Patoka Lake, Indiana

2015
The American Crappie Association
Tournament Trail
For the Weekend Angler or Traveling Pro...
FREE
Take One
Thousands in Cash & Prizes
7 Local Events, 8 Super Events
2 Fall Early Bird - 2016 Qualifiers
$100,000 Crappie USA Classic
New!!!
Kayak Division
Details Inside
Guaranteed Cash & Prize Paybacks of $3000
at Local Events and $10,000 at Super Events
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Crappie USA Classic
Patoka Lake, Indiana
October 07 - 10, 2015
New for 2015
2015 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Total Payback for 2014 Events was 176% of Entry Fees
2015 will be even bigger! All Crappie USA Events have separate
divisions for Amateur and Semi-Pro Teams.
• Cash and Prize guaranteed paybacks of $3000 at Local Events and
$10,000 at Super Events. These guaranteed paybacks will increase
based on number of entries.
• Classic qualification will be through Local Events, Super Events
and Points Division.
• Top 3 teams in each division at Local Qualifying Events will advance
to the Classic provided they have not previously qualified.
Local Events
All tournaments consist of three divisions:
Amateur Division – Geared with the average fisherman in mind. Anglers who earned more
than $2000.00 as a team, ($1000 individually) during the previous calendar year in Crappie USA
events are not eligible to fish the Amateur division this year. Entry Fee in the Amateur division is
$100.00 per team. Cash Payback will go to the Top 20% of the field.
The Top 3 Teams in the Amateur Division at each event will qualify for the
Amateur Division at the Cabela’s Classic.
Semi Pro Division – Our advanced division for those who are more competitive minded
and/or teams making over $2000.00 ($1000 individually) last year in Crappie USA events. Entry fee
in the Semi Pro division is $200.00. Cash Payback will be paid to the Top 20% of the field.
The Top 3 Teams in the Semi Pro Division at each event will qualify for the
Semi Pro Division at the Cabela’s Classic.
Big Fish entry is an optional $10.00 per team.The Big Fish Pot is paid 70% for
largest crappie and 30% for second largest crappie. Only one Big Crappie entry per team.
Kayak Division _ NEW!!!
Dedicated to the Kayak angler only. Entering the Kayak Division ($50 entry fee per angler) puts you
in competition with other Kayak anglers. A separate payout, @ each event, will be determined by
the number of entries received for those events. Optionall $10 entry into Big Fish for Kayak Division
anglers only. Top three placing Kayak anglers at each local and semi pro event will advance to the
Classic in the Kayak Division. Please read the “Official Rules” for specific regulations.
Entry Information
Enter local and super events by completing the entry form from this brochure by the mail-in
deadline. ACA membership is required to fish our tournaments. Teams may consist of one or two
partners, or a third partner under age 16 (one only in Kayak Division). If you desire to join the Points
Race, your $100 team entry fee must be received prior to participation in an event for points to be
tabulated. Points will be tabulated based on weight at each event.
Seminar Information
The night before each tournament we hold a seminar. Your team is responsible for knowing any
additional rules and/or changes mentioned at the seminar. If you or your partner cannot attend you
should have someone relay information from the meeting to you, Many national sponsor field test
items will be awarded. Local fishermen may be called upon to review local lake and fishing conditions. Tournament rules will be reviewed and a question/answer session will follow. This is also your
last chance to sign up for the next day’s tournament.
Super Events
• Top 25 teams from each division who have not previously qualified will
advance to the Crappie USA Classic.
• Top finishing Adult/Youth team not qualifying in top 25 of each division will
advance to the Classic (Youth = under 16)
• Top finishing Male/Female team not qualifying in the top 25 of each division
will advance to the Classic.
• The top two teams from an ACA affiliate club Fish-Off will advance to the
Classic.
• NO off limits at Super Events.
• Teams may NOT hire a guide during any practice trip.
• At selected events teams leave from one location by land or water
according to boat number. Boat number will be drawn at seminar. This will
only be done where required by Host communities.
Guaranteed $10,000 Cash & Prize Purse
at all Super Events
Purse will increase based on number of entries
$100,000 Cabela’s Crappie USAClassic Qualification:
Super Events & Points Division
• Top 25 Super Event teams plus the top placing Adult/Youth,
Male/Female teams from each division who have not previously
qualified will advance to the Crappie USA Classic.
