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2004 O.K. Anglers Association Rules and Regulations
 

  1. Teams will consist of one or two members. Members must be at least 16 years of age or teamed with a parent or legal guardian. Each member must possess a valid Oklahoma fishing license.
  2. Each member must pay a $25.00 annual membership fee. Annual membership fees are non-refundable.
  3. Substitutes are allowed with a $10.00 fee. Failure to report a substitute will result in team disqualification. Each team is allowed one substitute per year, and may use them as often as needed.
  4. Partner changes under hardship cases may be allowed. The change and new partner must be approved before the day of the tournament.
  5. Polygraph examinations may be required. Failure to submit to an examination or if both partners fail, it will result in team disqualifications and forfeiture of all fees paid.
  6. Cheating in any tournament will result in revocation of membership, and legal action.
  7. The director has the authority to disqualify/eject any participant for rules violations or conduct deemed unsportsmanlike.
  8. Entry fee of $65.00 per team must be paid prior to flight drawing (6:30pm Thursday before tournament). Entry fee will be refunded, upon request, if team fails to take off at tournament, provided request is made prior to the next tournament.
  9. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in boats at any time.
  10. Approved life vests must be worn and kill switches attached while boat is on plane. State and local lake safety rules will be followed.
  11. Boat and livewell inspections are required prior to takeoff, if not inspected; the fish will not be weighed in.
  12. Lake is off limits after dark the night prior to the tournament.
  13. No fishing is allowed within 50 yards of another entrant if their boat is anchored.
  14. Trolling from a combustion engine is prohibited. Fish must be caught from boat with rod and reel and artificial baits only.
  15. All teams must be checked in by weigh-in time. Late weigh-in penalty will be one pound per minute. After five minutes, the team will be disqualified.
  16. Containers are provided by O.K. Anglers Association. Fish presented at weigh-in in any other containers will result in a penalty of 2 pounds.
  17. Only Largemouth, Smallmouth and Kentucky Bass are eligible for weigh-in.
  18. If more than five fish are presented for weigh-in, the smallest will be culled and a two pound penalty will be assessed.
  19. A two pound penalty will be assessed for each short bass. Fish are measured on a golden rule with mouth closed.
  20. No culling at weigh-in site. A two pound penalty will be assessed.
  21. All live fish are to be returned to the lake as directed by officials.
  22. Each dead fish presented for weigh-in will result in a 2/10 pound penalty. Iced fish are never allowed for weigh-in.
  23. All decisions of the director are final!
  24. Must fish four events to make the classic.