1. Tournament Guidelines | • Participants under 16? They’ll need accompanying guardians. • A heads-up: Denny’s Super 30 occasionally exercises its discretion on participation. This might, on rare occasions, involve a polygraph test. • Decisions made by our tournament officials are final and binding. • Have concerns? Kindly send a text to our director at (612) 961-1680 prior to weigh-in. |
2. Safety Protocols | • Safety first! Always wear your USCG-approved life vest when the boat’s engine is running. • On Lake Minnetonka, let’s adhere to a 40-mph speed limit. • Life vests should be worn whenever the engine is operational. • A reminder: equip your boat with a kill switch, ensure your running lights are in order, and always have a fire extinguisher and first-aid kit on board. |
3. Bass Regulations | • Only Large & Smallmouth Bass (season restrictions apply) are legal. • The team limit stands at 6 bass. • Bass that appear tampered with will not be eligible for weigh-in. • In the event of a tie: we’ll first consider the number of bass, followed by the weight of the largest fish. If still tied, the prize pot will be shared. |
4. Courtesy & Timing | • For a harmonious experience, maintain a minimum distance of 100 yards between boats. This includes when fishing ‘behind’ another team. Please remain aware of this. This distance rule is modified to 100 feet when: 1. Fishing a spawning Bass 2. Fishing anywhere in the Lord Fletchers marina area 3. When passing a team with your trolling motor (no fishing while passing) • Unsportsmanlike conduct could result in penalties or disqualification. • Unfortunately, teams late for weigh-in will not be eligible for scoring. |
5. Equipment Standards | • Artificial lures only. Trolling, and live bait are not permitted. • Keep your rods under 8 ½ feet for fair play. • Interested in sight fishing? Great! Just ensure the fish is hooked inside the mouth. |
6. Communication Policies | • Please reserve cell phones primarily for emergencies. • Communication between competitors requires prior approval from our director. |
7. Off-Limits | • Off limits fishing begins at 5PM the night before the tournament and runs until tournament start time. |
8. Substitutions | • Subs will be allowed, as long as your team’s original boater OR partner is fishing in each tournament. A completely new team (different boater and partner) will not be allowed to fish in another teams place. |
8. Additional Rules | • A reminder to avoid alcoholic beverages while participating. • Not adhering to our guidelines may lead to disqualification. • Please release your fish into deep water after weigh-in. No fish released at the weigh in site. • When the tournament registration reaches its capacity, we’ll initiate a waitlist. • Registering and paying the entry fee implies acceptance of our rules and policies, and a waiver of sponsor liabilities. |