PASA TOURNAMENT RULES

PASA members are responsible for knowing and complying with all PASA rules and regulations.

1. Sportsmanship, courtesy, safety, and conservation are expected from all PASA members. Cheating is not tolerated and will result in disciplinary actions which may include loss of membership and tournament participation.

2. Members must abide by the state laws in which tournaments are being held. In PA all PA Fish & Boat Commission rules and laws apply.

3. PASA events are team events. Two person teams. Anyone 16 or under must be with an adult 18 or older.

4. All boats will be checked prior to launch at each tournament. Any PASA tournament participant is subject to additional boat/livewell checks on the water during tournaments by any PASA official. Boats must have aerated livewells and ALL live fish MUST be returned to the water after you have weighed-in.

5. Life vests and throwables must be on boats and used per PA Fish & Boat Commission rules.

6. Anglers may pre-register for tournaments. Pre-registration forms can be downloaded at www.fishpasa.com, or can be found in PASA magazines, or obtained at any tournament. Pre-registrations require payment of full entrance fee. Tournament registration begins 2 hours prior to launch at all tournaments.

7. Bass must be a minimum of 12". (mouth to tail w/tail pressed together). Size limit may change depending on differing regulations for different lakes. Only the tournament limit, (8) can be in your livewell at any time. Fish under 12 inches will be disallowed and a 1 pound penalty will be incurred. Two short fish disqualifies the team. Fish measured for lunker must be alive.

8. Our goal is to keep fish alive. Dead fish will be assessed a 1/4 pound penalty. A maximum of 2 dead fish will be allowed. More than 2 dead fish will result in disqualification. DEAD FISH MAY NOT BE CULLED. Lunkers must be alive.

9. Only artificial lures and pork rind may be used to catch fish. No trolling. No netting. No trot lines. Only one rod per angler may be used at one time.

10. All boats must be checked in by weigh-in time. Late boats will incurr a 1 lb per minute penalty. Over ten minutes will be disqualified.

11. All anglers must remain in boats during tournaments. Exceptions: restroom break, to retrieve a lure, or for an emergencey such as lightning. No fishing allowed while either angler is out of the boat. Absolutly no fishing by the angler that is out of the boat.

12. All teams should report to the weigh-in officials even if you do not have fish. If you leave early leave a not at the registration table.

13. All PASA officials have the right to inspect a participants boat during a tournament.

14. All boats under way whether by gas or electric must maintain a minimum of 25 feet distance from other participants. If a participant boat has anchored, (motors pulled up and anchor line out), then other participants MUST maintain a minimum 75 feet radius distance from the anchored boat.

15. Identifying tape will be placed on each boat during boat checks at registration. Tape must not be removed during the tournament. Any participant who removes the tape will be disqualified.

16. Use or possession alcohol and/or drugs are not permitted during any PASA event.

17. PASA has no closed waters and no off limits. All state and specific lake rules will apply.

18. All protests must be filed prior to the completion of weigh-in.

19. Money for winnings will be divided between team members. Money will be split in the event of a tie.

20. The top 32 points teams will qualify for the championship.

21. Breakdowns can and should be communicated to other participants or officials ASAP. Any team that is going to assist a disabled team must first weigh-in their fish. One team member of the disabled team must remain with the fish. Team members must still check in at weigh-in time to weigh fish.