2010 Annual Spring Bass Tournament
Benefiting the TEXO
Education and Research Foundation
Lake Fork at Lake Fork Marina, 275 County Rd. 1558 (off FM 17), Alba, TX 75410
Friday, April 9th — Pre-fish all day
Friday Registration: April 9th, 2:30pm-6:00pm
Saturday Registration: April 10th — 5:00-9:00 am
Saturday — 5:00 - 9:00 am Live well check at Lake Fork Marina
Saturday — 5:00-5:45am: Live well in locations other than Lake Fork Marina
(Rainswood, Public Ramp 515E)
1st Place Big Bass Winner
Has the Opportunity
to Win $20,000 in Cash
Sponsored by
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Current Sponsors
- Aaron Rents, Tables & Chairs
- Acton Mobile, Large Mouth Sponsor
- BakerTriangle, Large Mouth Sponsor
- Balfour Beatty, Large Mouth Sponsor
- Barnhill Construction, Small Mouth Sponsor
- Charter Builders, Large Mouth Sponsor
- Crossland Construction, Large Mouth Sponsor
- Dyna Ten, Small Mouth Sponsor
- F2 Fabrication, Large Mouth Sponsor
- Facility Construction Services, Small Mouth Sponsor
- Gypsum Supply, LLC., BBQ Sponsor
- Humphrey & Associates, Inc., $2,000 Raffle Sponsor
- IMA of Texas, $20,000 Big Bass Drawing Sponsor
- Johnston Products of Dallas, Large Mouth Sponsor
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- Jonsco, Inc., Lunker Sponsor
- Lasco Acoustic and Drywall, Small Mouth Sponsor
- Marek Brothers System, Large Mouth Sponsor
- Neal & Associates, Large Mouth Sponsor
- Prime Controls, Large Mouth Sponsor
- Rogers-O'Brien, Small Mouth Sponsor
- Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Spotted Bass Sponsor
- System Electric, Inc., Small Mouth Sponsor
- TEPCO Contract Glazing, Small Mouth Sponsor
- TDIndustries, Inc., Large Mouth Sponsor
- ValleyCrest Landscape Development, Spotted Bass Sponsor
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Raffle tickets for sale! Contact texo@texoassociation.org |
Tournament Team Registration |
Team #1 (name and
employer)
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Team
#2 (name and employer)
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 Commit to Your Sponsorship!
Choose sponsorship level below. Sponsor Donations are tax deductible.
The donation/sponsorship deadline is March 31, 2010 for your company’s name to be listed on the sponsor board.
TEXO Member companies may be invoiced; all others must pay in advance.
TEXO member teams who are Spotted Bass level sponsors and above are eligible for the Traveling Team Trophy. |
$2,500.00 Lunker Sponsor SOLD to 
Includes 4 door prizes in company name, five (5) bass teams, listed as Title sponsor on banner for the event, given top recognition in all press releases and articles, listed on website as event sponsor and is eligible for the Traveling Team Trophy if a TEXO member. |
$2,000.00 BBQ Sponsor SOLD to 
This includes four (4) bass teams, listed as BBQ sponsor on banner for the event, and recognition in all press releases and articles, listed on website as event sponsor and is eligible for the Traveling Team Trophy if a TEXO member. |
$1,000.00 Large Mouth Sponsor
This includes four (4) bass team registrations, listed as a sponsor for the event on banner and recognition in all press releases, on the website and is eligible for the Traveling Team Trophy if a TEXO member. |
$500.00 Small Mouth Sponsor
This includes two (2) Bass team registrations, listed as a sponsor for the event on banner and in all press releases, on the website and is eligible for the Traveling Team Trophy if a TEXO member.. |
$400.00 Spotted Bass Sponsor
This includes one (1) Bass team registration, listed as a sponsor for the event on banner and on all press releases and website and is eligible for the Traveling Team Trophy if a TEXO member.
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$250.00 White Bass Sponsor
This includes a listing on the sponsor banner, all press releases and the website. DOES NOT INCLUDE TRAVELING TEAM TROPHY. |
$2,000.00 Catfish Dinner Sponsor (Friday)
This includes four (4) bass teams, listed as Dinner sponsor on banner of the event, and recognition in all press releases and articles, listed on website as event sponsor and is eligible for the Traveling Team Trophy if a TEXO member. |
$2,000.00 Raffle Sponsor SOLD to 
Includes four (4) bass teams, listed as Raffle Sponsor on raffle tickets, 3 raffle prizes, Bass & Combo pots, listed on banner for the event and recognition in all press releases and articles, listed on website as raffle sponsor and is eligible for the Traveling Team Trophy if a TEXO member. |
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WHY
SPONSOR?
Sponsor Donations are tax deductible.
All of those who commit to a donation/sponsorship of any kind will receive recognition in all printed material and news releases.
