brother hilljack
Senior Member
CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLJACK CATFISHING 2012
BY-LAWS AND TOURNAMENT RULES:
*Updated or changed rules are designated by an **
1. **ENTRY FEE IS: $50 per team
- $10 will go Big Fish pot
- $30 will be put towards total purse
- $10 of each entry will be withheld to cover the $1000 Mega guarantee and Admin fees
2. Payouts are based on number of teams fishing.
1-20 teams we will pay the top 3 teams
We will add one paying place for every 5 boats after 20
20-24 teams we will pay the top 4 teams
25-29 teams will pay the top 5 teams
This will continue infinitely.
Big Fish payouts will remain the same.
3. POINTS: Points will be awarded as follows.
a. 10 points for paying/registering for event (show up points)
b. Points will be awarded in descending order as number of teams fishing.
- If 20 teams are registered, then first place will receive 20 points. 2nd place will receive 19 points. Until complete. Teams not weighing fish will receive equal points; 1 less point than the team with the lowest weight.
c. Bonus points will be awarded for the following:
- Finishing in the money: If 5 teams are being paid, then 1st place will receive 5 bonus points and continue in descending order. 5th place would receive 1 bonus point.
- Big Fish at each event will receive 5 bonus points.
4. **Points Champion will be determined after the final qualifying event. Mega is NOT included in the points race.
5. ** Teams best 6 points events will count towards the championship, however, Teams that fish all 8 events will receive 10 bonus points.
6. **MEGA: There are 3 ways to qualify for the Mega event
a. Finish in the top 10 in the points championship
b. Compete in 6 of the 8 Qualifying events
c. Be a previous Points Champion
6. Competitors must sign annual waiver/rules agreement upon joining the club. This agreement will remain valid thru all future events.
7. **Competitors MUST assist in running/administering 2 events throughout the season to be eligible for Points Championship. Members who fail to assist will be deducted 20 points.
8. Teams will consist of 1 to 3 persons. A third member is authorized regardless of age! Team members will ensure that they are in compliance with state fishing and boating regulations, including the use of PFD’s and kill switches. Fishing and boating licenses are the responsibility for the team members.
9. **Team members must be designated upon completing membership agreement. There will be no combining of points by members of separate fishing teams. Members can be substituted but points from other teams will not transfer.
10. ALL team members must be in one boat. No team member will be authorized to leave the boat during fishing hours unless there is an emergency. BOATS MUST LAUNCH AT THE DESIGNATED SITE, no trailering will be authorized. Boats must load at the designated site as well.
11. No fishing will be permitted within 50 feet of another boat that is anchored (participants or otherwise). All fishing holes are first come first serve!
12. All competitor boats are subject to inspection prior to start of event and upon completion of event.
13. ALL RAMP FEES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTICIPANT.
14. Sign up for the event will begin 1 hour prior to the posted event start time. All persons participating in the event must complete registration and sign the release prior to the event starting. Start times can be adjusted to allow for registration or inclimate weather. REGISTRATION WILL END 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO TAKE OFF, UNLESS YOU HAVE CONTACTED ME BY PHONE
15. FISH MUST BE CAUGHT LEGALLY USING A ROD AND REEL! NO TROT LINES, JUG LINES, LIMB LINES, DROP LINES, OR OTHER ALTERNATE METHOD WILL BE USED.
16. Chumming is not authorized.
17. No fishing on the event body of water 12 hours prior to the event start time. Violators will be disqualified.
18. Any legal bait may be used.
19. **NO ROD LIMIT
20. No more than 6 catfish can be in team’s possession at one time.
21. There is a 5 fish limit at weigh in. Channel catfish, Blue catfish, and Flathead catfish are allowed to be weighed. All fish must be at least 15 inches in length. ALL FISH MUST BE ALIVE AT WEIGH IN. Dead fish will not be included in teams weight. Additionally, a 5 pound penalty will be assessed for bringing dead fish to weigh in. COMPETITORS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR BRINGING MORE THAN 5 CATFISH TO WEIGH SITE.
22. **Each Team will be issued a “Weigh In Chip” upon registration. Teams Weigh in Chip must be turned into the designated weigh master (collection bowl) prior to the official tournament end time. Failure to turn in Weigh Chip will result in disqualification.
23. All fish weighed in become the property of the tournament and WILL BE RELEASED AT THE SITE. No exceptions.
24. STRINGERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED
25. There will be no early weigh in. It is the team’s responsibility to keep their fish alive.
26. In the event of a tie for weight (total weight), the team with the biggest fish will be declared the winner. If there is a tie for Big Fish, then the winner will be decided by a coin toss.
27. No alcohol will be consumed during the event or while conducting the weigh in.
28. The use of mobile communications devices such as cell phones or marine radios to communicate fishing information is not authorized.
29. Any protest must be made in writing to the tournament director within 30 minutes of the final weigh in. Protest must state which rule was broken and provide evidence of such. The tournament director’s ruling will be final.
30. All contestants are required to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy and conservation and to conduct themselves in a manner that will be a credit to themselves, the sport of fishing and the efforts of HillJack Catfishing to promote the sport. Any persons or team that Cheats, Disrespects other members of the event, or demonstrate excessive poor sportsmanship will be banned from future events and will forfeit all fees associated with the event.
