Texas Carpnado rules and regulations
1. The Series is open to ALL anglers provided they meet the Requirements and follow all                             the Rules and Regulations listed below. 
2. Participants MUST attend the online live Captain’s Meeting. There will be only one on Saturday Morning at 7AM and you must post a message letting us know you were present during the meeting. You must verify that you are registered on I-angler. 
3. The Captains meeting will be held Saturday, August 11th promptly at 7am after the captains meeting you are free to fish any public water through August 12th where all caught fish photos MUST be submitted by 4pm central time. You must arrive at Tupps Brewery and check in on August 12th by 5pm, no later. If you are late you will be disqualified from the Tournament so plan accordingly.  
4. LIABILITY RELEASE/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

ALL competitors must agree to a liability release prior to start of the event, this can be completed any time before captains meeting and emailed to Steven Palmer.

Subject: signed waiver to b3d3k@yahoo.com 
ALL competitors UNDER the age of 18 must provide a liability release signed by a parent or guardian before the start of the event. Parent or guardian must be present.  
ALL competitors MUST have a valid Texas Freshwater Fishing License or be exempt under TPWD regulations. 
For current regulations and information on fishing licenses visit:  http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/licenses/index.phtml 
5. Public waters fishing only, Kayaks and other boats can be used, but only on public access sites to launch. 
6. NO PAID GUIDES can be used we encourage you to fish with friends, but no cheating…..please follow the rules! 
7. At no time during tournament hours are any alcoholic beverages or drugs, other than prescription, allowed to be consumed while on the water. Violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification and forfeiture of all entry fees. 
8. All contestants are expected to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety and conservation. Any contestant who displays poor sportsmanship, violates these rules or any state or local laws, or brings unfavorable publicity to the sport of CARP fishing will be disqualified. Yea we said CARP FISHING!
9. Boating safety must be observed always. A USCG approved life preserver must be on and fastened any time the combustible engine is operative, and the kill switch must be attached to the driver. Contestants fishing out of a kayak, float tube or pontoon must wear a life preserver always. 
10. All fish must be caught in a legal sporting manner. ONLY FLY RODS AND REELS, LINE AND FLIES DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR FLY FISHING MAY BE USED. No soft plastic baits, or any other type of bait, customarily used for fishing with other types of rod and reels may be used. No live or prepared bait is permitted. Chum or Liquid fish attractants are not allowed. No other types of rod and reels (spinning, bait casting, spin-cast) are permitted during this tournament. 
11. MEASURING OF FISH: Carp should be photo'd on a metal or plastic measuring board with easy to read numbers, touching the left end of the scale and your ID tag/number must be showing. Contestant must make every effort to release their fish alive after measuring. 
12. Since this will mostly be an online submitted tournament, there will be no late submittals. If you know you do not have cell service out on the lake or are using a digital camera, it is YOUR responsibility to get back early so you can submit it in person or when you have service. 
13. Measuring device must be clear and easy to read in the photos. Please bring your measuring device to the award ceremony in case there are any disputes. 
Acceptable measuring devices include but not limited to CCA 42-inch aluminum fish ruler from academy would be ideal due to length, Hawg Trough with highlighted numbers, Gator Grip measuring ruler, Check-it-stick. 
HOMEMADE, RETRACTABLE TAPE, WOODEN, FOLDING, OR SLIDING MEASURING DEVICES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AT ANY TIME. 
14. APPROVED CAMERAS

We will be using I-Angler to judge all submissions for this tournament.

All contestants are to submit their catch through I-Angler’s App on their smart phone.

If you do not have cell service or are using a digital camera, you will need to plan accordingly and come find the Tournament Director before the deadline to submit your catch.

While we have a universal card reader, it is highly recommended that you bring a USB cord that is compatible with your camera. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure we can download your picture 
15. Switching or sharing fish with other contestants or individuals will result in immediate disqualification.   
16. Using a landing net is permitted but no other person can help you net/land the fish, you must net/land the fish yourself. 
17. No snagging (fish needs to be hooked near mouth) and No mistreatment of fish. 
18. Every photo must be clear and readable with ID Card/Number showing. If we cannot read the length of the fish clearly, we will not accept the photo.
19. All fish must be caught on public waters.
20.Top 5 fish of any combination will take prize 1 point per inch for Common Carp, Mirror carp and Koi on public waters ONLY.  Grass carp are NOT included for total 5 fish score. 
21. Big fish prize - Grass carp, Common carp, Mirror Carp and Koi are included. The biggest fish wins. 
22. Small fish prize - the smaller the fish the better! Grass Carp, Common Carp, Koi, Mirror Carp included. 
23. TIES

• In the event of a TIE, the following criteria will decide the winner:

• Biggest Fish

• 2nd Biggest Fish

• 3rd Biggest Fish

• And so on until there are no more fish to compare; then a coin toss. 
24. All contestants must register online at  ianglertournament.com and download their app. 
25. The entry fee is $75 per individual. The tournament will be held regardless of weather. The organizer and tournament director reserve the right to accept or reject any entry form application.  
26. BY FAR THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE HAVE FUN. LIVE LAUGH AND ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR FELLOW FLY FISHERS.

CATCH-PHOTO-RELEASE RULES 
1. Prior to fishing contestants must download I angler app.

The measuring board must be a commercial metal or plastic model which clearly shows the numbers and lines for inch and half-inch markings. HOMEMADE, RETRACTABLE TAPE, WOODEN, FOLDING, OR SLIDING MEASURING DEVICES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AT ANY TIME. 
2. Each contestant will be issued one identification tag or number. This tag/number must appear in all pictures of the fish and must be readable. 
3. A fish photograph should show the fish touching the end of the ruler with tail extended for maximum length, and it must also contain the ID tag/number on hand. All fish photos must be taken with the fish facing left and the dorsal fin up. No fish will be recorded which does not comply with the prescribed photo requirements. Fish length will be rounded to the next higher half-inch. 
4. No photos of duplicate, dead, mutilated, frozen or otherwise damaged fish will be accepted. Any attempts at cheating or fraud will result in permanent suspension from Texas Carpnado tournaments. 
5. If you cannot get a cell phone connection on the water, bring your phone to registration to have photos checked by 4:00PM