2023 8th Annual EZ3 Catfish Tournament Rules

Quick Synopsis of EZ3 Rules.

All participant must sign agreement at shop at registration acknowledging the understanding all rules. Rules posted in shop for full understanding.

  • Fish the length of the Neuse River and all tributaries of the Neuse River.

  • Fish for TWO MONTHS LONG.

  • In addition to preregistration, anglers can REGISTER AT ANYTIME during the tournament for any division or side pot.

  • There is a 72 hour waiting period before a fish can be weighed-in, be sure to fill out the registration form properly with DATE & TIMES to avoid possible disqualification.

  • All entries are CASH ONLY at the shop. NO CREDIT OR DEBIT.

  • All ENTRY FEES ARE NON-TRANSFREABLE OR REFUNDABLE.

  • The entry fee and all side pots are PER ANGLER not by boat.

  • Anglers may only enter one division.

  • Bank Fishing is allowed.

  • Fish are only allowed to be officially weighed-in during the normal operating hours of EZ Bait & Tackle. All fish at the scales when the shop opens, will be counted as arriving at the same time.

  • TIE BREAKER RULE (A) - In the case of a tie, the first fish brought to the scales wins.

  • TIE BREAKER RULE (B) - If the fish are brought into the scales at the same time, the angler’s next largest fish in the tournament will be used to determine placement. Large fish between the competing anglers will continue to be compared until a winner is determined .

  • TIE BREAKER RULE (C) - In instances of the SP-28 and SP8-48, the largest fish wins when brought into the scales at the same time. If it remains a tie, the pot will be split

  • This is a rod and reel tournament only. NO LIMB LINES OR SNAGGING ALLOWED.

  • All participants must abide by current NC Wildlife Regulations.

  • This is a CPR Tournament, Dead or Dying fish will be DISQUALIFIED. Fish strung through the gills will be disqualified.

  • Anglers are permitted to bring into up to 5 fish per day. However, the overall health of all the fish brought to the scales is a priority, and EZ Bait & Tackle reserves the right to disqualify fish at weigh-in when dead fish are present.

  • At the end of, or during the tournament, a POLYGRAPH and/or any means felt necessary by EZ Bait & Tackle, LLC will be used to confirm the honesty of any angler at their discretion. EZ Bait & Tackle, LLC reserves the rights to disqualify any fish they deem necessary.

THIS YEARS DIVISIONS, SIDE POTS, AND FEES

PRO DIVISION (Top 3 Big Fish) - $200

  • SP8-48 (First Fish Over 48 lbs) - $50

  • BIG3 (Highest Aggregate Blue, Flat, Channel) - $50

  • CATCH THE FEVER CHALLENGE (Top Fish Caught on a BIG CAT FEVER Rod) - FREE When Entered

CLASSIC DIVISION (Top 3 Big Fish) - $50

  • SP8-28 (First Fish Over 28 lbs) - $20

  • NEXT CAST NC WILDCAT CHALLENGE (Monthly Challenge to Weigh a Fish in Closest to the Undisclosed Wild Cat Weight) - FREE When Entered

  • CATCH THE FEVER CHALLENGE (Top Fish Caught on a BIG CAT FEVER Rod) - FREE When Entered

4REEL TRASH FISH (Largest Bowfin, Gar, or Carp) - $10 (OPEN TO ALL ANGLERS, the only side that Pro and Classic Anglers compete against each other this year)

Dwayne Bevell