Boater ___________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________________State ___________Zip__________
Home/Cell Phone __________________________E-Mail___________________________________
Partner __________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________________State ___________Zip__________
Home/Cell Phone __________________________E-Mail___________________________________
Boat Make/Model ________________________________Truck Make/Color____________________
Motor Make/HP _________________________________Electronics__________________________
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR THE FOLLOWING?
 Reynolds' Customer*  Skeeter Real Money  Ranger Cup
WILL BE COMPETING AS
 Adult/Youth (18yrs & younger)  Mixed Couple (same address)
MUST FISH ALL FOUR TOURNAMENTS
5/1 Winnipesaukee 6/26 Winnisquam 7/10 Hinsdale 8/28 Ossipee
TRAIL ENTRY FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
 $250.00 Deposit with app  $200.00 Due by 4/1  $200.00 Due by 6/1
(Includes Lunker Fee)
By entering this tournament, I hereby waive all liability claims against tournaments officials, tournament sponsors, host and
parties associated with said tournaments. In addition, I hereby agree to abide by all tournament rules which I have read
and understand. All Boaters MUST PROVIDE a copy of the boaters liability insurance for committee retention upon
registration
Signature _______________________________________________ Date_________
Signature _______________________________________________ Date_________
Make checks payable to: NBS Team Tournament
Mail to: NBS Team Tournament
C/O Sandra Oja
140 Cedar Hill Drive, Manchester NH 03109
*To qualify as a Reynolds' Customer you must be the owner of a new or pre-owned boat purchased from Reynolds'
Garage & Marine, Inc. You must also be fishing from that boat during this event and said boat must meet all tournament
requirements.
1: RULES:
These rules will remain unchanged. Interpretation of these rules shall
be left to the tournament officials. The decision of the tournament officials shall be
final in all matters.
2: PARTICIPANTS and ELIGIBILITY: This is a team tournament. Teams will consist of two (2) anglers of either sex. Partners will enter and fish as a team. Participants under the age of eighteen (18) must be paired with an angler of legal age who
will assume responsibility in all matters. Adult/Youth teams must have one member
under 19 years old. Mixed couples must be of opposite sex and share the same address.
3: REGISTRATION: 1 Team member must appear at the pre-tournament sign-in and
briefing at the time and place shown on the official announcement.
4: SPORTSMANSHIP: All contestants are expected to follow high standards of
sportsmanship, courtesy, safety, and consideration. Violation of this policy shall be
reason for disqualification. Drunkenness shall be cause for automatic disqualification.
No alcoholic beverages or drugs are allowed in the boats. Maximum courtesy must
be practiced at all times, especially with regard to boating and angling in the vicinity of
non-competitors. If one team member is disqualified, the team is disqualified.
5: SAFETY: Safe boating must be observed at all times. Each contestant is required
to wear a chest type personal flotation device (PFD) anytime the combustion engine is
operating. The PFD must be fastened securely until the combustion engine is shut
off. Violation of this rule shall be reason for disqualification. It is mandatory that all
boats be equipped with a functional kill switch that is attached to the driver’s person
anytime the combustion engine is operating.
6: TACKLE and EQUIPMENT: Only artificial lures may be used. No live or prepared
bait will be permitted with exception of pork strips, rinds, etc. Only one rod and reel is
permitted in use at any given time: however, other rigs as specified may be in the
boat ready for use. Trolling and as a method of fishing is prohibited. Strolling or long
lining as a method of fishing is allowed with the electric motor only. Fishing with the
internal combustion engine is prohibited.
7: BOAT and MOTOR: Horse power of the outboard motor must not exceed the
U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate, installed by the manufacturer. Stick steering will not be allowed on any boat having more than 50 horsepower. An electric
motor maybe used for slow maneuvering. Trolling as a method of fishing is prohibited.
No “barges” or similar cumbersome craft will be permitted.
8: BASIC BOAT EQUIPMENT: Every boat must have all the required Coast Guard
equipment. In addition each must have a functional bilge pump and live-well space,
properly aerated, to adequately maintain a live limit of bass. Tournament officials
shall have sole responsibility for determining whether aeration and capacity are proper
and adequate.
9: BOAT IDENTIFICATION: Each boat must be given, prior to the day’s start an
inspection check by a Tournament Official. Each boat will be assigned an identifying
number by way of a random draw. Numbers will be provided by officials. These numbers must be retained until after the final weigh-in. Officials shall have the right to
approach and board a competitor’s boat, to insure compliance with the rules, at any
time during the tournament and weigh-in.