BY-LAWS AND TOURNAMENT RULES:
*Updated or changed rules are designated by an **
1. **ENTRY FEE IS: $50 per team
- $10 will go Big Fish pot
- $30 will be put towards total purse
- $10 of each entry will be withheld to cover the $1000 Mega guarantee and Admin fees
2. Payouts are based on number of teams fishing.
1-20 teams we will pay the top 3 teams
We will add one paying place for every 5 boats after 20
20-24 teams we will pay the top 4 teams
25-29 teams will pay the top 5 teams
This will continue infinitely.
Big Fish payouts will remain the same.
3. POINTS: Points will be awarded as follows.
a. 10 points for paying/registering for event (show up points)
b. Points will be awarded in descending order as number of teams fishing.
- If 20 teams are registered, then first place will receive 20 points. 2nd place will receive 19 points. Until complete. Teams not weighing fish will receive equal points; 1 less point than the team with the lowest weight.
c. Bonus points will be awarded for the following:
- Finishing in the money: If 5 teams are being paid, then 1st place will receive 5 bonus points and continue in descending order. 5th place would receive 1 bonus point.
- Big Fish at each event will receive 5 bonus points.
4. **Points Champion will be determined after the final qualifying event. Mega is NOT included in the points race.
5. ** Teams best 6 points events will count towards the championship, however, Teams that fish all 8 events will receive 10 bonus points.
6. **MEGA: There are 3 ways to qualify for the Mega event
a. Finish in the top 10 in the points championship
b. Compete in 6 of the 8 Qualifying events
c. Be a previous Points Champion
6. Competitors must sign annual waiver/rules agreement upon joining the club. This agreement will remain valid thru all future events.
7. **Competitors MUST assist in running/administering 2 events throughout the season to be eligible for Points Championship. Members who fail to assist will be deducted 20 points.
8. Teams will consist of 1 to 3 persons. A third member is authorized regardless of age! Team members will ensure that they are in compliance with state fishing and boating regulations, including the use of PFD’s and kill switches. Fishing and boating licenses are the responsibility for the team members.
9. **Team members must be designated upon completing membership agreement. There will be no combining of points by members of separate fishing teams. Members can be substituted but points from other teams will not transfer.
10. ALL team members must be in one boat. No team member will be authorized to leave the boat during fishing hours unless there is an emergency. BOATS MUST LAUNCH AT THE DESIGNATED SITE, no trailering will be authorized. Boats must load at the designated site as well.
11. No fishing will be permitted within 50 feet of another boat that is anchored (participants or otherwise). All fishing holes are first come first serve!
12. All competitor boats are subject to inspection prior to start of event and upon completion of event.
13. ALL RAMP FEES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTICIPANT.
14. Sign up for the event will begin 1 hour prior to the posted event start time. All persons participating in the event must complete registration and sign the release prior to the event starting. Start times can be adjusted to allow for registration or inclimate weather. REGISTRATION WILL END 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO TAKE OFF, UNLESS YOU HAVE CONTACTED ME BY PHONE
15. FISH MUST BE CAUGHT LEGALLY USING A ROD AND REEL! NO TROT LINES, JUG LINES, LIMB LINES, DROP LINES, OR OTHER ALTERNATE METHOD WILL BE USED.
16. Chumming is not authorized.
17. No fishing on the event body of water 12 hours prior to the event start time. Violators will be disqualified.
18. Any legal bait may be used.
19. **NO ROD LIMIT
20. No more than 6 catfish can be in team’s possession at one time.
21. There is a 5 fish limit at weigh in. Channel catfish, Blue catfish, and Flathead catfish are allowed to be weighed. All fish must be at least 15 inches in length. ALL FISH MUST BE ALIVE AT WEIGH IN. Dead fish will not be included in teams weight. Additionally, a 5 pound penalty will be assessed for bringing dead fish to weigh in. COMPETITORS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR BRINGING MORE THAN 5 CATFISH TO WEIGH SITE.
22. **Each Team will be issued a “Weigh In Chip” upon registration. Teams Weigh in Chip must be turned into the designated weigh master (collection bowl) prior to the official tournament end time. Failure to turn in Weigh Chip will result in disqualification.
23. All fish weighed in become the property of the tournament and WILL BE RELEASED AT THE SITE. No exceptions.
24. STRINGERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED
25. There will be no early weigh in. It is the team’s responsibility to keep their fish alive.
26. In the event of a tie for weight (total weight), the team with the biggest fish will be declared the winner. If there is a tie for Big Fish, then the winner will be decided by a coin toss.
27. No alcohol will be consumed during the event or while conducting the weigh in.
28. The use of mobile communications devices such as cell phones or marine radios to communicate fishing information is not authorized.
29. Any protest must be made in writing to the tournament director within 30 minutes of the final weigh in. Protest must state which rule was broken and provide evidence of such. The tournament director’s ruling will be final.
30. All contestants are required to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy and conservation and to conduct themselves in a manner that will be a credit to themselves, the sport of fishing and the efforts of HillJack Catfishing to promote the sport. Any persons or team that Cheats, Disrespects other members of the event, or demonstrate excessive poor sportsmanship will be banned from future events and will forfeit all fees associated with the event.