• Top 25 Points teams that do not qualify at Local or Super
events advance to the Classic based on their total earned
points at local and super events
• Semi-Pro winners at the Classic will receive a Boat/ Motor/
Trailer package. A total of 20% of the Semi-Pro teams will
receive cash and/or prizes.
• Amateur winners at the Classic will receive a Boat/ Motor/
Trailer package. A total of 20% of the Amateur teams will
receive cash and/or prizes.
• Classic Qualifiers have until September 15 to enter the
Classic to avoid a $20.00 late fee.
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Kayak Division
Announcing a
new division for
the Kayak An gle r
Kayak Division - How it works...
2015 Bonuses & Information
• Entry fee - $50.00
Driftmaster Owners Bonus...
• Big Fish Pot - $10.00 (optional)
2015 Crappie USA Local & Super Events
Winner of Semi-Pro Div. receive SP entry fee ($200) or $300 in
merchandise.
Winners of Amateur Div. receive AM entry fee ($100) or $150 in
merchandise.
To qualify for the Driftmaster bonus program: (1) Teams must have
pro staff logo on their boats at weigh-in. (2) Team members must have
driftmaster logo on their shirt or hat,
(3) Teams must have ONLY Driftmaster Rod Holders on their boats.
Contact Driftmaster for Special ‘Team’ decals, stickers, patches (and/or
hats) after January.
• For individual anglers, one angler per Kayak.
• Kayak Anglers compete against other Kayak
Anglers only.
• People Powered Kayaks only, NO motors.
Cumberland Crappie Double Seat Bonus
$200.00 Cash Bonus in each Crappie USA event to the highest
placing team by weight, regardless of division, if they own and
used in the tournament a Cumberland Crappie Double Seat unit.
• PFD to be worn at all times while on water.
Talon Shallow Water Anchor Bonus...Same as Classic
Ranger Cup Bonus...Same as Classic
• “Three” (3) live fish limit.
2015 $100,000 Cabela’s Crappie USA Classic
Driftmaster Classic Champions Bonus
• Official Rules Apply. (See Official Rules)
Driftmaster Owners Bonus Doubled for 2015
• Awards in the Kayak Division will be 100% of
entry fees, paid to the top three places.
Semi Pro Champs - Driftmaster Product Pack valued at $1032.00
Amateur Champs - Driftmaster Product Pack valued at $1032.00
• $400 Cash or $500 Product Bonus to winning Semi Pro Team.
• $200 Cash or $300 Product Bonus to winning Amateur Team.
Same requirements as for Local & Super Events...See Above
Teams must be using ‘only’ Driftmaster Rod Holders (no other rod holder
brand on their boat) and have a Driftmaster Decal on their boat.
• Big Fish in the Kayak Division will pay back
100% of the Big Fish Pot.
Southern Pro Lures Bonus
• $500 The highest placing team, by weight, regardless of division, that
is using Southern Pro Lures to catch the fish they weighed in Friday and
Saturday will receive $500.00 cash from Southern Pro Lures.
• First Place Awards in the Kayak Division at
the Classic will be completely rigged Kayaks
and cash to the top 20% of the Kayak field.
Stubby Steve’s Bonus...
• $500 Cash Bonus to the highest placing team, by weight, using Stubby
Steve Baits to make their catch.
Talon Shallow Water Anchor Bonus
The top Talon Members Team will receive a $250 cash bonus. If the
top Talon Members Team has the heaviest total weight of the event,
regardless of the division, the team will receive an additonal $250 cash
bonus, for a total of $500.
Go to minnkotamotors.com to sign up as a Talon Member.
Ranger Cup Bonus
125 Ruth Ave., Benton, KY 42025
(270) 395-4204 • Fax (270) 395-4381
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Please Remember
our National Sponsors in the Marketplace!
$500 Cash bonus if the winning semi-pro team is a member of RANGER CUP.
$250 Cash bonus if the winning amateur team is a member of RANGER CUP.
