MarVa Silent Bass Angler's Tournament Rules

1. Particpation and eligibility:

•  Open to club members only.

2. Fishing Methods

•  Only artificals lures will be used.
•  NO TROLLING PERMITTED
•  Contestants cannot fish within 50 feet of other contestants' boat when  anchored.

3. Disposition of fish:

•  Must keep catch alive.
•  All largemouth, smallmouth, Kentucky spotted, and Florida bass which
   are alive at weigh-in will be released expect for which contestant may
   request to keep.

4. Tournament hours:

•  Suggested hours 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
•  All must convene 30 minutes prior to starting time.
•  Final hours will be determined at this meeting prior to next tournament site.
•  Fishing hours may be decided by participants at tournament site and
    approved  by Tournament Master.
•  Any other matter is to be discussed prior to the beginning of the
    tournament with approval of Tournament Master. Click #10

5. Weigh-in:

•  Will be at 3:00 p.m. depends on Marva Tournament Chairperson
•  All fish must be weighed by Tournament Weightmaster at designation area.
•  Everyone must be presented.

6. Entry Fee:

•  $20.00 per person; must be paid in full prior to the tournament.

7. Weight system

•  No white or stripped bass.
•  Fish must be over 12 inches long.
•  Exception in local regualtions will take precedence (i.e. less than 12
    and over 15  inches at Lake Anna).
•  Tournament Master will inform the club members about regulations at
    each selected tournament site.
•  After ten minutes, constestants will be disqualified.

8. Sportsmanship and safety:

•  Contestant must have U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets or
    cushions at all times while boat is under power by gas motor.
•  Intoxication will not be tolerated and will be a cause for disqualification.

9. Pairing of boaters with non-boaters:

•  Boat owners will select their riders, or vice versa, by lot (name written on paper and picked from fishing cap).
•  No favoritism is allowed.
•  No angler partner can go with the same boat owner, more than once
    in a year,  unless the other contestant does not show up. In that case,
    an angler partner  may  ride with same boat owner.
•  For those boats with no livewell, fish must be kept on a stringer.
•  Sitting preference is also subject to negotiation between boater and rider.
•  Riders are expected to pay 20 dolars for gas, oil for boat, and ramp fee.
•  Only two anglers are permitted per boat. Unless there is an odd number
    of  participants that day; therefore, one of boat owner will be fishing
    alone with the honor system. Every boat owners will take turns whenever
    the odd number  happens.