It is that time again. The Abilene Texins Bass Club Spring Open is this Sunday at Hubbard Creek @ the 180 Hwy ramp. Individual Tx. $40.00 dollar entry. 10 of that goes to Big Fish pot. We are paying 1 on 7 entrys at 90% payback. Time is 6:30 till 3:00. I will get rules and flyer posted tomorrow. Y'all come join us.....



Open Tournament Rules
1.
Each contestant must obtain a Registration Tag before fishing.
2.
Fishing will be allowed only on navigable waters of Hubbard Creek Lake, accessible by public boat ramp.
3.
Fishing hours are from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday April 10th, 2011.
4.
Weigh-in will open at 2:45 PM. You must be in line by 3:00 PM to weigh-in. No late arrivals will be permitted.
5.
Five fish stringer pursuant to the State Regulations for Hubbard Creek Lake.
6.
All fish must be caught on artificial lures by casting. No trolling or live bait.
7.
All ties will be settled by splitting the prize money for the two or more places tied.
8.
Contestants may fish out of a boat, tube or wade. All persons fishing from the same boat must be registered.
9.
Each person must personally catch his/her own fish. Assistance with a dip net is permitted.
10.
Fish must be culled prior to entry into the weigh-in line. No contestant may enter the weigh-in line with more than five fish. All fish must be brought to the scales in water.
11.
No iced, frozen, or pale gilled fish will be weighed.
12.
All state and local fishing and boating laws must be obeyed. A USCG approved PFD must be worn when combustion engine is running and boat is on plane.
13.
Winning contestants must be present at time of awards to receive prizes or prior arrangements must be approved by the judges.
14.
The Abilene Texins� Bass Club reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone of questionable nature.
15.
Contestants 17 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult or have written parental permission.
16.
Contestants may be on the water, but may not fish before 6:30 AM.
17.
Entry Fee is $40.00 ($30.00 at 90% payback & $10.00 for the Big Bass Pot with 100% pay back in 60-40 split).
18.
The Official Time Clock will be located at Tournament Headquarters.
19.
Professional fishing guides (on public waters) and members of their immediate families are not eligible to compete in the tournament.
20.
Contestants may not fish within 50 yards of another contestant anchored and trolling motor stowed without their permission.
21.
All decisions made by the tournament directors are final.
22.
Any protest must be made in writing and signed by the protestor and be accompanied with TX number within 15 minutes after the weigh-in closes on the tournament day.
Abilene Texins� Bass Club 2011 Spring Open
Entry Form, Release and Waiver
Print Name: ________________________________ SS Number: ________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________ City, St, Zip: ________________________
Club Represented: __________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________
Signature: _________________________________ Date: ______________________________
�I agree to all Tournament rules and accept the decision of the Tournament Officials as final in return for being allowed to participate as a contestant of the Abilene Texins Bass Club Open Tournament. I expressly release the Abilene Texins Bass Club officers, members, agents, affiliates, and Tournament Officials from any and all claims of liabilities from my participation in this tournament, including but not limited to claims as a result of personal injuries, property damages, accidents or illness that I may suffer (including claims caused in whole or part by the negligence of the club, it�s officers, or members). I am familiar with and understand the risk of personal injury or property damage associated with fishing and boating and expressly assume each risk in connection with my participation in the Abilene Texins Bass Club Open Tournament.�
Parent�s or Guardian�s Consent for Minor 17 years of age or Younger
Rules, Release and Waiver above apply to all minors.
Print Name:

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I will be there on Sunday...Missed my tourn this last weekend with my club.

Looking forward to seeing you.

should be a good tourney. i wieghted in 11.96 pounds last week with three fish. 18 something won the club tourney with big bass of 8 something.

tt

how many do you expect?

Don't have a clue with all the trails going on now days. We usually draw between 30 and 40.

If anyone needs a partner in their or my boat tomorrow send me a pm as I will be fishing it.

What won it?