Lake Arlington and Cabela’s of Fort Worth to host bass tournament

Lake Arlington and Cabela’s of Fort Worth to host bass tournament
By Office of Communication
Posted on January 22, 2013, January 22, 2013

The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department and Lake Arlington are excited to officially announce the first Lake Arlington Bass Tournament, sponsored by Cabela's of Fort Worth, on March 16, 2013.

'The Fort Worth Cabela's is a strong supporter of bass fishing and is very excited to begin our partnership with the City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department,' Retail Marketing Manager Melissa Barry said. We are especially eager to help them host their series of Bass Tournaments and encourage the Arlington community to become a part of this fantastic sport.

'We'll be giving away some great prizes and coupons to everyone, so we want to see lots of familiar and new faces!'

The tournament, scheduled to take place on March 16, 2013, will kick-off at 6 a.m. with a weigh-out to take place at 3 p.m. After the weigh-out, participants and spectators are invited to a lakeside cookout at Richard Simpson Park. The cookout will be hosted by Luigi Cinelli, chef at Ventana Grille at Tierra Verde Golf Club.

'We are excited to offer this event to the Arlington fishing community and anticipate growing from one tournament into a series in the coming years,' Rental and Lake Services Coordinator and Tournament Director Kristy Sheikh said.

Anglers who pre-register are able to secure their spot for $30. Same-day registration will be available for $40, from 4 a.m. to 5:45 a.m., at the Lake Office in Richard Simpson Park. If interested in competing, call the Lake Arlington Office at 817-451-6860, or the Tournament Director at 817-575-8293.

GENERAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

  1. The tournament start time for all is 6 A.M. with angler check-in starting at 5 A.M. at the Lake Arlington Office, in Richard Simpson Park.
  2. Tournament weigh-out will take place at 3 P.M. ALL anglers are REQUIRED to check-out with the tournament director prior to leaving the lake, regardless of number of fish caught or if leaving prior to tournament weigh out time.
  3. Pre-registration is available for $30, per angler, and same day registration from 5 A.M. through 6 A.M. for $40. Entry fee is non-refundable.
  4. Tournament is open to anglers of any age; however, anglers 17- or-under MUST have a parent or guardian authorization on the registration form.
  5. Tournament director will weigh up to five fish (any species of bass allowed) per angler. Total combined weight of the five fish will be recorded and be used for tournament placement.

SPORTMANSHIP

  1. All anglers must fish from a boat and in waters accessible by boat only. Anglers are not permitted to leave the boat to reach another body of water during the tournament.
  2. This is a SOLO angler event (I.e.: No team weigh outs); however, up to two anglers may share a boat.
  3. Only artificial lures may be used for fishing.
  4. Only one rod per fisherman may be used.
  5. 'Hole Sitting' is not allowed (I.e.: Anglers may not stake out or have someone stake out a particular spot for fishing).

LICENSING:

  1. All anglers must have a valid Lake Arlington boat permit (1-day permits available for purchase on tournament day).
  2. All anglers are required present a valid Texas state fishing license and agree to abide by all rules and safety statements listed on registration document and/or briefed at start of tournament.
  3. Texas state fishing laws/rules dictate minimum/maximum and slot limits of all fish. Failure to abide by the appropriate length measurements will result in a 1-pound penalty.
  4. Every effort must be taken to keep fish alive through tournament weigh out.

SAFETY

  1. All anglers are required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved floatation device while on plane in the waters of Lake Arlington.
  2. Minors are required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation device at all times on Lake Arlington.
  3. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ALLOWED DURING TOURNAMENT.
  4. Each vessel is subject to random safety checks at any time during the tournament to ensure all required safety devices, lights, horns, and other safety devices are in working order.

PRIZES

Tournament prizes will be given to the top three (3) total combined weigh-out weights and will be for 1st place, 2ndplace and 3rd places ONLY. There are no separate divisions based on age, or prizes given for the largest fish.

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