Rules and Regulations
- Mandatory pro-jerseys with Mohawk Masters theme on front or back in order to participate in any event sponsored by the Mohawk Masters.
- NEW RULE:
No Fishing inside any buoy below dam waters (exception Lock 7). No Fishing or Casting inside buoys or 100 ft from posted signs. If caught, results in DISQUALIFICATION. - Safety at all times. Navigational laws applied.
- No drugs or alcohol allowed during tournament hours or DISQUALIFICATION will result.
- Life preservers in all boats must be worn when the main power is running with speeds over 10 mph.
- Good Sportsmanship when catching, weighing, and releasing fish.
- Five (5) fish limit, (12 inch minimum) using Golden Rule w/ pinched tail (can only possess 5 Small mouth/Largemouth Bass in live well at any time. You must cull 6th fish. ALL D.E.C. LAWS APPLIED OR IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.
- 4 oz. penalty per dead fish.
- No culling dead fish or you will be disqualified. NO SHOW UP POINTS.
- Any pre-caught fish brought into the tournament and/or boat will result in disqualification and lifetime ban from club.
- Cannot leave the boat at any time, unless there is an extreme emergency.
- Casting, with use of a net, no trolling.
- Cannot use an A-rig or Umbrella rig during any tournament. Use will result in disqualification.
- Boat live well checks before the start of any tournament.
- No fishing within 50 yards of another boater - strictly enforced with penalty of disqualification.
- We will not tolerate being late at the close of a tournament! At the end of a tournament, you must check in. Penalties will be one (1) pound per minute. After 10 minutes - Disqualification. NO SHOW UP POINTS
- In case of a tie, the winner will be decided by the number of fish first, heaviest fish second, and a possible "fish off." (ONLY FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP we will have fish off).
- All fisherman are responsible for their own actions and will waive all liability to the directors.
- These rules shall not change and all decisions are final, based upon the director's decision.
- All car keys must have a tag with license # and make/model of vehicle.
- The point system will be as follows: The winner will receive 50pts, 2nd 49 pts, 3rd 48 pts, and so on down the line. No throw-outs. The champion will be the angler with the most points at the end that season. The winner will receive FREE entry fee for the upcoming season. Excluding the lunker fee.
- If you are disqualified for any tournament during the regular season, you will forfeit your opportunity to compete for the Championship. Director has final say. AFTER 3 VIOLATIONS THE ANGLER WILL BE BANNED FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY EVENT SPONSORED BY THE MOHAWK MASTERS.
- The use of cell phones is prohibited during tournament times except for cases of emergencies or to contact the Lock Attendants to lock up or down. The Tournament Director reserves the right to randomly inspect a participant's cell phone to ensure compliance. Penalty is disqualification.
- Any fish submitted at weigh in that ends up being under length (determined by Golden Rule/Pinched Tail) shall be thrown out and a one (1) pound penalty for each of the under length fish shall be assessed against the total weight of that participant's catch.
- By winning championship, free entry for following year.
- All starting positions are draw at random for each event.
- If fisherman brings a dead fish, they are responsible for disposing it. If fisherman does not dispose dead fish, a 1 LB penalty will be assessed in the next tournament the fisherman participates in.
- Contact 518-441-9963 for any questions or concerns.