1. Tournament Guidelines	• Participants under 16? They’ll need accompanying guardians. • A heads-up: Denny’s Legacy Series 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. The dead fish penalty is 0.25lbs per dead fish. A dead bass will not be eligible for our big bass prize.
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. If you’re in the landing area by 5 PM and in the process of taking your boat out, you are in compliance with the rules.
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.
9. Partner Changes	Please notify us of any changes to your partner at least 48 hours before the event. Substitutions are permitted provided one original team member (boater or partner) participates. Entirely new teams (different boater and partner) are not eligible. All substitutions must be approved by the tournament director.
10. Cancellations	No refunds will be issued starting three weeks prior to each event due to our policy of 100% payouts. Late cancellations require us to cover the entry fees of teams that withdraw.
11. 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.

Tournament Conduct:

As we continue to foster a competitive yet respectful environment in the Denny’s Legacy Series, it is imperative to clarify our stance on conduct and behavior throughout the tournament series. Ensuring a positive experience for all involved is our top priority, and as such, we reserve the right to enforce policies that support this aim.

Denny’s Legacy Series reserves the right to prohibit any individual from participating in the tournament series if they display behavior that is deemed disrespectful or detrimental to the spirit of the competition. This includes, but is not limited to, unsportsmanlike conduct, harassment of any kind, use of abusive language, or actions that compromise the integrity of the tournament.