10: PERMITTED FISHING LOCATIONS: Contestant may fish anywhere on the
announce tournament water, except within 50 YARDS of another competitors anchored boat. (An anchored boat is defined as one that is held in a stable position by
weighted line or attached to a fixed object WITH TROLLING MOTOR UP. Any specific areas that may be off limits will be announced by the tournament officials. All
angling must be done from the boat. A contestant may not leave the boat to land a
fish. There will be no fishing after the contestant’s boat passes the official check-in
point at the end of the tournament day. Trailering of boats is not permitted during
tournament hours or prior to weigh-in.
11: EMERGENCIES: Contestants must remain in the boat at all times except in the
case of an emergency. In such as an emergency partners may enter another competitor’s boat or rescue boat. In the case of an emergency, both partners must return
with their catch. Fish must be clearly marked and separated by the anglers. Returning anglers must return by the official check-in time. In the case of male-female partners sharing a boat, the momentary condition of being out of each other sight to use
the restroom is permitted. If any competitor must violate these conditions due to an
emergency or any other reason, their catch for that day shall not be counted in the
tournament.
12: RADIOS/CAMERAS: During tournament hours, a competitor may not use a CB
radio, a VHF marine band radio, a cellular phone, or any other type of communication
device for the purpose of locating or catching fish. Contestants are permitted to transmit by radio or telephone only in the case of emergency or for business or personal
reason not related to fishing. If so equipped, contestants may listen to the marine
band weather information. Underwater cameras are not allowed for use during official
tournament hours.
13: OFFICIAL CHECK POINT: There will be only one official check-in point for the
check-in in the afternoon. This point shall be designated at the time for check-out all
competitors and their boats shall be in full conformance with the rules set forth by the
Tournament Committee. At the check-in all boats shall identify themselves by means
of the numbered tags and proceed to the designated weigh-in area. Teams must
remain together and tags turned in at the weigh-in.
14: SCORING: Tournament scores will be based on the total weight of bass caught
by each team. Daily limits and sizes will be established at each tournament and announced at the pre-tournament briefing. Only Largemouth and Smallmouth bass will
be weighed. Contestants possessing more than the tournament limit will have their
catch disqualified. If in the judgment of the tournament official any bass presented for
weigh-in has been mashed, mauled, or mangled that bass will not be counted in the
teams score. Bass presented for weigh-in which one pound for each undersized
bass. Fish will be measured on a flat board with the mouth closed. Only tournament
officials will handle the fish during measurement and weighing.
15: DON’T KILL YOUR CATCH; each competitor is expected to keep their bass alive
if at all possible. Eight (8) ounces will be deducted from the team score for each dead
fish and for any lead or plastics left in the fish at weigh-in. All lunkers must be alive.
16: LATE PENALTY; Start and stop times will be announced at the pre- tournament
briefing. Any team that is not in the official check-in area at the appointed time shall
be penalized at the rate of one pound per minute late, to be deducted from the total
team weight for that day, including any weight to be counted toward the lunker award.
Any team more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that days catch. There
shall be no excuse for tardiness and in no case shall a competitor be allowed to make
up lost time. All fishing must cease upon check-in. After proper recognition at the
check-in point competitors will have ample time to proceed to the weigh-in site at a
slow idle. Remain in your boat until your number is called, then place you fish in the
weigh-in bag provided ensuring there is enough water to cover the fish and proceed to
the weigh-in area, once presented to the weigh master the fish are the property of the
tournament officials.
17: TIES: The following methods will be used, in the order shown, to break ties, (1)
the team with the greatest number of fish: (2) the team with the greatest number of
live fish: (3) the team with the single biggest fish, if known: (4) If the tie remains unbroken a toss of the coin will be resolved the issue. The next place will go to the team
eliminated by the tie breaker.
18: PROTESTS: Protests must be made in writing within 30 minutes of the official
check-in time for the final flight of the tournament.
19: LIABILITY INSURANCE VERIFICATION: Any boat used in the tournament must
be covered by a minimum of $100,000.00 of liability insurance. By participating in this
tournament contestants verify that this coverage will be in force for the date of the
tournament.
20: TRUTH VERIFICATION TEST: A polygraph or other approved procedure may
be given to at least (1) One member of the winning team. At the discretion of the
tournament officials other contestants may be. Required to test any contestant failing
the test will result in disqualification of that team. Any person taking a prescribed
medication must notify officials prior to testing. Any contestant using drugs or alcohol
to try and alter the results of the test will be disqualified.
