Virtual Fishing Contest – May 21, 2022 – 7 AM – 6 PM
The Backroads Virtual Fishing Derby consists of two contests, the Five-Fish Bag Contest, and the Big Bass Contest. Prizes will be awarded to the two fishers with the heaviest bags (containing up to 5 fish), and to the fisher with the biggest bass fish.
Location
Fish anywhere permitted by law in Oklahoma or Texas (freshwater, ponds, rivers, lakes, etc.)
Boats are not required.
Tournament Species
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Spotted Bass
Prizes
Five-Fish Bag Contest
– by weight – first five fish submitted (individual)
1st Place Prize – TBD
2nd Place Prize – TBD
Big Bass Contest
– by weight – biggest fish submitted (individual)
1st Place Prize – TBD
Entry Requirements
• Fish MUST be caught on May 21 between 7 am and 6 pm.
• Enter the contest by submitting a photo of your fish here.
• Photos MUST include fisherman, fish on a scale with weight visible, and the “secret number” displayed any way you wish IN the photo, not ON the photo. (we will post the secret number to KECO facebook 1 hour prior to start time).
• Suspicious entries WILL be reviewed by a Game Warden and we WILL request to check the scales of any winners upon claiming prize(s).
• Photo Caption should include NAME, FISH NUMBER (ex. fish #1), and its WEIGHT (ex. 6lbs 2oz) in the CAPTION box, along with any other info about the catch if you’d like to share. (Ex.- Drew Cobb-Bass #1 – 4lbs 2oz. – Caught on Crankbait)
• Any entries submitted BEFORE or AFTER the tournament time will be disqualified.
Safety and State Fishing Regulations
Be sure to follow all state regulations regarding fishing licenses, bag limits, entry requirements, and other rules.
