question about a bass fishing tournament rule?
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Im entering in a team bass fishing tournament on the 21st of march. One of the rules reads as following:
13. CULLING FISH: If more than 5 fish are in boat per team during inspection you will be disqualified. NO CULLING OF DEAD BASS.
What exactly does this mean? My understanding of this is that we can keep 5 fish in the livewell and swap them out for larger bass if caught, unless a bass dies, in which case we must keep the dead fish.
Do I understand the rule correctly, or am I missing something? Any info would help. Thankyou.
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Depends. Dead fish may not be weighed or you might lose points. To throw out a dead fish means you are trying to get around the penalty (cheating) and you will get clown stomped.
you understand correctly. and you will lose points for the dead one(s).
Basically you understand it correctly. Also means you can not cull after you have passed the check point coming back in. Culling is only allowed during fishing hrs.
Culling a dead fish is a no, no, but unfortunately it is done, but if you get caught you will be DQ’d. Just keep them and take the penalty. Also learn how to get deep hook fish unhooked safely.
In case you do not know how, here are a couple of links
http://www.centennialbass.com/files/fishhook.htm
http://www.a-guide-to-florida-bass-fishing.com/gut-hook.html
Also keep in mind the slot limit on the lake(if any) where you will be fishing. Most lakes in my area have different slot limits.
Have fun and tight lines
Seems like you understand it correctly enough. But I’m just a girl, what do I know about tournament fishing?
I think everyone has covered the rule Q well-(Thumbs GF!)
To ensure healthy fish at weigh-in I always fill my live-well with an additive- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_90740____SearchResults
I’ve never fished a tourney where I didn’t have some form of additive in the well. I believe it helps.
Hope this info helps you! Good fishing.