Angler #1- ______________________________________________________
Address- _______________________________________________________
City, St, Zip- ____________________________________________________
Phone- ___________________________E mail_________________________
Angler #2- ______________________________________________________
At The Nav-A-Gator Boat Ramp
Fishing the beautiful Peace River
in Desoto County, Florida
Address- _______________________________________________________
City, St, Zip- ____________________________________________________
Phone- ___________________________ E mail________________________
RELEASE
IN SIGNING THIS FORM, WE UNDERSTAND AND WILL ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE TOURNAMENT. WE HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE ALL “Classic Tournaments, Inc.” OFFICIALS, AGENTS,
AND ALL OTHER CONTESTANTS (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS SPONSORS, ET AL) FROM ANY
AND ALL CLAIMS OF INJURY AND/OR MATERIAL OF BODILY DAMAGE IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS TOURNAMENT. WE FURTHER AGREE THAT WE WILL NEVER SUE SPONSORS, ET AL FOR
DAMAGES ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY WE SUFFER OR CAUSE WHETHER KNOWN NOW OF
WHICH MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUTURE. WE EXPRESSLY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD
HARMLESS SPONSORS, ET AL FROM ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER. WE UNDERSTAND THAT IN
WAIVING OUR RIGHTS TO SUE SPONSORS ET AL. WE ARE ALSO WAIVING OUR RIGHTS OF RECOVERY FROM SPONSORS, ET AL OF MY INSURANCE CARRIER FROM ANY CLAIMS THEY MIGHT
PAY ON MY BEHALF. ANY AND ALL LITIGATION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF SPONSORS,
ET AL. WE ALSO AGREE TO ALLOW THE USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR VIDEO OF OUR TEAM
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLICITY OF THE TOURNAMENT AND TO PROMOTE THE TOURNAMENT
AND ITS SPONSORS.
SIGNED- ___________________________________________________________ DATE - _______________
Tournament Entry Fee- $120 per team
$20 late fee the morning of the tournament- Cash Only At Ramp
Make Checks Payable to Classic Tournaments, Inc.
PO Box 511090, Punta Gorda, Fl 33951
Payments may be made in person at Laishley Marine in Punta Gorda or
Capt. Ted’s Tackle at Ingman Marine, Pt. Charlotte
Payments may also be made online at www.flatsmasters.com
2 Anglers per Team
Over $1,700 Prize Money
in each event
$2,750 Championship Payout
November thru April
Entry Fee
$120 Per Team in advance
$140 cash only at the ramp
$20 Big Bass Jackpot
Winner takes All!
CALL 941-637-5953 or
visit www.flatsmasters.com
For more information
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
$
$
$
$
900
450 1st Place
250 2nd Place
120 3rd Place
Prizes based on 20 teams
4th Place
Over 20 teams add one place
1.
$1,500
$ 600
$ 400
$ 250
$10 of each entry goes to Championship Payout
Prizes based on 20 teams per event
20 teams in the Championship
Big Bass Jackpot
$20 per team
Winner takes All !!!
Big Bass Jackpot
$20 per team
Winner takes All !!!
for every 5 teams
Championship entry fee- $120
November 20, 2010
December 11, 2010
January 8, 2011
February 26, 2011
Championship
April 2, 2011
It is each participant’s responsibility to read all items before entering. These rules
will apply to all Peace River Bass Series events including the championship. Classic
Tournaments, Inc. reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason. Tournament
officials decisions are final in all matters.
2. All teams must have at least one member 18 years of age. Anglers less than 18 years
of age must have parent/legal guardian permission form.
3. A team can have as many partners as needed. All points stay with the team captain for
the series.
4. Each team will receive points in order of their finish in each event. 50 points for first
place, 49 for second, and continuing in descending order to the team with the lightest
weight. All other teams will receive 10 participation points.
5. The Top 20 teams based on points will be invited to fish in The Peace River Bass
Series championship
6. Entry Fees are $120 per team per event. Entry Fee for the championship shall be
$120 per team. Entry fees may be mailed to “Classic Tournaments Inc, PO Box #
511090, Punta Gorda, Fl 33951” or paid in person at Capt. Ted’s Tackle in Port
Charlotte or Laishley Marine in Punta Gorda.
Online payments accepted at www.flatsmasters.com
1. Payments made the morning of the tournament shall incur a $20 late fee. Cash Only
accepted at the ramp. Teams shall leave in the order that their entry fees are received.
2. All teams must use care in handling and keeping bass for release after weigh in.
All fish will be brought to the scales in a plastic bag with enough water to cover the fish.
A tournament limit shall be 5 bass (14” minimum length with the tail pinched, measured
on the official tournament ruler with the mouth closed and the tail pinched. No culling
of dead fish. The dead fish penalty shall be .50lb. per fish. No team shall have more
than five bass in their livewell at any time.
3. All anglers will wear life vests any time the outboard is running. Kill switch must be
attached when the outboard is running.
4. All fishing must be done from the boat. No wading or trolling allowed. No trailering of
boats during tournament hours. Only artificial lures may be used except for pork
products. Only one rod and reel may be used at any given time by each angler.
5. Anglers may not leave their boats except in an emergency. You must fish water
accessible to all anglers. No fishing within 50 yards of any boat anchored with trolling
motor in the up position. No fishing within 100 yards of launch site. There are no off
limit days in The Peace River Bass Series.
6. Tournament hours are safelight to 3:00pm. Each team will be assigned a boat number
and chip prior to start. Teams must turn in chip to tournament official prior to 3:00pm
or will be considered late and disqualified. Scales Open at 2:00pm
7. Emergency or breakdown– Each team must identify their fish with some type of marker
or separation before entering the rescue boat with fish, to return to weigh in. Once a
rescue has commenced all fishing is done for the day for both teams.
8. Each boat must have all US Coast Guard safety equipment on board. All boats must
have adequate livewell space to keep alive a limit of bass. No airboats allowed.
9. Sportsmanship- Each team shall be expected to follow the highest level of
sportsmanship, safety, courtesy, and conservation. No consumption of alcoholic
beverages during fishing hours is allowed.
10. There are several manatee speed restricted areas on the Peace River. Please adhere
to all speed zones. Please be courteous to other boaters and anglers on the river.
Not following speed zones or operating your boat in a dangerous or reckless manner
will be grounds for disqualification.
11. If being lifted over the dam into the Shell Creek Reservoir you must call and make an
appointment with the lift operator