• Your current year RANGER CUP membership card must be shown at
registration to qualify for bonuses
• If the winning team of either division are not ranger cup members then
50% of the bonus amount will be paid to the highest eligible team.
The following companies have furnished products to make your tournaments possible:
• Top three placing Kayak anglers at local and
super events will advance to the Classic in
the Kayak Division.
• ACA membership is required to fish Crappie
USA event.
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One and Two Bedroom suites with kitchen comforts.
Pull through parking with outside electrical outlets.
Group Accommodations
“Arrive as guests—Leave as friends”
Located at the entrance to Newton Stewart SRA, the entrance gate to Patoka Lake
2424 N. Dillard Road, Birdseye, IN 47513
812-685-2424
www.atpatokalake.com
staff@patokafishermensvillage.com
Jeff’s Bait and Gun Shop
482 2nd Avenue, Jasper, IN 47546
On the Way to Patoka Lake
Bait - Tackle - Hunting
All Name Brand 1st Quality Products
812.482.6672
Live Bait • Buy or Sell or Trade Guns
Welcome Crappie USA Anglers
P O R T O F J A S P E R, I N C
Serving Southern Indiana since 1982
Service - Parts - Specials
1360 CROSSROADS AVE, JASPER, IN 47546
PHONE: 812-482-9191
Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm • Sat 8am - 2pm • Closed Sunday
www.portofjasper.com
Welcome Crappie USA Classic Anglers
To Beautiful Jasper, Indiana.
Few communities are blessed
with the assets that make Jasper such
a wonderful place to live, work and play...
Jasper Chamber of Commerce
302 West 6th Street
Jasper, Indiana 47546
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2015 Crappie USA T ournament Schedule
Tournaments
Lake Talquin, FL
Cresnt/Dead Lakes, FL
Orang-Loch-Newmn, FL
Weiss Lake, AL
Clark’s Hill, GA
Lake of Egypt, IL
Old Hickory, TN
Cherokee Lake, TN
Lake of Ozarks, MO
KY/Barkley, TN
Green River Lake, KY
Pickwick/Wilson, AL
Cave Run, KY
Miss’nwa/Salam’nie, IN
Lake Shelbyville, IL
Patoka Lake, IN
Date Event
Mail-In
Deadline
Seminar Site
Weigh-In Site
Kids Rodeo
Host/CoHost Lodging
Whippoorwill Sportsman’s Lodge (850) 875-2605
01/16-17/15
Super
01/01/15
Florida Public Safety Institute
75 College Drive, Suite 203, Havana, FL 32333
The Whippoorwill Sportsman’s Lodge (850) 875-2605
3129 Cooks Landing Rd, Quincy, FL 32351
01/23-24/15
Super
01/08/15
Emergency Operation Center (386) 313-4252
1769 E Moody Blvd (Bldg 3), Bunnell, FL 32110
Bull Creek (Dead Lake) (386) 313-4020
3861 Co. Rd. 2006, Bunnell, FL 32112
Same As Weigh-In Site
Best Western - Palm Coast (386) 446-4457
5 Kingswood Dr., Palm Coast, FL 32137
01/31/15
Local
01/16/15
Paramount Plaza Hotels & Suites (352) 338-9300
2900 SW St., Gainesville, FL 32608
Newnan Lake (352) 338-9300
Highway 20, Gainesville, FL 32608
Same As Weigh-In Site
Baymont Inn and Suites (352) 332-8292
6901 NW 4th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32607
02/28/15
Local
02/13/15
FEMA Building (256) 526-8890
411 Industrial Blvd, Leesburg, AL 35983
Leesburg Landing (256) 526-8890
100 Riverside St., Leesburg, AL
Same As Weigh-In Site
Weiss Lake Lodge, 998 Cedar Bluff, Centre, AL (256) 927-1501
Bay Springs Country Inn, 130 Country Rd. 112, Centre, AL (256) 927-3618
03/06-07/15
Super
02/19/15
Columbia County (Patriots Park) (706) 863-7523
5445 Columbia Rd., Grovetown, GA 30813
Wildwood Park (706) 496-3579
