Boats may not be trailered during tournament hours. Safe boating and fishing practices must be observed at all times. Life jackets must be worn when the gas motor is in operation. No alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs are to be consumed or aboard a contestant's boat during tournament hours. Anywhere on the lake, with the exception of within Long Shoal Marina, within 50 yards of another contestant's boat and inside buoyed areas at flood control tower and swim area.
Weighable fish are largemouth, small mouth and spotted bass.
Total weight will determine placing. If a tie exists, then Big Bass will determine the final placing. Any fish under legal length limit presented to weigh-in will result in two pounds being deducted from total stringer plus loss of the short fish. Dead fish will result in a pound being deducted from total stringer. Any fish previously frozen or iced presented for weigh-in will result in disqualification.