Updated 7/06/2020. The field will be capped at 150 boats. 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. 1/11/2018 P-Line Contingency for WWBT Pro/Am and Teams. 2 The decision of the Tournament Director, his/her designee shall be final in all matters. Contestants are permitted to transmit by radio or telephone only in the event of an emergency. Appeals hearings shall take place within seven (7) business days from the date of receipt of the written appeal and all parties must make themselves available at the prescribed time of the hearing. 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. 66. TOURNAMENT BRIEFING: Notification of your first-day partner shall be made at the Tournament Briefing which MUST BE ATTENDED by all contestants. Riders or media are allowed with preauthorization of the tournament director. 777 W Lake Mead Pkwy. CONTESTANTS ARE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE BOAT AND SEEK SAFE SHELTER IN BAD WEATHER WHERE DANGER MAY BE IMMINENT. • End of year point tiebreakers shall be total weights from full field days for the season. On the final day, the tournament director will check to ensure that all contestants are adhering to this mandate. This number will remain with the Pro angler throughout the event. PRO BONUS – additional $500 if winners are competing in a Bass Cat during the event. Wild West Bass Trail More Ways to Make Money. Public comments that an angler knows, or should reasonably know, will harm the reputation of WWBT, WWBT officials or sponsors shall be considered unacceptable conduct and may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to, permanent removal from all WWBT events. 15 FISHABLE WATERS: Fishing within 50 feet of an operating gas pump/dock or within 50 feet of a competitor’s 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). Nothing can be placed into the water to attract baitfish, any type forage. Checks will be accepted; however, it is the responsibility of each contestant to follow up with WWBT if they have submitted an entry via USPS mail. BIG FISH: No dead bass will be eligible for Big Bass awards or prizes. Testing of engines during the off-limits period is not permitted on tournament waters. Contestants are encouraged to pre-sign for events giving them priority entry and also greatly helping the tournament organization with preparation details. The WWBT mobile APP allows WWBT officials to communicate with all its contestants. If tournament officials determine a Pro has operated the boat in such a manner as to unfairly handicap his/her co-angler, they shall be disqualified. There shall be no excuse for tardiness and in no case shall a contestant be allowed to make up “lost time.” After proper recognition at the check-in point, contestants will be allowed ample time to proceed to the weigh-in site; however, all fishing must cease upon check-in. “In support of the trail, I will also travel back as a competitor as I am able. Contestants must be present and be able to hear their names called at the official weigh-in to be eligible for contingency prizes. Flying over tournament waters or the use of drones during the off-limits period, open practice and competition are not allowed. Any entries after this date; pro late fee is $50 and co-angler late fee is $25. 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). 28. In the event of a polygraph examination, contestants may have tournament prizes withheld until such testing has been concluded. All information must be accessed prior to official off-limits periods. Inflatable life vest indicators should be checked daily. 48. 12 PRACTICE: CONTESTANTS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE WATER Day 1 of Open Practice 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE PUBLISHED SUNRISE TIME UNTIL 30 MINUTES PAST THE PUBLISH SUNSET TIME. There are then two permitted methods of returning to the check-in: (1) by both paired anglers remaining in their boat and being towed by water, or (2) by one or both paired anglers entering the boat of another tournament contestant. $225, all in with Big fish. 3:01 is considered one minute late, etc. In 1867 McGilvra built a house from lumber cut at Henry Yesler's (1810-1892) sawmill on Elliott Bay and bestowed his property with the romantically pastoral name of Laurel Shade. 5 Disqualification from future WWBT events, which may be a specific number of events, a specific period of time, or lifetime disqualification. • 50 Show up points will be awarded to all contestants. CO-ANGLER BOAT OPERATION: Co-Anglers are allowed to drive boats only in cases of emergency or with permission from tournament officials with exception of loading and unloading boats from trailers. Rules for special tournaments may differ from those contained herein. Contestants must have a valid fishing license for all tournament waters. All lures must adhere to state regulations. Membership does not guarantee the ability to enter a tournament. 