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Big Fish Contest Rules & Regulations |
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| 1. May only enter fish caught upon hook and line and retrieved by rod and reel in a legal manner, as designated under the laws set by the state of Ohio within the waters and tributaries of Ohio's Lake Erie. No boat fishing. | ||
| 2. Must be officially registered at least one day prior to fishing. | ||
| 3. Agrees to abide by official rules and regulations and agrees that failure to comply will result in automatic disqualification and forfeiture of all prizes and recognition as winner. | ||
| 4. Is entitled to only one prize, although contestant may enter one or more fish. If the succeeding fish is larger, the smaller will be withdrawn. | ||
| 5. Agrees that in the event of a tie, the person who enters the first fish, according to the date and time recorded on the fish entry form, will be the winner. The second fish entered with the same weight will assume the next lower position. | ||
| 6. Agrees to hold the contest officials, sponsors, their agents, servants, or employees harmless for any liability of any nature and any kind for injuries and/or damage suffered by the entrant during the contest period. | ||
| 7. Weigh stations (Erie Outfitters) hours Monday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Tuesdays. No fish shall be checked after hours. | ||
| 8. Contest Dates: 10/31/09 through 4/30/10. Prizes awarded May 14, 2008. | ||
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9. 100%
Payback awarded to the top five (5) places as follows: |
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| 11. Steelhead entered must be of a reasonable weight (12 lbs. or larger). Weight will determine the winner. All entrants are subject to a POLYGRAPH TEST. |