Annual Dues of $50.00 to be paid by first tournament. These dues will be pro-rated for  "NEW"  members quarterly. Tournament Fees are $15.00 and are paid 15 minutes prior to the start of the tournament. If they are paid after this time, a $5.00 late fee will be applied. There are two side pots available, Big Bass - $10.00  Big Striper -$5.00. These are to be paid 15 minutes prior to start of tournament. There will be a one time yearly fee of $10.00 for club insurance. This will be paid at first tournament by members and guests. Non-Boaters must pay at least $10.00 to their boater prior to the start of the tournament. Failure to do so will result in elimination from next tournament.

To enter members must contact Tournament Director. Members cannot call until first Monday prior to draw. Drawing will be held prior to start. No shows without a valid excuse will forfeit next tournament. Non-Boaters will be drawn on a first come basis. If there are not enough boats, you will automatically be set to top priority on the next tournament. You still need to call and register. Drawing order will dictate first out. Last boat drawn will call all boats out in an orderly fashion. Payouts will be as follows: 1 to 10 boats- 1st Place  60%   2nd Place 40%  10+ boats-      1st Place  50%  2nd Place 30%  3rd Place 20% Big Fish will be paid the same. Big Striper will pay 1st Place only. Pot may carry over. Entry fees must be paid to participate in Big Fish and Striper pots. Monthly Points awarded to members will comprise of total weight only. 2002 Points will be based on total weight divided by number of tournaments held.

All Largemouth Bass weighed must be at least 12 inches long. Any fish weighed shorter than 12 inches will cost the angler 1 lb PLUS the short fish.   All tournaments are shared weight for the boat, unless otherwise specified.   All tournaments are a 5 fish limit. Over 5 fish at weigh in will result in disqualification.   A 1 lb per minute deduction for late weigh in. After 15 minutes your boat is disqualified.   Artificial bait only. No live bait or dead bait is allowed.   Dead fish will result in a 2 oz. Penalty per fish weighed.   Fish cannot be intentionally snagged.   Big fish will break ties. Big fish tie breaker will be determined by length. All participants will weigh one big fish.   Tournament Director makes final decision on weighing fish.   All fish to be released outside of the marina. Tournament Director will assign two release boats.   Tournament Director will determine start and finish times.

All members must be 16 years of age. Tournament Director will determine guest eligibility. No trolling with big motor. All participants must have their own life vest. Life vest must be worn with big motor running. All boats must be Coast Guard approved. No alcohol or drugs before or during tournament. Alcoholic beverages are permitted at weigh in. Disqualification for any Legal violation during tournament. Unsportsmanlike  conduct will result in member termination and will be determined by Officers. All participants must carry valid licenses and permits. MVBA will be responsible for Tournament permits. Unless otherwise specified, any rule violation will result in disqualification. No Rule changes for the 2002 year.