Mutilation of fish will NOT be tolerated. Any team returning to the check point late will be penalized at the rate of one-half pound per minute up to 15 minutes. After fifteen minutes, no weight will be allowed. No fishing is allowed inside the host marina area. Contestants cannot leave boat to land a fish.
Navigable waters are the only waters to be fished during tournament.
Contestants must be able to navigate boat into fishing area without getting out of the boat. A team must remain in sight of each other at all times. All fishing must be done from a boat that was inspected by tournament officials prior to take-off. No tube or wade fishing is allowed. Boats may not be trailered to and from weigh-in during tournament hours unless under the direction of THE tournament committee.