xroadsbasser
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A couple weeks ago I posted the Grassmasters tourney schedule for Chris. Disregard this schedule. Chris contacted several of us to get our thoughts on a format change for his tournaments. Several of Chris's tourneys conflicted with the Tennessee Valley and the CBA. It was agreed upon that Chris's trail for 2011 would be more of a club format with a membership fee and fewer tournaments. Here is the new schedule and the new rules/regulations for 2011:
GRASSMASTERS NICKAJACK TOURNAMENT SERIES 2011
MARCH 5TH, APRIL 16TH, MAY 28TH, JUNE 11TH, JUNE 18TH, JULY 16TH, AUGUST 6TH, SEPTEMBER 17TH
OCTOBER 8TH AND 9TH CLASSIC
ALL TOURNAMENTS WILL BE OUT OF MARION COUNTY PARK FROM SAFE LIGHT UNTIL 2 PM CENTRAL
1. All members must comply with all the state fishing regulations and Coast Guard safety regulations. All boats must have running lights if conditions warrant at blast-off. Life jackets must be worn when boat is “on plane”. State and Coast Guard rules and regulations over rule and discrepancy regarding safety.
2. Five (5) fish limit per boat: Smallmouth must be 18”, largemouth and spots must be 15”.
3. Only artificial lures, including pork trailers, may be used. NO LIVE BAIT.
4. Only one (1) rod per person may be used at a time.
5. One dead fish allowed per boat per tournament. Two dead fish brought to the scales will result in disqualification.
6. Short fish brought to the scales will result in disqualification.
7. All fish will be measured for length with the mouth closed.
8. In the event of a tie, the two places that tied will split the money.
9. All fishermen please wait for the scales to be set up before putting fish in weigh-in bags. This will help keep the fish alive. All fish must be brought to the scales in a bag with water.
10. Any team member caught out of the boat with tackle or rods during the tournament hours will be disqualified.
11. All members are to obey a courtesy rule of being fifty (50) yards from another member’s boat.
12. Fishermen may leave the boat for gas, food, and bathroom. In bad weather conditions go to a safe area. Fishermen will not be disqualified in these situations. DO NOT HAVE FISHING GEAR OUT OF THE BOAT.
13. In the event of a breakdown, you may return with another fisherman in the club that is fishing the tournament.
14. The Grassmaster’s Board reserves the right to revoke a team’s membership anytime that the board feels that any unsportsmanlike conduct has occurred.
MEMBERSHIP
15. Participants must pay their membership fee 3 days prior to the first tournament they fish.
16. Regular membership fee is $50/person. If you have not fished a tournament before the 4th tournament, membership dues will be $75/person. You must fish 5 out of 8 tournaments to qualify for the classic. If you have paid to fish in 4 tournaments you may purchase one to be eligible for the classic.
17. Entry fee for each tournament is $90/team or $45/single. This includes the big fish pot for that tournament.
18. After 15 boats there will be a $150 deduction taken out for the classic. After 20 boats there will be $200 deduction taken out for the classic. All membership fees and tournament deductions go toward the classic.
19. 12 boats or more pays 2 places. 16 boats or more pays 3 places. 22 boats or pays 4 places. After 22 boats the first 4 places will be recalculated for larger payout.
20. All teams will be given a number and designate a captain. If the team splits up or fishes with other anglers the captain of the team will keep the weights and the old partner will start over. If 2 captains fish together they must decide which team number will get credit for the weight. An alternate partner can be used. The alternate will be charged a $25 club fee. If the alternate is used again he/she will be charged another $25 club fee but will now become a club member pending approval from club board members.
21. At the end of the year, the team with the largest total weight from their five heaviest sacks will win Team Of the Year. They will win $300 and plaques. This $300 will come from the Classic Fund.
22. There will be an optional $20 big fish pot for the year. This $20 will have to be paid before the member’s first tournament. You must qualify for the classic to be eligible to win the big fish pot for the year. Big fish pot for the year will be given out after the last regular season tournament. There will also be a plaque given out for the year end big fish winner.
