The Merry Bassmas Bash Fishing Tournament registration is now open!!! 

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 Fishing the DMV Holiday Bash Tournament Rules and Information

Event Overview

Tournament Dates:  

·      Start: Friday, November 29th, 7am 

·      End: Saturday, December 28th, Midnight  

Award Ceremony: 

·      Date: Sunday, December 29th  

·      Location: Jake’s Bait & Tackle

·      -Time: TBD (probably afternoon like 4ish)   

Entry Fee: $45.00  

·      Participants must be Fishing the DMV Patreon Members to join.  

·      A password will be sent via Patreon Account so you can sign up on TourneyX. 

·      You must still be a member of Fishing the DMV Patreon to prize. 

General Rules

1. Eligible Fish:  

·      Species Allowed: Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.  

·      Fish Limit: Your best 8 fish (Largemouth or Smallmouth) caught during the tournament period.  

2. Measurement Requirements:  

   - Measuring Boards: Any measuring board with visible markings is allowed However, I preferred brands like: Ketch, Hawg Trough, YakGear, and YakAttack.  

   How to Measure:  

·      Fish must be placed with the mouth closed against the bump board.  

·      Take a photo showing the full length of the fish with the tail clearly visible. 

·       I need to see some distance past the fishes tail on photo submissions.

·      Measurement will be rounded to the closest ¼ inch based on the tail's position.  

3. Fishing Methods:  

·      All fish must be caught by the angler using artificial bait with terminal tackle (rod and reel).  

·      Fishing is allowed from the bank, boat, kayak, canoe, or other approved methods.  

4. Location Verification:  

·      Any public access water is permitted.  

·      Participants must enable location access on their phone for submission validation.  

5. Tie-Breakers:  

·      1st Tie-Breaker: Largest fish by length.  

·      2nd Tie-Breaker: Second-largest fish by length.  

·      most fish submitted. 

·      Coin Flip best out of 3. 

6. Integrity and Compliance:  

·      Fish must be caught during the Tournament Period (no shit). 

·      Catches made during other local tournaments within this timeframe may be submitted. 

·      Cheating or violating tournament rules will result in immediate disqualification.  

 Submission Process

·      Use your smartphone to take clear photos of each measured fish.  

·      Submit entries through the TourneyX platform. 

·      Ensure submissions meet measurement and photo guidelines to avoid penalties.  

Prizes and Payouts

 Baseline Payout

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