50 OFFICIAL CHECKPOINT: There shall be only one official checkpoint for check-out in the morning, and one official check-in point in the afternoon which will be designated at the tournament briefing. More than that, the organizers are expecting more sportfishing enthusiasts that will compete in the sport. 3 FISHING HOURS: Fishing hours will be posted on the Tournament Information Page or announced at the tournament briefing. 49. HORSEPOWER REGULATIONS: MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER FOR ALL OUTBOARD MOTOR BOATS USED IN OPEN TOURNAMENT PRACTICE AND IN TOURNAMENT COMPETITION WILL not exceed the limitations set by the U.S. Coast Guard. By Jody Only 3/1/2016 LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) wrapped up its Add-A-Wrap Industrial Decals “Hold Up on Havasu” Pro/Am this past weekend, paying out over $100,000 to the 200 anglers competing in the event. 3 Disqualification from the current tournament. THE OFFICIAL LENGTH FOR BASS SHALL BE 13” UNLESS DICTATED OTHERWISE BY LOCAL REGULATIONS. Contestants do not have the option of not being filmed or interviewed during the official event days. Any contestant who has not contacted the WWBT Tournament Director 15 minutes after the closing of the posted on-site registration, may be disqualified from participating in the tournament and his/her entry fee forfeited. At the time of check-out, all contestants and their boats shall be in full conformity with all rules set forth by the Tournament Director. The contestant must know and observe these dates. Contestants must remain in the boat at all times except in case of dire emergency. WWBT reserves the right to impose boat speed limits during any or all tournaments. A designated tournament official must be granted access to the contestant’s boat at any time during the open practice or competition days. Dobyns Rods Pro Staff positions will be offered to each of the following: Other staffers may be added and announced prior to any event. Failure to grant such access may result in immediate disqualification. 62. Top 10 pro and co-anglers are REQUIRED for a mandatory meeting immediately following the weigh-in on Day 2. WWBT personnel must be granted access and be able to board any contestants boat at will. 14 NO INFO RULE: WWBT PRO/AMS HAVE A NO INFO RULE AND A STRICT OFF-LIMITS PERIOD. Each boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate attached to the boat by the manufacturer. 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. BY SIGNING THE WAIVER AND ENTRY FORM EACH CONTESTANT IS ATTESTING TO ADHERING TO THE NO INFO AND OFF-LIMITS RULE. 5 MINORS: Contestants who are under the age of 18, but no younger than 14, may enter the co-angler division with signed approval from his/her legal guardian. Any angler who violates any portion of the Angler Code of Conduct may be subject to sanctions including but not limited to permanent disqualification. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER For reservation questions, please call the Fiesta Reservation Hotlive at 888-899-7770. MAXIMUM COURTESY: must always be practiced, especially regarding boating and angling near non-contestants who may be on tournament waters. The ponds are located about five miles north of Marysville at Gissburg Twin Lakes County Park (Snohomish County Parks) where there is ample space to fish from the shore or launch small non-trailered watercraft. Big Fish- In the case where two contestants are tied with the weight of a big fish. Professionals are competing for $10,000 in payouts and amateurs for $5,000. Alabama rigs and similar umbrella-type rigs are limited to a maximum of five wires, five lures and three hooks (single or treble) unless state regulations are more restrictive, in which case state regulations prevail. Contestants may be allowed to compete under appeal. WWBT reserves the right to refuse and/or revoke memberships without cause, reason and/or explanation and without recourse at our own discretion. No jet-propelled boats. POLYGRAPH: By signature on the WWBT Series participation agreement or the official entry form, each contestant agrees to submit to a polygraph examination and abide by its conclusion should he/she be accused of any rule violation. P-Line Payout for 2018 Wild West Bass Trail Contingency. ... Wild West Bass Trail fan's let's show him some love as well! MANUFACTURER’S LANYARD/KILL SWITCH: must be attached to the driver’s body any time the combustion engine is operating. Contestants may call WWBT to confirm potential practice partners. 