Here are the rules, date and time. Please remember that this is a family fun tournament. If you are a hard core tournament fisherman this might not be the tournament for you. I like to do the sandbass tourneys because it gives everybody an equal chance. I will run this the best I can. I am not a professional tournament organizer. Please bring the kids if you have any. The cost is per boat, not person. I think there will be a fish fry afterwards. I AM NOT IN CHARGE OF THE FISH FRY The person or persons that are will respond on this post I hope If you have any questions feel free to ask them here, PM me or e-mail me. Also I have the right if I have made an error on this post to correct it .
Thank You
John Varner

APRIL 14,2006 (SAT)
80% payout( the remaining will be 60% first, 25% second and 15% third)
$50.00 a boat
10 fish weigh-in
$5.00 1 big fish pot ( sandbass, how many enter is how much you win )
Safelight till weigh-in at 1:30pm
You can Trailer boat after you register and boat check.
The weigh in will be held at Chandlers Landing on Lake Ray Hubbard. There is a $5.00 launch fee if you chose to launch there. If you do not launch there you must still register at that location but you will not be required to pay the $5.00 dollar fee.

TFF TEAM SANDBASS TOURNAMENT Rules
The following rules apply to all entrants of any Sandbass tournament(s) that are sponsored, operated, or directed by the Texas Fishing Forum, here after referred to as TFF. By entering the tournament, participants release, without exception, the TFF, its owners, officers, sponsors, employees and affiliates, from liability for any loss, theft, or injury resulting from entering these tournaments. Contestants will also complete and sign a 'Release of Liability' form before entry is allowed.

1. These Rules apply to all entrants of TFF Sandbass Tournaments. Violation of any of these rules will warrant appropriate disciplinary action by the tournament director. Any protest must be received in writing (and signed) within fifteen minutes of the final weigh-in. The tournament director's decisions will be final in all matters.
2. State, federal, and local laws must be obeyed.
3. Sandbass tournament entry fees are $50.00 PER TEAM, unless otherwise stated by the TFF prior to tournament registration. A TEAM consists of how many you can fit in your boat safely and by law. All people in a team boat must be registered contestants.
4. Firearms are not allowed in tournament boats during tournament hours or carried during registration or weigh-in. Law enforcement officers are the only exception to this rule.
5. Alcohol and narcotics will not be allowed in the possession of contestants during tournament hours, with the exception of prescription medicine. Alcoholic beverages are permitted fifteen minutes after the check-in deadline (unless prohibited by the host marina).
6. Courtesy, safe boating, sportsmanship, and conservation must be displayed at all times by contestants.
7. A U.S. Coast Guard approved chest type PFD must be available to everyone on the boat.
8. TFF sandbass tournaments contestants are allowed to use any (legal) bait of their choice, including live bait. All fish must be caught in a legal and sporting manner during tournament hours from tournament waters. Contestants are responsible for insuring that the bait they are using does not violate any laws of the tournament lake.
9. Contestants may not use communication devices for the purpose of locating fish or assisting other teams. Hole-sitting by or for entrants is not allowed.
10. Pre-fishing is allowed until 6pm the night before a tournament. Boat stalls, slips, or beaching of boats is allowed on the night before a tournament, however, all boats must be inspected and flagged before release the morning of the tournament. ALL entrants must check in at the registration/launch site.
12. Scoring will be determined by the total weight of 10 fish per team.
13. No tube, bank, or wade fishing is allowed. All fishing must be from a previously inspected boat.
14. Take-off is determined by the order of receipt of entry fees. Entry fees are accepted the morning of the tournament by arrival time (unless otherwise stated prior to the tournament).
15. Boats will take off beginning at "safe light," as determined by the tournament director.
16. Upon entering a TFF tournament, contestants release TFF officials and sponsors from liability of accident, loss, or theft.
17. Penalties: Fish will be measured on a "Golden Rule" measuring board with the tail closed on any fish in question. If the fish is short, you can not weigh that fish. There will be 1 pound deducted from the contestant�s total weight for every minute the contestant is late for weigh-in. The weigh-in line is closed 15 minutes after the assigned check-in time (generally 1:30pm).
18. The TFF and its tournament directors reserve the right to refuse entry to any person for any reason.
19. Contestants are responsible for knowing and understanding these rules.

THATA BABY! Im in for a good time as always and plan on being 1 of the Fish Fry nominee's, I can provide all supplies for 1 cooker with filets, maybe extra if in need.But Im not cutting my fishing time short to cook, so ya better stick around if you want some fish.Any help is always appreciated, but not a requirement, this is set up to serve YOU and Your Family to Enjoy what the TFF can Provide to All. See ya there and Hopefully catch some fish to boot!

so do this 10 have to be kept alive or are they cleaned afterwords

Hey JV what time do we start fishing? I see weight in is @ 1:30 PM.

Thanks

If anyone is interested in fishing I am lookin for someone that has an open backseat. I will have all of my own stuff and will definitely pay for my half the entry fee and will also help with gas. Email me if you have a backseat available edwardrpease@yahoo.com

Fish do not have to be kept alive, cooler is fine. I know in the past Cliff and a bunch of us brought fillets so that way we didnt have to clean fish. So, if you want to clean them afterwards for the fish fry that is up to you. Remember, the team is responsible for their 10 fish. Either take them home, or find someone that will take them. Do not leave them their. And this is not directed to you RedRanger, just everybody in general.

Safe daylight....

so if i was to keep them alive in my livewell i can just could release them after weigh-in?

Sure, or donate them to a cooler for the needy. No Problem there, just dont dump them in the parking lot, as past experiences have been known to do. Lets have a good time, thats what its all about.

I'll be there helping Cliff fry da fish and suck da suds. I've got my two cookers and will bring some fry rub. I might even cook a big ol' pot of Mikles Ranch Style beans to go with the fried fish. You ain't died an' gone to heaven until you've had some Jody Mikles Ranch Style beans, bubbas!

Mmm ... mmm.

Varner I wish I could go but I think I am on babysitting duty that weekend, I THINK my wife is going to Cabo with the girls, If not I would love to fish it or just help you out if ya need any!!! Sandbass tournys are ALWAYS fun !!

Fatty your daddy

I have officially asked for a vacation day for that day, would love to fish if anyone has a back seat open and half expenses, if not, I guess I will offer help to Cliff and Redfin in the cooking and suds department.

Looks like I'll be fishing. Team dta has a new member.

I checked and I was right I am unable to attend, but you all have a GREAT time. Also be safe out there!!!