Tournament Rules
1. Life Jackets must be worn when runnning the outboard motor.
2. Live Wells must be checked by tournament committee or another boater before you begin fishing. If you arrive late you must find another club member to check your boat.
3. To receive team points as outlined in the Point System, team members must compete from the same boat during a tournament OR a single team member may represent his team if the partner is not competing. The single team member catch weight will be considered a total team weight and will be awarded points as outlined in the Point System. This applies if competing alone or with another club member who's partner is absent from the tournament. NOTE: If two separate teams are competing from the same boat, these two individuals may only combine weight for the pot money, if desired.
4. All fish are to be kept seperate. A 5 fish limit per person will be the limit on all bodies of water.
5. A one pound penalty will be accessed for every minute late to weigh-in. After 5 minutes, the team is disqualified.
6. The dead fish penalty is 4 oz. per fish.
7. Each short fish will deduct 1 pound from your total weight.
8. All ties will be handled by this procedure: Most fish, then biggest fish, then a flip of the coin.
9. All fees/guidelines must be met before the first tournament. No exceptions.
10. All fees for the following year will now be due at the end of the tournament in October. $20 club dues must be paid before fishing your first tournament.

Club Guidelines/Fees

2007 Guidelines 1. Join OHIO Bass = $15.00
2. Join The BASS Federation = $25.00
3. Join FLW Outdoors = $14-$$$ (per membership/level)
4. Join Club = $20.00

Region 6 By-Laws

Region 6 By-Laws Region 6 Ohio Bass Federation

 Article 1- NAME AND PURPOSE

Section 1: NAME

This shall be called Region 6 of the Ohio Bass Federation.

Section 2: PURPOSE

To function as an effective link with other clubs in the OHIO BASS FEDERATION embracing the principles and purposes of , THE BASS FEDERATION, INC.

ARTICLE 2- MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: NUMBER OF MEMBERS

Member shall consist of all Federation Bass Clubs in Region 6 as defined by the Ohio Bass Federation Board.

Section 2: REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP

(A) Clubs must maintain affiliation with the Ohio Bass Federation.

Section 3: MEETING OF MEMBERS

The membership shall hold 3 meetings during the year, dates and times for those meetings will be set at the annual meeting.

Section 5: ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting will be held in June. This meeting is to organize for the current year.

ARTICLE 3- OFFICERS, ELECTIONS VACANCIES, AND ELIGIBILITY

Section 1: OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES

The officers of the Region 6 shall consist of: Regional Directors (2): Regional Directors shall be the official representatives of the region at OBF Board Meetings. They shall be responsible for all Federation activities at the regional level including conducting annual qualifying tournaments and distribution of entry forms for the State Qualifying Tournaments (SQT’s). The Directors shall hold a minimum of two (2) regional meetings per calendar year to convey communications and information between the OBF Board and local clubs. Directors are responsible for insuring that the Federation Secretary has current club rosters, officers and dues for all members. Directors are responsible for insuring that their clubs fulfill affiliation and re-affiliation requirements, including verification of youth and conservation reports, as outlined in Article II of the OBF/TBF Constitution and By-laws

Assistant Regional Director: shall have full authority to represent either of the Region’s Directors when one is unable to attend official functions and meetings. Section 2: ELECTIONS

The election of one Director shall be held each year, Directors election will alternate years to provide continuity with the OBF Board; nominations will be taken at the meeting prior to and at the annual meeting and an election held during the annual meeting. The election shall be simple majority.

The election of an Assistant Regional Director shall be each year; nominations will be taken at the meeting prior to and at the annual meeting and an election held during the annual meeting. The election shall be simple majority.

Section 3: ELIGIBILITY OF VOTE

Each club is entitled to one vote; Proxy votes are not permitted.

Section 4: TERMS OF OFFICE

The term of office is two calendars year for Regional Directors and one year for the Assistant Regional Director beginning July 1 of the year of their election.

Section 5: VACANCIES

In the event of an office becomes vacant nominations shall be asked for, and an election held to fill the unexpired term of that office.

Section 6: ELIGIBILITY FOR HOLDING OFFICE

To be eligible for an office a person must: (A) Must be a member in good standings of the OBF and TBF.

