April 9, 2017 Patoka Lake South Ramp
$150 Team Payout Big Bass every 2 hours
Sample Payout ;
Full Field; 178 boats pays $5673.75 every 2 hour
100 Boats pays $3187.50 every2 hours
Enter early as take off assigned as entry paid plus all ties go to lowest boat number
Contact Kevin Reece 812-820-2040 for entry/rules packet
Entry can be paid at www.payal.com send payment to AnthonyRossiBennettScholarship@yahoo.com
Receipts Available upon request
can you pay at the ramp
Yes you can pay at the ramp.
CajunHillbilly, yes you can pay at ramp. However I want to emphasize that early entry can be important. Boat take off position is assigned when entry paid, ALSO all ties are broke by earliest entry. We want the morning of tournament to go as smooth as possible and pre-entry is the best way for that to happen. I am glad to send you rules and entry packet by mail or email. Thank you for inquiring.
What don't you just post the rules and entry form?
Originally Posted by 201pro
I have attempted more than once but it keeps giving me a error . I think it may be to lengthy for a "quick reply" . I may try to post as a new post ... here is the entry
Big Bass Bonanza - Patoka Lake - 2017Completed entry forms with full payment will be logged as your take off position and serve as all tie breaksOfficial Entry Form
Entry - $150 per boat/team/ max 2 participants
Payment and entry online or in person
Online payment with PayPal addressed to: AnthonyRossiBennettScholarship@yahoo.com
Mail: Check/Money Order/Cashier Check (Do not mail cash) to:
Event Director; Kevin Reece
4885 McPhillips Rd SE
Elizabeth In 47117
This entry form may be photocopied.
PLEASE PRINT- MUST BE LEGIBLE TO WIN!
Name (boater)__________________Name (non)_____________________
City __________________________ City ___________________________
State ___________ Zip___________ State __________ Zip_____________
Cell# (___) ____________________ Cell # (___)_____________________
E mail ________________________ E mail _________________________
I hereby enter the Anthony "Tony" Rossi Bennett Memorial Scholarship fundraiser. I have read and understand the rules and waive and release all other contestants, Sponsors and Tournament official's from all claims of personal injury, accidents and/or damaged, lost or stolen property incurred in connection with the Tournament. I hereby grant permission to the Tournament and Sponsors to broadcast my name, character likeness or voice, and the fact that I was a participant and/or prize winner, and all other matters incidental thereto. I understand that I am subject to take and pass a polygraph examination, or be disqualified and I will abide by such results. Contestant agrees and approves entry in the Big Bass Bonanza Tournament made on his/her behalf by another and agrees thereby to be bound by all rules of the Tournament.
Signature (boater) __________________________ Date__________________
Signature (non) __________________________ Date___________________
BIG BASS BONANZA - OFFICIAL RULES
ANTHONYROSSIBENNETTMEMORIALFOUNDATION.ORG
Article I: Rules and Regulations
1.01 These Rules and Regulations are the Official Rules (“Rules”) of the Big Bass Bonanza (Event).
1.02 Participant(s) acknowledge and agree that they have reviewed, understand, and will abide by the Rules as posted at registration and printed with entry forms. Participants willingly agree to comply with the Rules for participation in the Event.
1.03 All local, state & federal laws shall apply at all times including, without limitation, the penal code.
1.04 All local, state, U.S. Coast Guard, and federal boating and fishing regulations shall apply at all times.
1.05 In the event of a discrepancy between the printed version and digital version of the Rules, the Rules posted at the time of the Event shall prevail.
Article II: Event Participation and Eligibility
2.01 Each person in the boat must be a paid contestant of the Event and abide by the Rules.
2.02 The Event is an “open” amateur event.
2.03 Participants less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or adult with written parental permission. (Written parental permission must be provided to event staff prior to the start of the event) Participants under the age of 18 years may not fish alone in the Event.
2.04 Event officials reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone in their sole discretion.
2.05 Anyone who has failed a polygraph examination and/or been disqualified for fraudulent actions in connection with any fishing tournament is not eligible to compete
2.06 The Event is for amateur anglers only. Professional anglers are not eligible to compete. If you are unsure of your professional status, it is your responsibility to request a decision in writing from the Event Staff prior to entering an Event. Any Participant who enters this Event or series of events, and is determined to be a professional, will be removed from competition immediately and will forfeit the Entry Fee (or entry fees) (as defined below).
