*These FAQ's are in no way to be construed as a complete list of tournament rules.
Please familiarise yourself with the tournament rules for the event you will be competing in.
Although the majority of the rules are the same, there are differences for each tournament.

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Basic information
No need for club affiliation

All our bass angling tournaments are open to anybody (except our championships)

All tournaments are held at public venues
Enter as many events as you wish

Prize money depends on the number of entries

Registration is open from 06:00 at the venue

Tournament hours: 07:00 – 16:00 followed by prize giving

About Cast-for-Cash

Last weekend of every month (except December) 

Fishing is from boats only - minimum 15hp outboard engine, must be propeller-driven, and be a minimum of three meter (10ft) in length.
No kayaks, jet skis, barges, or similarly cumbersome craft will be permitted.

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About TBC (The Bass Challenge)

First weekend of the month (Except January)
Fishing is from small watercraft (less than 4.6m in length) - no outboards allowed

Fishing is from a small craft. No outboards are allowed.

But I didn’t know!
By signing the entry form, each angler acknowledges that they have read and accepted the tournament rules and agrees that the tournament committee's decisions are final.

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What is the entry fee?
For TBC it is R300 per person per event
For Cast-for-Cash it is R450 per person per event*
*(Anglers 13 and over will compete for full payouts and pay full entry fees.)

Is the tournament entry fee per angler or per boat?
The entry fee is per angler.

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Can a co-angler fish with me in my boat?
Yes, a skipper may have a co-angler of their choice fish with them.

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How many anglers can I have in my boat?
Each angler must be a paid participant.
Only for Cast-for-Cash events a maximum of THREE persons per boat; assuming the boat has the required rating capacity, and only if the third person is younger than 12.
For all our other tournaments the maximum is TWO persons per boat.

Can I have someone in my boat that isn’t competing in the tournament?
No, each person in the boat (during tournament hours) must be a paid participant. 

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Is there a meeting to attend prior to the tournament?
YES, there is a pre-tournament meeting after registration / before the start of the day’s event.
Please check the event details for onsite registration times/locations. 

 

Is there a formal launch?
No, anglers may launch from the ramp of their choice the morning of the tournament and have to move to the official starting point and can only start fishing (first cast) after the start of the day's tournament.

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How many fish can I have in my live-well?
For TBC you may have up to three (3) fish per team in the live-well at any one time.
For Cast-for-Cash and MLF RSA events you may have up to three (5) five per team in the live-well at any one time.

Can I register late at the ramp the morning of the tournament?
YES, only if you pay in CASH. We don't accept late EFT entries the day of the tournament.  

What is my team / boat number?
Starting positions for the day will be randomly drawn from one bag on a first-come, first-served basis by all teams.

Can I weigh a dead fish?
All our tournaments are catch, weigh and release events.
Any team presenting a fish to the weigh master that is regarded as “dead” will be penalised with a 1000 gram (per dead fish) which will be deducted from the team’s total bag weight.

May I use multiple lures?
Rigs like the double rig where multiple lures / baits are attached to one main line are not allowed, except for commercial available “Alabama” rigs restricted to a maximum of five wires with a maximum five spinners, five lures and three hooks. (Single, or treble hooks each count as one hook.)

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Who qualifies for the “Team-of-the-Year” title?
The top three teams in each region (six anglers) will compete during the Cast-for-Cash National Championship for the “Team-of-the-Year” award. If there are less than ten teams on the regional log then only the top (one) team qualify.

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What do I do when I have a complain?
Protests are to be made in writing within 15 minutes after the check-in time of the final flight of each tournament day and handed to the tournament director in person. Protest forms are available on request from the tournament director.

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Please familiarise yourself with the tournament rules for the event you will be competing in, and if your still have questions then approach your event organiser.