FIRST 50 ADULT ADMISSIONS GET 1 WHOOP ASS CATFISH BAIT !!
– OPTIONAL $20 BIGGEST CATFISH BUY IN –
SEE DETAILS HERE
HEAVIEST (up to) 5 CATFISH TOTAL WEIGHT 5pm to 1am EVENT:
There is no EXTRA fee to participate in the event. NOTE: Regular gate admissions still apply. The angler with the Heaviest (up to) 5 catfish total weight at the end of this event will be declared the winner. HEAVIEST (up to) 5 CATFISH TOTAL WEIGHT EVENT: WEIGH-IN STARTS AT 10PM – 1:00AM IS THE CUT OFF !! The persons with the Heaviest (up to) 5 catfish that is weighed in BEFORE the weigh-in cut-off time of 1:00AM will be declared the WINNER. Once you have weighed in your (up to) 5 HEAVIEST CATFISH, you may NOT weigh in any catfish later. THE WINNER OF THE HEAVIEST (up to) 5 CATFISH TOTAL WEIGHT EVENT WILL RECIEVE A NEW OKUMA BATTLE CAT 10′ SPINNING ROD !!
OPTIONAL $20 BIGGEST CATFISH BUY IN 5pm to 1am EVENT:
THE ANGLER WHO PAYS FOR THE OPTIONAL $20 BIG FISH BUY IN WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE BIGGEST CATFISH EVENT. If there are more then 30 entries into the tournament the 100% payout will be as follows, 70% to 1st place and 30% to 2nd place. You can pay your BUY IN at the Tournament Registration Area BEFORE you start fishing, NO EXCEPTIONS. Tournament registration cut-off time ends at 8PM. You will be given an arm band, with your name on it, to prove your entry into the OPTIONAL $20 BIG FISH BUY IN at the Tournament Registration Area. This arm band is good for the HEAVIEST/BIGGEST CATFISH TOTAL WEIGHT. This arm band must be worn at all times. If you take it off or give it to another person, you and the person you gave it to will be automatically disqualified. Your Tournament BUY IN fee does NOT include Admission to the Lakes, which is paid separately at the Entrance Booth. PRIZE MONEY: 100% of your BUY IN fee is considered the PRIZE MONEY. All Prize Money will be paid in the form of CASH!! NOTE: ONLY CATFISH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE BIG FISH EVENT WEIGH IN. The persons with the HEAVIEST FISH that is weighed in BEFORE the weigh-in cut-off time of 1:00AM will be declared the WINNER OF THE BIGGEST CATFISH EVENT. THE FISH MUST BE INSPECTED & RECORDED BY A TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR USING THE OFFICIAL LAKE WEIGH SCALE. NOTE: BIG FISH THAT ARE RELEASED WILL COUNT TOWARDS THE ANGLERS FISH LIMITS. You can weigh in your fish any time after the Tournament Director is prepared weigh fish in, usually around 10PM. A fin will be clipped on all fish weighed in the BIG CATFISH EVENT and your photo will be taken. In the event of a tie, the first person that weighed in their fish wins the tie. There will be NO RE-WEIGHS, once the weight is recorded, the weight is FINAL. All fish will be weighed on the Tournament scale ONLY. The Tournament Director will thoroughly inspect all catfish to make sure that they are fish freshly caught the day of the Tournament, and may also scan the fish with a metal detector to verify the accuracy of the weight of the fish. The Tournament Director’s decisions on all weights and qualifying fish are FINAL. OPTIONAL BIG FISH BUY IN PRIZE MONEY: 100% of your BUY IN fee is considered the PRIZE MONEY. All Prize Money will be paid in the form of CASH!!
GENERAL FISHING RULES:
- ONLY CATFISH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE Heaviest (up to) 5 catfish total weight event & the OPTIONAL $20 BIG FISH BUY IN 5pm to 1am EVENT
- TRADING FISH, TEAM FISHING, GIVING FISH TO SOMEONE TO WEIGH-IN, WHO DID NOT ACTUALLY CATCH THE FISH, IS PROHIBITED AND WILL VOID THAT FISHERMAN’S PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURNAMENT, ALONG WITH THE PERSON GIVING THE FISH.
- The fish must be legally caught, using no more than two fishing rods per fisherman. No more than two hooks can be used on each rod. The fish must be caught by the fish actively taking the bait, lure or jig in its mouth, and not snagged or netted.
- Catch and Release or Culling for larger fish or a larger limit, is prohibited.
- Violation of any Derby rules will make the Fisherman ineligible to participate in the Event or receive a payout. If violations of rules are observed, the violations must be reported immediately when witnessed, to the Tournament Director so timely investigation, decision and actions can be taken. Reporting a violation in an un-timely or in an after the fact manor, and or after a payoff has been made will NOT reverse any payoff or the decided outcome. The Tournament Director’s decision on all issues, including the decision to investigate or not investigate any reported violation(s), will be made solely and unilaterally buy the Tournament Director and the Director’s decision will be FINAL.
Tournaments and the competition to win prizes can unfortunately bring out the worst in some people. We hold these events with the hope that everyone will conduct themselves as true “Sportsmen”, help each other, and have fun. Anyone causing problems during the Event, disqualified from the Event, or not following the Lake Rules will be eliminated from the Tournament and asked to leave the Lake. NO REFUNDS will be given for either the Lake Entrance Fee or the Tournament Entry Fee, for those who are asked to leave the Lake. By BUYING IN to the Event, you acknowledge that you have read and fully understand the Details and Rules of the Tournament and agree to be bound by such terms and conditions. Now let’s have some FUN and catch some BIG FISH!!