21: RANGER CUP: in order to receive any contingency money you must be the top
finishing ranger in this event. You must also have met all necessary Ranger Cup
requirements.
22: SKEETER REAL MONEY: in order to receive any contingency money you must
win this event. You must also have met all necessary Skeeter Real Money requirements.
23: REYNOLDS’ CUSTOMER: to qualify as a Reynolds’ Customer you must be the
current owner of a new or pre-owned boat purchased from Reynolds’ Garage & Marine, Inc. You must also be fishing from that boat from during this event and said boat
must meet all tournament requirements.
DATE
EVENT
#BOATS
TOURNEY HRS
REGISTRATION
HOTEL
5/1/2016
Winnipesaukee Trail
50
7:00 - 3:00
5:30 - 6:30 am
Silver Sands
$20 Launch/parking
Silver Sands
603-293-4481
5/7/2016
Winnipesaukee
Smallmouth Open
100
7:30 - 3:30
6:00 - 7:00 am
Ellacoya State Beach
Silver Sands
603-293-4481
$20 Launch/parking
6:00 - 7:00am
6/26/2016
Winnisquam Trail
50
7:00 - 3:00
5:30 - 6:30 am
Martel's Ramp
$20 Launch
Silver Sands
603-293-4481
7/10/2016
Ct. River-Hinsdale Trail
50
7:00 - 3:00
5:30 - 6:30AM
Norm's Marina
$15 Launch
Econo Lodge
802-254-2360
7/23/2016
Champlain-Ticonderoga
Open
150
7:00 - 3:00
5:00 - 6:30 am
Ti Launch
Best Western
518-585-2378
Ask Fisherman's rate
8/6/2015
Champlain-Plattsburg
Open
150
7:00 - 3:00
5:15 - 6:30AM
Dock St. Landing
Best Western
518-561-7750
Ask Fisherman's Rate
8/28/2016
Ossipee Trail
50
7:00 - 3:00
5:30- 6:30 am
Ossipee Lake Marina
$20 Launch
Mt. Whittier
603-539-4951
9/17 & 18
Sebago Open
150
9/17 7:00-4:00
9/18 7:00-2:00
5:00 - 6:30 pm
9/16/2016
Point Sebago Pavilion
Point Sebago
800-655-1232
Tournament Off Limits
Lake Champlain Tournaments– No Fishing in Canada
Missisquoi Bay No Fishing Beyond Area Closed Signs
DATE
TOURNAMENT SITE
ENTRY FEE
DATE
TOURNAMENT SITE
ENTRY FEE
5/1/16
Winnipesaukee
$150.00
5/7/16
Winnipesaukee
6/26/16
Winnisquam
$150.00
7/23/16
Champlain Ticonderoga $225.00
7/10/16
CT River Hinsdale
$150.00
8/6/16
Champlain Plattsburg
8/28/16
Ossipee
$150.00
9/17 & 18 Sebago
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$150.00 Entry fee per Trail Team event
Entry fee includes lunker fee
$1,200.00 First place with full field (50 boats)
$500.00 Ranger Cup per tournament
Up to $3,000.00 Skeeter Real Money
$500.00 Reynolds’ Money
$50.00 Membership fee per team (goes towards T.O.C.)
Points earned added to cumulative total for T.O.C.
Trail Team of the Year Wins 2017 Trail Entry Fees
$600.00 Value
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$225.00
$225.00
$225.00
$225.00 Entry fee per Trail Team event
Entry fee includes lunker fee
$2,000.00 First place Guaranteed
$500.00 Ranger Cup per tournament
Up to $3,000.00 Skeeter Real Money
$500.00 Reynolds’ Money
$15.00 from entry fee goes towards T.O.C.
Points earned added to cumulative total for T.O.C.
Open Team of the Year Wins 2 2017 Open Entry Fees
$450.00 Value
1st
$1,200.00
1st
$2,000.00
2nd
$900.00
2nd
$1,500.00
3rd
$800.00
3rd
$1,000.00
4th
$600.00
4th
$800.00
5th
$500.00
5th
$700.00
6th
$400.00
6th
$500.00
7th
$300.00
7th
$400.00
8th
$200.00
8th
$300.00
9th-12th $150.00
9th-12th $200.00
How to Qualify For the T.O.C.
Top 20 - Teams from RBNB Trail Events
Top 10 - Teams from RBNB Open Events
Top 3 - Mixed Couple Teams from Open or Trail
Top 3 - Adult/Youth Teams from Open or Trail
Top 1 - Team from Reynolds Customer Appreciation Tournament
All teams qualify by cumulative point system and Start Position