GOLD BASS 2020 update/ schedule/ Teams

Hey Matt, I spent most of last year fishing deeper water. That obviously didn't work. So can you change my team name to Bank Withdrawal.

Thanks, see you all soon.

Do you have another lake u can do?
Have to fish 3 events to make the 2 day classic.

Does the Gold Bass at Elephant Lake count as the 3rd location because I am in for that one?

The gold bass on elephant is the only tournament in the 115 division so all who were in last year and meet the requirements, like yourself can fish it this year.
All of the tournaments are Elite and so the classic is 2 days on pigeon and on sturgeon for the elite and you have two fish three during the year to be able to fish the classic Elite

In that case, I'll have to withdraw our team out of the Classic as I already have plans and deposits for trips out of town on the dates of the other tournaments.

Update: Thanks for the clarification Matt.

Bass Ackwards will be in the Weslemkoon event and the Classic two day event.

Can you add me and my dad to G Bay. CompCrushers is the name

Hey Matt we are double entered in 3 of the tourneys....Lower Buckhorn, Chandos and Kashagawigamog. We were already entered as Brian and David but our team name is Skinny Dippers. So you could scratch Brian and David from these 3 dates and that should free up a spot for somebody else.
Thanks Matt and looking forward to the season.

Hey Matt,

If those guys are double booked, triton times would take a spot for lower buckhorn and kashawigamog if possible. That would put at at 3 tourneys.
Let me know.

Thanks,

Sounds good.
It's a sign.
You were meant to fish those lol

I hope it is a sign! I noticed we got added to the list for kashawigamog but not lower buckhorn. Can you still fit us in for that? If so, you can add us to the classic also if there are spots still available (triton times)

Let me know,

Thanks

here are the rules for this years tournaments. extra precautions had to be taken this year given the pandemic.

please email me for a copy of the rules and participation agreement as you have to sign them before you can enter. there will be no hard copies this year, everything including tournament fees must be paid via email.

Tournament rules 2020 Gold Bass Series

1. If you are showing any kind of symptoms resemble Covid-19 or if you have been told by a Dr to self-Quarantine you cannot fish this tournament until cleared by a doctor.

1a) It is up to each participant to know the rules and guidelines set by the province about COVID-19 such as social distancing, self-isolating after leaving the country etc.

1b) You can launch from any launch on the lake but must be at designated area for inspection by the arranged time.

1c) it is recommended that you have a mask or face covering during weigh in or any other time you are within 6ft of someone not of your household.

1d) only 1 boat will weigh in at a time, the other boats must stay a safe distance away from the weigh in boat and the other boats until called upon.

2. Five fish limit per team.
3. Teams are consisted of a maximum of two teammates per team. however Teams are allowed to bring a third team member under the age of 12 if they choose.

4. $80 tournament entry fee (per team) Must be paid in full via Email transfer at goldbasstournament@hotmail.com prior to blast off. All Payments must be paid in full 24 hours before Blast off. All payouts will be email transferred to the winners within 48 hours.
5. Teams will blastoff in groups of 5 depending on their standing in the series. The first event will be a gentleman’s blast off as there is no ranking established, but you are not allowed to fish until the agreed upon time.
6. You are not allowed on each Lake within 48 hours before its blast off time.

7. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are the only fish eligible for weigh in.

8. Size limit is 12 inches from the tip of the nose to V of tail. Fish less than 12 inches will be disqualified.

9. Tournament hours Range so please check www.goldbass.ca for full details and, be there early for inspection and registration.

10. No pro’s allowed. And you cannot be actively in any of the big series tournaments like CFSL, FLW or CBAF. If any member of your team has entered in any of these tournaments in the past it must be brought forward before the day of the tournament.

11. Teams weighing in dead fish will be penalized one pound from the total weight for each dead fish.

12. Fishing waters are defined as all waters accessible by boat only. NO locking is permitted. No Trespassing on private property is permitted.

13. No fishing permitted within 100 feet of another competitor.

14. Team standings are based on pure weight less penalties.

15. Late arrivals for weigh in will be penalized 1/2 a pound per minute.

16. Must have working livewell or aerated cooler.

17. Entrants must have boats inspected prior to blastoff.
17a) It is up to each competitor to get to the designated inspection spot on time.

18. It is the responsibility of the competitor to pay any launching or parking fees that may apply.

19. In case of a tie the team with the biggest fish will take the higher place.
20. Each participant is responsible for their own safety and/or actions.

21. It is the responsibility of the competitors to know the rules.

22. Federal and Provincial fisheries and boating regulations must be strictly adhered to.

23. Teams may be disqualified for any violation of tournament rules without a refund.

24. All decisions by the Rules committee are final.
25. Teams Must fish at least 3 tournaments in the year to qualify for the Gold Bass Tournament.
26. The winners of the Gold Bass Tournament will also receive the Gold Bass tournament championship trophy which is yours to keep until The Gold Bass tournament the year after. If you do not join the tournament the next year it is still your obligation to give the trophy back when asked in time for the time of the next Gold Bass Tournament.

I had some news today that I want to make sure everyone keeps informed about.
as you all know given the pandemic we were all going to be launching from different places so that we weren't grouped in one group in any area. one of the main Marina's that we were going to be launching from told me today that they will not be able to open this year until July. this puts the over flow onto the other Marina's I don't love this idea as than we would be more concentrated into a bigger group. however that can be worked around by staggering the times we weigh in and blast off. how ever the problem might be that they simply done have the parking to accommodate us all. Lower Buckhorn has very limited boat Launches but
I will call around some more tomorrow before I make any kind of final decision. I just want to keep everyone in the loop that I am unable to move this tournament until July as I am swamped this summer as is.
it's opening weekend and I wouldn't want to cancel all of our plans.
and so if this tournament cannot happen on Lower Buckhorn I will move it to Rice Lake.
if you were specifically wanting to fish Buckhorn and have already paid just let me know and I Will refund your money ASAP.
hopefully it doesn't come down to all of that, I was looking forward to fishing lower buck but the reality is it might and given how big Rice is and how many Launches it has it is the perfect secondary solution.

please keep checking here for updates and warn anyone who may not check here that often in advance if you can.

you're on the list.

I know it looks like we're over capacity but we're not, I've got people double booked and I can't remember who cancelled.

Matt,
Don't forget to add Bass Ackwards to the Weslemkoon event please.

Hey Matt, do you have a contact # you don't mine posting just in case any of us have to get in touch with ya rather than just posting on the forum page?

Someone just noticed a mistake.
The Gals n Pals event is the 12th not the 4th of July

Hey Matt,

Where do I get a copy of the participation agreement that needs to be signed?