For your name/company to be on the sponsor sign, all donations need to be in no later than March 31, 2010.
TEXO member companies will be invoiced. Non-members please send payment in advance.
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Registration
Fees
Member Team = $170 per Team; after March 31st = $180
Subscriber Member = $220 per Team; after March 31st = $230
Non-Member = $270 per Team; after March 31st = $290
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Prize Information
First Prize:
0-50 Boats = $750; 51-75 Boats = $1000;
76 – Over = $1500
BIG BASS POT: $20.00 Cash per Team
100% of Pot Pays three places;
1st (50%) 2nd (30%) 3rd (20%)
Combo Pot $10 per Team
100% pays to the 2 team heaviest weight Team Trophy Competition
To be eligible for team trophy you must be a tournament sponsor ($400.00).
TEXO Members eligible only
First Place Big Bass has the opportunity to win $20,000 donated by IMA of Texas, Inc.
Rules
and Regulations
1. Eligibility: The tournament is for TEXO Members/Employees and their guests of the construction industry. TEXO members in good standing with dues paid by March 15th may be invoiced. Non-member participants must pay all teams/sponsorships in advance.
2. A maximum of two people per boat. One person can constitute a team. No fishing guides allowed.
3. You may not fish with a guide on Lake Fork for a period of one month prior to the tournament date. No pre-fishing April 5-April 8.
4. Fishing will be done on Lake Fork.
5. Friday, April 9th is considered a practice day.
6. All federal, state and local laws must be observed. FYI: Open container laws are also enforced in boats.
7. All entry fees must be paid before fishing. Sign-in with Tournament Officials must be done by 9:00 a.m. on April 10. We ask that professional fishing guides not enter the tournament.
8. NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 31st.
9. Big Bass Pot is $20.00 per team. CASH ONLY, paid before or during check –in.
10. All Tournament Officials will be wearing a TEXO cap or TEXO shirt. If you have a problem or question regarding the Tournament Rules you MUST contact a Tournament Official.
11. You must be checked in, have your live wells checked and tag initialed at Lake Fork Marina or other designated live well check areas by a Tournament Official BEFORE YOU BEGIN FISHING, no later than 9:00 a.m. April 10 at Lake Fork Marina only. (Check in Friday, April 9th, 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 10th, 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
12. Trailering is permitted as long as you check in.
13. All participating teams are to place identification ribbon around motor or trolling motor.
14. Fishing Hours 6:00 a.m. or safe light to 3:00 p.m. One team member must be in weigh-in line by 3:00 p.m. or the team will be disqualified. Weigh-in only at Lake Fork Marina.
15. Weigh-In: Tournament Officials will be available to weigh-in at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The weigh-in line will close at 3:00 p.m. After weigh-in, it is requested all live fish be released in the lake unless you have ONE trophy quality fish. Only one bass over 24” allowed per day.
16. All fish must be below 16” or above 24” to meet Lake Slot regulations. Fish must be under 16" or over 24" for weigh-in.
17. All ties will be determined by a coin flip. All decisions made by the Tournament Committee will be final. Official time will be kept by the Tournament Director.
18. Maximum quantity of fish allowed at weigh-in will be (5) fish per team.
19. Teams weighing in fish should have both team members present.
20. No white gilled or frozen fish will be weighed. If you have a fish that is close to death at time of weigh in alert an official. There is a one-pound (1 lb.) penalty for every dead fish weighed in including Big Bass.
21. All fish must be caught by artificial bait by casting. Trolling is not allowed.
22. Life jackets should be worn while big motor is in operation; kill switch (if applicable) should be connected to jacket.
23. The tournament will be held regardless of weather.
24. Team Trophy will be given to the qualified team with the most weight.
25. Team Trophy sponsorship is Spotted Bass and above sponsorship in addition to entry fees, paid before check in.
26. All fishermen will have their name automatically entered for one Door Prize at check-in. When cash or door prizes are awarded (during dinner), the winner will be required to turn in the door prize ticket. Cash prize winners are not eligible for door prizes. NO Door Prize Tickets will be issued to non-fishermen attending the dinner only.
27. Dinner will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m. You MUST be a fisherman or have paid for dinner in order to be served. |
In registering for this tournament, I hereby waive and release all other contestants, the host, sponsors, and Tournament Officials from all claims of injury and/or damage incurred in connection with this tournament. I further understand and agree that the Tournament Director reserves the right to refund this entry fee, if he/she chooses for any reason not to accept my application. I have read the rules and agree to abide by them.
Early Registration Deadline: March 31, 2010.
All proceeds benefit the TEXO Education and Research Foundation. Sponsor donations are tax deductible!
Member Team = $170 per Team; after March 31st = $180
Subscriber Member = $220 per Team; after March 31st = $230
Non-Member = $270 per Team; after March 31st = $290
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