FRIENDS OF BROADWAY LAKE KAYAK FISHING TOURNAMENT RESULTS FROM May 17, 2025 (7am - 1pm)

  1. PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY

• Participation is open to all anglers 18 years old or above. Anglers younger than 18  years old may participate upon submitting a release form with parent or guardian signature.
• By participating in the event, the anglers, and any other attendees, hold harmless individuals and sponsors from any and all liability.
• All participants must have a valid South Carolina Fishing License and adhere to all South Carolina DNR rules and regulations.

2. REGISTRATION, ENTRY FEE AND CAPTAIN’S BRIEFING

• To register, call Jody Alewine at 864-376-7271. Make check payable to Friends of Broadway Lake and mail to 303 Hammond Circle, Anderson SC 29621.  Email questions to duckdog@charter.net.
• The entry fee is $45 per tournament. There is an optional $5 Big Bass pot.
• Launch is at 7:00am on Saturday April 27. ALL boats must be out of the water by 1:00pm

3.  ACCEPTABLE WATERCRAFT

• All vessels must be human-powered. Acceptable watercraft include kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards only.
• The use of a boat or motorized water vehicle to transport your boat on the water is prohibited. (ie. no “mother shipping”).
• All craft must be self-propelled – no engines are allowed. Accommodations will be made for anglers with special needs, with the prior approval of the Rick Sanders (864-630-4752).
• Only one angler per kayak is allowed. Tandem fishing may be allowed with prior approval from Rick Sanders.
• If you have a questionable watercraft, please contact duckdog@charter.net for clearance.

4.  LAUNCH POINTS

• All participants will launch at McFalls Landing on Broadway Lake. 
• All participants will return to the Pine Lake Golf Course (JR Cash’s restaurant) for weigh-in, unless otherwise noted.
• All participants will launch and return at the same designated time.

5.  GENERAL RULES

• NO fish will be kept in ice chests, baskets, stringers, etc.
• Each fish may only be submitted once.
• Failure to comply with these rules will result in the angler being disqualified.

6.  ELIBIBLE SPECIES

• All Black Bass species are eligible (Largemouth, Spot, Shoal, Smallmouth, Redeye)
• All fish will be caught, photographed, and released.

7.  PERMITTED FISHING METHODS

• All fish must be caught with rod and reel. 
• Only artificial lures may be used. Live bait (or formerly “live” bait) is prohibited.
• All fish must be caught from a kayak or canoe. No wade fishing or shore fishing is permitted unless otherwise stated for a particular event. (In the case of larger fish, if you need to paddle to the bank and get out of the kayak to get a picture, this is allowed, but the kayak HAS to be in the photo.)

8.  SAFETY

• Safety is of utmost importance and must be observed by all participants.
• Each participant is required to comply with US Coast Guard regulations including approved PFD. All USCG and SC DNR regulations are in effect at all times. 
• PFDs are required to be worn at all times. Failure to comply will result in immediate disqualification. 

9. SPORTSMANSHIP

• All participants are required to follow the highest standards of sportsmanship, courtesy and conservation.
• During competition, participants shall not obtain assistance including but not limited to the following: from a non-participant’s boat, the placing of markers by a non-participant, being towed, hauled, provided with electronic data or voice communication from non-participants.
• The possession/use of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs is prohibited. Any possession/use of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs, participation in criminal activity, or other conduct reflecting unfavorably upon our efforts to promote safety, sportsmanship, fair competition, and/or compliance with tournament rules, are grounds for immediate disqualification and return of any prizes awarded.

10. WEIGH IN

• Digital Photography will be the only accepted method for recording fish. Acceptable methods of photography include smart phones and digital cameras. If you choose to use a digital camera, you are responsible for providing the necessary download cable for photo verification.
• All anglers must use their own smart phone or digital camera to record their catches. The sharing of a smart phone or digital camera is prohibited.
• The designated weigh-in time is 1:30pm at the JR Cash’s restaurant at Pine Lake Golf Course (410 Carpenter Rd, Anderson SC 29621). Anglers arriving late to weigh in will have 1” deducted from their total for every five minutes they are late. Anglers 15 minutes or more, late will be disqualified.
• When anglers arrive at the weigh in, they will work with Rick Sanders to have fish scored and verified. All scoring will be digitally stored and maintained.

11. SCORING

• Each angler will be given a unique identifier for the event. Your identifier must be visible in each photo submitted.
• The minimum length for submission is 8”.
• The only accepted measuring devices will be the Hawg Trough, or The Fish Stik by Fish Grip. Markings on the Hawg Trough must be clearly marked to the 1/4”. No other measuring devices will be allowed, period.
• All fish must be measured facing left, with the dorsal fin up. The mouth must be touching the end of the measuring device and must be closed. Fish submitted with an open mouth will receive a standard ½” deduction for fish up to 18” and any fish over 18” will have a standard 1” deduction.
• Stringers, fish grips, etc. may NOT be used while photographing your catch. Anglers may NOT restrain the fish by placing their hands under the gill plate. The fish may NOT be held on the board by any method other than the angler's hand (ie. no rubber bands, etc.) Any photos submitted that do not follow these rules will be disqualified. Your Fish Hook may remain in the fish’s mouth, as long as it does not interfere with the mouth closing.
• Fish will be measured to the nearest 1/4”, rounding down.
• The entire fish must be visible in the photo. In the event that the entire fish is not pictured, the last measurement visible at the tail, will be used to determine length. Head and mouth MUST be in the picture. If we cannot see the head and mouth, the fish will be disqualified.
• Fish of the same length must have some visible difference to be accepted.
• The lengths of the five longest fish will be the anglers score. In the event of a tie, anglers will be scored based on the biggest fish between the tied anglers, if there is another tie then we move to the next biggest fish, so on and so forth.
• Rick Sanders will have final authority to review all submissions and certify winners. 

12. RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE

• A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue is assumed by all contestants by competing in the aforementioned tournament. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event activities. 

14. RULE CHANGES

• Rules may change or be edited at the discretion of Rick Sanders at any time up to the tournament date. 
• Decisions of Rick Sanders are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal.

15. OTHER

• Scoring photos shall remain the sole property of Rick Sanders to be used at their discretion. Participants agree to grant Rick Sanders and the Friends of Broadway Lake the unrestricted right to use their name, voice, photographic likenesses and biographical information in connection with future tournaments, productions, promotions, articles, news releases and any/or other means determined by Rick Sanders, and shall not be entitled to receive any compensation of any form in connection of said use.
• Tournament rule interpretation is exclusively assigned to Rick Sanders and his decision in said matters is final and not subject to appeal.