Tournament #5 for The Heart of Dixie Catfish Trail.

PRE-REGISTER now at https://tm.americancatfishingassociation.com/tournament.php?id=1459
Money is due at Livewell Check!

This is a Division 3 points Event. ACA Premium members will receive points for placement in all Heart of Dixie events. If you would like to join the ACA get in contact with us or go to www.jointheaca.com please use referral code DIXIE.

Entry -$100
(includes $10 big fish)

Side Pot -$10 Smallest Flathead
(you are allowed to bring in a 4th fish to be used for the smallest flathead pot, this fish does not have to count against your 3 fish limit)

50/50 Raffle - $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 Tickets. (purchase as many as you like)

Membership- $10 per angler at first event.
(Kids are free)

Registration and Boat Checks starts at 5:30am.

Trailering is allowed to anywhere on Guntersville Lake but you must not cross the Alabama/Tennessee line while trailering.

Fishing Begins at 7:00 AM and Ends at 4:00 PM.

You must be back at the ramp by 4:30pm or you will not be allowed to weigh in.

3 Fish Limit + Small Flathead(can not exceed 34")

2-3 Licensed Anglers per team. (Kids excluded from angler count)

ALL FISH MUST SWIM AWAY!!!

For updates on rules and information visit the Heart Of Dixie Catfish Trail Group. 
www.facebook.com/groups/HoDcatfishtrail

for all questions contact
Adam Wright: 256-438-1649
or Daniel Parsons

2021 Season Rules

1. All Federal, State, and Local Fishing Regulations Apply. (Example: Rod Limits on Neely Henry and Weiss Lake)

2. In Case of Severe Weather/Dangerous Water Conditions HoD Catfish Trail reserves the right to postpone or cancel any event. In the event of a Tornado Warning or Severe Thunderstorm Warning tournaments will be cancelled or delayed and all participants are to take shelter immediately.

3. 10$ Annual Membership is required to be paid by each Angler prior to fishing their first event.(Children under 16 are not required to pay membership fee).

4. Registration start times will be approximately 1 hour prior to events unless specified otherwise. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. (Example 7am-4pm event registration closes at 6:30am)

5. No Pre-Fishing or Scanning on the designated body within 8 hours prior to tournament start time.

6. All Boats must go through boat inspection prior to blastoff. Boat inspection may consist of any or all compartments and equipment on the boat.

7. All fish must be caught on Rod and Reel only. No Foul Hooked, Gut Hooked, or Snagged Fish will be allowed.

8. All Fish must be weighed alive and swim away freely under their own power. Any dead fish brought to the scales will result in disqualification from the event. Any fish that fails to swim away prior to rewards ceremony will be considered a dead fish.

9. All fish should be culled immediately. No culling at the ramp or weigh-in line. at no time should you transport more than 3 fish in your livewell.

10. Two man team rules are always in effect (teams are allowed up to 3 anglers on board children under 16 do not apply to 3 angler limit)

11. No rod limits with the exceptions of Neely Henry Lake and Weiss Lake these lakes will have a 6 rod limit in accordance with state laws and 2 man team rules.

12. Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, and Channel Catfish may be weighed. No other species are allowed.

13. Regular events are a 3 Fish limit-only 2 fish may exceed 34” in length. All fish under 34” will be measured. If all 3 fish exceed 34" it will result in disqualification.

14. Tiebreaker rule - Big Fish will be used to determine tiebreakers at regular events.

15. All Fish must be kept in an adequate livewell as determined by directors, absolutely no stringers. An adequate livewell is large enough to hold a limit of fish safely for the duration of the tournament.

16. 50 yard rule - you should remain at least 50 yards from any competitor engaged in fishing except when doing so would impede access to fishable waters,  facilities such as restrooms, boat launches, gas pump etc , or could create a hazard to either teams safety. 

(Use common sense, if you place your boat in close proximity and in the way of a boat that is drifting or fishing in motion they may be unable to maintain a 50 yard distance. Please be respectful and do not attempt to cut off someones drift or drag in a way that they are not given time to adjust their course.)

17. All Anglers should remain in boat at all times during tournament hours with the exception of using rest rooms and emergencies. If you need to leave the boat for any other reason please inform the tournament director for approval.

18. Restrictions on certain equipment and tackle.

Tackle - Tackle must be in accordance with state laws and shall be appropriate for use in a catch and release tournament to ensure fish are released unharmed. (Items such as but not limited to Gaffs and oversized Treble hooks are not allowed)

19. Boats must be back at the ramp by weigh in or will result in immediate disqualification. In the event of breakdowns contact tournament director(s) ASAP and we will do our best to get you back to the ramp prior to weigh in. Breakdowns do NOT excuse a team for being late. 

20. Cheating will result in disqualification from all future events and removal from The Heart of Dixie Catfish Trail. Cheating will be determined at tournament director(s) discretion. (Examples: Limb Lining, Trotlines, Jug Fishing, Checking Jugs, Hand Fishing, Fish Sharing, Locking to another body of water, Trailering Etc.)

21. Unsportsmanlike Conduct will not be tolerated and may result in a Verbal warning, Disqualification from the event, Disqualification from the entire season, Requirement to submit a public written apology to the group page, or Permanent Removal from The Heart of Dixie Catfish Trail. (Examples – Harassment, Threatening, or Sabotaging other competitors, Reckless Driving, Intoxication, Inappropriate use of Social Media to put down or discourage other competitors from competing) Unsportsmanlike Conduct will be determined by the Tournament Director and Committee.

22. Absolutely no refunds will be issued for any reason except cancellation. Any Side Pot that has no winner will result in that pot being carried over to the end of the year classic.

23.Trailering is allowed at designated events. Leaving the designated fishing fishing area by locking through or trailering to an unauthorized body of water will result in immediate disqualification.

24.  Number of spots paid will be based on the following.

15-24 teams = 3 spots
25-30 teams =4 spots
31+ teams = 5 spots

25. Teams will receive Heart of Dixie Trail points(not to be confused with ACA points race) based on their best 4 finishes + The end of the year Classic.

Points will be awarded based on the system below.

1st - 100
2nd - 98
3rd - 97
4th - 96
5th - 95
6th - 94
7th - 93
8th - 92
9th - 91
10th - 90
And so on until all teams have been awarded points. Teams that do not weigh in will receive points = to the number of boats registered to fish the event.