Working Man’s Tournament Rules

 1.     Tournament hours are from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.  You must be in the no wake zone at the weigh in site by 8:30 PM or a late penalty will be assessed.

2.     You must have your boat livewell checked by a tournament official prior to the start of the tournament.

3.     No alcoholic beverages will be consumed during tournament hours.

4.     No more than five (5) fish will be counted. Each fish must be a minimum of twelve (12) inches measured on a golden rule.  Mashed or mangled fish will not be counted.

5. Tournament waters will be off limits the day of the tournament for all tournament contestants.

6.     Only artificial bait will be used.

7.     Penalties:  Once fish are presented to the tournament officials the contestant will not be able to cull his or her fish. The fish will be counted and if length is questionable, they will be measured. For each fish over five (5), the catch will be culled from the largest one down. Each fish under twelve (12) inches will be culled and the contestant will be assessed a penalty of four (4) ounces for each fish under twelve inches. A penalty of four (4) ounces will be assessed for each dead fish. A one (1) pound per minute penalty will be assessed for each minute late, up to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes the contestant will be disqualified.

8.     The no wake zone at Cypress Garden’s boat launch area is off limits for fishing to tournament contestants during tournament hours.

9.     Life Jackets will be worn anytime the combustion engine is running.   Failure to adhere to this rule will result in disqualification.

10.            Tournament points:  There will be 100 points per tournament.  Points are awarded according to finish. 1st place 100, 2nd place 99, etc.

11.            Cypress Garden’s boat ramp has a no wake zone that is clearly marked as such.  Failure to comply with this will result in disqualification.

Boater safety and courtesy will be observed at all times.

Results can also be found in the CRBM Forums Area.