2019 Alton Catfish Classic Rules

  • Entry fee is $250 if you preregister by mail; $260 by PayPal or Credit Card. Entry fee at Captain’s Dinner is $275. Preregistration cutoff is 7 days prior to the tournament.
  • Each boat is allowed 1-3 members. Captain must be 18 years or older. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign release of liability.
  • (3) fish limit - Blue Cat, Channel Cat, and Flathead may be weighed. All fish must be alive to weigh in.
  • All fish must be caught by rod and reel method only. A maximum of 6 rods in use per boat unless state laws are more restrictive. No limit on number of rods in boat.
  • No fishing or netting outside the boat.
  • No stringer, decoy bags, or snagging allowed.
  • All tournament boats must maintain a distance of at least 50 yards between each other while anchored and 50 feet while drifting.
  • The use of alcoholic beverages or drugs is prohibited during tournament activities.
  • No culling of fish at the ramp or weigh in line.
  • No chumming or baiting of fishing holes or areas in preparation of or during tournaments.
  • All state and federal laws will be observed including but not limited to the use of PFD’s and kill switches. 
  • Fishing and boating licenses are the responsibility of team members.
  • No unsportsmanlike conduct will be permitted and will result in disqualification. All decisions by tournament director are final.
  • All live wells and bait wells will be checked before launch. All legal bait (dead or live) may be used. Once live well is checked you are not allowed to leave the launch area until take-off.
  • No fishing is permitted after the captain’s dinner the night before the tournament.
  • All winners are subject to polygraph. Any team having a member who fails or refuses to take the test will be disqualified.
  • All protests must be made in writing to the tournament director before the awards ceremony begins.
  • Bluff City Outdoors reserves the right to amend or change any rule for safety or any other reason we deem necessary.

 

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