2.07 Any angler meeting any one (1) or more of the following criteria is considered a “professional” and is not eligible to compete in this Event or series of events:
A. Anglers who have guided professionally for a fee (of any kind) on the host lake within the last twelve (12) months immediately preceding the Event. This includes any species of fish.
B. Anglers who have competed as a professional in three (3) or more individual tournaments with an entry fee of $1,000.00 or greater within the last twelve (12) months immediately preceding the Event. This includes, but is not limited to, anglers competing as a professional in the B.A.S.S. Opens, and/or FLW Rayovac Series. (This rule does not apply to co-anglers competing in B.A.S.S. Opens, and/or FLW, unless the co-angler entry fee exceeded $1,000.00 per tournament event.)
C. Anglers who have competed professionally in the Bassmaster Classic, B.A.S.S. Elite Series, Forrest Wood Cup, and/or the FLW Tour within the last five (3) years.
D. Anglers who have professional career fishing tournament earnings in the aggregate in excess of $250,000.00 with B.A.S.S or FLW
2.08 Any Participant desiring to inquire regarding the professional status of another Participant, must do so in accordance with the Protests and Dispute Article of these Rules.
Article III: Registration and Entry Fee
3.01 Each participant (team) shall pay an entry fee of $150.00 (hereinafter “Entry Fee”) to participate in the Event. The Entry Fee shall be paid (in full) prior to participation in the Event.
3.02 Standard registration closes 30 minutes prior to safe light time on the day of the Event. Any registrations after said time will be considered "late" and start position will be after all other registered boats take off. Event Participants may register prior to the Event by requesting entry form and paying entry online by PayPal, by mail, or in person. Anyone paying by mail, entry must be received prior to day of tournament.
3.03 There will be no refunds of the Entry Fee unless an event is cancelled. In the event a Participant needs to cancel an entry (for any reason), the Big Bass Bonanza will move the Entry Fee for registration for a subsequent event as a courtesy on one and only one occasion. Subsequent withdrawals or removals from competition will cause the forfeiture of the Entry Fee.
3.04 If the Participant registered for the Event online, the Participant is not required to attend onsite registration prior to the Event. There is no meeting to attend prior to the Event.
3.05 Payment of the Entry Fee constitutes a representation by each Participant that he/she has read and understands the Rules and the Participant will abide by such Rules and the decisions of the Event Director and/or Event Staff.
3.06 Chemical substance addiction or abuse, conviction of a felony or other crimes including those involving moral turpitude, or other conduct reflecting unfavorably upon efforts to promote safety, sportsmanship, fair competition and compliance with Event Rules, shall be grounds for rejecting any application for registration and/or for disqualification, suspension from the Event, and/or other disciplinary action at the discretion of the tournament director.
Article IV: Interpretation and Discipline
4.01 Participants agree to abide by the Rules and any decisions of the Event Director and/or Event Staff.
4.02 Interpretation and enforcement of the Rules shall be left to the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Director and/or his/her designee at the Event. In the event a Participant(s) violates any rule set forth in the Rules or, at the discretion of the Event Director, other rule not specifically codified herein, the Event Director may impose a penalty and/or sanction on the Participant (including but not limited to any other participant competing from the same boat). Such penalties and sanctions may include disqualification from the Event and future events. Penalties and sanctions for violation of any rule set forth in the Rules or, at the discretion of the Event Director, other rule not specifically codified herein may include, but are not limited to,
1) Reduction of competition hours;
2) Loss of one or more fish;
3) Loss of catch of the day;
4) Disqualification from the Event;
5) Disqualification from future events which may include a specific number of events, a specific time period, or a lifetime disqualification;
6) Loss of Entry Fee;
7) Forfeiture of Event winnings and/or prizes;
8) Any other penalty determined by the Event Director or his/her designee and/or the Event Staff.
4.03 Each Participant agrees to report to the Event Director immediately any violation or infraction, potential violations, or potential infractions or false verification of a weigh-in forms. Failure to do so could potentially lead to your disqualification.
Article V: Safety
5.01 Participants are aware he/she/they are participating in a physical activity in the sport of fishing that may be dangerous and can cause injury. These activities may involve severe cardiovascular stress and possible violent contact. Participants understand and acknowledge the activities involve certain risks including, but not limited to, death, serious neck and spinal injuries resulting in complete or partial paralysis, brain damage, and/or serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, muscles and internal organs, and property damage. Although particular Rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risks associated with participating in the Event, the risk of serious injury does exist and cannot be completely eliminated.
