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Cost of entry is $50 per fisherman. Maximum 2 fisherman per boat/team. Additional "Big Ass Crappie" individual contest for $20 per fisherman.
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NO live bait.
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Must fish from a boat at all times, not tied to any dock or structure.
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Starting location can be anywhere on Lake of the Ozarks if "pre-registered" online before tournament. ALL others must start at Surdyke's Port 20. NO fishing before 7:00 am.
- Must have working live well before, during and after tournament times.
- All fish must be 10'' or larger. A team weigh in of 10 fish per boat will count towards weigh in. Crappie only!
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All Fishing stops at 2:00pm. Weigh in line ends at 3:00pm.
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Fish must be alive at weigh in to avoid penalty.
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Life jackets or personal flotation devices must be worn while on plane. All State and Local rules and regulations supersede tournament rules.
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Alcoholic beverages are not allowed during the tournament. Use of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs during tournament hours is prohibited and will result in disqualification.
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Trolling, as a method of fishing, is prohibited during tournament hours. Pole must be held in hand. Two pole limit per fisherman.
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By your participation in the Surdyke Yamaha Go Fish tournament, you agree to comply with the rules, and agree to submit to and pass a polygraph test or similar truth test in order to qualify for the receipt of any prize.
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Teams must comply with all State and boating regulations, including the use of P.F.D.'s and kill switches. Fishing, boating regulations, insurance and licenses are the responsibility of team members. State fishing laws and boating regulations supersede tournament rules. Violation of State or Lake Laws is grounds for disqualification.
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Organizers may alter Rules and Guidelines prior to start time and offer any refunds at that time. There will be NO protest period after 3:15PM.
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Team prizes will be as follows and will be shared amongst teammates...
1st place team: $4000
2nd place team: $2000
3rd place team: $1000
4th place team: $600
5th place team: $400
- Additional $500 given to the fisherman who catches the biggest crappie from a G3 boat.
- The prize for the "Big Ass Crappie" individual contest will be a 200% Cash Entry Payout (ie: 100 entries x $20 = $2000 x 2 = $4000). The award will be made to the fisherman who catches the largest single crappie during the tournament. A $20 entry fee will apply to this contest
- Children must be 12 and under to fish in Youth Class. Top finisher in Youth Class will receive a free Yamaha sea scooter.
- All winners of prizes are subject to a mandatory truth detection evaluation.