Fishing Tournament Rules & Information

Below you will find basic rules & information pertaining to the event.  For additional information, please visit our fishing tournament page here http://www.fs-scholarship.com/?page_id=310.

Sportsmanship

Any contestant who displays poor sportsmanship, violates these rules, or violates any local, state or federal law is subject to disqualification. Arkansas Game & Fish Commission rules must be observed at all times. Life Jackets must be on while outboard is running. Complaints or Protests must be submitted to the Weight Master at the weigh-in site. All decisions rendered by the Weigh Master are final.

Eligibility

One team member must be associated with: the oil and gas industry, UACCM, retired from a company involved in the oil gas industry, or be member of the Oilfield Bass Club to be a participant. Spouse, dependent children, and immediate family may fish only with that participant. All entries will be screened.  The committee reserves the right to refuse any entry application. The decision of the committee is final.  Applicants may be required to furnish the committee with proof of eligibility.

Pre-Registration

Registration forms must be received no later than the date listed on the annual tournament brochure. Entry fee is $150.00 per boat for both days or $80.00 per day.  Any entry form received after that date must include a late fee of $50 per boat in order to be registered.

Tackle

No nets will be allowed.  Commercial fishermen are not eligible to fish.  Fish must be caught on artificial lures. Fish must be alive upon weigh-in.  All fish must be weighed in the day they are caught-at the official weigh-in time. {NO EXCEPTIONS}

Fish & Scoring

Largemouth, Spotted, Smallmouth and Kentucky bass only. No stripers.  Largemouth bass must be 15” in length; Smallmouth, Spotted, and Kentucky must be 12” in length. Identification of Spotted bass determine by:  upper jaw does not extend past the eye and/or tooth patch. Limit 5 bass per boat.  All fish measured by the Golden Rule Board.

Fishing Hours

Fishing hours will begin at 6 am.  Teams must be in the weigh-in line by 3pm on Friday. Saturday weigh in is noon.

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Our Sponsors

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to thank each and every one of our sponsors who helped make the FSSF Fishing Tournament a wonderful success.

We thank you not just for your support of the tournament, but also your support towards the bright future of the petroleum technology students at UACCM.