Upper Chesapeake Bay Open Tournament – April 1st

Chester County Bass Masters Open # 1Upper Chesapeake BaySaturday April 1st, 2017Sponsored by:Susquehanna Fishing Tackle - Big Bass AwardDobyns RodsZee Bait CompanySunocoCal Coat Fishing - Clip n CullHi Seas fishing lineBass CatWood Boat and Motors SalesServPro of Hunt ValleyProAction RestorationRiver Bottom ReelsAshford FarmsCabelas Christiana MallNauti Goose Restaurant - North East MarylandJim Schmucker Fiberglass & Gelcoat RepairGRT JigsChester County Bass Masters is holding an open, buddy tournament on Saturday April 1st, 2017 on the Northeast River (Susquehanna Flats) out of Anchor Marine. Buddy or Solo - 5 fish limit.Entry fee: $90.00 per boatPrize money: 80% paybackRegistration : 5:00 - 6:30 a.m. at the ramp (Anchor Marina) or ( Mail In from form below )Launch: First light ( 6:30 a.m. )Tx ends at 2:30 (number must be turned in at registration table)Weigh-in: 2:45 pmpay 1 spot for every 5 boatsLunker pool: $10.00 per boat; 100% payback.Field Format: One or two anglers per boat, 5 fish per team.Bass Cat Quest certified.$50.00 Susquehanna Fishing Tackle gift card to the Second lunker$50.00 Cabelas Christiana Mall store gift card to first team out of the money$50.00 Zee Bait Company gift card to 2nd team out of the money$50.00 River Bottom Reels gift card to 3rd team out of the money$50.00 Nauti Goose Restaurant gift card to 4th team out of the moneyHi Seas Line pack to the 5th team out of the money$25.00 Sunoco gas card to 6th team out of the money40% off cards for Dobyns rods to winning team and random draws for the first 2 OpensDownloadable entry form can be found on our Open Tx Page, left side :http://chestercountybassmasters.weebly. ... sults.html1 - 5 fish limit per boat. Largemouth or Smallmouth. 15 inches2 - 8-ounce penalty per dead fish3 - Artificial lures only. No live bait4 - All 2017 Maryland fishing and boating laws will apply5 - All boats must be equipped with an operational aerated live well (10 gal min.)6 - All boats must have all safety equipment available7 - All boats must be inspected before launching8 - No alcohol or illegal drugs permitted9 - A 1 lb. per minute penalty will be assessed for late return, up to 15 minutes. After 15 you aredisqualified.10 - Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in a disqualification11 - Please keep a courtesy distance from other boats12 - Trolling as a means of fishing is prohibited13 - In the event of a tie, the most-alive fish wins. If still a tie, the largest fish wins14 - The decision of the Tournament Director is final15 - There will be no fishing after your boat number is turned in at weigh-in16 - It is up to you to have liability insurance coverage on your boat17 - Solo entries are allowed18 - Ramp fee is responsibility of the boater.19 - Life vests must be worn when gas motor is running and kill switch attached when boat is in gear.20 - Weigh bags will be provided for contestants to use.21 - Off Limits : 1 - A diagonal line from the fixed fishing pier at the town park to the east ( Blue house ) side of the first canal on the left as you leave the marina, this includes the entire Anchor Marina basin and Nauti Goose docks. 2 - Below a west-east line across bay from south point of Bush River to south point of Still Pond Cove. The Bush River and Still Pond will be the southernmost fishable waters for the Opens.