summary of rules.........more complete rules are below.

THESE RULES ARE NOT THE COMPLETE SET BUT AN OUTLINE AND THEY WILL BE AMENDED SOON FOR THE 2010 SEASON AS VOTED ON BY THE MEMBERS AT THE SIGNUP MEETING......A COMPLETE SET OF RULES  ARE POSTED BELOW THIS SUMMARY, ITS UP TO EACH INDIVIDUAL TO KNOW THE RULES., ALL THE RULES!.........YOU ARE GOVERNED BY THESE RULES, YOU AGREE TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS BY PARTICIPATING IN ELK GROVE BASS EVENTS......SO READ THEM, IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY OF THE RULES, THEN ASK! 

   The majority of our tournaments are 5 fish limits and 13'' and better, except at Oroville where we do fish the slot limit (thats what its for!)   The membership fees are $45.00, THIS INCLUDES A PORTION FOR OUR INSURANCE.  YOU MUST BE PRE-APPROVED 1-2 WEEKS PRIOR TO ANY EVENT TO JOIN AND FISH THAT PARTICULAR EVENT..... 

iF YOU fish as a pro, pro-team or on the "pro" side of any event (whether you are a pro or not, whether your friends think you are a pro or not, or your mother, sister, brother, father, priest, rabbi, or who-ever thinks you are or are not, it just doesn't matter), also if you are sponsored in anyway.....YOU MAY NOT FISH EGBASS!!  If you join and I fail to find evidence or you fail to inform me and THEN I find evidence or evidence is presented to me, YOU WILL BE BOOTED with NO REFUNDS!!! 

I strive to keep the "cherry pickers" out of the club, don't join us to fish only your favorite lake, thats BS and CHICKENSH*T! 

You may fish an "open" invitational or two, such as a once a year event, like a charity event, or a "frog" event and still fish EGBass...if you are in doubt....CALL ME....LETS TALK OR BETTER YET E-MAIL ME.......  

    The tournament fees are $125.00 for 1 or 2 members, $135.00 for 1 member and 1 non-member and $145.00 for 2 non-members. Thats right you can fish one tournament as non-member to check it out! (YOU STILL NEED TO BE PRE-APPROVED TO FISH AS A NON-MEMBER)  If you fish the first tournament of the year (January) as a non-member and decide to join us at the February tournament, we will apply your stats for January towards our year-end Awards and your attendance towards our Jackpot Round.  Included in the event price is a Big Fish payback.  Also included is a $2.00 fee per boat to offset the cost of this website and $10.00 per boat of the tournament fee goes into our POUNDER POTS.  ALL INCLUSIVE.,,,,IT'S ALREADY INCLUDED, no brainer. Also included is $5.00 fee for the end of the year  dinner party for those members who fish 8 or more tournaments.

   The pounder-pots are for any fish weighed in of 6,7,8,9 or 10+ pound weights, you weigh it in you claim that pot!, however YOU MUST BE A MEMBER to qualify for the POUNDER POTS!  If 2 or more fish in the same pound class are weighed the biggest wins.  If unclaimed they roll to the next tournament and roll from year to year.  You must be fishing with a member or fishing by yourself to claim a Pounder Pot.

No alcohol or drugs are allowed during the on-water event!  After the weigh-in your on your own, WE ARE HOWEVER ADULTS, SO ACT ACCORDINGLY.   We promote the highest degree of sportsmanship and will not tolerate anything less.  We strive to be ACCURATE AND FAIR.  Treat everyone with respect and consideration or you will be booted. 

A copy of our bylaws and rules for engagement are available for all members, it is the members responsibility to know all rules!  SEE BELOW  Rules are made and adhered to for the safety and fairness for all!  They are in place to protect the species so we all may catch them again in the future.   Rules are made and adhered to for the safety and fairness for all!  They are in place to protect the species so we all may catch them again in the future.  

