5) The weigh-in setup and procedure will be under the advisement of the adult supporting circuit and may include contactless weigh-in. B. No contestant may buy or barter a fishing location from anyone for use during any competition day. test line --- Find all of your tackle and gear from Tackle Warehouse (Affilliiate Link) #WildWestBassTrail #BestInTheWest Apex Angle: Ken Mah's Big Bite Flipping Set Up G. Loomis IMX Pro Flippin Rod Heavy 894C FPR Shimano Chronarch MGL Casting Reel 22 lb. ONLY BASS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE WHICH MEASURE THE OFFICIAL LENGTH OR MORE ON THE LONGEST STRAIGHT LINE WITH THE TAIL PINCHED OR SWISHED SHALL BE WEIGHED. These rules may be changed by WWBT immediately upon notice to its members. Flying over tournament waters or the use of drones during the off-limits period, open practice and competition are not allowed. RESTROOM BREAK: In the event of a needed restroom break partners are allowed to leave the boat upon which all fishing must cease until partners are back together in the boat. I(We) agree that I have fully read and accept the Official Rules of this Tournament. 15 FISHABLE WATERS: Fishing within 50 feet of an operating gas pump/dock or within 50 feet of a competitors boat, which is first anchored, is prohibited (Trolling motors must be in up position, anchor rope visible, or shallow water anchoring system deployed to be considered anchored). Co-Anglers will articulate to the Pro and then call the Tournament Director in such emergency. TOWING BOATS: on trailers during tournament hours is prohibited, except by the direction of tournament officials. CO-ANGLER GPS: Co-Anglers are not allowed to carry GPS systems. . In addition, I waive all claims to compensation or damages based on the use of such minors image or voice, or both, by either Wild West Bass Youth Series. Duringa competition, each boat passenger must wear a Coast Guard-approved chest-type life preserver anytime the combustion engine is operating. As Parent and/or Guardian of the named angler, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minors life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed. ARIZONA TEAMS FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: **With Late Fees** Roosevelt Lake May 22, 2021 Register Now! At no time may a Procontestant request that the co-angler contestant not fish. The limit shall be 5 of the above species and varieties per day unless otherwise specified by tournament officials (example hot weather/fish care concerns). 43. 55. Upon request, Pros must make a back seat available for co-anglers each competition day. 39. ENTRY FEE Non- Member $100 per TEAM ($50 per Angler) No WWBYS Membership Required WWBYS Member $75 per TEAM ($37.50 per Angler) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Each Angler and Boat Captain must complete the online registration forms for Open Qualifier. Failure to go through boat check and check-out in themorning or failure to check-in at the check-in point in the afternoon may result in disqualification. Any contestant more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that days catch to include points credit. Must have a valid receipt within 30 days of tournament. Each contestant will automatically be entered into the big fish option. The Tournament Director, at his/her sole discretion, may reassign partners prior to the morning take off. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. 122. All USPS entries must be received by the WWBT office by the published deadline date. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly. 2019 OFFICIAL RULES OF COMPETITION-Pro/Am. By executing this document, I knowingly and voluntarily assent to the following non-exhaustive list of precautionary measures to be administered at times, frequency, and locations of WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES choosing: 1) Anglers are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer or disinfecting wipes with them to each tournament/event. I am aware and agree that by executing this waiver and release, that I am giving up my right to bring legal action or assert a claim against GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series for my negligence. Contestants must remain in the boat at all times except in case of dire emergency. Local pro Luke Johns turned in a convincing performance by catching the winning fish on a 1/4-ounce Owner football head with a 3.3 Keitech Swing Impact Fat. Juniors are 8yrs old through 8th Grade. Unless for medical reasons they cannot wear a cloth face covering. Proof of age to the tournament officials is the responsibility of the potential contestant. SCORING: Tournament standings and final winners shall be determined by the total weight of each contestants catch during the competition days of the tournament. Boat Captains, please fill out the boat captain membership form if you have not participated in a Youth Series event previously. Itis an obligation of contestants to refrain from public comments that unreasonablyattack or disparages the integrity of tournaments, tournament officials, sponsors, fellow members, fellow contestants or the WWBT organization. Quick Link:. Priorities will be: 1) anglers that sign up for 3 or more events, 2) Anglers signing up with a pro/co combination 3) Date registration was received. All angling must be done from the boat. Sharing of baits, tackle, and fishing information by confirmed pro contestants is allowed with any confirmed contestant in a WWBT event. I warrant that I am at least 18 years of age and that I am competent in my own name in so far as this consent is concerned. Brown 1. OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT DAYS (FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY). Wild West Bass Youth Series may also request the Marshal/Observer operate these, or other (POV, smartphone, or other) cameras. PROTEST AND REPORTING PROCEDURE: ALL PROTESTS MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS ATTENTION VIA VERBAL NOTIFICATION AND THEN SUBMIT A WRITTEN PROTEST WITHIN THIRTY (30) MINUTES OF THE LAST FLIGHT CHECK-IN TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OR DESIGNATED TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL. 41. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. Wild West Bass Youth Series wants to help promote both your brand and the sport of professional bass fishing through its multimedia assets. Wild West Bass Youth Series also encourages anglers to send photos, videos, and updates for exposure on our social media pages. Failure to grant such access may result in immediate disqualification. Must be present at awards to win. Gas must be purchased from a retail gas station. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules shall be left exclusively to the Tournament Director or his/her designee at a tournament. It is suggested the Pro contestant have a safety check with the Co-Angler each day prior to the launch to familiarize the location of all safety equipment. A designated tournament official must be granted access to the contestants boat at any time during the open practice or competition days. Any entries after this date; pro late fee is $50 and co-angler late fee is $25. For the rule of time keeping until the official clock reads the following minute, contestants are not considered late for that minute in question, i.e., 3:00:59 is not considered late. OROVILLE, Calif. Given the challenging conditions, J.R. Wright said he was happy to find his limit of 12.93 pounds that leads Day 1 of the Wild West Bass Trail Pro-Am on Lake Oroville presented by Price Family Dealership. The favorable public reputation of WWBT as an organization in the sport of fishing, the integrity of its officials, and the reputation of its media properties are valuable assets and tangible benefits for WWBT. 13) I, the undersigned, as the legal guardian or legal authority to execute this Individual Release and Hold-Harmless Agreement (Release), acknowledge and understand, that as an angler, parent of an angler, or legally responsible agent of an angler at selected events, Waive and release your right to sue GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, its staff, officers, directors, volunteers, and/or members. Contestants compete in WWBT contests at the sole discretion of WWBT. RULES VIOLATIONS AND APPEALS COMMITTEE: An appeals committee will be established by WWBT which shall be comprised of the tournament director and a minimum of 4 contestants from the advisory board in the event in question. Angler of the Year points will be awarded for the place of the tied position and each contestant will be awarded equal points. CONTESTANTS MUST REMAIN IN BOAT: During the competition days; contestants must not depart the boat to land fish or make the boat more accessible to fishing waters. WWBT will look to this board for their input on various items regarding tournaments and the contestants. 23. - Entry fees increased to $80 per tournament and $120 for the championship - a lunker largemouth and lunker smallmouth category for each tournament - dead fish penalty increased from 0.25 lbs to 0.5 lbs per fish. Co-Anglers shall not share any information gained from any of his/her previous day(s) Pro contestants with any other Pro contestants. Member teams will pay a total of $75 per event. 56. 57.LATE PENALTY: Contestants who are not at the official check-in point, as described at the appointed time shall be penalized at the rate of one pound per minute late to be deducted from 1) Any big bass award and 2) The total weight of his/her catch for that day. If contestants have a concern regarding his/her catch, they should not present their catch. TACKLE AND EQUIPMENT: Only artificial lures and biodegradable artificial lures may be used. Member teams will pay a total of $75 per event. Monetary prizes for each contestant will be awarded in equal amounts. Tournament officials reserve the right to restrict or enhance tournament waters based on conversations with local authorities. 1 The Tournament Director may impose actions or rulings deemed appropriate by them, which may include the following without limitation. Sunline Super FC Sniper Fluorocarbon 5"-7" Paddle Tail Swimbait --- Find all of your tackle and gear from Tackle Warehouse #WildWestBassTrail Apex Angle: Chatterbaits in Springtime Alpha Angler ChatterBound - 7'2" Medium-Heavy Rod High speed reel Z-Man Chatterbaits 17 lb. Rules for special tournaments may differ from those contained herein. Decisions of the appeals committee shall be final. I also agree to abide by all rules of the event and have a full understanding of them. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do knowingly and freely assume all risk referred to above, both known and unknown. 48. At check-in, all boats shall identify themselves by means of the numbers described in and proceed immediately to the designated weigh-in area. 9 FINAL ENTRY DATE:Via mail/phone is 5:00 pm local time or online/APP entries until 11:59 PM2 days prior to first practice day the week of the event, check the WWBT website for all deadline dates. Exact starting and check-in times will be announced at the Tournament Briefing. