THE 17/90 BASS CLUB
MEMBERSHIP and TOURNAMENT FEES
Our mission is to provide fishermen with the opportunity to learn, grow and compete on a tournament trail with other equally equipped fishermen who share similar ideas on the art of bass fishing. As anglers, we are representatives of the sport we love. We must remember to take care of the resources we use today if we want to be able to reuse them for many years and generations to come. Have fun and FISH ON!
The 17/90 Bass Club
originated as the 14/25 Bass Club because of a serious need for
bass anglers in Modesto and surrounding areas. This need
developed from "small" boat owners who wanted an opportunity to
compete on a Tournament trail, but were at a tremendous
disadvantage because their boats were not "big" enough or "fast"
enough to compete on the same level as the much "larger" and
"faster" boats, successfully. This does not mean that we cannot
catch the same quality of fish as these competitors, because we
know that we can.
The 17/90 Bass Club offers a tournament trail where point
standings are recorded throughout the tournament season. At the
end of the season, points are calculated and prizes are awarded.
The club guarantees prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
season finishers. However, if enough teams participate, prizes
will be awarded to the subsequent finishers.
The lowest point tournament for each team is designated as the
"throw-away" tournament, and will not be counted towards the
team's season standings. At each tournament, points will be
awarded. The point breakdown is as follows:
1st Place 101 points
2nd Place 99 points
3rd Place 97 points
Scores incrementally decrease by two points from 1st Place to
last Place finishers who record at least one legal fish at
weigh-in time. At each regular season tournament, prize money
will be distributed based on how many teams participate. 1st
through 3rd Place are guaranteed prize money.
One point will be awarded for fishing a tournament. These points
add up throughout the season.
Season membership dues are
e $40.00 per person. Membership and fee dues are to be paid at
check-in time. The money generated from membership fees will be
used to purchase:
End-of-year door prizes, pizza party, Fish Game permits, website
domain, checks, trophies, weight-in bags, and other items needed
for the club.
The tournament entry fee per angler is $20.00
A "Big Fish" option fee is $10.00 per boat. ($50/team with big
fish option) 1 big fish option for regular tournaments.
*If fishing solo, then the total entry with the big fish option
is $30
All tournaments have a 100% payback of entry fees; 80% on Open
Tournaments. Prize money is determined by the following:
10-19 individuals = 3 places
20-24 individuals = 4 places
25-29 individuals = 5 places
30-34 individuals = 6 places
35-39 individuals = 7 places
40-44 individuals = 8 places
45-49 individuals = 9 places
50-54 individuals = 10 places
55-59 individuals = 11 places
60-64 individuals = 12 places
65-69 individuals = 13 places
70-74 individuals = 14 places
If for any reason an angler is unable to participate in a
tournament for which he has already paid, his fees can be
refunded or carried over to the next scheduled tournament.
1. *Maximum boat length allowed is 17 feet. The
maximum horsepower allowed is 90 hp.
*Note: In the event, there is a team that has a boat that
exceeds the maximum length or hp. or there is a new team that
wishes to join the club whose boat exceeds the maximum length or
hp. limits, the club members will vote on the issue and this
vote will dictate whether or not to allow the said team to use
the larger boat or engine.
2. Each boat must be equipped with an "operable" live well.
Coolers are acceptable.
3. Each angler must have a Coast Guard-approved life jacket in
the boat. Each angler must wear his/her life jacket when the
outboard is in use. A single-life jacket warning may be issued
per season. Continued offenses will lead to disqualification
from an event and possible termination from club events.
4. Each angler must have a current California fishing license
and follow the regulations given by the Fish and Game
Department.
5. Team events are open to all current club members. Members
must be non-sponsored and nonprofessional anglers.
6. Team events consist of two anglers per boat. At least one
member must be present to earn points. Team points cannot be
transferred from one team to another as a result of team
changes. If a team changes partners during a season, the new
team must start a new set of point standings.
7. All club members are expected to behave in a sportsmanlike
manner and must practice courtesy and safety at all times.
8. No alcohol or drugs are permitted at club tournaments during
competition.
9. A maximum of Five (5) fish can be weighed in at a team event.
A team with only one (1) angler present can only weigh in five
(5) fish. A maximum of four (4)fish per angler may be weighed in
at a draw event. Each team at weigh-in will choose big Fish and
this shall be their "Big Fish". You will not be allowed to
choose another fish once your Big Fish has been chosen and
weighed in.
