Plan Your Visit to Letchworth State Park - Wyoming County Tourism Entry $ 500. . During practice and competition contestants cannot solicit, receive, or gather any information from anyone other than another contestant in the tournament. Repeated missed or late attendance may result in disqualification from the Lucas Oil Championship. As Parent and/or Guardian of the named angler, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minors life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed. The contestant shall make himself/herself available at the location selected by the Tournament Director and shall cooperate in all respects with such examination. 12)Acknowledgethat if you or your child cannot travel to an event or must return home, that there is no refund for the event. Membership does not guarantee the ability to enter a tournament. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. 28. In social media, you may use hashtags #WWBYS or tag @WWBYouthseries to amplify and spread your post to our social fans. Pro/Am | Wild West Bass Trail 20. CONTESTANTS WHO SIGN UP FOR THREE OR MORE EVENTS WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY ENTRY. Off the water, they must follow the general guidelines of any media covering the tournament as set forth by Wild West Bass Youth Series Communications and Leadership. bags which increase survival rate will be furnished by the Tournament Director and must be used for the weigh-in. EVENT ENTRY FEE $855 - PRO $430 - NON-BOATER WINNINGS 90% Payback 1 to 5 Payout CONTINGENCIES Yamamoto $100 to the highest finishing team with Yamamoto baits in the boat. Co-Anglers may only fish from the back deck or the lower passenger side seated positions. Local pro Luke Johns turned in a convincing performance by catching the winning fish on a 1/4-ounce Owner football head with a 3.3 Keitech Swing Impact Fat. 13) I, the undersigned, as the legal guardian or legal authority to execute this Individual Release and Hold-Harmless Agreement (Release), acknowledge and understand, that as an angler, parent of an angler, or legally responsible agent of an angler at selected events, Waive and release your right to sue GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, its staff, officers, directors, volunteers, and/or members. Wild West Bass Youth Series reserves the right to revoke these exceptions, and the angler must remove the tournament-related content if Wild West Bass Youth Series in its discretion believes the content is inappropriate or in any way violates other Wild West Bass Youth Series rules. CO-ANGLER BOAT OPERATION: Co-Anglers are allowed to drive boats only in cases of emergency or with permission from tournament officials with exception of loading and unloading boats from trailers. Other than using publicly available information (e.g., newspaper and Internet reports) contestants cannot solicit, receive, or gather any information via phone, electronic devices, or any other means about locating or catching fish on tournament waters. Specially designed MEDIA: All official contestants of an event are required to cooperate with the media personnel that covers the event. BOAT AND MOTOR: For the safety of all contestants during OPEN PRACTICE AND COMPETITION, ALL BOATS MUST BE MINIMUM OF 16 FEET IN LENGTH, There shall be no excuse for tardiness and in no case shall a contestant be allowed to make up lost time. After proper recognition at the check-inpoint, contestants will be allowed ample time to proceed to the weigh-in site; however, all fishing must cease upon check-in. ConfirmationBY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. A penalty shall be deducted from the total score of the contestant. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules shall be left exclusively to the Tournament Director or his/her designee at a tournament. Professional and amateur designations are not applicable in the California team. 51. PROS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE ONE DRY STORAGE COMPARTMENT AVAILABLE TO CO-ANGLERS. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, hereby assign and grant to GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, and/or any of its Subsidiaries the right and permission to copyright and/or publish photographs or video footage myself, (the Work) and the use of these photographs and video footage singularly or in conjunction with other photographs or video footage for television production and broadcast of the GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series, and any related art, advertising, internet usage, trade or any other similar lawful purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to, product packaging, posters, billboards, internet usage, endorsements, television and television commercials worldwide (the Project), without additional compensation by GreenFish Marketing LLC, Wild West Bass Trail, Wild West Bass Youth Series and free and clear of any claim whatsoever on my part. 42. The Tournament Director may seek the advisement of the Advisory Board or Rules Committee: 1 Reduction of competition hours as determined by the Tournament Director. Staggered weigh-in times may be utilized to minimize gathering size. Any act of a contestant which reflects unfavorably upon efforts to promote fisheries conservation, clean waters and courtesy shall be a reason for disqualification. WWBT ENCOURAGES CONTESTANTS TO UTILIZEONLINE/APPOR PHONE METHODS TO SUBMIT PAYMENTS. These rules may be changed by