What MUST be done to have a tourney ??

[azslabber]

For all of you guys that have had a tournament of some kind,what must be done before hand.Like permits,insurance,legal things to make it totally legal.Thanks.I am curious as nobody ever has crappie tournaments here in Arizona.

[Fishawk]

depending on where you live, you may have to get a permit from any number of places. Here where I live in Tn. no permits are required. Insurance is not a must but without it your may be sticking your head out. All entrants should have liability ins. on their boats at a minimum. If you'll look for crappie club sites (Middle Tennessee Crappie Club) on the internet you could learn a lot there.

[crappiejohn]

best thing to do is check with dnr in your state, each state varies on what you need for a tourney.

[shuorc]

small tourney=2 guys in one boat trying to outdo each other, everything else just gets larger, more boats, more people, more rules.--shu

[FalconSmitty]

Start by calling the operators of the lake the tournament is to be held. they will help you.
Most times it only takes holding it.

[Dieppert]

Slabber, I',m a member of the ariz crappie assn, they have 2 derbies a year, the Bob Hirsh classic and the spring crappie fest, either be a member of the Az bass zone or the club, they have the derbie and a big fish fry afterwards, and the club gets involved in crappie conservation working with the game and fish

[azslabber]

Good deal,will definantly see you this spring.Remember,the Bass Tracker leaning to the side from the livewell being full,lol.