Texas Trails Bassmasters
18th Semi – Annual Open Tournament
October 4th, 2008 Lake Fork, Texas
Oak Ridge Resort 903-878-2529
Location Hwy. 154, a half mile south of 154 Bridge
Guaranteed Payout Based on 100 Entries
Door prizes. Drawings will be held after weigh – in
1st Place $1,040.00 Big Bass Pot - $10.00
2nd Place $780.00 80% Payback Three places based on 100
3rd Place $520.00 1st - $500. entries.
4th Place $260.00 2nd - $300.
5th thru 10th Place $100.00 each 3rd - $200. 100% payback
1. Entry Fee is $40.00 – Late entry is $45.00
2. Early entries to be postmarked by September 27, 2008.
3. All entry fees must be paid before 6 AM Saturday, October 4, 2008.
4. Check in times: Friday, October 3, 4 PM to 10 PM and Saturday, October 4, 4 AM to 6 AM at Oak Ridge Marina.
5. To qualify, contestants must check in at tournament headquarters before fishing.
6. Fishing hours – 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Official clock at sign-in station) NO FISHING midnight - 6:00 AM.
7. Fishing permitted on Lake Fork only. (Trailering allowed)
8. Contestants can fish only from their boats.
9. Life jackets must be worn when outboard motor is running.
10. All state, federal, and local laws must be obeyed or contestant and fish may be disqualified. No slot fish may be brought to weigh-in.
11. No one may have more than five fish in their possession at any time.
12. Largemouth Bass 12” to 16” and/or one fish 24” or greater in length may be weighed. No fish from 16” up to 24” will be weighed.
13. All fish must be caught on artificial bait by casting. (No trolling with gas engine). Pork trailer may be used.
14. Weigh-in starts at 3:30 PM. You must be in the weigh-in line by 4:30 PM. (Official clock at sign-in).
15. All fish must be brought to the scales in weigh-in bags.
16. No iced or frozen fish will be weighed. Ice may be added ONLY to aid in survival of fish.
17. Each contestant will be responsible for weighing his or her own fish. (No Pooling of Fish)
18. Dead fish brought to weigh-in will be penalized 1/2 pound each (.50 lb.) All fish weighed in become the property of Texas Trails Bassmasters and will be released, with the exception of trophy or dead fish.
19. In the event of a tie for any position, prize money for that position and the following position will be combined and evenly divided between the tying contestants.
20. Contestants may not have served as a compensated guide on Lake Fork during ninety (90) days prior to this tournament.
21. Contestants may not have fished with a guide on Lake Fork during the 7 days prior to fishing this tournament.
22. Use of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES or CONTROLLED DRUGS is prohibited during tournament hours. Prescription drug use should be declared at sign-in.
23. Anyone who has ever been disqualified from any tournament for cheating or misconduct is ineligible to fish in this tournament.
24. Any contestant who violates any rule may be disqualified. Any act of a competitor, verbal or physical, that reflects unfavorably upon Texas Trails Bassmasters’ efforts to promote fishing, conservation, clean waters, courtesy or safety shall be reason for disqualification from this and all future Texas Trails Bassmasters tournaments.
25. Contestants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the contestant’s boat.
26. All protests must be registered in writing with the Tournament Judges within 15 minutes after designated weigh-in time. All decisions of the Tournament Judges will be final in all matters. Anyone protesting the outcome of an Open Tournament must pay for any additional polygraph test given.
27. All boats must be 8 feet in length or longer. An aerated live well is recommended to aid in fish survival for live release.
28. By signing this entry form the contestant affirms that they have read these rules and agree to abide by them while competing in this Texas Trails Bassmasters event.
29. Contestants will be subject to polygraph testing. Declining to take and/or failing to pass such a test will result in disqualification.
Mail your completed entry (below) to Texas Trails Bassmasters, PO Box 697, Quitman, TX 75783. Photocopies of this form are acceptable.
Remove entry form below this line. Retain above portion for your records.
Entry Application
Entry fee of $40.00 must accompany mailed entry and be postmarked on or before September 27, 2008 to Texas Trails Bassmasters, PO Box 697, Quitman, TX 75783, or you may pay $45.00 at tournament headquarters before starting time of tournament. Please print clearly.
| TTB Use Only |
| Entry #_______ |
| Entry Fee______ |
| Bass Big_______ |
| Cash __ Chk#__ |
Name_________________________ EMail_____________________________
Address_________________________________________________________
City_______________________________State___________Zip___________
Having read and understood the tournament rules, by my signature I agree to accept all
decisions of the Tournament Judges as final. By my signature I waive, release and hold
harmless all members, officials and sponsors of any and all alleged liabilities to me
and/or my equipment.
Contestant Signature______________________ Social Security#__________
Minor’s Release: Signed By______________________________Parent or Guardian