RECAP OF THE TOURNAMENT FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS....
1 or 2 members .............................   $125.00
1 member or/and 1 non-member .........    $135.00
both non-members ......................    $145.00

If you fish with a non-member, you are NOT eligible for the Pounder Pots....not that anyone would be dishonest about who caught the fish, but this eliminates any chance! Get you non-member to join!

New members have a 3 month/event probationary period before being eligible for Pounder Pot monies....that means they must fish 3 events, not just wait......contribute!

(remember, YOU MUST be pre-approved, 2 weeks beforehand to fish as a non-member) 

EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE, BIG FISH OPTION, POUNDER POTS, EVERYTHING, THE ONLY DECISION IS TO FISH OR NOT FISH....NO B.S., NO THINKING ABOUT OPTIONS, YOU ARE EITHER FISHING OR NOT......ITS UP TO YOU.....THIS ALSO MAKES THINGS MOVE FASTER AT THE MORNING OF THE EVENTS...AND EGBASS DOES NOT ACCEPT CHECKS....only cash.....try to bring the correct amount if you can.

Fish can only be in weigh bags for 3 minutes before the must be release or reintroduced to aerated waters. No exceptions, also no more than 5 pounds in any one bag, again no exceptions of course unless your fish weighs more than 5 pounds.  Starting in the 2010 season the points will change in the fact that if you blank you will be given the 2 points down from the last angler(s) weighing in.  For example lets say the last place team's weight is 10th, that would be 41 points for 10th, if you blanked you would get 39 points.  This rule is intended to keep the points race tight to the end and discourage teams from quitting when they blank the first event or two or during the course of the year.   Do not take your fish out of your live wells until called on by me or whoever is running the show.  We weigh in the same way we go out in the morning ie. if we start with number 7 at blast off, then number 7 weighs in first and so on down to the bottom of the list then back around again till number 6 weighs in last. 

Fish must measure 13 in. or more any less is DQ for that event. You may bring in any combination of smallmouth, largemouth or spots.  Redeyes are eligible but good luck catching one (if they exist).  All boats must be within the 5 mph zone at the time designated at blast off as the end of the event time, there is a penalty for being late. There is a penalty for dead fish, 1/2 pound.  Also you may remove your boat from the event waters at anytime, that is also reason for DQ.  You may only leave your boat for use of the bathroom or fuel or boat repair, (boat must stay in water).  If you forgot your sunglasses you may retrieve them from you vehicle, this is not the gestapo, however common sense applies.  I am not your Daddy, you may idle around without your life vests.  You may not consume alcohol or drugs during the event, after wards or during the weigh-in if you wish to have an adult beverage do so with discretion and courtesy.  If you act like adults, I will treat you like adults.  This club is for all to enjoy, not to run like sheep thru the gates to slaughter.  This club is a release for many of us to escape the rigors of everyday life, be respectful of others in the club and the general public around us.  Be quiet in the mornings if the ramp is close to homes, such as the case with Clearlake.  COMMON Sense PREVAILS.

Other rules are common sense, such as only one pole per person at a time, only 3 hooks on any one line, no live bait, only artificial baits, no freeze dried or preserved baits, nothing that just died either, not even your baloney sandwich.  You must have a working live well, working lights and your boat must be coastguard approved or could be!!!  DFG rules apply at all times.


IT IS THE MEMBERS RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS!!!!! IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND, ASK

2010 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ELK GROVE BASS

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
1.    Posses a valid California fishing license.
2.   Be at least 18 years old. Exceptions will be made with parental consent.
3.   Be willing to maintain an attitude of sportsmanship and fair play.
4.    You may not have fished as a Pro in the previous 5 years in any event or circuit.  You may not be sponsored in any way.  You may fish a couple of invitational events such as a "frog" event or memorable or charity event.

