2008 TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Annual membership fee is $5.00 per angler. This fee covers operating expenses. Money Collected in excess of our cost will be used for prizes at the 2008 "Classic" with the balance going towards start up expenses for the 2009 season. The entry fee is $30.00 per boat, and there's an optional $5.00 per team Big Bass pot.

2. There is a 100% Payback at point tournaments, and the last payout place at non-point tournaments will be applied to prizes for the 2008 Classic. Prizes will be awarded by weight only. Should a prize place not be filled, a random drawing of non-placing participants will determine the payback. You must be present to receive the payback. This drawing will be held immediately after the weigh-in.

3. All tournaments will start on time, if weather and daylight permits. Please have entry paid at least fifteen minutes before starting time.

4. Late To The Tournament: If you arrive late and would still like to fish the tournament, you must locate a tournament official (Dave Riesinger, Bob Davis, Sam Cook, or Tom Patrick) pay entry fee, and have your livewell checked. Do not start fishing before entry fee is paid, and livewell is checked.

5. You must have required safety equipment. All state and local laws must be observed. NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED!

6. All participants are required to wear a lifejacket at the start of each tournament. Lifejacket may be removed once the tournament is underway.

7. Maximum boat length is 14 feet. Anything longer must have tournament director(s) approval. Teams may use up to 2 electric trolling motors. No gasoline motors may be used. If a gas motor is attached to boat, the gas tank must be removed from boat, or prop must be removed from motor.

8. Dead Bass... Aerated livewell's are mandatory! In the unfortunate event one or more bass expire in your livewell, only one dead bass can be weighed-in, and your team will receive an eight ounce weight deduction from your total weight. All live fish will be released, with the exception of a possible state record.

9. Teams must fish five prior tournaments to be eligible to enter the Electric Bass Circuit "Classic". Entry fee for the "Classic" is $60.00 per boat.

10. Practice Fishing: All tournament waters are closed 48 hours before starting time, and between two day tournaments.

11. Only artificial lures may be used. Pork type baits are permitted. Only one fishing rod may be used at a time. All fishing must be done from the boat, (No Trolling Permitted).

12. There is a five fish limit per boat: Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. 12" minimum length unless state law differs. Short fish will be penalized one half of the total weight of remaining fish. A courtesy board check is available at weigh-in.

13. Teams are allowed a maximum of five bass in their livewell.

14. At the end of fishing time, you must be in sight (close enough to recognize), and heading in to weigh-in, or you lose your largest fish with no chance for first place, or Big Bass prize. After fifteen minutes late you are DISQUALIFIED!

15. Minors (under eighteen years old) must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian to participate in any Electric Bass Circuit event, or be with an adult who is responsible for them at all times.

16. Each participant is responsible for their own actions regarding property, health, and safety while traveling to, from, and during Electric Bass Circuit events.

17. Electric Bass Circuit officials may refuse any entry. All rules and judgments by officials are final.