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2023 CCBM Upper Bay Open Tournament Rules

Started by Basscat7, January 28, 2019, 08:57:53 AM

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OPEN TX RULES

1 - 5 fish limit per boat. Largemouth or Smallmouth. 15 inches until June 15th - 12 inches June 16th on.
2 - 8-ounce penalty per dead fish
3 - Artificial lures only. No live bait
4 - All 2023 Maryland fishing and boating laws will apply

5 - All boats entered must have a factory installed operational aerated livewell of at least 10 gallons capable of holding a 5 fish limit of bass for the duration of the tournament.

6 - All boats must have all safety equipment available
7 - All boats must be inspected before launching
8 - No alcohol or illegal drugs permitted

9 - A 1 lb. per minute penalty will be assessed for late return, up to 15 minutes. After 15 you are
disqualified.

10 - Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in a disqualification
11 - Please keep a courtesy distance from other boats
12 - Trolling as a means of fishing is prohibited
13 - In the event of a tie, the most-alive fish wins. If still a tie, the largest fish wins
14 - The decision of the Tournament Director is final
15 - There will be no fishing after your boat number is turned in at weigh-in
16 - It is up to you to have liability insurance coverage on your boat
17 - Solo entries are allowed
18 - Ramp fee is responsibility of the boater.
19 - Life vests must be worn when gas motor is running and kill switch attached when boat is in gear.
20 - Weigh bags will be provided for contestants to use.
21 - No Puncture type Cull Tags to be used - Only clip on types.
22 - Off Limits :

1 - A diagonal line from the fixed fishing pier at the town park to the east ( Blue house ) side of the first canal on the left as you leave the marina, this includes the entire Anchor Marina basin and Nauti Goose docks.
2 - Below a west-east line across bay from south point of Bush River to south point of Still Pond Cove. The Bush River and Still Pond will be the southernmost fishable waters for the Opens
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