3780 Dogwood On., Appling, GA 30802
Same As Weigh-In Site
Quality Inn at Ft. Gordon (706) 855-2088
4073 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy., Augusta, GA 30909
03/13-14/15
Super
02/26/15
Williamson County Pavilion (800) 433-7399
1602 Sioux Dr., Marion, IL 62959
Mack’s Marina (618) 964-1821
12024 Laguna Dr., Marion, IL 62959
03/21/15
Local
03/06/15
Gallatin Civic Center
211 Albert Gallatin Ave., Gallatin, TN 37066
03/27-28/15
Super
03/12/15
04/04/15
Local
04/10-11/15
Same As Weigh-In Site
3129 Cooks Landing Road, Quincy, FL 32351
Lake Talquin Lodge, 231 Gainey Rd., Quincy, FL 32351 (850) 627-3822
Elks Ldge (618) 993-3151
Lake of Egypt Road
America’s Best Value Inn, 1802 Bittle Place, Marion, IL (618) 997-1351
Flipper’s Bait & Tackle (615) 452-7719
200 Odoms Bend Rd., Gallatin, TN 37066
Same As Weigh-In Site
Quality Inn, 1001 Village Grn Crossing, Gallattin, TN (615) 451-4494
Relax Inn Motel, 179 W. Main St., Hendersonville, TN (615) 822 -4240
Best Western Plus (423) 587-2400
5435 S Davey Crockett Pkwy., Morristown, TN 37813
Boat Launch Road Ramp (423) 586-6382
Boat Launch Road, Morristown, TN
Cherokee Park
Brights Pike, Morristown, TN
03/20/15
Tan-Tar-A Resort (573) 348-3131
494 Tan Tar A Dr., Osage Beach, MO 65065
Tan-Tar-A Resort (573) 348-3131
494 Tan Tar A Dr., Osage Beach, MO 65065
Same As Weigh-In Site
Tan-Tar-A Resort (573) 348-3131
494 Tan Tar A Dr., Osage Beach, MO 65065
Super
03/26/15
Buchanan Resort (731) 642-2828
785 Buchanan Rd., Springville, TN 38256
Paris Landing Marina
Hwy 79, Buchanan, TN 38222
Same As Weigh-In Site
Buchanan Resort (731) 642-2828
785 Buchanan Rd., Springville, TN 38256
04/17-18/15
Super
04/02/15
Lindsey Wilson Col. Dining & Conf. Cntr. (270) 384-8189
210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728
Holmes Bend Marina & Resort (270) 384-4425
5380 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY 42728
Same As Weigh-In Site
Holmes Bend Marina & Resort (270) 384-4425
5380 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY 42728
04/24-25/15
Super
04/09/15
Jameson Inn Hotel & Conference Ctr. (256) 381-4710
4900 Hatch Blvd., Sheffield, AL 35660
River Front Park
Alabama Street, Sheffield, AL
Same As Weigh-In Site
Jameson Inn Hotel & Conference Ctr. (256) 381-4710
4900 Hatch Blvd., Sheffield, AL 35660
05/02/15
Local
04/17/15
Morehead Conference Center (606) 780-4342
111 E 1st Street, Morehead, KY 40351
Claylick Boat Ramp
Hwy 1274, MoreheadKY 40351
Triplett Creek
Morehead City Park
Days Inn (606) 783-1484
170 Toms Dr., Morehead, KY 40351
05/09/15
Local
04/24/15
Bozarth Rec. Resort & County Store (765) 981-4522
7309 East 400 South, Largo, IN 46941
Same As Weigh-In Site
Knights Inn (260) 563-7455
1950 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992
05/16/15
Local
05/01/15
US Army Corp of Engs. Visitor Cntr. (217) 774-3951
RR 4 Box 128B, Shelbyville, IL 62565
Mt. Etna Boat Ramp - Salamonie State DNR Ramp
Hwy. 124, Mt. Etna, IN
Same As Weigh-In Site
Area Motels of Shelbyville, IL
10/07-10/15
Classic
Shelbyville Dam
West Access Area, Shelbyville, IL
NA
Ramada-Jasper Conference Center (812) 482-5555
US 231 S., Jasper, IN 47546
Hoosier Hills Marina, Inc. (812) 678-3313
10306 E. Lick Fork Marina Rd., Celestine, IN
Same As Weigh-In Site
Ramada-Jasper Conference Center, US 231 S., Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555
Days Inn, 272 Brucke Strasse, Jasper, IN (812) 482-6000
