Join us for a day of exciting competition while supporting ICARE, a local animal rescue shelter, at our 5th Annual Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament!

Date: Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Time: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Entry Fee: $150 per team
Guaranteed Payout: $2,000 for 1st place

Register now for a chance to win big, enjoy a fun day on the water, and support a great cause!

Location: Greers Ferry – Devils Fork Tournament Center.
Weigh-in Time: 3:00 PM sharp! Be sure to be inside the buoy by this time to avoid penalties.

Payout Structure:

• $2,000 guaranteed for 1st place.
• One payout spot for every 10 boats registered.
• 60% payback of entry fees to the top teams.

To participate in the 5th Annual ICARE Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament:

1. Download the Official Entry Form:
Click the link below to download the entry form.

2. Complete and Sign the Entry Form:
Ensure all required fields are filled out, and both team members have signed the form.

3. Mail the Entry Form and Entry Fee:
Mail your completed entry form, along with the $150 entry fee, to the following address:

ICARE Buddy Bass Tournament
P.O. Box 1062
Melbourne, AR 72556

Note: Make sure the form and payment are postmarked well in advance of the tournament date to secure your spot!

To ensure a fair and fun tournament, we ask all participants to follow these important rules:

Participants and Eligibility:

• One member of each team must be at least 18 years of age.
• ALL local, state and federals rules and regulations apply to each individual angler.

Safety Requirements:

• Kill switches MUST be in use and will be tested at takeoff when boat number is called and drive by live well check is performed.
• Coast Guard approved life jackets/vests MUST be worn and zipped/buttoned any time boat is on plane.

Fishing Rules:

• ALL anglers are to observe the golden rule of high standards of sportsmanship.
• NO fishing with in 50 yards of another angler without the permission of said angler whether competitor or not.
• Artificial lures only with exception of pork trailers.
• No more than 5 fish in live well at weigh in.
• All fish becomes property of ICARE and will be released.
• Trolling is not allowed.
• 5 fish limit – 12 inch largemouth, smallmouth, meanmouth & spotted (Kentucky).

Penalties:

• Short fish being brought to weigh in penalty is loss of short fish plus ½ pound.
• ½ pound penalty for dead fish

Weigh-In:

• Weigh in is at 3:00 pm.
• ALL boats should be inside buoy by 3:00 pm.
• 1 pound penalty per minute with disqualification after 10 minutes
• Ties will be broken by earliest boat number.
• Big bass ties will be broken by largest creel weight

Additional Rules:

• No alcoholic beverages or non-prescription stimulants allowed during tournament hours.
• A polygraph test may be administered to any contestant at the discretion of the tournament director/committee.

Rules are subject to change with state game laws. Officials of tournament will make the final decisions regarding all
rules, rule changes and interpretation of said rules and any protests.

By participating in this tournament, you’re helping ICARE continue its mission to rescue and care for animals in need. All fish caught during the tournament will become the property of ICARE and will be released after weigh-in.

Learn more about ICARE and how you can support our cause: Visit ICARE’s website.

ICARE Buddy Bass Tournament Coordinator: Ted Wammack
Phone: 870-291-2041

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! Download the entry form today, sign, and mail it to:

ICARE Buddy Bass Tournament
P.O. Box 1062
Melbourne, AR 72556

The entry fee is $150 per team. All mailed forms must be received before the tournament date on October 19th, 2024.