The Merry Bassmas Bash Fishing Tournament registration is now open!!! Remember !! you must be a Patreon Member to sign up.
Sign up as a Patreon member down below: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast Fishing the DMV Holiday Bash Tournament Rules and InformationEvent OverviewTournament 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 Rules1. 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· &Support the show