Only Big Daddy’s Baits may be used during official tournament hours

• Exception: Any brand trailer is permitted to be used in tandem with Big Daddy's Baits.

*** Lures may be altered, but MUST FUNCTION IN STOCK FORM. I.e. An angler may trim the hair on the Hair Jig, but they may not add a blade. ***

Tournament Waters and Off-Limits

• Tournament waters will consist of Watts Bar Lake and any bay, creek, or tributary connecting to Watts Bar Lake.
• Any placed marked “No Fishing”, “No Entry”, etc. will be off-limits.
• Locking is NOT permitted.

Size Limits and Penalties

• Bag Size will be a five (5) fish limit.
• Size Limits will be as follows: Largemouth – 15 in., Smallmouth – 18 in., Spots – 12 in. *Meanmouth will be counted as Smallmouth*
• Short Fish will result in loss of that fish and a one (1) pound penalty.
• Dead Fish will not be weighed
• All Anglers must be in on time. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Permitted Fishing Methods

• All State and Federal laws apply.
• At no time may an angler use more than one rod, reel, and/or lure.
• Trolling will not be permitted.

Safety and Sportsmanship

• All anglers must act and operate in a safe manner.
• A USCG approved PFD must be worn anytime the outboard engine is on.
• All anglers are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner.

** Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification ***

**All Competitors are subject to a polygraph test***