Best Western Plus (423) 587-2400
5435 S Davey Crockett Pkwy., Morristown, TN 37813
2 0 1 5 Fal l Ev e n t s - 2 0 1 6 S e a so n E a r l y B ir d Q u ali f i e r s
Lake Cumberland, KY
Cresnt/Dead Lakes, FL
10/30-31/15
11/28/15
Super
Local
10/15/15
11/13/15
Holiday Inn Express (606) 425-4444
50 Steve Lynn Dr, Somerset, KY
Bull Creek (Dead Lake) (386) 313-4020
3861 Co. Rd. 2006, Bunnell, FL 32112
General Burnside Island State Park Ramp
8801 S. US 27, Burnside, KY 42519 (606) 561-4104
Bull Creek (Dead Lake) (386) 313-4020
3861 Co. Rd. 2006, Bunnell, FL 32112
Ruckels Pay Lake & Restaurant
Hwy 27 & 70, Somerset, KY
Same As Weigh-In Site
Holiday Inn Express, 50 Steve Lynn Dr, Somerset, KY (606) 425-4444
Red Roof Inn, 1201 Hwy 27 S., Somerset, KY 42501 (606) 678-8115
Best Western - Palm Coast (386) 446-4457
5 Kingswood Dr., Palm Coast, FL 32137
Special Tournament Rates •
Boat Parking & Plug-ins •
19 Cabins & 5 Homes •
HOST HOTEL
is proud to be granted
the honor of the
2015
Crappe USA
Classic
Units Sleep 4 to 16 •
Pet Friendly Available •
2 Miles from Marina •
Patoka Lake Crappie
Headquarters
The Ramada Jasper
Full Kitchens / Ketchenettes •
Satellite & Internet Available •
Host Hotel
Clubhouse & Fish Cleaning Station •
Specializing in Crappie Baits
• Gas • Diesel • Live Bait
Featuring Poor Boys “Almost Famous Ribs & BBQ”
• Chicken • Fish Sandwiches • Angus Burger & Fries
• Breakfast Items • Groceries • Ice
Full Taxidermy Service
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 5 AM TO 8 PM
476 N SR 145, ECKERTY, IN 47116
812-338-3151
Crappie USA Anglers
Special Year Long Rate
Patoka 4 Seasons Resort
$50.00
7 8 8 6 We s t S t a t e R o a d 1 6 4
E c k e r t y, I n d i a n a 4 7 1 1 6
888-329-0467
www.patoka.com / patoka4seasons@tds.net
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The Ramada Jasper and Conference Center
951 Wernsing Rd., Jasper, IN 47546
Hosting the 2015 Crappie USA Banquet and Seminars. Offering amenities
such as: first floor outside accessible rooms, Boat Hookups, large indoor
swimming pool and sauna; “...we are here to take care of your every need”.
“After a long day on the lake
just show our front desk your
Crappie USA Membership card
to receive the low rate of $50.00
during your stay at the Ramada
Jasper throughout the year.”
Call 812-482-5555 or visit
www.ramadajasper.com
Make your reservations today!
...you do your thing,
leave the rest to us...
— OFFICIAL RULES —
Points Race
Qualify for the
$100,000 Cabela’s
Crappie USA Classic
through the Cabela’s
Points Race.
Points will be awarded at
local and super events
based on total weight.
Points tabulation will be
determined based on total
points earned at local
and super events. Points
race will be combined
for both divisions.
The top (25) teams
in the points division,
based on their total points,
will advance to the classic,
provided they are not
previously qualified.
All teams already qualified
will be bumped down to take
the full 25 teams by points.
One member of a points
team may fish alone
and obtain points and
qualification for the team.
Membership in the points
division is still just $100.00
per year for the team.
The (25) top points
teams advancing to the
Classic will compete for
the Cabela’s Crappie USA
Classic win as well
as the Cabela’s National
Points Championship.
Prizes for the national
points championship will
be $2000.00 In Cabela’s
Gift Certificates and cash.
