Rules

Anglers must register to participate in Bobberthon prior to claiming a tagged fish.
The winner must be the individual who caught the tagged bream (without help from any other individual at any stage of the process, other than netting or otherwise landing the fish).
Tagged bream must be caught solely on a rod and reel or handpole.
Tags (which are purple) must be turned in to an official merchant locationwhen reporting a tagged fish (cut and remove the tag from both bream kept and bream caught and released). Anglers are encouraged to note on their Bobberthon registration form the name of the merchant to which the tag is returned, the date of return and the tag number.
No fish with a tag can be redeemed prior to the first day of the event (April 16, 2011) or after the last day of the event (June 11, 2011).
Failure to submit to a polygraph or voice stress test is grounds for disqualification.
Anglers age 16 and older are required to have both a fishing license and a PFA license-purchase one here .
Employees and immediate family members of the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division are not eligible to participate in Bobberthon.

What types of fish are being tagged for Bobberthon? Bream (bluegill, shellcracker/redear sunfish, redbreast sunfish, etc.). Bream is a term that includes all sunfish species except crappie.
Should I receive a “receipt” for turning in a tag? Yes. You should keep the “yellow copy” of your registration form/return tag form. This receipt has a unique identifying number on it and you should plan on keeping it with you through the end of the tournament in order to ensure that you are able to claim any prizes.
Do I increase my chances of winning a prize by catching more tagged fish? Yes, you are guaranteed a prize for every tag you turn in. The more tags you return, the more prizes you win. Please note: to claim prizes you must attend (or send a designee) to the Grand Bobberthon Tournament.
Do I need to re-register every time I return a tag? No. Each registered person will be entered into a database and should only register once. However, if you catch more than one tagged fish, you do need to report each tag.
May I register at more than one location? Not needed – register once.
Do I have to reside in one of the 5 sponsoring counties in order to participate? No! Anyone can come register and fish.

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