AACH RULES
AACH
Natural State Catfishing Trail
Tournament Rules
Entry fee. $130
By signing up for this tournament, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the rules for this event !!
1. AACH is not responsible for damages, injuries or theft of property.
2. Mandatory Captains Meeting 30 minutes prior to launch time. Need to be signed up and fees paid prior to captains meeting.
3. There is no limit on anglers on team—other than boat limit per boat tag by coast guard ..
4. There is no rod limit .
5. All fishing and boating regulations must be followed during the event.
6. There is a 3 fish limit for weigh-in. when 4th fish is caught one must be culled !!!
7. All fish weighed in must be alive and good health for weigh in.
(a) Dead fish at scales is disqualification!!
(b) Stringers are not allowed.
(c) Must have a live well capable of keeping fish alive the duration of the tournament.
8. Fishing within 50 yards of a marina gas pump or 100 feet from another boat which was first anchored or spot locked is prohibited.
9. All fish must be caught with rod and reel only. No fish may be taken from trot, limb or jug lines or yoyos. No snagging allowed.
10. All fishing must be done from a boat.
11. Trailing allowed at some events
12. The use of legal commercial bait and legal natural bait is allowed. No chumming or fishing known chumming holes.
13. No fishing after midnight (12-6 AM) before tournament.
14. No use of drugs or alcohol during tournament hours.
15. In case of a tie pot will be split accordingly. ( coin flip )
Payout will be 50% 1st place
30% 2nd place and
20% 3rd place
100% payback after $100 for trail expenses when needed
Big fish pot 100% payout for biggest fish
Best 4 out of 6 finishers will determine angler(s) of the year ..
will be based on 100 points for first —99 second—-98 third etc….
No weight at event will receive 50 points for showing up and fishing ..
All protests must be submitted in writing to director before scales close ( a good video of violation will be expected)
This is a live document. Rules are subject to change without notice.
Rev: 6-21-2025
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