Additionally, the top three
teams, based on their
total points, will receive
awards of $1000 first,
$500 second and
$300 for third.
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By your participation in this tournament, you agree to comply with the following rules and agree to submit to and
pass a POLYGRAPH TEST or similar truth test in order to qualify for the receipt of any prize. Test will be given to
teams at random at all events. Semi Pro & Amateur Division teams may have a third partner if third partner is under
the age of 16. Pole limits for three partner teams will be the same as two partner teams.(Example: Eight poles per
team unless state limit is lower in which case lower limit for two persons will apply.) A qualified partner from one
team may fish with a qualified partner from another team at the Classic.
The Kayak Division is for single (1) angler teams only, with a four (4) pole limit.
1.You may enter any one division, alone or with the partner of your choice (Kayak Division, ‘alone’ only). Practice is allowed at local
events until midnight the day before the tournament. Spectators are not allowed in boat with team during tournament hours.
2.Tournament waters shall be defined as areas open to all participants of the event and accessible by normal navigational means
only (Kayak Division is for ‘People Powered Kayaks’ only, no motors). Fishing within 50 feet of a marina gas pump or within 50 feet
of a competitor’s boat, which was first anchored, is prohibited. (Trolling motor must be in up position to be considered anchored.)
A safe and courteous distance should be maintained when trolling motors are in use. Any violation of off limits water will result in
disqualification.
3.In the case of extreme weather/water conditions, Crappie USA Inc. reserves the right to postpone or cancel a tournament with
the return of entry fees by mail.
4.Teams may start fishing (line in water) anywhere on the lake at 6:30 am and may continue fishing until 3:00 pm at regular
qualifying events. Any fishing by a team member before 6:30 am or after 3:00 pm on the day of the tournament will disqualify the
team.
5.One, two or three person team (Kayak Division is one angler only) (one boat per team) must stay within 25 feet of each other while
fishing. Teams must remain in boat while fishing. Third partner must be under the age of 16. Pole limit applies to three person team.
6.Teams may use rod and reel combos, hand held pole and reel combos or hand held poles. Eight- (8) pole limit per team (Kayak
Division - 4 pole limit) (2 hooks or baits per pole) applies except where state limit is set at a lesser number.
7.Live and artificial bait may be used except when angler is attempting to qualify for certain bonuses by using artificial baits only.
8.Crappie must be hooked and landed with a rod or pole by team member(s). Crappie must be hooked through the lip or in the
mouth.
9.Teams must comply with all state fishing and boating regulations, including the use of PFDs (Kayak Division - Must always wear
PFD while on water) and kill switches. Fishing and boating licenses are the responsibility of team members.
10.Crappie must be weighed at the official Crappie USA weigh-in site. Both team members must be present at the time of weigh-in
to be eligible for prizes.
11.No team will be allowed to join the weigh-in line after 4:00 pm. Angler(s) must be in line with fish by 4:00 pm.
12.A Semi Pro or Amateur Division team may not have more than seven (7) crappie and a Kayak Division angler may not have more
than three (3) crappie when entering the official weigh-in line. Any team presenting more than allowed creel will be disqualified.
Once you have entered the weigh-in line, your fish will be checked for count (7 for Semi Pro & Amateur - 3 for Kayak). Only live fish
will be allowed to be weighed. All dead crappie will be removed from your creel and only those live fish remaining will be entered
on the weigh-in voucher. Once your fish have been verified alive and entered on the weigh-in voucher, you will then be allowed to
weigh-in those fish, and only those fish, even if one or more die before reaching the scales. You may then continue to the scales
for your official weigh-in by the tournament director. The tournament director has sole responsibility for the declaration of dead or
live crappie. All healthy fish weighed in will be released to the lake.
13.All crappie brought to the scales for weigh-in must have been caught during the tournament hours from tournament waters by
the team bringing them to the scales.
14.All crappie presented for weigh-in must meet state length requirements for the state in which they are being weighed and may
not have any weight enhancements. Any team bringing an illegal crappie to the weigh-in line will be disqualified.