6 MEMBERSHIP: WWBT membership is required to participate in any WWBT events. Testing of engines after the weigh-in is only allowed with permission from the Tournament Director. The WWBT reserves the right to refuse service to any potential contestant and enforce its tournament rules, including but not limited to this Rule and the Angler Code of Conduct and Sportsmanship Rule, at its sole discretion. No contestants will be allowed on Tournament waters after registration until the first day of competition. Only Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Redeye bass will be weighed. 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. Upon request, Pros must make a back seat available for co-anglers each competition day. Pros are encouraged to carry two Coast Guard approved chest-type life preservers per boat. Pros will be assigned a boat number according to his/her take off position on day 1. When partners check out at the beginning of the day, they must stay together and within sight of each other and their catch throughout the day except in case of emergency or bathroom break. Teams: 6 Dobyns Rods in the boat (combined between both anglers). Any other special rule as deemed by the tournament director and announced prior to blastoff. The Group Code: RCIWBJ9 for the Wild West Bass Trail June Team Tournament. PERMITTED FISHING METHODS: Fishing is defined as having a lure attached to a line and a rod and reel with the rod in hand. In its first two years WWBT has paid out over 2.8 million dollars. DISQUALIFICATION SUSPENSION: Any disqualification suspension from or other disciplinary action regarding any tournament or fishing organization shall be grounds for rejecting any application for participation in a WWBT tournament and/or disqualification from a WWBT tournament after circumstances are reviewed by the Tournament Director. No floggers or similar devices will be allowed in practice or during the events days. Don Pedro. Team of Mike & Dallas Chadwick Win Wild West Bass Trail … Their tournament total topped the leaderboard at 28.04, anchored by a 7.30 big bass, and earned the team a prize payout of $4.250. CULLING TAGS or clips are allowed. WWBT ENCOURAGES CONTESTANTS TO UTILIZE ONLINE/APP OR PHONE METHODS TO SUBMIT PAYMENTS. • Ties – Refer below. 45. 41. 44. During the official competition days of the tournament, a contestant may not use a CB radio, a VHF marine band radio, a cellular phone, or any other type of communication device for the purpose of locating or catching fish. No dead bass will be eligible for Big Bass awards or prizes. Contestant’s boats must access fishable water under its own power and only with the assistance of the Pro and Co-Anglers assigned to that boat. The Wild West Bass Trail, which debuts in January 2016, is the first of its kind to offer West Coast anglers the chance to participate in elite bass tournaments with the highest guaranteed payout… If the beneficiary orders more than the $1000, they will be required to pay the balance. 36. 3rd place receives 198 points + 50 participation= 248 points etc. Tournament officials reserve the right to restrict or enhance tournament waters based on conversations with local authorities. Payout is 1 in 5. 10 WAIVER AND RELEASE: As a condition of participation in each tournament, each contestant must execute a waiver and release of liability and a name and likeness release. All USPS entries must be received by the WWBT office by the published deadline date. WWBT will provide as much advance notice as possible to the contestants in such instances. However, penalties assessed will remain until a final ruling by the Appeals Committee. Contestants are also encouraged to wear WWBT’s logo on their tournament jerseys. It is the angler or team’s responsibility to locate one of the event’s listed Dobyns staffers for a boat check to confirm the required Dobyns Rods. BASIC BOAT EQUIPMENT: During open practice and competition, every boat must have all required Coast Guard safety equipment as well as a functional bilge pump. Contestants may not have the assistance of another boat, person, or apparatus (push poles are allowed) to access any water. 200 POINT SYSTEM FOR ALL WWBT SERIES: One Point System per Place – Points for each event will be based on a 200-point scale. Dead fish determinations will be made by WWBT staff member(s) in charge of the bump tank. The Dobyns Rods payout will be $1000 in product at retail cost. Run and Win with Lucas Oil (3) $100 checks awarded randomly amongst those who are eligible. Contestants must notify the tournament director as soon as possible. 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. Only ONE (1) casting, spin casting or spinning rod and reel may be used at any one time. The Tournament Director or his/her designees shall have sole authority for assessing penalty points. 