10. The minimum length of a fish weighed in is thirteen
(13")inches. The official measuring device is a WILL-E-GO board.
Length is determined by hanging the fish at a 45-degree angle.
The lip of the fish must touch the start of the WILL-E-GO board
and the fish tail must touch the thirteen (13") inch line. Open
mouth is allowed. The Tournament Director reserves the right to
verify all fish weighed in. If there is any controversy over the
decision, a decision will be made by the remaining officers.
11. A 0.25-pound penalty is given for each fish brought to be
weighed under the thirteen (13") inch minimum off the TOTAL
weight.
No short fish are allowed to be weighed in.
NOTE: The angler is allowed to measure the fish in question,
however, the final decision is still made by the Tournament
Director or the remaining club officials if necessary.
12. The species of Bass listed below are tournament approved for
weigh-in: LARGEMOUTH, SPOTTED, BLACK, SMALLMOUTH, REDEYE
(CALICO)
13. All fish weighed in must be alive if possible. Dead fish are
allowed with a penalty of 0.25 pounds for each dead fish weighed
in. The Tournament Director, or designated official in the event
of the Tournament Director's absents, is responsible for
determining the condition of a fish.
14. A club official must complete a check on each boat before a
tournament. It is the responsibility of each team to find a club
official at the tournament. Check-in time in the mornings will
vary.
15. Official sign-in will be determined at the meetings before
the tournament. If a time change is deemed necessary, it is the
responsibility of the club officials to notify all team members
of any changes. If all efforts have been made in good faith to
contact a club member for any change in the schedule and the
said member cannot be contacted, the 17/90 club and club
officials shall not be held liable for any costs incurred by
said member.
16. Official sign-in will close ten (10) minutes after the
official check time. This time frame is determined at the
above-mentioned meetings. No late starts are allowed. No
exceptions! Weigh-in time is always 3:30 pm.
17. Official time is kept by the Tournament Director.
18. Launch order is determined by number draw order. The last
team to launch is responsible for announcing the launch order
and will be the last team to leave the launch site. The club
will be responsible for, providing the necessary materials for
announcing the launch order, to the last team.
19. During a tournament, anglers may fish anywhere accessible by
boat, except those areas designated by Federal, State, Lake, or
Tournament officials as being Off Limits.
20. Official weigh-in time will be determined before launch
time.
21. A fifteen (15) minute grace period is given at weigh-in.
After the grace period has expired, late arrival will not be
allowed to participate in the weigh-in.
22. After the weigh-in, all fish will be placed in a live well
and released in a safe area as directed by club officials.
23. Culling fish is not allowed within one hundred (100)yards of
the weigh-in site. Culling shall be defined as the release of
extra fish.
24. Anglers may not fish within fifty (50) yards of another boat
based on a first come first fish basis (Respect others fishing
areas). Boats may not touch or appear to touch during a
tournament except in the event of an emergency. Boats must stay
on the tournament water during tournament hours. Anglers must
fish in the same boat as they started a tournament. All fishing
during the tournament must be done from the designated boat.
25. Only artificial lures may be used during tournaments. Pork
and processed products are allowed. Absolutely no live bait is
allowed.
26. A club member acting unsportsmanlike-like and/or violating
club rules is subject to disqualification from the tournament
and/or permanent termination from club-sponsored events. If a
member is disqualified and/or terminated, he/she forfeits all
prizes, awards, and points.
27. Rules affecting tournaments are subject to the
interpretation of club officials only. Suggestions for future
rules shall be submitted in writing to club officials and will
be evaluated at the end of the season based on their content.
28. Tournament locations and dates subject to change due to
weather or any other unforeseen acts shall be communicated with
as much prior notice as possible to each member.
29. In the event a tournament location becomes unfishable, a
notice of fourteen (14) days must be given to the Fish & Game
Department. A vote will be conducted and a new location will be
designated. If it is possible, a vote will be conducted at a
club meeting.
30. Decisions made by club officials are final. Protests must be
submitted within one hour of the weigh-in time of the respective
tournament. Awards and prizes may be withheld until club
officials determine a decision. These decisions shall be made in
a timely and practical manner.
31. Each team is responsible for the safe and healthy release of
their catch. If a team knowingly leaves injured, dying, or dead
fish at the designated release area, this could result in a
disqualification and or termination from the club.