A General Guideline to FATT Bass Anglers rules

FATT Bass Anglers Rules

1. Fun, Affordable Team Tournaments is the primary goal of the FATT Bass Anglers.
2. If at any point members have petty issues, please refer back to rule #1.
3. Two angler team only tournaments. Club membership is limited to 25 teams.
4. All boaters must have at least $1 million in boat liability insurance to participate.
5. You must be a CBAF member to participate in an event.
• 2014 FATT Bass Anglers membership is $80 per angler ($35 US to FLW, $15 US to TBF & $15 to the CBAF).
• The balance of dues will stay within the club to assist with operating expenses (ex: boat numbers, weigh bags, etc.)
• As a CBAF member, you are eligible to participate in other CBAF events with other clubs or joint events (www.cbaf.ca)
6. Meetings will be scheduled as necessary (as few as possible, as many as needed). There will be no reward or penalty for attendance. Most communication will be done via email so please check your inbox regularly and via www.cbaf.ca
7. Each team is responsible for care of its own fish and must release their catch into deep, open water following weigh-in.
8. Only non-invasive cull systems may be used. No piercing fish with cull systems.
Team of the Year (TOY)
1. Participants are eligible for Team of the Year by participating in five out of seven events.
2. Like golf, the team with the lowest point total for their five best events wins TOY.
3. Teams receive 1 point for winning an event, 2 for second, 3 for third, etc. If teams tie, points are split. (ex: if teams tie for first place, each team receives 1.5 points)
4. If there is a tie at season’s end for TOY, the Team with the highest cumulative weight for their best five events wins.
5. If a team member cannot make an event, the attending team member may fish solo and still have his points count towards TOY. If the attending member fishes with another angler, their result may not count toward TOY standings.
FATT Bass Anglers - 2014 Tournament Rules

1. Entry fee is $150 (Cash) per team for each event (please see 2014 payout structure for further details)
2. Field is limited to 35 boats.
3. All competitors must have a valid Sport fishing license.
4. All Provincial boating and fishing regulations must be adhered to.
5. One team member must be at least 18 or older to fish.
6. Each team is responsible for their boat launch fees.
7. All boats must have an operating livewell.
8. Life jackets must be worn while combustion engine is above idle.
9. Only artificial lures may be used.
10. 5 Bass Limit per team.
a) Fish must be 12” (Tip to tip). Short fish will not be weighed and a 1 lb. penalty will be applied for each short fish.
b) Regurgitated matter may not be included in the weighing process.
c) ½ pound (8 oz.) penalty per perished fish.
d) Perished fish are not eligible for Big Fish awards.
11. Tied teams will combine pay spots and split funds (ex: teams tied for 4th place will combine 4th and 5th place payouts)
12. Blast-off numbers will be decided on order of sign up on the CBAF website in the FATT BASS Anglers tournament section.
13. Late check in will incur a one-pound per minute penalty. After 10 minutes, that team’s weight will be zero for the day.
14. Cell or Smartphones are for emergency use only.

Keep in mind that everyone’s behaviour reflects on the entire field and the sport of competitive fishing

As of may 15 we have 19 paid teams . we also have 3 interested but unpaid teams .So if you have not paid or have not completed the application form please do so soon as we still have to pay your fees and register you with the flw,tbf ,and cbaf.The club is limited to 25 teams plus cbaf guest teams up to a total of 35 boats per tournament.If you are interested in FUN AFFORDABLE TEAM TOURAMENTS (FATT ) and would like more info please fell free to ask .6 weeks till 1st tour'ny on G-BAY .I would post pay - out schedule but don't know how. We have a printed schedule with complete pay-outs listed from 0 to 35 BOATS.