SAFETY
1.    Participants must wear a life vest (PFD) while the boats' internal combustion motor is running faster than idle.
2.    In the event of foul weather the President may at his discretion determine the body of water to be unsafe.  In this event the tournament will be rolled over to the following Saturday.  If the body of water remains unsafe the event will be canceled at the discretion of the President.
3.    All boats must meet Coast Guard requirements.
4.    All Federal, State and local body of water laws must be observed.  Any violation of these laws will be grounds for disqualification.

PRE-FISHING
1.    Pre fishing is allowed on all days except the day of the event.
2.    Pre fishing is NOT allowed for the Jackpot Round.

REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN
1.    All participants must sign a waiver releasing Elk Grove Bass of any and all liability.
2.    All participants must have their live wells checked, they must be dry and free of debris.  It is up to each participant to make sure an acting club official checks their boat.
3.    Cash only will be accepted as payment for events at the check-in.
4.    All boats are subject to inspection by a club official anytime during an event, this includes prior and after an event.
5.    If you arrive after blast-off and still wish to fish the event, you must find a club official, have your boat inspected, pay your fees to that individual, then you may fish the remainder of the event.
6.    All boats must be in good operating condition and pose no threat of danger or contamination to any participant, the general public, the body of water or the fish.
7.    All boats must have an operational live well with pumps and be of adequate size to hold 5 fish of varying sizes.

BLAST-OFF
1.    Each boat will leave the starting area at the direction of a club official.
2.    The first boat out will be the boat drawn "starting" number.  All other boats will leave in succession when their number is called at the direction of the club official.
3.    Blast off will be as close to possible to safe light conditions at the direction of the President.

TACKLE
1.    Only artificial baits may be used.  No live baits or prepared baits are allowed with the exception of "pork" baits. (trailers)
2.    Only one rod and reel per participant at any given time.
3.    Only rod and reel may be used to take fish.
4.    Use of a net is allowed to net fish on the end of a line connected to a pole in the hands of a participant.

OFF-LIMITS
1.    Off limits is 100' from the boat ramp/launch.
2.    You may exit your boat for fuel at a dock, or to use a restroom or in case of an emergency, however you may not fish while being out of your boat.
3.    You may not remove your boat from the tournament waters unless for a safety issue.  If you do remove your boat, you will be allowed show-up points only.

WEIGH-IN
1.    Boats must be inside the 5-mph zone at the launch are prior to the end of tournament time.  A club official keeps time and shall determine the tardiness of any participant.
2.    Anyone who is late will charged on pound per minute or portion thereof for every minute up to 5 minutes or 5 pounds.  After 5 minutes you will allowed show-up points only.
3.    All fish will be weighed and may be measured by the wieghmaster(s) or by the President or appointed official.  The President has the final call in any dispute.
4.    All fish must be Spotted, Largemouth, Smallmouth or redeye bass.
5.    All fish must be 13" in length measured on a Wil-E-Go board, bottom lip touching the front of board with the tail touching or exceeding the 13" line, tail may be fanned.  All measuring will be done by weighmaster or President.
6.    A short fish will result in disqualification.
7.    Oroville is the exception to the rule where we fish the slot.  All fish are measure on a flat board and they must be under 12" or over 15".  Any combination of either under or over will be accepted.  You may have all under or all over also.
8.    A dead fish will result in a 8 oz. (half pound) penalty.
9.    All live fish shall be released as soon as possible after being weighed.
10.    In the event of a tie weight, the tie-breaker shall be the heaviest fish in each bag.  It is up to each member to make sure that their "big fish" gets weighed.
11.    Limits of fish will be 5 fish per boat.
12.    No culling of fish inside the 100' off-limit zone.  More than 5 fish at weigh-in will result in disqualification.

POINTS AND STATISTICS
1.    Points are awarded at 50 for first place descending until the last place participant weighing fish has points.  All participants that do not have fish receive 2 points less than the last place contestant that weighs fish.
2.    Statistics are kept for individual anglers, not teams.  It is up to each team to discuss amongst themselves any monetary award sharing regarding the End of Year Awards, especially if only one member of a team is awarded.

