ABFT Allatoona Bass Fishing Trail

Just so everyone is aware we had to change 11/14 from Gatewood to blockhouse . Scheduling conflict with another tournament so please be aware 11/14 is BLOCKHOUSE . Yes you can put in wherever you choose but check in at blockhouse before blast off

Sorry for the inconvenience however we did the best we could . See ya Sept 12

The dates are as follows for 2026/2027 Season
9/12 Gatewood
10/24. Gatewood
11/14 Blockhouse
12/5 Gatewood
1/16 Gatewood
1/23 Gatewood
2/20 Gatewood
3/6 Gatewood
3/20 Gatewood
4/3. Gatewood (Classic)

Director : Michael Keeney
Co Director: Chuck Thrasher

Everyone Welcome

Registration online is $85.00 to cover transfer fees any extra will go towards BF pot

-Team Venmo
Leave in notes both participants name . You may register starting Sept 1

Registration Is open at ramp as well the day of event !
$80.00

We have discussed and heard most opinions on the rule that no guides or pros are allowed . We care about your opinions and want this to be a trail you feel good about fishing . Rule #30 has been changed . Please read rules .

Next year the top 5 boats will be the board who will vote to make changes to the trail .

Thank you everyone for the patience and your opinions as you see they do matter !

The first four dates are posted on the page . If all dates are approved this week we will be having 10 tournaments. #10 being the classic . You must fish 7 of the 10 to qualify for classic . We will have Venmo set up for prepay and because of fee to withdraw it will be 85.00 . If you wanna do a side pot please do so at ramp . This will help with confusion of the payout .
Thank you for all the support and we will see ya Sept 12

Thank You to our great sponsors who provide permits , insurance and scales for our seasons . This year we want to grow with these companies . Looking at a score tracker system Bubba has come out with , hopefully it will work out for the series

How many guys will be interested in paying online for the tournaments through either Cash App or Venmo ?? I’ve heard all the request that we make sign up easier and we are working to do so . Let me know your thoughts , obviously there will be a fee for doing so . It will be an extra 5.00 to be able to do so . Just so that’s out there

Have a great 4Th See yall in September

Rules are as follows
Allatoona
Bass Fishing Trail Rules -
1. All State fishing and boating laws apply.
2. All tournaments fished on Georgia time.
3. Life vests must be worn and kill switch hooked on while underway.
4. 5 fish limit.
5. All fish must be 12” or over.
6. Fish will be measured on Golden Rule.
7. 1 dead fish allowed for 1/2lb penalty and cannot be big fish. Must take dead fish with you.
8. Short fish will result in loss of that fish and your big fish.
9. No alcohol or drugs Period.
10. No trolling.
11. No live bait.
12. Random live well checks.
13. Respect all other anglers.
14. Safe light to 3:30pm
15. Must be back in designated area to weigh in by 3:30pm. No exceptions.
16. If your team is going to be late for blast off, it is your responsibility to notify the tournament director and pay before blast off or your team will not be eligible for that tournament.
17. If your team is repeatedly late for blast off, you will be asked to leave.
18. You can only have 2 alternates. No alternate can fish the Classic. Classic must be fished with sign up partner or by yourself.
19. You cannot use another team member as an alternate on championship day.
20. $80.00 per boat per tournament includes $10 big fish pot.
21. Payout is 1 in 5, max 6.
22. Tournament Directors decision is final.
23. Both members must sign release form.
24. Protests must be brought to tournament directors attention, with proof, within 15 minutes of scale close.
25. Blast off by but number assigned at registration.
26. You must fish 8 of the 10tournaments to fish in the Classic. Buy in option for Classic available. See directors.
27. Registration is open at the ramp one hour prior to safelight.
28. Director has the right to refuse participation at any time he deems necessary!
29. If there is a medical situation that renders a participant unable to continue the season , the directors will work on each case and make a decision as to a permanent alternate on a case by case basis that is fair to participants and series
30. Last boat to register calls blast off numbers

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