5.02 During Event hours no alcoholic beverages or drugs (other than those purchased over-the-counter or prescribed by a licensed physician) are to be consumed by Participants or allowed in Participants’ boat until the final hourly weigh-in is complete and/or polygraph examinations are complete.
5.03 All boats must be equipped with some type of emergency ignition cut-off device (kill switch) on any remote steered outboard while main engine is in use. Ignition cut-off device (kill switch) must operate properly, which means when the kill switch is activated the outboard main engine must stop running immediately. The ignition cut-off device (kill switch) must be attached to the boat operator at all times while the outboard main engine is in use.
5.04 U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets are required for each person on board a boat during official competition. Life jackets must be worn and strapped, snapped, or zippered securely, and maintained in that condition until the combustion engine is out of gear and shut off. Participants shall check inflatable life vest indicators prior to start of the Event. Any Participant in violation of this rule will receive one (1) warning and shall be prohibited from weighing bass during that respective weigh-in period. (Any subsequent violation of this rule will result in the participant(s) being disqualified for the remainder of that day of competition)
5.05 If Participants observe any significant hazard, condition or activity during his/her presence or participation in the Event; Participants shall remove himself/herself from participation and bring it to the attention of a representative of the Event immediately.
5.06 Safe boat conduct must be observed at all times by Participants.
5.07 No boat shall have a motor of higher horsepower than approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and/or the lake authority.
Article VI: Permitted Fishing Areas, Practice, Off Limits, and Hours
6.01 All fish must be caught on and within the official designated Event waters during official Event hours. Participants may fish anywhere on Event waters accessible to the public by boat, except areas designated as “off limits” or “no fishing” by private ownership or local, state and federal officials. Jumping dikes, landmasses or any other object, natural or manmade to enter an area is prohibited.
6.02 The Event off limits time begins at 6:00 p.m. the day prior to the Event. Participants must be off the water before 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Event and may not begin fishing until the official Event start time which will be announced the morning of the Event. Participants may return to their respective launch site by boat, but are not allowed to fish or use electronics for the purposes of finding fish.
6.03 There is one Official launch site for the Event. Participants may only leave from the Official launch site on the Event day. Participant may not begin casting until the Event has officially started. Official start times will be determined by the Event Director.
6.04 No fishing shall occur within fifty (50) yards of a marina gas pump.
6.05 No one may leave his or her boat to fish or land a fish.
6.06 Participants are limited to use of a primary motorized boat only. No canoes, kayaks, rafts, or flotation apparatuses.
6.07 No fishing is allowed within twenty-five (25) yards of a non-anchored boat or fifty (50) yards of an anchored boat without that boat's permission.
6.08 No Participant may buy, barter or hold a fishing location from any other Participant or Non-Participant for use during any Event day.
6.09 Participants must obtain a colored chip before the end of the respective hour for their fish weight to be tallied and counted in the results of the Event. Selected colors will signify the weigh in hour.
Article VII: Methods, Tackle and Equipment
7.01 All bass must be caught on artificial bait by casting only, no foul hooking of bedding fish. A foul hooked “bedding” fish is defined as a fish that does not have at least one hook in its mouth, and it must be released. No trolling with big motor. Participants may use only one rod at any one time. Other rods may be in the boat for substitute purposes.
7.02 No electronic tracking devices (implanted microchips) may be used to locate fish for Event purposes (depth-finders, sound mimicking devices (such as Hydrowave) and graph charts are the only exception).
Article VIII: Sportsmanship
8.01 Sportsmanship, courtesy, safety and bass conservation are required from every Participant. Participants shall demonstrate professionalism and integrity in support of the sport of fishing. This includes any and all social media content that may be shared now or in the future. Any Participant found compromising the integrity of the sport and/or the Event may be subject to disciplinary action and/or disqualification.
8.02 The favorable public reputation of the Event, the sport of fishing, the Event Director, the Event Staff, sponsors, partners and officials is of paramount importance. Accordingly, Participants shall refrain from making unreasonable attacks, accusations, and comments that disparage the integrity of the Event, the sport of fishing, the Event Director, the Event Staff, sponsors, partners and officials. This includes but is not limited to the Participants social media accounts and digital sites.
8.03 Participants shall act in a courteous manner at all times, especially with regard to boating and angling in the vicinity of non-participants who may be on Event waters.
8.04 Any Participants attempting to manipulate the outcome of the Event or defraud the Big Bass Bonanza Tournament will be disqualified and may be subject to prosecution.
Article IX: Weigh-in, Points, and Penalties
9.01 All bass weighed-in will become the property of the Event and will be released back into the lake alive, if possible.
