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17th Annual Open Benefit
Bass Tournament
(Proceeds will benefit the Georgetown County Boys Mentor Group)


Date: April 18, 2009
Boulevard Landing, Georgetown, SC
Directions to Blvd Landing, Georgetown, SC
Entry Fee - $130 per boat
(Including Big Fish)

           
Fish the Finest!

Drop Application by:
Eastern Sales Co. or
Wayne’s Sporting Goods

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Tournament Rules

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•  Entry Fee: $130.00 Per Boat (including big fish). Two member teams only. Make Checks Payable to Sampit Bassmasters.
• Registration: Contact one of the persons below for Early Bird information. Send Registration form and entry fees to Sampit Bassmasters:

Mr. Sammy Alston                                                           Mr. Bennie Mitchell
P.O. Box 1316                                                                1723 Jackson Village Rd.
Georgetown, SC 29442-1316                                       Georgetown, SC 29440

•  Contact Numbers:

Joe Gamble – (843)-546-2768                                         Levon Matthews – (843)-527-1147
Sam Wearing – (843)-546-1523

• Boat Launching:  All boats must be launched from the Georgetown Boulevard Landing.  Boats will be inspected prior to “Blastoff”
•  Blastoff is at 6:30am. “Or Safe Light” (Rain or Shine)

Come early to avoid congestion at the ramp.
Boats will blastoff according to registration.
Life jackets must be worn anytime boat is on a plane.

•  Limit: 5 bass per Boat with a 12” minimum measured on golden rule.  (a courtesy check will be available)
• Equipment: Artificial lures only.  No rods over 8ft in length.

No cane poles or extension poles allowed on the boat.

• Winner: Will be determined by most pounds of largemouth bass per boat.
• Big Fish:  The largest bass in creel.  “Only one (1) big fish per boat is eligible.”
• Ties: Will be broken by largest fish in creel.  Further ties broken by flip of coin.
• Dead Fish: .25lbs. per fish will be removed from the total weight and will become property of Sampit Bassmasters.
• Live Fish: Every effort should be made to keep fish alive by use of property aerated live well.  All live fish will be released.
• All fish must be landed from your boat
• No fishing within 25 yards of another boat.
• Legal Fishing Area:  All waters must be reached by boat (no trailering is allowed). Dicthes or water ways that are locked or illegal is off limits to all Participants.
• Weigh In: Any boats returning after 4:00pm will be penalized one (1) pound per minute, then you will be disqualified after 4:05pm.  Disabled boats must be towed to be eligible.  Fish may be sent by another contestant providing one partner accompany their catch.
• Weigh in Bags: Bags will be issued at weigh in.
• Reckless Driving:  Will not be tolerated, you will be disqualified.
• Protests:  Protests must be presented within ten minutes after the weigh-in has been completed, and in writing to the Tournament director.  Competitors found accusing others of violation of rules without formally filing protest may be charged with unsportsmanlike conduct and DISQUALIFIED FROM TOURNAMENTS AS WELL AS FUTURE TOURNAMENTS OF SAMPIT BASSMASTERS.
• Polograph:  All contestants are subject to a polygraph test.  Failure will result in Disqualification. 
• Sampit Bassmasters  Reserves The Rights To Refuse Any Application For this Event

Name (Boat Owner)_________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
Bass Club__________________________________________________________________________
Signature___________________________________Home Phone____________________________
Name of Boat Dealer________________________________________________________________
Fishing Partner_____________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
Signature___________________________________Home Phone____________________________
Alternates Name____________________________________________________________________
Tournament Official_________________________________________________________________
Disclaimer: By signing this form I hereby, for myself, my heirs and my assignees waive any release and rights and claims I may have against The Sampit Bassmasters, Any club member, any tournament officials, and all sponsors or co-sponsors connected with this event. Any and all injuries or damage of any nature, which I may suffer while taking part in any activities connected with this event.

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