ARTICLE 4- STANDING COMMITTEES

Standing committee will serve for one year. (A) TOURNAMENT SITE COMMITTEE: The purpose of this committee shall be to assist the Regional Directors in determining the safety / availability of the site for the Regional Tournament. It shall consist of 4 people selected at the meeting prior to the Regional Tournament.

ARTICLE 5- REMOVAL OF MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: REMOVAL OF MEMBERSHIP (See Article VI of the OBF/TBF Constitution and By-laws.)

ARTICLE 6- AFFILLIATION & REAFFILIATION

Section 1: To affiliate with the Federation. (See Article II of the OBF/TBF Constitution and By-laws.)

ARTICLE 7- TOURNAMENTS

(A) Region 6 will hold one Regional Tournament per year, which will be held on the 3rd weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of May.

(B) Tournament sites will alternate each year between a lake (without a 15” or larger minimum), and the Ohio River. If the Ohio River is deemed unsafe and the tournament is moved to a lake then the tournament will revert back to the river the following year. Regional tournaments will follow OBF approved rules.

(C) Regional Directors may fish together at the Regional Tournament so that they can be the official starter for both days and be able to stop early so that they can get ready for the weigh-ins.

(D) Locking is not permitted when tournaments are held on the Ohio River.

(E) A benefit tournament will be held when a member in Region 6 qualifies to fish the Federation Championship Tournament to help offset the cost associated with that tournament

ARTICLE 8- METHOD OF AMENDING THE BYLAWS

Section 1: AMENDING THE BYLAWS

The bylaws may be amended at any Region 6 meeting by a 2/3 vote of the club representatives present, provided notice of the proposed amendment has been presented to the clubs at least one meeting prior to the vote.

We, the undersigned club representatives of Region 6, do hereby agree to the above bylaws on the ___ day of __________ 200_.

The club has decided that the angler of the year will receive a money payoff.
This will be decided once the total number of members are established.
Each individual qualifier is responsible for their tournament expenses. (2/24/06)

Points System

NEW POINT METHOD FOR CLUB STANDINGS Bushwackers Bassmasters Club has decided to adopt a point system similar to that used on the Bassmasters Tour. Our system is based on 50 points vs. the 300 that Bassmaster Pro Circuit uses (changed 2/11/08). Here's how it works:

1. Individual points are determined by weighing each person's fish. The person with the most catch weight will be awarded the first place points, the next highest catch weight will be awarded the second place points, and so on for the remaining positions.

2. Team points are determined by weighing the total fish caught by each boat (team members must remain constant throughout the year). The team with the most catch weight will be awarded the first place points and so on for the remaining positions.

3. 50 points will be awarded to the first place winner and decrease in 1 point increments through the remainder of the field.

4. To receive team points as outlined in the Point System, team members must compete from the same boat during a tournament OR a single team member may represent his team if the partner is not competing. The single team member catch weight will be considered a total team weight and will be awarded points as outlined in the Point System. This applies if competing alone or with another club member who's partner is absent from the tournament. NOTE: If two separate teams are competing from the same boat, these two individuals may only combine weight for the pot money, if desired.

5. If a person does not bring a legal fish to the scales on the day of the tournament, 10 points will be awarded to all such individuals as show up weight. Admended on 2/11/08

6. The lowest tournament finish for each individual will be thrown out at the end of the year to determine the Club Angler of the Year. (Note: This will allow for people to miss 1 tournament (due to vacations or other commitments) and still be competitive. Team points will be calculated for all eight tournament days, none will be thrown out.

7. If a person chooses to participate in the pot tournament the following will apply: 1) $20 per boat regardless 1 or 2 people; 2) Payout for 1-7 boats will be 75% of the pot will be awarded to first place finishing team (or individual if fishing alone), 25% will be awarded to biggest bass. Payout 8 or more boats will be 50% of the pot will be awarded to first place finishing team (or individual if fishing alone), 25% to second, and 25% to biggest bass. Admended 2/03/08

Individual Point System

1st = 50 points
2nd = 49 points
3rd = 48 points
4th = 47 points
5th = 46 points
6th = 45 points
7th = 44 points
8th = 43 points
9th = 42 points
10th = 41 points
11th = 40 points
12th = 39 points
13th = 38 points
14th = 37 points
15th = 36 points
16th = 35 points
17th = 34 points
18th = 33 points
19th = 32 points
20th = 31 points
Blank / Show up = 10 points

Admended 2/11/08

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