The Merry Bassmas Bash Fishing Tournament registration is now open!!!
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Fishing the DMV Holiday Bash Tournament Rules and Information
Event Overview
Tournament Dates:
· Start: Friday, November 29th, 7am
· End: Saturday, December 28th, Midnight
Award Ceremony:
· Date: Sunday, December 29th
· Location: Jake’s Bait & Tackle
· -Time: TBD (probably afternoon like 4ish)
Entry Fee: $45.00
· Participants must be Fishing the DMV Patreon Members to join.
· A password will be sent via Patreon Account so you can sign up on TourneyX.
· You must still be a member of Fishing the DMV Patreon to prize.
General Rules
1. Eligible Fish:
· Species Allowed: Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.
· Fish Limit: Your best 8 fish (Largemouth or Smallmouth) caught during the tournament period.
2. Measurement Requirements:
- Measuring Boards: Any measuring board with visible markings is allowed However, I preferred brands like: Ketch, Hawg Trough, YakGear, and YakAttack.
How to Measure:
· Fish must be placed with the mouth closed against the bump board.
· Take a photo showing the full length of the fish with the tail clearly visible.
· I need to see some distance past the fishes tail on photo submissions.
· Measurement will be rounded to the closest ¼ inch based on the tail's position.
3. Fishing Methods:
· All fish must be caught by the angler using artificial bait with terminal tackle (rod and reel).
· Fishing is allowed from the bank, boat, kayak, canoe, or other approved methods.
4. Location Verification:
· Any public access water is permitted.
· Participants must enable location access on their phone for submission validation.
5. Tie-Breakers:
· 1st Tie-Breaker: Largest fish by length.
· 2nd Tie-Breaker: Second-largest fish by length.
· most fish submitted.
· Coin Flip best out of 3.
6. Integrity and Compliance:
· Fish must be caught during the Tournament Period (no shit).
· Catches made during other local tournaments within this timeframe may be submitted.
· Cheating or violating tournament rules will result in immediate disqualification.
Submission Process
· Use your smartphone to take clear photos of each measured fish.
· Submit entries through the TourneyX platform.
· Ensure submissions meet measurement and photo guidelines to avoid penalties.
Prizes and Payouts
Baseline Payout
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