Tournament Name: Gbay Bass Classic - Hosted by Thermocline Fishing

Date: Saturday, July 11th 2026

Location / Body of Water: Parry Sound, ON - Georgian Bay 

Launch Site: Salt Dock Launch (EDIT)

Weigh-In Location: Big Sound Marina (EDIT)

Species: Smallmouth/Largemouth Bass 

Format: MAX 4 persons per Boat

Entry Fee: $300 per Boat

Payment Method: E-Transfer

Charity Split: 50% of all entry fees go to charity. 50% of all entry fees make up the total prize pool. 

Payouts: Prize pool split among: 

☐ 1st Place - 40% of prize pool

☐ 2nd Place - 25% of prize pool

☐ 3rd Place - 15% of prize pool

☐ 4th Place - 10% of prize pool

☐ Big Fish - 10% of prize pool

Number of Fish to Weigh: 5 Fish Limit

Check-In: 6:30am to 7:45am

Launch Time: 8:00am 

Lines In: 1 Line per person

Weigh-In Begins: 4:00pm

GBay Bass Classic - Official Rules & Regulations

1. Tournament Format

This is a team bass fishing tournament.

Maximum of four (4) anglers per boat. Fewer anglers per boat are permitted.

Eligible species: Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass only.

Tournament format: Livewell, weigh-in event.

All fish must be caught rod and reel only.

Artificial lures only (no live or prepared bait).

2. Tournament Waters

Tournament waters will be Georgian Bay.

No fishing in marinas, canals, or posted no-fishing zones.

Anglers must obey all local, provincial, and federal regulations.

3. Boat & Safety Requirements

All boats must be safe, water-worthy, and legally registered.

Boats must be rated to safely carry the number of occupants on board, up to the tournament maximum of four (4) anglers.

All occupants must have a properly fitting life jacket (PFD).

PFDs must be worn and properly fastened while the combustion engine is running.

Each boat must carry required safety equipment as per law.

Engine kill switch must be attached when the main engine is in use.

Tournament officials may deny participation to any boat deemed unsafe or overloaded.

4. Fishing Hours

Official fishing hours will be 8:00am to 4:00pm

No fishing before the official start time.

All boats must check in by the designated check-in deadline - 4:00PM

Late check-in penalties:

Every minute late: .5 penalty

More than 5 minutes late: disqualification

5. Fish Limits & Scoring

Daily limit: 5 bass per boat, regardless of the number of anglers on board.

Only the largest 5 bass will be weighed.

Scoring is based on total weight.

In case of a tie:

Largest single fish (2 attempts by each boat)

If that still is a tie, a coin toss will be done.

6. Livewell & Fish Care

Fish must be kept in a functioning livewell with adequate aeration.

Fish showing signs of poor condition may be penalized or rejected at weigh-in.

Dead fish penalty: 1 lb per dead fish.

Tournament officials reserve the right to refuse fish deemed unfit.

7. Sportsmanship & Conduct

Good sportsmanship is mandatory for all anglers and passengers.

No crowding, cutting off, or interfering with other boats.

Maintain a safe distance from other competitors.

No consumption of alcohol or illegal substances during tournament hours.

Any unsportsmanlike conduct by any person on the boat may result in penalties or disqualification.

8. Assistance & Information

No outside assistance is permitted during tournament hours.

Anglers may not receive fishing information from non-participants.

Emergency assistance is allowed and must be reported to officials.

9. Tackle & Equipment

Rods and reels only.

Multiple rods allowed.

No trolling with combustion engine.

Electronics are permitted (GPS, sonar, forward-facing sonar unless otherwise stated).

10. Weather & Safety Delays

The tournament will proceed rain or shine unless deemed unsafe.

Tournament officials may delay, shorten, or cancel the event due to weather.

Safety decisions made by officials are final.

11. Decisions

Any issue must be submitted within 24 hours of weigh-in completion.

Tournament officials’ decisions are final.

12. Liability & Release

All participants fish at their own risk.

By entering, all anglers and passengers release the tournament organizers, sponsors, and volunteers from any liability.

This is a charity event, and respectful conduct is expected at all times.

13. Rule Interpretation

Tournament officials have the final authority on rule interpretation.

Any situation not covered by these rules will be decided in the spirit of fair competition and fish conservation.