9.02 Trailering a bass to a weigh-in site during Event hours is permissible only in an emergency break down situation that is approved by tournament director. In such case tournament director will have a event member meet with boat/boater and verify by picture and mark such fish prior to boat being removed from water. Any Participant, whether trailering or not, shall be required to bring their boat and respective partner, if any, with them to the official weigh-in site for a boat inspection when weighing bass in any respective hour.
9.03 Hourly weigh-ins shall be announced morning of Event. They will be designed as two hour blocks after official take off with no bass being weighed more than one hour early. Example : weigh in time is 9am, 11am, 1 pm and 3pm end of tournament. The 9 am block is open from 8am-9am. The 11 am block is open from 10am-11am and so on.
9.04 For reasons of conservation, all bass brought to the official weigh-in station must be in a weigh bag with adequate water. If a Participant does not have a weigh bag, one will be provided by Event Staff. Bass must be alive to be weighed-in. Any Participant that is found transporting bass to weigh-in without adequate water in the weigh-in bag will not be allowed to weigh bass during that official hour. Subsequent violations will result in forfeiting that bass from official weigh-in. Any Participant that transports more than one (1) bass in a weigh-in bag will not be allowed to weigh-in during that official hour. Subsequent violation may result in Participant(s) forfeiting their bass from official weigh-in.
9.05 No Participant may weigh more than one (1) bass per official Event hour. Bass entered as a part of big bass of the hour does not carry forward from hour to hour. Participant’s biggest bass is registered into the final overall standings.
9.06 Bass must be weighed-in by the Participant and his team member (if applies) who originally caught the bass and it must be in said Participant's actual physical possession in the weigh-in line. (The only exception to this rule would be if one of the tournament participants is disabled, in this case we will allow another Participant to bring the fish to the sales for the disabled angler.)
9.07 Any artificially weighted bass will be disqualified and the Participants may be subject to prosecution and shall be disqualified from all future Big Bass Bonanza events. Any questionable fish will be subject to inspection by a marine biologist or similarly qualified expert.
9.08 Only largemouth, smallmouth and Kentucky spotted bass will be weighed-in. Specific lake minimums and/or slot requirements must be followed and it is the responsibility of the Participant to abide by all local, state, and federal Rules for the Event lake(s).
9.09 No Participant may have more than three (3) bass (per Participant) in his/her possession at any time during official Event hours. When the Event officially concludes each day, all bass shall be released back into the water with the exception of deceased. Mortally wounded or "trophy" sized fish. Limit one "trophy" fish per participant.
9.10 In the event of a tie for the big bass, the winner will be the Participant that registered first. All entries will be marked when paid and this will also be your take off position.
9.11 Every effort must be made to keep bass alive including proper livewell aeration, treatment and temperature management.
9.12 Any alteration of length or weight of bass is prohibited and the Participant will be banned from any future Big Bass Bonanza events and may be subject to prosecution.
Article X: Communications
10.01 Participant’s entry into an Event via mail, online or onsite represents your express consent to receive email, phone, and text message communication from the Big Bass Bonanza Event and any of its successors, directors, members, officers, agents, contractors, affiliates, employees, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers before, during, and after an Event. Participants who participate in the Big Bass Bonanza Event will be entered in our database after an Event understand and acknowledge that they will receive ongoing Event updates. In order to discontinue communication, it is Participant’s responsibility to notify the Big Bass Bonanza in writing to opt out of the mail, email, text message, and other databases.
10.02 Text and Mobile App updates and Event communication is an added value service provided by the Event. The Event and the Event Staff cannot guarantee delivery of any text messages or communications. It is the Participant’s responsibility to manually enter themselves into the text system. Some carriers/providers block text messaging services and it is the Participant’s sole responsibility to check with his/her respective provider to determine text delivery services. If Participant is unable to receive text messages, please contact your provider prior to the Event.
10.03 Cell phones and other communication devices may NOT be used for the purposes of locating or finding fish and/or communicating with other Participants or Non-Participants regarding such.
Article XI: Polygraph Examination
11.01 Participant agrees to submit for a third-party administered polygraph examination and agrees to provide truthful and honest responses as to be determined by the third-party polygraph examiner.
11.02 Refusing to take a polygraph examination for any reason will result in immediate disqualification.
11.03 Any Participant taking medication should notify the polygraph examiner prior to examination.
11.04 Any Participant determined by the polygraph examination and/or other Event Officials to be intoxicated and/or under the influence of any type of illegal drug(s) at the time said Participant is required to take the polygraph examination or in violation of the Rules, will be disqualified from this Event and all future Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Tour events.