15.Big Fish entries are an optional $10.00 per team. Only one Big Fish entry per team. Team must designate entry at time of weighin. Big Fish Pot will be paid as follows: 1st Place Big Fish 70% and 2nd Place Big Fish 30% of total pot. Kayak Division Big Fish
Pot anglers compete with Kayak Division anglers only. Kayak Division Big Fish is a separate & optional $10.00 entry fee. Kayak
Division Big Fish pays 100% of the pot to the largest fish.
16.A weigh-in voucher will be issued to each registered team at the seminar on Friday night or held for pick up by the team at
weigh-in.
17.In the case of a tie for a qualifying position a coin flip conducted by the Tournament Director will decide who qualifies for the
next stage of competition.
18.Any team having a member who has failed or refused to take a polygraph test or was on a team that was disqualified or denied
a prize because either member of that team failed or refused to take a polygraph or who has ever been denied a prize because he
or she misrepresented compliance with a tournament rule will be disqualified.
19.A contestant who fails to pass a polygraph test or whose condition does not permit the administration of a test because of
contestant’s use of alcohol / drugs will be disqualified and the team will not be allowed to participate in any future Crappie USA
events.
20.Any minor who participates must make arrangements to have a parent or guardian present at the weigh-in to sign a release
form or have the release on the entry form signed prior to the tournament to allow a polygraph examination if required by the
tournament director.
21.Protests must be made in writing to the tournament director within 30 minutes following the end of the official weigh-in. All
protests must site the rule number(s) allegedly broken.
22.Alcoholic beverages are not allowed during Crappie USA activities.
23.NO ONE can be hired or compensated in any way to fish with you or for you at Super or Classic event.
24.~Refunds shall only be made in a life threatening emergency or death in the family. Entry fees may be moved and credited to
another event with 2 full week notice and payment of $25.00 transfer fee. (NO TRANSFER OR REFUND WITHIN 14 DAYS OF
EVENT FOR ANY REASON - NO EXCEPTIONS)
25.You must be an ACA member in good standing to fish in any Crappie USA tournament. You will need to join or have your ACA
card at the seminar. PLEASE have it with you.
26.Instances of poor sportsmanship may be grounds for disqualification if circumstances require.
27.The use of mobile communication devices such as cellular phones, marine radios, walkie talkies, CBs, etc. to
communicate fishing information during tournament hours is strictly prohibited. No hole sitting by competitor or non-competitor
boat during the tournament. The use of Aqua View or other underwater cameras is also prohibited.
28.Points Division teams MUST have their points team number on weigh in voucher to receive points for that tournament.
RELEASE...
At the request of Crappie USA, one member of each team that qualified for a prize must submit to and pass a POLYGRAPH TEST
and/or any other test deemed necessary to determine compliance with tournament rules. Polygraph tests will be given at random
at all events. Only one member of the team selected by the tournament director will be tested. If that member passes the test,
the prizes earned by the team will be awarded. If that member fails the test the team will be disqualified and neither member of
the team will be awarded a prize. The test will be given only once, and no contestant will be eligible for a second test under any
circumstance. The decision of the test examiner as to the contestant’s compliance with tournament rules will be the final decision
as to eligibility for any prize. Contestants agree to release Crappie USA, Inc., Crappie USA Tournament Trail, American Crappie
Association and all sponsors of these events from any liability arising from the administration of the test and/or the decision of the
test examiner. Participants in Crappie USA events agree to release Crappie USA, Inc. and its sponsors from any obligation for
using names and photo likeliness in promotional materials and/or video productions.
All decisions regarding compliance with these rules and the interpretation of these rules will be made by the tournament director and
Crappie USA, Inc. which reserves the right to make additional reasonable rules for the conduct of its tournaments if circumstances
require. Crappie USA tournaments do not discriminate for reasons of race, creed, color, national origin, and we abide by all rules
set forth in the American Disabilities Act.
Instructions:
Check the lakes you wish to fish, and enter in spaces provided below. Entry in Points
Race and ACA membership is also provided through this form. ACA MEMBERSHIP
IS REQUIRED TO FISH ANY CRAPPIE USA TOURNAMENTS.
Total the amount due and remit payment (check or money order) or complete the
credit card section of this entry form.
1st PARTNER
Name ACA #
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone No. (
) S.S. No.
