SPRO FROG LAKE GUNTERSVILLE OCTOBER 7TH, 2023 RULES

Anglers,

 

Welcome and thank you for fishing this years SPRO Frog Lake Guntersville Open.  IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ THIS PACKET!  In this packet you will find the directions for Saturday and the rules for the event.  If you have any questions at all please contact me at 602-791-0023.

 

This is a SPRO FROG Tournament.  Only SPRO Frogs may be used.  No other lures may be used other than SPRO Frogs.   The Cyclone Prop IS NOT a Frog bait and cannot be used.

 

You will be permitted to launch from any ramp on Lake Guntersville that you would like, however, you must drive over to Civitan Park by boat to complete boat check and for the tournament blast off for your flight.  

 

You will need to arrive and have your boat in the water at the Civitan Park a minimum of 30 minutes prior to your estimated blast off time.  This will allow plenty of time for you to get through boat check and get yourself in order.  Blast off and boat check will happen at the same time.  Come by driver’s side to the “T” dock with live wells open when your number is called (see map). If you come by and your live wells are not open you will be held until your flight has completed blast off and then we will check your boat.  If your number is not checked off for blast off your catch will not count.  Once you clear boat check, head out and blast off once you are clear of boats and docks.  Talk to the boats around you and find out what numbers they are.  This will help blast off run smooth.

 

All anglers must keep their lifejackets on and securely fastened anytime the big motor is running.  The ignition shutoff device (kill switch) must be attached to the boat driver anytime the big motor is running.

 

When teams come in at the end of the day they must check in at the designated checkpoint (shown on map).  If you do not have fish to weigh and decide to pull off early please text your boat number and boater name to 602-791-0023.  This will allows us to be sure all anglers are off the water safely. 

 

Once you check in please tie up to the designated dock space to weigh your fish.  Once your fish are weighed you may pull your boat out of the water and return to the Civitan Park for raffle and awards.

 

This event we will be paying 1 place for every 5 entries for place finish and will pay the top 5 largest bass.  Any ties for a place finish will go to the team with the largest fish.  Any ties for big fish will go to the team with the heaviest total weight.  BIG FISH MUST BE TAGGED!!

 

Tournament Rules are outlined below:

 

Life Jackets must be worn, zipped up, and buckled up anytime the big motor is running.

 

Frogs:

  • ONLY SPRO FROGS MAY BE USED AND MUST BE WORKED ON THE SURFACE.
  • FROGS MAY NOT BE ALTERED IN COLOR IN ANY WAY
  • YOU MAY OPEN/CLOSE THE HOOKS
  • YOU MAY TRIM THE LEGS (YOU MAY NOT REMOVE THE LEGS)
  • YOU MAY ADD RATTLES, BB’S, BELLS (YOU MAY NOT ADD WEIGHTS)
  • YOU MAY ADD A SPLIT RING
  • YOU MAY USE SCENT PROVIDING IT DOES NOT CHANGE THE COLOR OF THE FROG.
  • OTHER THAN WHAT IS MENTIONED ABOVE OR IN THE FAQ’S ATTACHED NO MODIFICATIONS MAY BE MADE. FROGS MUST REMAIN STOCK.  NO EXCEPTIONS!!

 

Fish:

  • 5 fish 15” mouth closed tail pinched on a flat board
  • Dead fish is a .50lb deduction off TOTAL WEIGHT
  • Short fish is a 1lb deduction plus loss of fish
  • USE YOUR OWN WEIGH BAG
  • BIG FISH MUST BE TAGGED

 

Offlimits (NO FISHING):

  • Within 50’ of a gas pump
  • 25 yards from another boat first anchored (rope and anchor) with the trolling motor up (Power pole is not considered an anchor for this rule)
  • Any area marked “No Entry” by local, state, or federal officials

 

 

Blast Off and Weigh-In Times:

 

Blast off time is approximate.  Be at the blast off location a minimum 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time.  Teams must be checked in at the checkpoint no later than their designated weigh-in time.   

 

Boat #                 Approximate Blast Off                   Weigh-In

1-30                                        6:15AM                                              2:00PM

31-60                                      6:25AM                                              2:15PM

61-90                                      6:35AM                                              2:30PM

91-120                                    6:45AM                                              2:45PM

121-150                                 6:55AM                                              3:00PM

151-180                                 7:05AM                                              3:15PM

181-210                                 7:15AM                                              3:30PM

211-240                                 7:25AM                                              3:45PM

241-270                                 7:35AM                                              4:00PM

271-300                                 7:45AM                                              4:15PM

301-337                                 7:55AM                                              4:30PM

 

 

Director: Justin Locatis 602-791-0023

 

 

  1. Can I add scent or fish attractant?
    A: Yes as long as the scent or attractant does not change the color of the frog.

 

  1. Can I use more than one frog at a time (A-rig style)
    A: No, Anglers are only allowed to use one frog on one rod at all times.

 

  1. Can I flip or Carolina rig the frog?
    A: No, All frogs must be worked on the surface as they were originally designed and intended to do.

 

  1. Can I change the legs or add color the frog?
    A: No, Frogs must keep the same color pattern as they came out of the package. Frogs that lose their finish due to catching fish are ok to keep using, but you CAN NOT add color back to the frog.

 

  1. Can I superglue the frog?
    A: You may use superglue or another adhesive to mend the frog back together should it rip and you do not have another one.

 

  1. Can I add a trailer hook?
    A: No, you may not add a trailer hook to the frog.

 

  1. Can I add a blade to the frog?
    A: No, you may not add any blades to the frog such as spinnerbait blades or buzzbait blades.

 

  1. Can I use the Jungle Frog?
    A: Yes you may use the jungle frog, however it must be worked on the surface.

 

  1. Can I use a swivel?
    A: Yes, you may use a swivel

 

  1. Can I trim the legs?
    A: Yes, you can trim the legs as short as you want, however you CAN NOT completely remove the legs.

 

  1. Can I open or close the Hooks?
    A: Yes you may open or close the hooks.

 

  1. Can I change the hook?
    A: No, all frogs must maintain the original hook that came with the frog.

 

  1. Can I use the Flappin Frog or shad series (Spit shad, Bronzeye shad, etc)
    A: Yes you can use any of the soft plastic hollow belly frog type baits that SPRO Makes that are available for retail purchase.

 

  1. I have a lot of frogs. How do I know for sure they are SPRO
    A: All SPRO Frogs have the word “SPRO” on the bottom of them.

 

  1. I didn’t see where to add my non-boater during registration. What do I do?
    A: You will get an email from Anna Marie with SPRO within a few days of registering. Respond to that email and give her the information at that time.

 

  1. Can I glue the weight in the frog to keep it from coming out?

A: Yes.

 

  1. Can I use the Cyclone Prop?

A: No

 

  1. Who do I contact for Rules or Tournament specific questions?
    A: Justin Locatis at 602-791-0023

 

  1. Who do I Contact for Registration Issues?
    A: Stephen Young at 770-919-1722