WWBT immediately upon notice to its members. When partners check out at the beginning of the day, they must stay together and within sight of each other and their catch throughout the day except in case of emergency or bathroom break. Wild West Bass Trail entry fees for the team championship event are $335 per boat, with two anglers per boat. Notice may be published on the WWBT Internet site at https://wildwestbasstrail.com. 43. From the morning launch through check-in all WWBT contestants must have locations services for the WWBT APP turned on. For the rule of time keeping until the official clock reads the following minute, contestants are not considered late for that minute in question, i.e., 3:00:59 is not considered late. 10)Acknowledgethat no pre-screening or social distancing program can eliminate the risk that you or your child will contract COVID-19 and/or bring it back home after an event. 1,232 talking about this. Sharing of baits, tackle, and fishing information by confirmed pro contestants is allowed with any confirmed contestant in a WWBT event. All USPS entries must be received by the WWBT office by the published deadline date. The co-angler must buoy or tag each of their fish for identification before placing them in their designated live well. Kayak Series | Wild West Bass Trail Any time the combustion engine is operating and in gear, there must be a driver in the drivers seat in full control of the boat. Wild West Bass Trail | The West's Premiere Bass Tournament Circuit Contestants are allowed to call lockmasters for locking purposes only. If after the emergency situation is resolved by tournament officials and enough time is left for the contestant to resume fishing, a RESTART may be allowed, and the contestant will continue, and their catch will be counted. BIG FISH: No dead bass will be eligible for Big Bass awards or prizes. ONLY BASS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE WHICH MEASURE THE OFFICIAL LENGTH OR MORE ON THE LONGEST STRAIGHT LINE WITH THE TAIL PINCHED OR SWISHED SHALL BE WEIGHED. Contestants are responsible for research of fishing and boating regulations. 7) A health screening upon your arrival at an event may be conducted by our event health officials, which may include a temperature check. Membership HOW OLD ARE THE ANGLERS? ALL BASS WILL BE MEASURED ON A FLAT BOARD WITH THE MOUTH OPEN. PERMITTED FISHING METHODS: Fishing is defined as having a lure attached to a line and a rod and reel with the rod in hand. Here are the 2021 #lockitin links for all Wild West Bass Trail events. On a tight leaderboard, with only By David A. At check-in, all boats shall identify themselves by means of the numbers described in and proceed immediately to the designated weigh-in area. With the Wild West Bass Trail set to enter its 8th year in 2023. test line --- Find all of your tackle and gear from Tackle Warehouse (Affilliiate Link) #WildWestBassTrail #BestInTheWest Apex Angle: Ken Mah's Big Bite Flipping Set Up G. Loomis IMX Pro Flippin Rod Heavy 894C FPR Shimano Chronarch MGL Casting Reel 22 lb. ANGLER CODE OF CONDUCT AND SPORTSMANSHIP: Contestants participating in any WWBT event shall abide by this code of conduct and the applicable rules for the event in which they are participating. Contestants must be present and be able to hear their names called at the official weigh-into be eligible for contingency prizes. RULE OF TIMEKEEPING the official time is kept by the Tournament Director at all times once open practice has begun. They must consult with tournament director immediately. I understand that it is the sole responsibility of all boat owners to carry and maintain boat owners liability coverage with limits of no less than $100,000 Each person / $300,000 Each accident or $300,000 CSL. Contestant agrees that the integrity and competitive honesty of fishing contests is paramount to any bass fishing tournament circuits continued existence and success. $100 to the highest finishing team with Yamamoto baits in the boat. Failure to meet those obligations may result in a reduction of Angler of Year Points, fines and/or disqualification from all future WWBT Events. 9) Parents or legal guardians have an obligation to assess their childs health prior to the event. Refusing to comply may result in a penalty or tournament disqualification. Member teams will pay a total of $75 per event. 16 NON-SHARED WEIGHT FORMAT: Both Pro and co-anglers are responsible for his/her own (5) fish. The decision of the Tournament Director, his/her designee, or the rules committee shall be final in all matters. All contestants are bound by the prevailing statutes and regulations of the various states within which they fish. Any other special rule as deemed by the tournament director and announced prior to blastoff. At 5:01 PM on this day there will be no refunds or transfer of entry fees. Flying over tournament waters or the use of drones during the off-limits period, open practice and competition are not allowed. Drive-thru weigh-in. 18 COMPETITION DAY 3: The top ten (10) pros and co-anglers will advance to Championship day three. Tournament officials reserve the right to restrict or enhance tournament waters based on conversations with local authorities. Any angler who violates any portion of the Angler Code of Conduct may be subject to sanctions including but not limited to permanent disqualification. Sunline Shooter Fluorocarbon Revenge Jigs Big Bite Baits Swimming Craw -- Find all of your tackle and gear from