Signature
E-mail address
2nd PARTNER
Check if Youth (15 & under)☐ or Female☐
Name ACA #
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone No. (
) S.S. No.
Signature
E-mail address
3rd PARTNER (Must be under the age of 16)
Name
ACA #
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone No. (
)
I (We), by signing above hereby release Crappie USA, Inc. Crappie USA Tournament Trail, American Crappie Association, and all
participating sponsors of this tournament from any loss of property, bodily injury or loss of life that may occur in this tournament. I
understand that selected contestants must take and PASS A POLYGRAPH or VOICE STRESS TEST to qualify for the receipt of
any prize and in order to verify compliance with all tournament rules. Only one test per claim will be given. I release Crappie USA,
Inc. Crappie USA Tournament Trail, American Crappie Association and all participating sponsors from any liability resulting from
the decision of the examiner, agree that the decision of the examiner is final, and agree to abide by the decision of the examiner.
Entry Fees
Local Event Entry (Per Team):
Amateur Division
$100.00 x No. of Events Entered
Semi-Pro Division
$200.00 x No. of Events Entered
Optional Big Fish $10.00 x No. of Events Entered
Super Event Entry (Per Team):
Amateur Division $125.00 x No. of Events Entered
Semi-Pro Division $250.00 x No. of Events Entered
Optional Big Fish $10.00 x No. of Events Entered
2015 Entry Form
Crappie USA Tournament Trail
Tournament Lake
Lake Talquin, FL
01/16-17/15 01/01/15
2-Day Super
Cresnt/Dead Lakes, FL 01/23-24/15 01/08/15
2-Day Super
Oran.-Loch-Newn., FL
01/31/15
01/16/15
Local
Weiss Lake, AL
02/28/15
02/13/15
Local
Clark’s Hill, GA
03/06-07/15 02/19/15
2-Day Super
Lake of Egypt, IL
03/13-14/15 02/26/15
2-Day Super
Old Hickory, TN
03/21/15
Cherokee Lake, TN
Local
03/06/15
03/27-28/15 03/12/15
Lake of Ozarks, MO
04/04/15
KY/Barkley, TN
2-Day Super
Local
03/20/15
04/10-11/15 03/26/15
2-Day Super
Green River Lake, KY 04/17-18/15 04/02/15
2-Day Super
Pickwick/Wilson, AL
2-Day Super
04/24-25/15 04/09/15
Cave Run, KY
05/02/15
04/17/15
Local
Miss.-Sal., IN
05/09/15
04/24/15
Local
Lake Shelbyville, IL
05/16/15
05/01/15
Local
2015 $100,000 Cabela’s Crappie USA Classic
Invitational
Patoka Lake, Jasper, IN 10/07-10/2015
Fall 2015 Early Bird Qualifiers for 2016 Season
Lake Cumberland, KY 10/30-31/15 10/15/15
Crescent/Dead Lakes, FL 11/28/15
2-Day Super
11/13/15
Crappie USA
125 Ruth Ave.
Benton, KY 42025
$50.00 Per Angler x No. of Events Entered
Optional Big Fish $10.00 x No. of Events Entered
Visa/Master Card Accepted
Late Fee (All Divisions)
(Within 15 days of events)
$20.00 per event
CREDIT CARD NUMBER
Points Race 2015
(Points are accumulated by total weight of fish at each event.)
$100.00 Annual Entry Fee (Per Team)
ACA Annual Membership Dues:
$25.00
$35.00
$10.00
$10.00
3 Year ACA Membership $65.00
Month
Year
Zip Code
ACA Membership Jacket & Cap
SM M LG XL 2X
Signature:
If your winnings from the calendar year 2014 season exceeded
$2,000 per team you must sign up in the Semi Pro Division.
Points Teams may renew beginning now for spring of 2015
$250.00
Total Due:
CVV
Expiration Date
Product Sample Pack & Logo Knife
Life ACA Membership
Local
Enter By Phone @ 270-395-4204
Online @ www.crappieusa.com
Mail entry forms to:
Kayak Division Entry See Pg. 5 for details
Individual
Husband/Wife
Wife of Member
Youth (15 & under)
Late Fee
Event
Date
Date
Phone: 270.395.4204/Fax: 270.395.4381
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