RULES OF THE TOP50 PIKE SERIES/CLASSIC
1. A team will consist of 2 anglers, one of which must be 19 years of
age or older. Competitors may fish with one angler or one non
fishing observer in the boat in the case of an extreme emergency,
as interpreted by TOP 50 officials. Observers must be
supplied by the angler & approved by the TOP 50 Officials.
2. Pike only will be allowed for entry, all other species must be immediately
released
3. Scoring will be based on 1 point / centimeter, with 10 points for
live release. Fish that cannot swim away on their own power will
not receive a live release bonus. (and are not eligible for the big
fish awards.) Torpedoing a fish by a contestant in this case will
result in a no live release penalty. The contestant must take dead
fish away. Official must remove dead fish’s tail.
4. A maximum of five (5)pike will be allowed for measurement
where fishing regulations apply. There is no minimum size limit.
5. Live well or aerated container mandatory.
6. Artificial bait only, pork rind may be used.
7. All Federal and Provincial boating / fishing rules/regulations must
be adhered to.
8. A distance of 30 meters from other competitors must be maintained.
9. Competitors may not go ashore without permission of an official.
10. Aluminum boat #s must be turned over to officials aboard Pontoon
boat.
11. Fishing hours will be from 8 am - 3:30 pm
12. No street drugs or alcohol may be taken during competition
hours.
13. Boundaries will be announced at orientation/registration meeting
or by confirmation letter. Boundaries must be clearly marked by
host club.
14. Tournament anglers are not allowed to solicit or receive fishing
information from guides or other anglers 5 days prior to an event. “No fishing rods will be allowed on the deck of a competitors
boat 5 days prior to opening season and the Provincial Classic.
Although anglers MAY sight fish and scout locations.” Anglers will be allowed on the water until 4:pm the day prior an
event.
15. Each boat must be inspected prior to the start of the tournament.
Officials may inspect /board your boat at any time during tournament
hours to ensure integrity of the tournament.
16. All boats must display their aluminum boat # until they are dispatched.
17. Pike will be measured from the tip of the nose to the longest tip of
the tail.
18. Entry fee is $230.00 which includes Big Fish and Lucky Duck.
19. In the event of a tie, the team with the longest live released fish
wins, still being tied the second longest live released fish and so
on until the tie is broken.
20. Tether cord /kill switch (where applicable) must be attached to the
operator while the engine is running at more that trolling speed.
At the discretion of the tournament director, tournament days may
be shortened, postponed or cancelled due to unsafe weather or
water conditions.
21. Protective floatation devices must be worn while traveling at more
than trolling speed.
22. Boats will be dispatched in flights of 5. Boats #s 1-5 then #s6 -10
then 11-15 until the entire field of boats are dispatched. Boats
not following the procedure will incur a penalty ( read dispatch
procedures).
23. No fishing will be allowed within 50 meters of any measuring
station. Enter measuring station slowly and depart in the same
fashion.
24. You must be within 200 meters of the pontoon boat and not fishing.
Late arrivals at the end of competition hrs will incur a 10 point/
minute penalty, more than 10 minutes = no points awarded.
25. If you notice any violation of tournament rules, notify an official
immediately and give them the violators boat number and boat
description.
26. One team member must be present to collect team prizes, no proxy.
27. Protest must be in writing and be accompanied by a $50.00
deposit. Protest must be made prior to final standings. Deposit will
refund if protest is valid.
28. POLYGRAPH. Each contestant agrees to submit, by his or her
signature on the official entry form to a polygraph examination and
abide by its conclusion. Failure to pass the examination will result
in disqualification. Polygraph will be administered at the TOP50
discretion and the determination of the meaning of the results will
be made solely by the TOP50.
29. Competitors may be disqualified for violation of any of the above
rules. Cheating/Fraud will be prosecuted to the full extent of the
law. The decisions of the Judges is final.
30. At the discretion of the tournament director, tournament days may be shortened, postponed or cancelled due to unsafe weather or water conditions.