FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Tournament dates 2025 :
- La Trail Q1: June 21, 2025: Lac Poisson Blanc.
- La Trail Q2: August 16, 2025: Lac Brome.
- La Trail Q3: September 13, 2025: Lac des Îles.
- Frozen Bass: October 4, 2025.
- UNI-T 2: September 6, 2025.
- Kayak Survivor: August 23, 2025: Lac Sainte-Marie.
- No Limits: 12 juillet 2025: Lac de l’argile.
Tournament Rules : La Trail
Schedule
- 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main Event
- At 3:30 p.m. Awards ceremony
Please arrive early for the first event, thank you for your punctuality.
Competition rules
- Permitted catches :
- Each team can register up to five (5) bass, with a minimum size of 12 inches for the smallest specimen.
- Fish measurement:
- The only accepted methods are the KETCH and YAKATTACK systems(Capture, Photography, Release)).
- The photo of each fish must :
- Show measured length clearly.
- Present bass with mouth closed as much as possible.
- Authorized equipment :
- Electric motors are permitted, but only one per boat.
- Artificial lures only (no live, preserved or prepared baits on pain of disqualification).
- Safety and respect :
- Keep a safe distance from other anglers.
- Wear your flotation jacket at all times or risk penalty or disqualification.
- Morning instructions :
- Follow the instructions given at the morning briefing.
- Notify the designated table of your presence before the start of the competition.
Substitutes and special rules
- Each team is entitled to a replacement in case of absence.
- No change of substitute will be accepted once designated.
- The substitute does not pay an entry fee but does not take part in the main draw (he/she is eligible for table prizes).
Other important reminders
- Respect the environment and general instructions.
- Any breach of the rules will result in immediate disqualification.
Good luck to all participants!
Rules and Regulations: Kayak Survivor.
Tournament structure
Participants :
60 anglers divided into 10 teams of 6.
Phases and Rounds :
Phase 1 :
- Schedule: 07h00 - 13h00
- Eliminations: 4 teams eliminated, 6 teams move on to the next phase.
Phase 2 :
- Schedule: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Eliminations: 3 teams eliminated, 3 teams advance to the final round.
Phase 3 (Finale) :
- Schedule: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Eliminations: 2 teams eliminated, 1 team wins.
Important :
- Each team's score is reset to zero at the end of each phase.
- All teams must return to the starting point after each phase to avoid irregularities.
Example: If a fisherman catches a fish at 11:58, he won't be able to keep it for the next phase.
Competition rules
- Permitted catches :
- Each team can register up to five (5) bass, with a minimum size of 12 inches for the smallest specimen.
- Fish measurement:
- The only accepted methods are the KETCH and YAKATTACK systems(Capture, Photography, Release)).
- The photo of each fish must :
- Show measured length clearly.
- Present bass with mouth closed as much as possible.
- Authorized equipment :
- Electric motors are permitted, but only one per boat.
- Artificial lures only (no live, preserved or prepared baits on pain of disqualification).
- Safety and respect :
- Keep a safe distance from other anglers.
- Wear your flotation jacket at all times or risk penalty or disqualification.
- Morning instructions :
- Follow the instructions given at the morning briefing.
- Notify the designated table of your presence before the start of the competition.
Regulations : No Limits
Welcome to the No Limits Kayak Tournament!
Get ready for a thrilling competition where fun, strategy and skill take center stage. The aim: catch as many bass as possible and collect as many points as possible!
Daytime schedule
- 07h00 to 15h00: Main event
- 3:30 pm: Prize-giving ceremony
Important: please arrive early for the initial briefing.
Tournament Rules
Unlimited Captures
- Capture and submit as many bass as you like.
- The more fish you catch, the greater your chances of increasing your score!
Fish measurement:
- The KETCH and YAKATTACK measurement tools are the only ones allowed (Capture, Photograph, Release).
- Each photo must show :
- L’achigan sur l’outil de mesure, avec la bouche fermée autant que possible.
- A clear image for easy reading of the length.
Points system
- Points are awarded according to fish length:
- 0 to 12 inches: 1 point
- 12+ to 14 inches: 2 points
- 14+ to 16 inches: 3 points
- 16+ to 18 inches: 4 points
- 18+ to 20 inches: 6 points
- 20+ inches: 8 points
Authorized equipment
- Electric motors are permitted.
Safety and Respect
- Distance: Maintain a comfort zone between yourself and other anglers.
- Life jacket: Mandatory at all times. Failure to comply will result in penalties or disqualification.
Guidelines and Organization
- Morning briefing: Carefully follow the instructions given at the start of the day.
- Mandatory attendance: Report to the designated table before the start of the tournament.
Substitutes
- Each team can designate a substitute in case of absence.
- No registration fee for the substitute.
- Il ne pourra pas participer au tirage principal mais sera éligible aux prix de présence.
- No change of substitute will be allowed after designation.
Authorized lures
- Only artificial lures are accepted.
- Total ban on the use of live, preserved or prepared bait. Any violation will result in immediate disqualification.
Photo Regulations:
- Rules for submitting fish photos
- Fish position :
- The fish must be placed on the ruler, with its head to the left and resting against the fence.
- The dorsal fin should point upwards (see reference photo below).
- Identification :
- The official TBF identifier and the event identification code must be fully visible.
- If the judge cannot validate this information, the photo will be rejected.
- Condition of fish : :
- The fish must be alive. Any infringement will result in rejection of the photo and may lead to disqualification.
- Length validation :
- Make sure the length of your plug is clearly visible before you submit it.
- The judge will award the maximum length he can validate with certainty.
- A plug may be rejected if the measurement is not clearly identifiable.
- Contact with the barrier :
- The jaw or lower lip must touch the barrier of the ruler.
- Failure to comply will result in a minimum penalty of 1 inch and/or disqualification of the submission.
- Visibility of fish and ruler :
- The entire fish, from the mouth to the tip of the caudal fin (tail), must be visible in the photo.
- At least one inch increment of the measuring board must be clearly visible.
- If either end of the fish is hidden or cut off, the photo may be rejected at the judge's discretion.
- Kayak visibility :
- The competitor's kayak must be clearly visible in all photos submitted.
- If the kayak is missing, the photo will be rejected.
- The kayak must be in the water and moving to be eligible. It must not be on a vehicle or trailer when the photo is taken.
- Hand position :
- It is recommended to place the hand as centred as possible on the fish.
- No part of the hand should pass through the gill plate. Accidental contact with the outside of the gill plate will not disqualify the photo.
- The hand must not cover the fish's eye, otherwise the submission will be rejected.
- The hand should be placed in front of the caudal peduncle and should not touch this part beyond the rear edge of the dorsal or anal fin.
- Penalty scoring :
- Open mouth: scale reduced by 0.50 inch.
- Lip or tail not touching the board: no points.
- Hand touching the eye: no points.
- Hand touching the gills: no points.
- Hand touching the tail: no points.
- Fish position :
** To ensure that the mouth is considered closed, both the upper lip and the jaw must be in contact.
- Rules for submitting fish photos
