LOCATION: Lake St Clair, Mitchells Bay, ON
DATE: Sept 15, 2018
START TIME: 7:00 am
END TIME: 3:00 pm
Please read the rules and be familiar with the rules. Not knowing the rules is not an excuse.
Below is a brief outline of the rules, but full copies can be found on Tourney X as well as the Ontario Kayak Bass Trail Facebook page.
PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
• The Series is open to ALL anglers provided they meet the requirements and honor all
Rules and Regulations.
• Tournament directors and other persons involved with events are able to participate in events as scoring will be done offsite through the Tourney X scoring app.
• There are NO membership fees or dues aside from individual event registration fees.
• The Hawg Trough is the mandatory measuring device. No exceptions. Darken the lines with a permanent marker. If the scoring team cannot read the board due to glare and your lines are not darkened, the fish cannot be scored.
• Please be meticulous with your CPR process. We have provided a comprehensive guide to help you do this the proper way
• Only kayaks with a sit-in or SOT configuration and pedal or paddle powered are permitted.
• Pre-fishing is allowed until 6pm the day before the event unless otherwise stated on the events page.
• ALL competitors MUST check in after the event. Failure to check in will result in disqualification. Check in can be done in person or by email or text. This is a safety issue as we need to know that all competitors are off the water and safe.
• Identifiers will be released prior to the event.
LAUNCH POINT
For the Mitchell’s Bay event, only the launches shown on the Launch Map on the Facebook OKBT Event Page will be available for use.
• Participants can head to their launch destination but may not launch or begin fishing until official start time. ABSOLUTELY NO LAUNCHING OR LINES IN THE WATER UNTIL OFFICIAL START TIME.
PERMITTED FISHING METHODS/BAIT/LURES
• ONLY artificial baits/lures/flies and hand-tied flies will be permitted.
• NO live or dead bait may be used.
• Rod and Reel and Fly Rods are the only devices acceptable.
• NO downriggers allowed, trolling under human power is acceptable.
• 1 rods/lines in the water at anytime.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
• PFD (lifejacket) MUST be worn at ALL times while on the water. NO exceptions. Violators will be immediately disqualified if spotted not wearing a PFD.
• PFD must meet all CSA or Certified Coast Guard Regulations.
• DRUG and ALCOHOL use during the tournament is strictly PROHIBITED.
• ANY competitor found to be under the influence will be disqualified and will receive a score of ZERO.
SCORING AND JUDGING
• The Hawg Trough is the only accepted measuring device for tournaments.
• 5 bass limits. Only Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass are allowed. Your 5 (Five) LONGEST verified lengths will be totaled for your score. Competitors are responsible for ensuring their 5 fish are culled and are submitted correctly.
• 12” minimum limit. Fish under 12” will not count and should not be photographed
• All fish to be submitted through Tourney X for verification and scoring.
• Fish must be facing left, with nothing under the gill plate and eye visible.
• Mouth to be closed and touching end of Hawg Trough. Event judge(s) must be able to visually see the fish’s mouth touching the bump board. Any instance where the pre-determined event judge(s) does not believe the fish’s mouth is touching or where the photo angle prevents the judge(s) from making a determination a 1” deduction will be incurred. An open mouth is considered when open 1/4″ or more.
• Recorded lengths are not final until verified.
• Photos that do not meet the requirements listed will not count.
• The participant with the highest total score is the winner, next highest is second, etc
• 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
• All fish will be scored by 1/4″ increments. A fish must touch measurement line to be counted at that length. If a fish scored is slightly under, the measurement will be rounded down to the nearest 1/4″
• Tail is to lay naturally on board with nothing holding its position.
• A mangled or ‘irregular’ tail will be measured to the longest of the two tail points
• Nothing can be in the fish’s mouth while being photographed.
• Nothing can be used to hold the fish to the measuring board with the exception of the competitor’s hand.
Please note: Your registration indicates your acceptance of the Liability Release Form. Anglers under the age of 18 must download the “2018 Liability Release Form and submit the form, signed by a Parent/Guardian, prior to the start of the tournament.