PAYOUTS, GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS AND QUALIFICATION OF AWARDS AND Eligibility OF JACKPOT ROUND PARTICIPATION AND POUNDER POT FUNDING AND DISBURSEMENTS
1.    ELK GROVE BASS is an 100% payback club with exception to the Pounder Pot monies which roll over from year to year.  All remaining moneys except for the Pounder Pot money is paid back in the Cash Awards and Jackpot Round.
2.    5 Cash Awards are given out at the end of the year to Angler(s) of the Year/Points leader(s) ($500.00), Most Fish ($200.00), Big Fish ($200.00), Most Pounds ($200.00) and Best Average Weight(over your best 4 events)($200.00).  All remaining money in the general fund goes into the Jackpot Round.
3.  The Jackpot Round Monies are split at a 70/30 percent first/second split up to $2500.00.  If the Jackpot Round Money is larger than $2500.00 then the money will be split on a 65/25/10 split, for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. 
4.  There is a fifth place option of $40.00 per boat in the Jackpot Round only.
5.   There is no entry fee for the Jackpot Round, you either qualify or you don't.
6.    You qualify for the Jackpot Round by fishing 9 out of 11 events for the year.  You may fish 8 events and pay for the ninth qualifying event without fishing it. 
7.    The Pounder Pots are 5 individual pots that are funded by $10.00 out of each boats' entry monies.  Each pot is increased $2.00 at each event per boat.  The pots are the 6 lb., 7 lb., 8 lb., 9 lb. and the 10+ lb. pots.  If a member brings in a fish in one of these weight categories, he/she is awarded that particular pot's monies at that time for that event.  Each pot rolls over to the next event if not claimed.  If 2 or more fish are weighed in a weight class the larger fish claims the pot.
8.    The Pounder Pots are "off" for the Jackpot Round.
9.    Any remaining Pounder Pot money rolls to the following year.
10.    Only qualifying members may fish the Jackpot Round.
11.     Individual members acquire points and stats toward qualification of the Jackpot Round, not teams.
12.    All members are automatically entered into the End of Year Cash Awards, note: the more you fish the greater your chance to win, these awards were created to promote participation.
13.    The General Fund pays all club maintenance during the year.  This includes postage, trophies, paper, envelopes, website fees, insurance and promotions.
14.    Membership for Elk Grove Bass is $45.00 per year, per member.  Event fees are $125.00 for 1 or 2 members, $135.00 for 1 member and 1 non-member or 1 non-member, and $145.00 for 2 non-members.
15.    If you fish with a non-member or are a non-member fishing by yourself, you are not eligible for the Pounder Pots.
16.    Non-members may fish one event to experience EGBass.
17.    Non-members who fish one event then join at the next event will have their stats accumulated from the first event fished as a non-member.
18.    The club will purchase general liability insurance on the open market at the Presidents discretion.
19.    New members who claim a Pounder Pot must fish at least 3 events in a row before being awarded and monies from any Pounder Pot, after fishing 3 events in a row they will be awarded any pots claimed at any events.
20.    A member my score points for his regular partner in one event only, he must fish by himself.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY
1.    By participating in any event of Elk Grove Bass you as a participant release Elk Grove Bass and all of its members, club officials and nay participants and their families form all liabilities and claims that may incur for loss, damage, injury or any other monetary claims.
2.    By participating in any event of Elk Grove Bass you claim you have adequate liability insurance to cover any and all claims that you may incur for or against you.
3.    By participating in any event of Elk Grove Bass you are liable for yourself and any damage you incur by yourself, you are solely responsible.
4.    During any event damages of any nature to a member or their property or any other person and/or their property is the sole responsibility of the individuals involved.
5.    Failure to sign the sign-up sheet does not void this section.

PROTESTS
1.    All protests must be clearly stated in writing and given to the President with 30 minutes of the start of the event weigh-in  at which the alleged infraction occurred.
2.    The President will have the final say in all matters related to a infraction.     

You may contact us for additional info at EGBassPres@netscape.net