16 NON-SHARED WEIGHT FORMAT: Both Pro and co-anglers are responsible for his/her own (5) fish. The Tournament Director, at his/her sole discretion, may reassign partners prior to the morning take off. Whether or not to impose a speed limit, the area covered by the speed limit and/or the actual speed limit imposed shall be left exclusively to the discretion of the Tournament Director. Remmers & Niapas win Wild West Cali Team event on Shasta with over 27 pounds! Standing on the outboard engine or seats while fishing is not allowed. Sophie Frye Bass, a granddaughter of town founder Arthur Denny, later recalled it as "a hilly, gravelly, bumpy road cut through dense forest and brush" (Bass, 58). CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL QUALIFICATION: CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL QUALIFICATION: The top 75 Pros and Co-Anglers based on the Angler of the Year (AOY) points who fish 3 events will receive an invitation to the Championship Invitational. The take-off order will be reversed on day 2. 37. 6 Any different or additional penalties determined by the Tournament Director including but not limited to monetary fines and/or reduction of Angler of Year Points. To claim the Dobyns Rods contingency, anglers will be required to have a boat check confirming the required rods on board at the event, by a listed Dobyns Rods staffer at weigh-in. Moving or “stocking” fish from one location to another is prohibited. Each contestant will automatically be entered into the big fish option. Payout is 1 in 5. ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Use of alcohol or drugs (other than those purchased over the counter or prescribed by a licensed physician) by any contestant during the open practice or during the tournament will not be tolerated and shall be cause for automatic disqualification from this and all future WWBT tournaments. In the cases were contestants do not have a tournament jersey of their own, WWBT will provide a WWBT jersey to the contestant. Nathan Hance WILD WEST SHOWDOWN AT SHASTA LAKE My 2021 tournament season has officially started. 35. All contestants will receive 50 “participation” points. # BestInTheWest. All contestants are bound by the prevailing statutes and regulations of the various states within which they fish. This is a team open event. Failure to go through boat check and check-out in the morning or failure to check-in at the check-in point in the afternoon may result in disqualification. Contestants are responsible for research of fishing and boating regulations. Contestant agrees that the integrity and competitive honesty of fishing contests is paramount to any bass fishing tournament circuit’s continued existence and success. In the event contestants are unable to attend the mandatory pairings briefing, they may be penalized 10 AOY points per infraction. Listed Dobyns Rods staffers will be announced prior to each event. Proof of insurance must be with the boat being used and must cover all passengers in that boat. Tournament officials shall have the sole responsibility for determining whether aeration and capacity are proper and adequate. 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. NO EXCEPTIONS! Must have a valid receipt within 30 days of tournament. Must purchase a minimum of $25 in Lucas Product. Options available at 70/30. 139 talking about this. If the beneficiary orders more than the $1000, they will be required to pay the balance. Weather delays on competition days resulting in half of the tournament day being lost (first flight take-off and check-in) may result in cancellation. During the open competition, every boat must have LIVEWELL SPACE, PROPERLY AERATED, TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN A LIMIT CATCH OF BASS FOR TWO CONTESTANTS. The decision of the Tournament Director, his/her designee, or the rules committee shall be final in all matters. Must be present at awards to win. Under these two conditions, both contestants’ catches may be counted without a penalty (except for late penalties, dead fish penalties or other penalties pertaining to other tournament rules) provided that the co-anglers fish are adequately marked so as to provide clear distinction of the pro’s catch and the co-anglers catch to the tournament director. WWBT has garnered the attention of national companies such … If contestants have any questions they must approach the tournament director. Any time the combustion engine is operating and in gear, there must be a driver in the driver’s seat in full control of the boat. The Tournament Director may seek the advisement of the Advisory Board or Rules Committee: 1 Reduction of competition hours as determined by the Tournament Director. CO-ANGLERS MUST PLACE A CULL TAGON EACH FISH PRIOR TO PLACING IT INTO THE LIVEWELL. Additional gas tanks that are factory options and installed by a manufacturer’s authorized dealer are permitted. Contestants renting boat slips may launch boats and proceed immediately to slip location.