This tourney is open to all professional bass caddies on the WBT trail, however BASS is not associated with this in any shape, form, or fashion. This is a highly non-competitive tourney and will not be taken seriously. Stress-free fun is what we are shooting for. All decisions of the tourney officials will be completely ignored or argued about after lunch. Written complaints will be ridiculed along with the person who filed it. Consider wisely you caddies.

Bass Caddy Officials will be volunteered, chosen, or drafted according to each person's lack of enthusiasm for the position. The most trustworthy non-WBT person found will be treasurer and responsible for all money collected. If no trustworthy bass caddy can be found, I will keep the money and look for outside trustworthy, non-WBT person to hold the money.

ENTRY FEE $1.00

All money collected will go towards purchasing a VERY BIG TROPHY to be presented to the winning angler at the end of the four regular WBT TOUR sites. (NO CHAMPIONSHIP) All local, state and federal guidelines will be followed, including angler licenses.

Fishing hours: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., then we find a place for lunch or have a cookout depending on weather. Quality catfish or crappie caught could possibly be used for lunch if the committee assigned to fish-cleaning has remembered to bring filet knives. If not, all fish will be provided ceremonial release.

This is not a weight tourney but a total number tourney. This being the case all fishing must be done around the launch sight of our WBT PROS, and naturally within sight of fellow anglers to assure proper counts are maintained. ALL fishing must be done from the bank or dock, no boats allowed.

This is a "dead or alive" bait tourney. No artificial bait may be used. Examples of acceptable bait include, but are not limited to: chicken or beef liver, shrimp, lunch meat, Vienna wienies or hot dog, etc. IF YOU USE STINKBAIT PLEASE WASH YOUR HANDS AND STAND DOWNWIND DURING LUNCH!

ONLY ONE POLE MAY BE USED; TOTAL. IF YOU BREAK IT: SORRY. NO POLES MAY BE LOANED OR TAKEN IF AN ANGLER DECIDES TO NAP DURING FISHING HOURS. ONE POLE ONLY!

I know some anglers will target the perch bite so all fish counted must measure OVER three inches. All anglers should carry a plastic ruler with them at all times. POCKET PROTECTOR NOT REQUIRED. Remember close mouth and pinch tail. All species will be counted with the exception of grinnel, also known as dogfish, mudfish, etc. THEY CREEP ME OUT!!!

This is a tourney so we caddies can get to know each other and relax a bit after we get our pros on the water. I hope we will have a good turnout. Meet at the WBT staging area after launch.
Standings and results will be carried in the Bass Caddy area on www.BassFancy.com. You can also check the Bass Caddy blog for stories about our adventures. Hope to see you all there for the fun.

Rod Baker

(Husband and Bass Caddy for Dr. Terri Elkins, WBT Pro)