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Smallmouth Bass

World Record
11 lbs.  16 oz.
PA State Record
8 lbs. 8 ozs.
Preferred Water Temp
58 - 72 degrees
Primary Forage
Primary forage in the north branch of the Susquehanna River:  crayfish.
All PA State Record Fish
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Tournament Information

The top 30 anglers in points for the season will go to the championship.  Be sure to READ THE RULES.

Points System

We use a 200 point scoring system.  For each tournament the winner will get 200 points, 2nd place 199 points, 3rd place 198 points and so on.   Anglers who fish but don't weigh a fish will still get 50 points for participating.  After the last regular season tournament the top 30 anglers in points totals for the season will fish in the championship. 

Weigh In

The official clock and measuring stick will be at the registration table each week.  Be sure to set your watch and compare your measuring stick.  Each member will recieve 1 plastic clear weigh in bag with membership.  Each angler must bring their fish to the scale in a separate bag.  Replacement bags can be purchased for $5.

Each member will receive a plastic card on a lanyard with your member number on it.  That will be your card for the season.  This card is used for weigh in.  There will be an official at the ramp prior to the 9 pm deadline.  Your card MUST be in the box by 9pm in order to weigh in.  When you come to the scale your card will be returned to you.

Tournament Results

Results will be posted as soon as possible after each tournament.  Click RESULTS on the left menu.

Big bassBig Bass Pool

The big bass pool is optional.  It is a season long pool that ends with the last regular tournament.  It costs $5 one time, to enter.  100% of the money gets paid to the angler that weighs the heaviest bass by weight for the season.

little fishWeekly Small Fish Pool

The weekly small fish pool is run each week. It is $5 per angler to enter each week.  The angler with the smallest legal bass, min size 12 1/2"  by weight wins 100 % of the pool. 

KEEP YOUR FISH ALIVE!!!

Hooking.

When you get a deep hookset either cut the line or the hook or both. 

Handling.

When landing and handling your bass, touch them as little as possible. Don't keep them out of the water very long.  Make sure your havds are moist if you touch the fish's body.  If holding the fish horizontaly support with two hands. 

Releasing.

Allow the fish to swim from your hands. If the fish is sluggish, or rolls to its back, attempts to revive it may pay dividends.  Do so by moving the fish back and forth in the water, to move fresh water over its gills.  This isn't necessary in moving water.  Don't release a sluggish fish into fast current.

Live Wells.

Keep your live well aerating and recirculating.  Maximizing the exchange of lake or river water with the water in your live well has been recommended as one way to combat effects of many different stressors that lead to bass mortality.