Tackle Warehouse To compete in any WWBT event you must have an active WWBT Annual Membership. Contestants do not have the option of not being filmed or interviewed during the official event days. TAXES: Participants are responsible for all applicable taxes, execution of all tax forms and rules on both cash and merchandise awards. WWBT contestants are required to police themselves each competition day. Boats that do not have factory installed gas tanks are restricted to a If a competitor has a personal camera person or crew following him on the water, that person or team must not get in the way of Wild West Bass Youth Series photographers or videographers who are covering the tournament. I fully understand that this is a release of liability, and express the assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. Apex Pro Tour | #WeAreAPEX After payment is complete you will receive an email with a confirmation code. During the official competition days of the tournament, a contestant 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. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do knowingly and freely assume all risk referred to above, both known and unknown. Click only ONE of the options below, to populate the correct amount due. Tournament officials shall have no responsibility for finding missing partners. Each boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate attached to the boat by the manufacturer. which are, in WWBTs sole judgment, in poor taste. The formidable trail attracts the highest-level anglers to . Violation of this rule shall be the reason for disqualification. Anglers will be notified of any known rules infractions at the moment they are discovered or as soon as they are ruled upon by the tournament director. 6 Any different or additional penalties determined by the Tournament Director including but not limited to monetary fines and/or reduction of Angler of Year Points. 200 POINT SYSTEM FOR ALL WWBT SERIES: One Point System per Place Points for each event will be based on a 200-point scale. The top 10 pro and co-anglers will advance to the final day. 2 Loss of catch for the day of the violation. I also recognize that WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES cannot guarantee anglers will always stay at least six (6) feet apart due to the inherent nature of angling and related educational events. 35. The Apex Pro Tour is the ultimate showdown for the top anglers on the west coast. You may also live stream during a tournament. It shall be each contestants responsibility to check the schedule of events or registration time and location or obtain times from the WWBT tournament department. The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. Contestants may not have non-contestants cut, dig, or removed obstructions once the off-limits period begins all the way through the conclusions of the event to access any water. A balance of field, one point each until end of field or points run out. When visually fishing a bed or for bedding bass, to be counted as a legal fish, all bass must be hooked inside the mouth and must be verified by your partner before being unhooked. This applies only to emergency situations as determined by the Tournament Director or his designee. During tournaments, Wild West Bass Youth Series may ask to mount a POV streaming camera in a competitors boat (the footage may be used in Wild West Bass Youth Series web or social media). Must weigh a legal fish per tournament to receive AOY points for that event. Permission for Use of Image and Minor Talent Release. This includes but not limited to: structure, dog food, fish habitat, bait balls or any substance that would enhance or hold fish in a particular area once the off-limits period begins and all the way through the conclusion of the event. Nor/Cal Teams Shasta Lake January 15, 2022 Presented By: Phil's Propellers LATE FEE BEGINS: Tuesday Jan. 11th at 5pm FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday Jan. 14th. WWBYS West Coast Championship Registration LOGOS AND/OR SIGNAGE: Contestants are encouraged to wear his/her own clothing which may bear patches, logos and other signage promoting the anglers sponsors. I also agree to abide by all rules of the event and have a full understanding of them. Contestants are permitted to transmit by radio or telephone only in the event of an emergency. Owner, Wild West Bass Trail. Big Fish- In the case where two contestants are tied with the weight of a big fish. By participating in this Tournament, I, THE UNDERSIGNED, fully and unconditionally agree to and accept the Official Rules and the decisions of GreenFish Marketing LLC: Wild West Bass Youth Series, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Tournament. 54. Tournament waters shall be established by the Tournament Director for each tournament. No at lake registrations: BLAST OFF: Diamond Valley Marina Safe Light . I also recognize that WILD WEST BASS YOUTH SERIES cannot guarantee anglers will always stay at least six (6) feet apart due to the inherent nature of angling and related educational events. Kayak Pro Tour. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. 122. 10)Acknowledgethat no pre-screening or social distancing program can eliminate the risk that you or your child will contract COVID-19 and/or bring it back home after an event. During the open practice and during the tournament, a contestant may not enter or dive in tournament waters also known as skin or scuba diving.