Hooked on Fishing Bass Tournament Fundraiser May 30th

Hooked on fishing park is having a fundraiser bass tournament May 30th at the Giant Goose Ranch.  If interested in supporting the park and fishing in the tournament please contact Dan at 309-229-3560.  Spots are limited to 15 boats.  

Teams

This will be a two person team tournament that will pay out to the top two teams and the largest bass.
This events goal is to have 15 boats, for a total of 30 people.

Cost and Payout

The cost will be $600 per boat with each boat having a two person team. The payout will be as follows for a 15 team field, First place team will receive $1500, the second place team will receive $800 and the largest bass will pay $300. This event is a fundraiser for Hooked On Fishing and all boat fees are tax deductible. (Payouts based on 15 boats)

Event Information

There will be a fish fry on Friday, May 29th at Kellhers for all teams. This will be an information meeting that will provide you with details for tournament day and a draw for boat launch/release for the tournament. This event will start at 5:30 pm and conclude at 8:00 pm. There will be a few items for auction that will be available to bid on that night.

Menu: Fish, chips, slaw, drink tickets after that cash bar.

Tournament specifics

• Each boat will be allowed to weigh in 5 fish for this event.
• Fish may be culled but no dead fish can be culled.
• Each boat will designated which bass they want to be weighed for largest bass.
• Each boat must weigh a largest bass as this may be the tie breaker if weight is exactly the same for first or second place.
• Boats need to be on the water by 6:30 am
• Boat release will be at 7:00 am and all boats must be back in by 1:00 pm
• If your boat is not back in by 1:00 pm you will be docked 1pound per minute late.
• Each dead fish will be docked 1 pound per dead fish.
• Weigh in will begin at 1:15 pm
• Winner will be determined as follows:
1.Most weight -if still tied then
2.Most fish – if still tied then
3.Largest bass
• If a tie still exists then first and second place money award will be split between the teams tied for first and second.
• There will be designated games committee of three people to deal with any unusual situations that may arise and make a ruling if necessary.
• No pre-fishing will be allowed

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