1. At least one competitor must be 18 years of age or older. Competitors (including AM’s) under the age of 18 must have written parental consent from both parents.

2. Zero tolerance for unsportsmanlike conduct. Automatic disqualification will result without refund (ethics are different, do not confuse).

3. No live bait allowed (artificial lures only).

4. When competing in a Mega-City event you must only posses that event fish. Any other species of fish must be released.

5. Minimal sizes: Bass 12”

6. Short fish will not be weighed and a 1 lb. penalty will be applied for each short fish.

7. Event Fish Limits: Bass 5 The penalty for retaining more than the event limit is as follows whether you are running or you are weighing-in. You will be asked to cull down to the event limit. Then the Tournament Director will cull the same amount of fish you are over with a maximum of 5 fish starting with the biggest fish. If you have retained more than double the event fish limit, this will result in disqualification

8.  When culling you must posses one less the legal limit. No traveling with more than the event fish limit.

9. You must have an operating live well.

10. A 1 lb. penalty per dead fish.
11. A dead fish may be “Big Fish” (if a “Big Fish” is dead the penalty already applied for a dead fish would be deducted directly from the “Big Fish” and if remains “Big Fish” it will stand as “Big Fish”).

12. Cell Phones are for Emergency Use Only.

13. You must wear an approved floatation device while the outboard is running. Suspenders or inflatable life jackets will not be acceptable. If you choose to wear, at your own risk,
a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket you must have an approved Department of Transport Canada life jacket within your vessel (if in question, Tournament Official’s decision will stand). PRO must provide AM with DTC approved life jacket.

14. Zero tolerance of alcohol or illegal drugs.

15. A fishing license is required and you may be asked to produce it at any time. Please ensure it is on your person at all times during the tournament. Failure to produce your license will not allow you to fish. (Conservation license not accepted).

16. All Federal and Provincial fishing, boating and criminal laws must be obeyed at all times.
17. 10k zones are shoreline to shoreline. Speeding in a 10k zone will result in a 10 lb. penalty. No passing allowed in a 10k zone unless you are waived through.

18. No fishing within 100 yards of a ministry net.

19. No locking allowed

20. Boundaries are any water accessible by boat except when legally marked “no trespassing” or “sanctioned”.

21. Identification numbers must be affixed on motor, outside windshield or flag post and made clearly visible

22. No fishing allowed if anchored.

23. You must maintain 50 yards of another competitor’s boat. However in circumstances where there are 2 teams on river systems less than 50 yards, they may cross one another on opposite sides and Sportsmanlike conduct will apply in this situation and other situations where there is less than 50 yards.

24. If in need of fuel or repairs, one competitor is to remain with the boat at all times and a receipt must be kept to show officials if required.
25 If your boat is deemed no longer functional you may acquire tow by another vessel (competitor or non-competitor). If the towing team feels for any reason that
they cannot tow you as it may jeopardize their standings, you must respect their decision and either abort your fish and seek a ride back or wait for another boat.

26. Fish can be transferred to another competitor’s boat only, one of the downed team members must stay with the fish. If you choose to transfer your fish into a competitor’s
live well, the live well must be separate or you must use an approved fish friendly perforated sack complete with draw string ensuring your fish cannot be combined with the
rescuing team’s fish. Tagging systems are not acceptable and if fish are combined accidentally or otherwise both weights will not be accepted. No fishing allowed while
rescued competitor is in the boat and you must proceed directly to the check-in point where fish will be transferred to the check-in boat for weigh-in show. Once your fish
have been transferred, the downed boat must be brought back directly to the tournament site for inspection. If, after inspection the boat is found tampered with then
disqualification may result and the rescuing team questioned. If in payout position, prizes will be held until boats are inspected. Your team is responsible in making sure the
rescued angler(s) is wearing a DTC approved life jacket, failure to do so will result in disqualification. Make all efforts in using the Mega City emergency number in
keeping the officials informed.

27. If in case of extreme weather conditions or state of emergency, the event may be delayed, rescheduled or cancelled.

28. Boats must be 14’ or greater and canoes are not permitted.

29. All boats must carry a minimal of $1,000,000.00 insurance liability. Proof of insurance must be made available upon request

30. Horsepower limits – Min. 25 hp - Max. No limit

31. All motors must have a working kill switch and must be worn when outboard is running.

32. Pro’s are responsible for the AM’s well being.

33. AM’s are not permitted use of GPS units during event. AM’s who share their Pro's fishing locations during the event with other competitors will be disqualified along
with persons utilizing this information.

34. Tournament Official rulings are final.

35. In case there is a tie for first place, there will be a fish off and the first regulation fish weighed in wins. Combining the pay back spots and splitting the money equally
will resolve ties for other positions.

36. All rules and regulations apply to all Mega-City anglers, including non-boaters

37. Winners are responsible to pay any taxes payable for cash or prizes awarded.

38. The Mega-City Bass Anglers Board of Directors reserves the right to amend the rules and regulations as it sees fit.