LOCATION: Sturgeon Lake
DATE: Saturday June 20, 2020
START TIME: 6:00am (launch and fishing)
END TIME: 3:00pm (last photo accepted)
CHECK-IN TIME: By 4:00pm. Check in is mandatory.
FEE: $70
FORMAT: 5 bass limit (smallmouth and largemouth) – longest 5 combined length – 12” minimum length
RULES: See OKBT Rules for reference
SCORING: Tourney X
PAYOUTS: 100% payout to top 5 & Big Bass award (after tournament expenses)
Below is a brief outline, but 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.
***PLEASE READ RULE ADDENDUM AT BOTTOM OF THIS SECTION***
• 5 bass limit (smallmouth and largemouth) – minimum length 12”
• All fish to be submitted through Tourney X for verification and scoring.
• Identifiers will be released prior to the event.
• The Hawg Trough and Ketch Board 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.
• Pre-fishing is not permitted for this event as bass season is closed until June 20th
• Only kayaks with a sit-in or SOT configuration and pedal or paddle powered permitted.
• 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.
• Participants can head to their launch destination but may not begin fishing until official start time. ABSOLUTELY NO LINES IN THE WATER UNTIL OFFICIAL START TIME.
• ONLY artificial baits/lures/flies and hand-tied flies will be permitted.
• NO live or dead bait may be used.
• 1 rods/lines in the water at anytime.
• These events will be considered road runner events unless otherwise stated on the event specific information page on Facebook.
• Boats may be launched at any legal and public launch site on the boundary waters unless stated otherwise in the event specific information. Some suggested launch locations will be posted on event page as well as linked on Tourney X
• 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.
• ALL competitors MUST check in after the event. Failure to check in will result in disqualification. This is a safety issue as we need to know that all competitors are off the water and safe.
Event time: 6am – 3pm
Launching will be allowed prior to 6am. Once launched you can travel to start location and wait for 6am. ABSOLUTELY no lines in the water until 6am.
– This will allow less congestion and congregating at ramps and maintain the social distancing recommendation.
Launching will also be allowed from any location ( public or private) within the event boundaries as shown on the event map.
– Will permit access spots and less chance of congestion at ramps and maintain the social distancing recommendation..
Prior to event, you must CHECK IN to the event from with the Tourney X app. After the event you must then CHECK OUT from the event within the app. Failure to do so will result in a DQ
– Will permit organizers to verify who is on and off the water.
After event awards will be held virtually. There will be no gathering or socializing. The time of the awards and draws will be determined and communicated to all anglers prior to event start and will be held on Facebook Live or similar platform. Payouts will still be made next day and awards/ draws will be given to anglers at next event or when able to.
– Will maintain the Provincial order for no gatherings of more than 5 persons.
Best Practices
** At launch facilities, set up your kayak at you vehicle (if possible) and then take to launch. DO NOT block launch area while you are setting up.
** DO NOT gather and socialize at ramps. Set up and launch to clear the area
**Wear a mask, buff or some kind of mouth and nose covering at launch areas ( if possible)
**DO NOT assist with set ups of other anglers equipment.
Maintain a 2m/6ft distance from other anglers on and off the water.
Upon finishing the day, remove kayak from the water and move from the ramp area to your vehicle for tear down.
DO NOT hang out and socialize.
Please make sure you understand the rule changes and feel free to contact if you need any clarification.
We hope that you all understand the need to implement these changes. With luck the changes will only be in place for the first event, but that is something that will be looked at on an on-going basis. IF there are changes to any requirement between now and the event, changes may be made to comply and notice will be given.
Thank you for your support and let’s make this another great event.
Please note: Your registration indicates your acceptance of the Liability Release Form. Anglers under the age of 18 must download the “2020 Liability Release Form and submit the form, signed by a Parent/Guardian, prior to the start of the tournament.