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Long Island Bassmasters

First and foremost we respect each other as anglers, the sport, and the area around us!

 

​Entry fees- Each team/solo angler, must pay the entry fee the morning of the event to fish, not after! - $60 cash 

($45 for event  payout, $10 big bass pot, $5 Operation Fee.)

 

Anglers may fish as a Team or Solo (no matter what you choose it is the same Entry fee.)

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****​"Trolling" is not allowed during events****  ****NO Live Bait**** 

****Team = 2 Anglers****  ****Landing Nets Allowed****

*****All vessels MUST be back at boat launch ON TIME*****

.5” deduction per minute late

If anglers are going to be late they must contact the tournament director.

All live wells must be inspected before the tournament.

 

Livewell -Minimum size requirements. 12”

PENALTIES;

Weighting in a short dead fish is a disqualification for the day.

1Lb penalty for each short live fish weighted.

Late penalties;

1 dead 4oz

2 dead 10oz

3 dead 18oz

4 dead 28oz

5 dead 40oz

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​Vessels Allowed: Any boats under 20 ft. 

(V-Hull/Mod-V permitted)! Please abide by any state laws to use a trolling motor. 

NO outboard motors permitted on vessel on any long Island Events

Directors are not responsible for any angler who does not have the proper licenses.

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  • Catch Limit: 5 fish limit per boat (Largemouth or Smallmouth). Fish must be 12” or greater in length. Short fish brought to the scales will result in the loss of your largest fish.

  • Lures: Artificial lures only. No live bait permitted.

  • Compliance: All local fishing and boating laws must be followed.

  • Live Wells: All boats must have an operational aerated live well with a minimum capacity of 15 gallons.

  • Safety Equipment: All boats must have required safety equipment in working order.

  • Inspections: All boats must be inspected before launching.

  • Prohibited Substances: No alcohol or illegal drugs are allowed.

  • Late Penalties: A 1-pound penalty will be assessed per minute for late return, up to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes,

  • disqualification will occur.

  • Sportsmanship: Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification.

  •  Courtesy: Maintain a respectful distance from other boats.

  •  Trolling: Trolling as a means of fishing is prohibited.

  •  Tie-Breakers: In the event of a tie, the angler with the most live fish wins. If still tied, the largest fish will determine the winner.

  •  Final Authority: The decision of the Tournament Director is final.

  •  Fishing Restrictions: Fishing is not allowed after your boat number is turned in at weigh-in.

  • All Anglers must have the appropriate Fishing License for your area..

  • Anglers under the age of 18 yrs. old, must have a signed Parent Consent Form with all of the correct Parent Contact info. (see Parent Consent Form)

  • Coast Guard Certified PFD's MUST be worn at all times on kayaks and canoes. Jon Boats must comply with your state regulations.

  • Only one Forward Facing Sonar(FFS) transducer mounted on bow trolling motor

  • Underwater cameras and Deeper units will not be permitted in any event.

  • If an angler is caught cheating they will be terminated from all I.B.P. events and there will be no refund from either the membership fee or the entry fee that day!

  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places and Monster Big Bass will be rewarded a Cash Prize the same day of the event. All others will be entered in for raffle prizes.

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