I think the intent of the rule is to prohibit anglers from having their buddies fishing on the same day trying to locate fish and then calling their friend in the tournament and telling them where they are at during tournament hours. I don't think smart-phone apps where even invented yet when this rule was written.

I don't see how a Navionics app could be disallowed based on the original intent of the rule, if indeed that was its original intent. But ultimately, its the TD's call.

Makes me think of the eTrade app commercials, lol.

Just a man and his boat,and his smartphone, and a Navionics app.

Mr. Stauffer, you could have easily allowed the Alabama Rig in your events without any fear of culling infractions.

Four dummy baits and only one with a hook in it. Simple. The fish hit the center bait 98% of the time anyway.

27 paid entries and here is the pay out....1 in 5 boats gets paid

Place Angler 1 Angler 2 # Bass Pounds Winnings Points
1 Hub Coleman Kurt Coleman 5 16.79 $1,600.00 166.79
2 Rusty Russell Jason James 5 16.77 $840.00 165.77
3 Franky Burkett Eric Pottkotter 5 16.37 $450.00 164.37
4 Mike Crooks Mike Lay 5 16.21 $300.00 163.21
5 James Crawford Casey Cooper 5 15.61 $250.00 161.61

$1,600 for first place is good money