Piedmont Tournament Trail Series

1. Shotgun start - all boats leave at the same time.​

2. Team format tournament, two (2) anglers per boat. One angler per boat is allowed.

3. An approved PFDs must be worn by every angler while the boat they occupy is on plane.

4. Tournament fees must be paid to Tournament Director 15 minutes prior to blast off.

   1. If you will be late for the tournament you must contact the Tournament Director 15 prior to blast off to to register for the tournament.

5. Every angler must pay the Classic fee for 2018.

6. Three (3) fish limit per boat.

7. A 14" minimum size limit will apply to all fish.

8. There will be a 1/4 lb penalty for each dead fish that is weighed in.

9. Five (5) minutes late to weigh in will result in disqualification. You must be within tournament launch ramp no wake zone or parking lot to be considered present at weigh in.

Fees and Payout
 

1. 100% of tournament entry fees will be paid out at each tournament.

2. The $20 Classic Fee must be paid at the first tournament you fish.

3. The $20 tournament entry fee per boat must be paid 15 minutes prior to blast off.

4. Tournament payout schedule:

   1. 1-7 boats: 1st place pays 100% of tournament fees.

   2. 8+ boats: 1st place pays 70% of tournament fees and 2nd place pays 30% of tournament fees.

   3. In case of a tie the heaviest bass will be the tie breaker.

5. An optional $5 big bass fee will be collected from each angler wishing to compete for big bass.

   1. Biggest bass by weight takes 100% of big bass pot. In case of tie money will be split evenly

6. If you can not fish a tournament but wish to be counted for Classic qualification you may pay the $20 Tournament fee before, but not after, the tournament and be counted as in attendance with zero fish weighed in. You must also pay the $20 Classic fee if you have not already paid it at a previous tournament.

Classic Details
 

1. You must have fished at least three (3) regular season tournaments in the Piedmont Tournament Trail Series regular season schedule to qualify for the Classic.

2. Any qualifying angler may fish with any other qualifying angler but both anglers must have must have qualified for the Classic in the current year.

3. Every angler competing in the Classic must have paid the Classic fee for the current year.

4. 100% of the Classic fees will be paid out at the Classic.

5. There is no fee to fish the Classic but you must sign in with the Tournament Director 15 minutes prior to blast off.

6. All regular season rules regarding creel and size limits, angler eligibility, etc as posted above will be in effect.

7. The location of the Classic will be drawn at 5:00 PM the day before the Classic.

8. Classic Payout Schedule.

   1. 1-7 boats: 1st place pays 100% of Classic fees.

   2. 8+ boats: 1st place pays 70% of Classic fees and 2nd place pays 30% of Classic fees.

   3. In case of a tie the heaviest bass will be the tie breaker.

9. An optional $5 big bass fee will be collected from each angler wishing to compete for big bass.

   1. Biggest bass by weight takes 100% of big bass pot. In case of tie money will be split evenly.

These rules are subject to change until the first tournament at which time they will become final. The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust the tournament schedule to avoid conflicts with other tournaments or to avoid potentially unsafe weather conditions.

Any disputes will be settled by me, or the acting Tournament Director, and the Golden Rule.