2008 John Patterson Memorial Snook Tournament Rules
1. Cast nets may be used for the taking of baitfish only.
2. This is a sporting event; all fish must be taken on rod and reel. Using live or artificial baits.
3. You may not venture more than 200 yards from your boat while wade fishing.
4. Please observe all no wake zones. Fishing inside of Florida Power Plant is off limits.
5. No items may be passed between boats after your boat checks out, unless in case of an emergency. No bait,
tackle etc are allowed to change boats.
6. You may make landfall to refuel, eat, bathroom, etc if necessary.
7. In an event of a tie, the first boat checked in will win.
8. Each angler is eligible for one prize only. If angler has 2 fish as possible winners, the biggest prize will be awarded.
9. All protests must be received before 4:30pm.
10. All prizes are based on the number of anglers signed up in the tournament.
11. All photos turned in must include angler number card, measuring board and entire fish to be eligible. Any photos
not showing the required information will be penalized 2 inches, plus what the judges feel is the correct length.
12. Pinching of the tail may be done, but NO HANDS or FINGERS can block the measurement stick in the photo.
13. Tournament fishing hours are from 10:00pm July 18th to 4:00pm July 19th. Check-in opens at 1:00pm at Boys & Girls Club of Tarpon Springs, 111 West Lime Street, Tarpon Springs, FL. 34689.
14. Any angler not at weigh in at 4:00pm will be disqualified.
15. You may fish as many rods as you wish.
16. The use of Polaroid cameras is MANDATORY, no digital cameras allowed. Also, pictures and measuring boards must be turned into judges by 4pm. NO EXCEPTIONS!
17. Any boat caught speeding in the no wake zones will be disqualified from tournament.
18. Boundaries are from Homosassa to the north, and Johns Pass to the south. All rules will be discussed at the captain’s meeting on July 18th at 7pm at Boys & Girls Club at 111 West Lime St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.
19. Each Angler will receive their angler number and measuring stick at the captains meeting.
20. Each angler agrees to abide by the tournament rules. You accept full responsibility for your safety and conduct.
21. By signing the tournament application you agree to follow the rules and conditions of the tournament listed above.
22. All decisions of the judges are final.
23. All anglers understand that all applicable taxes will be the responsibility of each winner. Also, each angler will not hold the event hosts., tournament staff or sponsors responsible for any injuries or damages caused by others or themselves. Each angler will indemnify the tournament hosts, tournament staff or sponsors against any and all liability incurred during this fishing tournament.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS:
All registered anglers consent that the tournament may use, without payment or restriction,
any photographs and or promotional videos in which he or she appears for any purpose whatsoever. Including
but not limited to, resale advertising, or promotional material.
TOURNAMENT POSTPONEMENT:
If weather conditions are deemed unsuitable prior to the start of the tournament by the judges, the
tournament will take place on the following weekend.
