Backroads Bass Derby Rules

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Virtual Bass Fishing Derby presented by KECO 96.5FM

May 22, 2021 – 7AM-6PM

Tournament Species
Bass: Largemouth, smallmouth, spotted
Contests
• Statewide – five fish bag (individual) OK & TX
• Big Bass – by weight (individual)
Prizes
1st place – $350 cash AND a $250 gift certificate to Galleria Furniture & Mattress Outlet; 2nd place – $100 cash and a box of baits from Cut Throat Jig Company; Big Bass – $50 cash and a guided crappie trip to Tom Stead Lake by Slab Pappy’s Guide Service (6 hours, $200 value)
Location
• Fish anywhere permitted by law (freshwater, ponds, rivers, lakes, etc.)
• Boats are not required.
• Post entry pictures for judging at kecofm.com/bass during specified dates and times.
Safety and State Fishing Regulations
• Be sure to follow all state regulations regarding fishing licenses, bag limits, entry requirements, and other rules. www.kecofm.com/bass
Entry Requirements
• Fish MUST be caught on May 22 between 7 am and 6 pm.
• Photos MUST include fisherman, fish on scale with weight visible, and the “secret number” displayed any way you wish IN the photo, not ON the photo. (we will post the secret number to KECO facebook 1 hour prior to start time). Suspicious entries WILL be reviewed by Game Warden James Edward and we WILL request to check the scales of any winners upon claiming prize(s).
• Photos can be uploaded at kecofm.com/bass. The first 5 photo submissions will be counted from each fisherman.
• Please include NAME, FISH NUMBER (ex. fish #1) and its WEIGHT (ex. 6lbs 2oz) in the CAPTION box, along with any other info about the catch if you’d like to share. (Ex.- Drew Cobb-Bass #1 – 4lbs 2oz. – Caught on Crankbait)
• Any entries submitted BEFORE or AFTER the tournament time will be disqualified.