Lake Guntersville 1-Fish Challenge

Saturday Afternoon 1-Fish Challenge / Shootout
Browns Creek – Ballfields Boat Ramp (John Stewart, Jr. Ramp)
Starting: Saturday, April 25 (weekly)
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM (subject to adjustment) Blast off will be announced from directors boat at or around 2pm.
Entry Fee: $20 per angler (may increase to $25 based on participant input)
Format
• 1 fish per angler (no livewell limit)
• No dead fish will be weighed
• 100% payback
• Heaviest fish (lbs to decimal e.g. 9.36 lbs) wins the pot
Participation
• Every Angler must sign a Liability Release, Waiver of claims, Assumption of Risk & Indemnification Agreement before participating in this event. I will have them at the ramp and keep them on file.
• No limit on anglers per boat (must comply with USCG capacity for that vessel)
• Every angler in the boat must be a paid participant
• Honor system applies — fish weighed must be the fish YOU caught
Electronics Rule (No Forward-Facing Sonar)
• Forward-facing sonar (including LiveScope, ActiveTarget, Mega Live, etc.) is NOT permitted
• Non-live 360 imaging is allowed
Requirements:
• Any forward-facing sonar unit must be completely disconnected from power and removed from the bow prior to start time
• Any forward-facing sonar transducer must be unplugged or otherwise disabled so it cannot be used
If it can turn on, it’s not allowed.
• Violation of this rule will result in disqualification.
Eligibility
• No guides or professional anglers (tournament director discretion)
Weigh-In Procedure
• All anglers must check in at tournament director’s boat (near/just outside green channel marker) by 6:30 PM
• Weigh-in will begin after all participants are accounted for
• Do not block the boat lane or dock while waiting — use common courtesy
• No weigh bags — present fish from your livewell at director’s boat
• Angler may keep fish after weigh-in
General Rules
• All applicable lake and state regulations apply (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted bass)
• This is an honor-system event — the goal is to have fun, compete fairly, and enjoy the lake
Decisions
• All rules interpretation and enforcement are at the discretion of the tournament director and alternate director.
• All decisions are final
Additional Notes
This event is intended to be a fun, competitive afternoon format focused on instinct, strategy, and time on the water.
The goal is to meet others, enjoy the lake, and keep things simple.
It will be listed on the Bassinbigg.com Tournament calendar.
Please PM or text me with any questions or concerns.
Mark
256-771-3609