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, hereby assign and grant to GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, and/or any of its Subsidiaries the right and permission to copyright and/or publish photographs or video footage myself, (the Work) and the use of these photographs and video footage singularly or in conjunction with other photographs or video footage for television production and broadcast of the GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, and any related art, advertising, internet usage, trade or any other similar lawful purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to, product packaging, posters, billboards, internet usage, endorsements, television and television commercials worldwide (the Project), without additional compensation by GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series and free and clear of any claim whatsoever on my part. Top 10 pro and co-anglers are REQUIRED for a mandatory meeting immediately following the weigh-in on Day 2. The rights granted herein shall not confer in myself any rights of ownership in the Project including, without limitation, the copyright thereto, all of which shall be and remain the exclusive property of GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series. Wild West Bass Trail. PERMITTED FISHING METHODS: Fishing is defined as having a lure attached to a line and a rod and reel with the rod in hand. CO-ANGLERS MUST PLACE A CULL TAGON EACH FISH PRIOR TO PLACING IT INTO THE LIVEWELL. Every board member, volunteer, and angling family must evaluate their unique circumstances and make an informed decision before joining or participating in WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES events, WE hope this information will be helpful as you make that choice. All #lockitin2021 fees are applied to each. 6 MEMBERSHIP: WWBT membership is required to participate in any WWBT events. Must purchase a minimum of $25 in Lucas Product. The WWBT Tournament Director or rules committee or such person designated by the Tournament Director shall have the discretion to determine the need for a polygraph examination. You may also live stream during a tournament. Contestants may not cut, dig, or remove obstructions requiring the use of any tools once the off-limits period begins all the way through the conclusion of the event to access any water. As soon as a contestant has caught one more fish than their tournament limit, they must cull a fish immediately to reduce their catch to the tournament limit. However, Wild West Bass Youth Series grants certain exceptions, including the following content rights, to tournament participants: Anglers may use video or still images, shot by the angler during a tournament, for promotional or marketing purposes, and in social media. Off the water, they must follow the general guidelines of any media covering the tournament as set forth by Wild West Bass Youth Series Communications and Leadership. Boats must remain in tournament waters during tournament days. You may also grab photos from social media to promote yourself and the club. WWBT encourages Pro Anglers to assist Co-Anglers. 64. Contestants may not have non-contestants cut, dig, or removed obstructions once the off-limits period begins all the way through the conclusions of the event to access any water. I fully understand that this is a release of liability, and express the assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. With the Wild West Bass Trail set to enter its 8th year in 2023. When visually fishing a bed or for bedding bass, to be counted as a legal fish, all bass must be hooked inside the mouth and must be verified by your partner before being unhooked. Memberships to the Wild West Bass Youth Series (WWBYS) is $50 per year and can be purchased at WWBYS MEMBERSHIP, *** If you are interested in member-only benefits, please purchase the membership prior to filling out this form to have the discount applied. No alcoholic beverages, other stimulants or depressants, prescription or otherwise, shall be allowed in the boats during the open practice or competition days or when in the weigh-in area. Standings will reflect ties starting at place closest to first. I agree that the delivery of an e-mail to my designated contact will constitute delivery to me. 60. BOAT AND MOTOR: For the safety of all contestants during OPEN PRACTICE AND COMPETITION, ALL BOATS MUST BE MINIMUM OF 16 FEET IN LENGTH, If there are stories written about you or by you appearing on our social media, Wild West Bass Youth Series grants permission to link to these stories and any others on our social media pages. Winner receives 200 points + 50 participation = 250 points 8) Any angler presenting symptoms post-arrival during events will be isolated to a designated area until such angler is picked up by a responsible party. Various states require withholding tax on merchandise be paid upon the awarding of certificates and contestants awarded merchandise certificates in these various states are responsible for remitting this tax to WWBT. Subject to the appeal process set forth in these rules. 35. PUBLIC CONDUCT, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND COMPETITIVE INTEGRITY: Contestants in WWBT tournaments are expected to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety, and conservation. THE PROTESTOR ALSO AGREES THAT IF THERE IS A QUESTION WITH REGARDS TO VERIFYING THE PROTEST, THEY MAY BE SUBJECT TO A POLYGRAPH EXAM AND AGREE TO TESTIFY IN A COURT OF LAW IF NECESSARY. The contestant must know and observe these dates. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. No portable gas tanks or containers capable of holding gasoline can be placed anywhere on the tournament waters or shoreline for use by any tournament contestant. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. Operational navigation lights must be illuminated from takeoff to the first stop of each day. If a member, I am currently in good standing with Wild West Bass Youth Series. Special off limits and practice periods will be announced by WWBT. 52. 8FIRST ENTRY DEADLINE: First Entry deadline via mail/phone is 5:00 pm local time or online/APP entries until 11:59 PM 7 days prior to the first practice day to be paid in full. MANUFACTURERS LANYARD/KILL SWITCH: must be attached to the drivers body any time the combustion engine is operating. Tournament officials have the right to delay, shorten or cancel the start of an official tournament day because of bad weather or other factors that would endanger the safety of the contestants. 6) Gathering of people may be limited as mandated by state or local government. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event.