Lake Worth Boynton Beach Bassmasters

Format: This club will fish as a draw club with tournament being run and paid out as a pro-am style with the boaters being the pros and non-boaters being the amateurs. Payout and points will be based pros against pros and amateurs against amateurs.

Eligibility: Must be a club member, Club guest, or brought in by a club advertisement and in good standings. Must be a member of FLW. Guests must be present at the meeting or represented at the meeting by a club member. Previous year club members have priority for membership for the New Year for the first 2 months. After that, new membership will be taken. All members must read and sign a membership application. If you are voted out of the club for any reason, you lose all rights to participate in any club functions.

Boater and Non-Boater Ratio: This club has a 10 more boaters then non-boaters rule set in place. If you are a non-boater and would like to join and we do not have enough boaters to meet the ratio, you will be put on a waiting list until another boater joins.

Tournaments: Will be the weekend following the meeting. They will not be changed for any other tournament except for a Florida Federation Tournament on Okeechobee or Toho. The tournament committee shall select all tournament sites and times. Tournaments will be posted in the monthly newsletter and schedule on this site. All decisions made by the tournament director are final. No alcohol or illegal drugs are permitted during tournament hours. If this takes place, you will be dismissed from the club.

Weigh-ins: The minimum length is 12” measured on a golden ruler with mouth closed and tail pinched. There will be a 5 fish limit unless regulated by the state. If you bring an extra fish to the scales, your catch will be disqualified. You may ask the tournament director for a courtesy check if you think your fish might be short. If you weigh it and do not ask for the courtesy check, and the fish is short, you will lose that fish plus your largest fish. Ties that are eligible for money will result in both place money being split evenly.

Penalties: If you are late at weigh-in, you will be penalized one pound for every minute and after 15 minutes, you will be disqualified. An additional 30 minutes will be allowed for a broken down boat and must be verified by the tournament director. Every effort shall be taken to keep fish alive and in healthy condition. Dead fish will result in a .25 lb penalty. Culling dead fish is NOT allowed and grounds for disqualification.

Protests: Verbal protests must be given to the tournament director at the weigh-in before the prizes are given out. After that, the tournament is final. Un-Sportsmanlike conduct (Back Boating, moving in on others, etc.) to other fishermen during the tournament if protested or observed will result in disqualification.

Fees:    Annual Dues are $60.00                                                                                                              One Day: Pro $55.00 if not paired, $20.00 if paired w/ Amateur                                                                 Amateur $70.00 which includes your boaters gas money                                        Two Day: Pro  $65.00 if not paired, $20.00 if paired w/ Amateur                                                              Amateur $90.00 which includes your boaters gas money for both days                               You can pay at the meetings or at the ramp, CASH ONLY.

Payout: From $60.00 Annual Dues, $15 is sent to The Bass Federation and $15 is sent to Florida Bass Federation, $30 goes into general account. Entry fee payout is as follows: $1 A.O.T.Y., $5 to the general account.

Pro entry fee one day $55.00      $44 paid to place finishers, $5 big fish                               Pro entry fee two day $65.00       $44 paid to place finishers, $10 big fish                             Am entry fee one day $35.00       $24 paid to place finishers, $5 big fish                               Am entry fee two day $45.00       $24 paid to place finishers, $10 big fish

Federation 2-4-6 Rule: You must fish at least 2 club tournaments to be included in the draw for guaranteed boater status for the February Qualifier. You must fish 4 club tournaments to be included in the draw for guaranteed boater status in the June Qualifier. Boaters who did not have a guaranteed status in the 1st qualifier will have priority in the next one as long as they meet the 2-4-6 rule. To be eligible for guaranteed status in the State Championship, you must fish at least 6 club tournaments. Anyone that a does not meet these requirements can still fish the federation but has the chance of not being a guaranteed boater.

 

Tournament Rules
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Points: Meetings will be worth 5 points each. Members that live outside of Palm Beach County will be able to call Scott's Cell Phone (561) - 308-4785 or Mike's Nextel 158*48974*2 between 7-8 pm on the night of the meeting to receive their 5 points. All tournament points will be split based on boater and non-boater status. Tournament points will be 100 points for 1st place, 98 for second, 96 for third, etc, minus 2 points for every place. All ties are split points. If you fish and zero you will receive 25 points. We will drop 4 tournaments for the year and your total points at the end of the year will be determined from your best 8 finishes. All other points for meetings and events will be kept. In the event of a Federation tournament falling on our club tournament date, Outside of Okeechobee or Toho and you fish it. You will be awarded two points below the last place weighed in. Big fish will also get 5 points.

Pairings: Boaters and Non-boaters will be paired at the meeting by random on computer. The computer program keeps a pairing history in order to try and pair as equally as possible. The pairing is official and you may fish with the same partner again. If you are in the draw and do not show up that morning or do not call Scott's cell phone (561) 308-4785 prior to the tournament to cancel before 6 pm the night of the tournament. You will be required to pay entry fees and/or hotel fees if the room cannot be changed or cancelled. Club members have the right to fish before non-members. When non-boaters outnumber the boaters, the boaters that agree to take more than one partner will be drawn.

When boaters out number the non-boaters, they have the option to fish with another boater, bring a guest, or fish alone. The boater has the say over the non-boater as to where they are fishing. Non-boaters are not limited to where they can or cannot cast.

Amateurs: All non-boaters must be responsible for bringing their own life jacket and any other personal items with them. (Drinks, food, rain suit)

Guests: A boater can bring a guest to fish as long as there are enough boaters in the draw for the club members. The club president must be informed that a guest is coming and the order in which the president is told, is the order of being able to bring a guest. A guest can only fish one time per year. If they want to fish again, they must join the club and their points will be included for the year to date. A member can bring a maximum of three guests per year. A non-boater can bring guests as well. All guests are subject to the amount of available boats and members come before guests in the event there is a shortage of boats.

Etiquette: Be a good sport. Don't interfere with anyone's fishing spot or do anything that would create tension among the others. Stay at least casting distance away from other boats unless given permission by the other party. Do not forget to have a great time and remember that this is a club.

Classic: The top six Pros and top six Amateurs , determined by points will advance to the end of year CLASSIC. The must also have at least 30 meeting as well as working an environment or kids event. A wildcard draw of 1 Pro and 1 Amateur will also be done. You must fish at least 8 tournaments or 2/3rd of the time you have been a member but not less then 3.  If you do not meet all of the requirements, the person next in line will move up.

Boat and Motor: Minimum length 17 ft or longer. Life Jackets and kill switch must be worn when boat is on plane. Live wells must be in working order with aerators. All boats must be equipped with Coast Guard Safety equipment. The tournament director may inspect boats prior to launch and is subject to disqualification if not equipped. No over powered boats.

Cell Phone and Radio Communications: Communication is allowed during club tournaments for any reason.

Tackle: Rod and reel with any pound test line. Only one rod in use at a time. No live bait or trolling.