1. BAIT REQUIREMENTS
Only Big Daddy's Baits may be used during official tournament hours.
Exception: Any brand of trailer may be used in tandem with a Big Daddy's Baits lure.
Lures may be altered, but must retain their stock function. For example, an angler may trim the hair on a hair jig but may not add a blade.

2. TOURNAMENT WATERS & OFF-LIMITS AREAS
Tournament waters include Watts Bar Lake and any connecting bay, creek, or tributary. Areas marked “No Fishing,” “No Entry,” or otherwise restricted are off-limits.
Locking is not permitted.

3. BAG LIMITS, SIZE LIMITS & PENALTIES
Bag limit: Five (5) fish.
Minimum length: Largemouth bass - 15 inches; smallmouth bass - 15 inches; spotted bass - 15 inches.
Short fish: Loss of that fish plus a one (1) pound penalty.
Dead fish: Will not be weighed.
Late return: All anglers must check in by the official deadline. Failure to return on time will result in disqualification.

4. PERMITTED FISHING METHODS
All applicable state and federal laws apply.
An angler may use only one rod, reel, and/or lure at a time.
Trolling is not permitted.

5. SAFETY & SPORTSMANSHIP
All anglers must act and operate their boats safely.
A U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD) must be worn whenever the outboard engine is on. All anglers must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner.

6. RULE ENFORCEMENT
Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification. 
All competitors are subject to a polygraph test.

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

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