March Madness

[250Skeeter]

It's not to early to think about tournaments. Hoosier Hills BassMasters will be hosting their annual March Madness Tournament at Rough River on March 8, 2008 from 8AM til 3PM (Louisville Time) out of the Laural Ramp. $50.00 entry with $10.00 big bass option. Any questions call Russ Gates at 502-210-1825.

Hope to see you there,

250skeeter

[slowrollin]

r the fees 50 a person or a boat

[Spider04]

HOOSIER HILLS BASSMASTERS
ANNUAL
MARCH MADNESS
OPEN TEAM BASS TOURNAMENT

$50.00 PER BOAT - $10.00 OPTION FOR BIG BASS

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008
8:00AM – 3:00PM
(LOUISVILLE TIME)
REGISTRATION STARTS AT 6:00AM
**STATE RAMP ON ROUGH RIVER LAKE**

70% PAYBACK (PAYS OUT 1 PLACE FOR EVERY 5 ENTRIES)
100% BIG BASS PAYBACK

APPLICATION

BOATER NAME: __________________________________________________ ____

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________ ____

PHONE #: __________________________________________________ ____

PARTNER NAME: __________________________________________________ ____

I have completed this application and have submitted the entry fee for participation in the tournament.

In consideration of the privilege of participating in this event, I hereby waive and release the tournament officials and all sponsoring organizations from all claims for injury or damages incurred in connection with this event.

SIGNED: ________________________________ DATE: ____________

SIGNED: ________________________________ DATE: ____________

For additional information, call Russ Gates (502-210-1825)
Bring application to registration at the ramp with fee. Will accept cash only.



RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. There will be a 5 fish per boat limit and they must measure 15” on a culling board. A one pound penalty for any short fish. Only largemouth, smallmouth, and Kentucky spotted bass will be weighed in.
2. NO CULLING FISH at the tournament site. It must be done on open water during tournament hours.
3. Any fish that appear to have been mutilated in any way will not be weighed at the discretion of the tournament officials. A one pound penalty for each dead fish and no bonus for live fish. All fish will be returned to the lake.
4. Life jackets must be worn anytime the outboard engine is running. No alcoholic beverages, stimulants, or depressants will be allowed.
5. Boats will go out in order of number drawn.
6. No live bait, only artificial lures or prepared pork may be used. No trolling. Only casting, spinning, or spin tackle permitted. Rods may not exceed 8’ in length.
7. BOATS SHOULD HAVE SOME TYPE OF IGNITION KILL SWITCH AND AERATED LIVE WELLS TO PRESERVE FISH.
8. OFF LIMITS will be within 50 yards of another competitor’s boat, which is anchored and fishing. If you allow one boat to fish within 50 yards of your anchored boat you must allow any other competitor to do the same.
9. Any protest(s) must be made in writing and turned in within 15 minutes after the close of tournament hours to a tournament official. The decision of the tournament committee will be final. Tournament officials may participate in this tournament.
10. Maximum of two (2) persons per boat. (May fish alone).
11. All boats are required to remain in the water during tournament hours.
12. No one under the age of 18 years, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, will be allowed to fish in this tournament.
13. In case of a tie, the winner will be determined by a flip of a coin.
14. We ask that everyone operate their boats in a safe manner.

[Spider04]

In an attempt to help Russ out I probably hurt more than helped. Please note the following changes to what is on the tourny flyer I posted yesterday. These are the actual locations, times, etc. What I posted was from last year and there have been some changes.

This tourny will be out of the Laurel ramp instead of the State ramp.

The registration time begins at 6:30 and ends at 7:45, Louisville time. Starting position will be determined by sign up position so it is first in, first out.

There will be a 50/50 pot and door prizes.

Russ - If you see this you might want to attach a copy of the new flyer. Sorry about the confusion I may have caused.

[DaveR]

I would fish it, but with the water up so much, I am rethinking things.
Fished last year and had a ball in the snowstorm. The water temps are probably going to be about the same as last year. Some fish were caught then. I heard one was caught last weekend on Rough.

[Spider04]

bmp

[250Skeeter]

Due to the weather the tournament has been canceled.

Thanks, Russ Gates