metal and Karbonite) are the accepted measuring devices. No exceptions
• All submitted photos to follow the required guidelines outlined in the rules. Any photo not following the requirements will be subject to a deduction or is disallowed.
• PFD (lifejacket) MUST be worn and secured at ALL times while on the water. NO exceptions. Violators will be immediately disqualified if spotted not wearing a PFD.
• Participants can launch at time specified in event details, but ABSOLUTELY NO LINES IN THE WATER UNTIL OFFICIAL START TIME.
• These events will be considered road runner events unless otherwise stated on the event specific information page on Facebook.
• Kayaks may be launched at any legal and public launch site on the boundary waters unless stated otherwise in the event specific information. Launching is not permitted from private launches or areas that require crossing private property to access. Launch must be available to all competitors whether free or pay launches.
Please note: Your registration indicates your acceptance of the Liability Release Form. Anglers under the age of 18 must download the “2023 Liability Release Form and submit the form, signed by a Parent/Guardian, prior to the start of the tournament.