CLASSIC
23. The Classic will be a two (2) day tournament to be held on Nickajack Lake.
24. Entry fee for the classic will be $90/team or $45/single. This includes the big fish pot.
25. The lake will be off limits October 6th and October 7th.
26. The first and second place winners in the classic will receive plaques.
27. For more information contact Chris Asher 421-2949, Jody Castle 605-2938 or Darrel Dempsey 645-5394.
GRASSMASTERS NICKAJACK TOURNAMENT SERIES 2011
MARCH 5TH, APRIL 16TH, MAY 28TH, JUNE 11TH, JUNE 18TH, JULY 16TH, AUGUST 6TH, SEPTEMBER 17TH
OCTOBER 8TH AND 9TH CLASSIC
ALL TOURNAMENTS WILL BE OUT OF MARION COUNTY PARK FROM SAFE LIGHT UNTIL 2 PM CENTRAL
1. All members must comply with all the state fishing regulations and Coast Guard safety regulations. All boats must have running lights if conditions warrant at blast-off. Life jackets must be worn when boat is “on plane”. State and Coast Guard rules and regulations over rule and discrepancy regarding safety.
2. Five (5) fish limit per boat: Smallmouth must be 18”, largemouth and spots must be 15”.
3. Only artificial lures, including pork trailers, may be used. NO LIVE BAIT.
4. Only one (1) rod per person may be used at a time.
5. One dead fish allowed per boat per tournament. Two dead fish brought to the scales will result in disqualification.
6. Short fish brought to the scales will result in disqualification.
7. All fish will be measured for length with the mouth closed.
8. In the event of a tie, the two places that tied will split the money.
9. All fishermen please wait for the scales to be set up before putting fish in weigh-in bags. This will help keep the fish alive. All fish must be brought to the scales in a bag with water.
10. Any team member caught out of the boat with tackle or rods during the tournament hours will be disqualified.
11. All members are to obey a courtesy rule of being fifty (50) yards from another member’s boat.
12. Fishermen may leave the boat for gas, food, and bathroom. In bad weather conditions go to a safe area. Fishermen will not be disqualified in these situations. DO NOT HAVE FISHING GEAR OUT OF THE BOAT.
13. In the event of a breakdown, you may return with another fisherman in the club that is fishing the tournament.
14. The Grassmaster’s Board reserves the right to revoke a team’s membership anytime that the board feels that any unsportsmanlike conduct has occurred.
MEMBERSHIP
15. Participants must pay their membership fee 3 days prior to the first tournament they fish.
16. Regular membership fee is $50/person. If you have not fished a tournament before the 4th tournament, membership dues will be $75/person. You must fish 5 out of 8 tournaments to qualify for the classic. If you have paid to fish in 4 tournaments you may purchase one to be eligible for the classic.
17. Entry fee for each tournament is $90/team or $45/single. This includes the big fish pot for that tournament.
18. After 15 boats there will be a $150 deduction taken out for the classic. After 20 boats there will be $200 deduction taken out for the classic. All membership fees and tournament deductions go toward the classic.
19. 12 boats or more pays 2 places. 16 boats or more pays 3 places. 22 boats or pays 4 places. After 22 boats the first 4 places will be recalculated for larger payout.
20. All teams will be given a number and designate a captain. If the team splits up or fishes with other anglers the captain of the team will keep the weights and the old partner will start over. If 2 captains fish together they must decide which team number will get credit for the weight. An alternate partner can be used. The alternate will be charged a $25 club fee. If the alternate is used again he/she will be charged another $25 club fee but will now become a club member pending approval from club board members.
21. At the end of the year, the team with the largest total weight from their five heaviest sacks will win Team Of the Year. They will win $300 and plaques. This $300 will come from the Classic Fund.
22. There will be an optional $20 big fish pot for the year. This $20 will have to be paid before the member’s first tournament. You must qualify for the classic to be eligible to win the big fish pot for the year. Big fish pot for the year will be given out after the last regular season tournament. There will also be a plaque given out for the year end big fish winner.
CLASSIC
23. The Classic will be a two (2) day tournament to be held on Nickajack Lake.
24. Entry fee for the classic will be $90/team or $45/single. This includes the big fish pot.
25. The lake will be off limits October 6th and October 7th.
26. The first and second place winners in the classic will receive plaques.
27. For more information contact Chris Asher 421-2949, Jody Castle 605-2938 or Darrel Dempsey 645-5394.
