TBOTS Mansfield Hollow 2023
The fifth event in the 2023 TBOTS Live Series will be held at Mansfield Lake. Anglers will be launching from the Mansfield Hollow State Park Boat Launch.
REGISTRATION:
You must register become a member of the 2023 TBOTS Live Series on Fishing Chaos. The link is here.
EVENT INFORMATION:
Entry fee: $35
Optional Lunker Pool Fee: $10
Tournament Format: Catch-photo-release
Minimum Length: 8 inches
Number of Fish: 5-fish limit
*The optional Lunker Pool fee is a winner-takes-all side pot. The angler with the largest black bass of the day who has paid into the Lunker Pool wins the entire pot.
CAPTAINS MEETING:
Captains meeting will be held by a tournament director the morning of at the launch location. Captain’s meetings will start 15 minutes before launch time.
EVENTS TIME TABLE:
Pre-fishing: Anglers must be off the water by 4:00PM the day before the tournament.
Earliest Launch: 6:10AM
Competition Starts (Lines in) 6:30AM
Competition Ends (Lines out): 2:30PM
Photo Upload Deadline: 3:30PM
APPROVED MEASURING DEVICE:
You may use the following measuring devices: the original Ketch Board, the Ketch X board, or the Ketch Karbonate board. Anglers using any other measuring device will have their submissions declined.
IDENTIFIER:
The four digit identifier code will go live on Fishing Chaos the night before the event. The code must be visible in every submission. Code may be written on an identifier card or on the hand. Incorrect or missing identifier codes will be declined.
RULES:
Three Belles Outfitters Tournament Series utilizes the same rules as Kayak Bass Fishing.
KBF Tournament rules can be found here. While we use the same rules, we have made some changes to the rules to better fit our trail series:
KBF Competition Rule 2B
Length- The minimum length of bass scored in competition is 12 inches. Photos of bass shorter than minimum will be denied.
TBOTS Rule Change
Length – The minimum length of a bass scored in TBOTS Competition is 8 inches. Photos of bass shorter than the minimum will be denied.
KBF Competition Rule 6
There is no specific KBF rule under Cooperation and Assistance that ours alters.
TBOTS Rule Change
During Competition, anglers are not allowed to fish with or receive assistance from non-competitors. Anglers caught breaking this rule will be disqualified.
KBF Competition Rule 10F
Mouth open 1/4 inch or more, even if it appears to be structurally unable to close completely – one-inch deduction.
TBOTS Rule Change
Mouth open more than 1/4 inch, even if it appears to be structurally unable to colose completely – one-inch deduction.
ANGLER OF THE YEAR STANDING TIE BREAKER
In the event of a tie for AOY standings, the tiebreaker will be the greatest combined length of scoreable fish from the angler’s best 4 events.
CASH PRIZES:
Payouts equal 100% of net entry fees (gross entry fee minus credit card processing fees and a $5 hold-back for the championship pot).
PRIZE PAYOUT:
TBOTS will distribute payments via PayPal Funds Transfer to the email address provided during event registration or to your Fishing Chaos Wallet. Payment distribution will occur during the following business week.
We will also be giving away a $20 Three Belles Outfiftters Gift Card to one person at random after the event has concluded.