11.05 Participants acknowledge and agree that Event may disclose the results of the polygraph exam. Whether disclosure occurs is at the sole discretion of the tournament director.
11.06 By his/her signature on the Event entry form and/or other required documents or entering the Event online, each Participant agrees to submit for a third-party administered polygraph examination. Each participant shall abide by the conclusion reached by the third-party administrator administering the polygraph examination and, specifically, whether the Participant provided honest and truthful responses.
11.07 At the sole discretion of the Event Director or his/her designee, random third-party administered polygraph examinations may be administered on site during the Event.
Article XII: Boat Inspection
12.01 All Participants, by entering this Event, hereby agree to allow their boat to be boarded and inspected by Event Officials at any time prior to, during, or following the Event, to include, but not limited to, their boat registration, U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate, live-well, rod boxes, closed storage compartments, tackle boxes, life jackets, personal floatation devices, and safety equipment.
12.02 The Event cooperates with local law enforcement, park rangers and fish/wildlife officers during the Event. If any Participant is found to be in violation of local, state or federal law during Event hours, he/she/they will immediately be disqualified. Participants are required to bring to tournament directors attention if they receive any citations during tournament hours. At such time tournament director will gather information and await citation settlement before paying out winnings. Only if cleared of any violations is participant awarded winnings.
Article XIII: Protests and Disputes
13.01 All protests or disputes relating to any matter involving the Rules and/or the Event must be registered in writing with the Event Director within fifteen (15) minutes of the designated weigh-in and prior to delivery of any prizes or winnings. Protests made after the deadline will be disregarded .
13.02 Any protest filed by a Participant shall be heard by the Event Staff. After reviewing the protest submitted, the Event Director shall inform the protesting Participant of the Event Staff’s decision. The Event Staff’s decision is final and not subject to further appeal.
13.03 The interpretation and enforcement of the Rules will be the sole responsibility of the Event Director and, if protested, the Event Staff.
Article XIX: Miscellaneous
14.01 The headings, captions, titles, and numbering system are inserted only as a matter of convenience and may under no circumstances be considered in interpreting the provisions of this Agreement.
14.02 The Rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana in all respects, including matters of construction, interpretation, validity, and enforcement.
I hope you get a good turn out but in my mind having a big bass tourney with hourly/bi-hourly weigh ins on a lake with endless miles of idle/10 mph zones is a bad idea. If you head up river towards kings bridge or down lake to south lick you aren't going to run back for hourly weigh ins. Kind of takes away from the excitement of hourly weigh ins when you're committed to an area due to not being legally allowed to run back and forth to weigh in. Again, hope you do well but a lake/river you can actually run on makes it more fun.
You could stay in the newton stewart cove and burn a quart of gas all day. Surely nobody would do that though.
Steve Sendelweck
Phoenix 920/Mercury 250 ProXS
I hear what your saying and it certainly is part of the strategy one must incorporate. That is exactly why I am doing bi-hourly and not hourly. Plus the size of fish at Patoka compared to river would be substantial. If all goes well this year we may be able to spread out to a couple ramps next year but this is a fundraiser for a memorial scholarship so family members on hand and some experiencing the tournament scene for the first time. Thank you for feedback. And I assure you if it does not go well we will look at river next year.
Lol We expect to see one or two within sight of ramp
However ramp to idle markers will be off limits .... of course
Man, you just cut off all the best area's lol
Gotta give the re-treads a running start lol
Lol
One rule says each contestant must be paid in the event, does that mean one entry per team or one entry per person?
Can a guy fish by himself against teams of two?
I tried to enter a benefit tournament last year by myself against teams and was told NO! they told me it was a personal rule. I was willing to donate to a worthy cause and take my chances with a handycap but was denied.
One entry per team... be that one or two person Yes sir you are permitted to fish alone. I understand the rule of not because its easier possibly for someone to cheat maybe... We will have a policeman onsite and as always participants are subject to a lie detector test. This is a benefit fundraiser for a memorial scholarship in my nephews name. Which is also the brother in law of at least one of the policemen on hand. So I assure you anyone caught cheating will be dealt with swiftly. I do not anticipate any issues however we must be prepared. Thank you for interest and as I have poste, early entry can be key. Bat take off assigned with paid entry. Also any ties are settled with lowest boat number. Hope to see you there and please pass the word
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