Tyler Rod and Gun Club
Catfish Tournament Rules

• Boundaries:  From New Martinsville Dam south to Willow Island Dam and anywhere in Middle Island Creek.
• All fishermen must comply with all Federal and State fishing regulations.
• Any legal natural or artificial bait will be allowed.
• Catfish must be at least 14” long to be weighed.            
• All fish weighed in must be caught by rod and reel during tournament hours.  No snagging, jugging, trot lines, etc…
• In case of a tie the team/person with the longest measured fish will be declared the winner.
• No refunds will be given.
• No late weigh-ins will be allowed!  Late arrivals will be disqualified, no exceptions!
• $20 per team entry fee.  Individuals may enter for $10.  12 years old and under $5.
• Fish must be alive to be weighed, no dead fish will be weighed.  Fish will be released after weigh-in.
• Arguing or fighting will not be tolerated.
• Pay out for winners will be 1^st place – 60%.  2^nd place – 30%.  3^rd place – 10%.
• A maximum of four fish will be weighed.
• Additional smallest and biggest fish purses may be entered for $5 each and will paid out in full.

Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Tyler Rod and Gun Club.  Club is 5.5 miles from Route 2 in Friendly.  Located at Little, WV near Hissam’s Cabins.  Tournament will run from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Fish must be weighed in before 9:00 a.m.  

 For information on the Tyler Rod & Gun Club or the Catfish Tournament, you can email us at trgc2016@gmail.com or visit our FaceBook page at www.facebook.com/tylerrodandgunclub/ .

Have fun and be safe

Rules subject to be reviewed and revised as necessary

TR&GC

155 Shiloh Rd.

Friendly, WV 26146