Savannah, TN (10-10-2026)


                                          

Official Rules 
(Savannah, Tennessee – October 10, 2026)

 

Online registration opens February 9th, 2026 at 7:30 PM Central. Any checks or cash received before online registration opens will have priority.

These rules have been established to promote fairness, safety, conservation, and the responsible handling of fish. Our goal is to advance the sport and set a positive example for all.

These events may be recorded for possible video production and distribution. Entries may not be sold, bartered, or transferred without the written consent of a tournament official.

Twisted Cat Outdoors regular season event entry fees are $300, featuring a 100% payback, plus an additional $500 added to the Big Fish Pot by LuxXdek.

Entry Fees / Refunds

  • Entry Fee: $300 (+ $15 online processing fee). Register online at TwistedCatOutdoors.com.
  • Alternative Payment Methods:
    Entry fees may be paid by check ($300) or cash if received by the Monday prior to the event.
    Checks must be made payable to Twisted Cat Outdoors.
  • Late Entry / Registration:
    Entries received within 5 days of the event or at the Captain’s Meeting (non-mandatory) will be subject to a late fee:
    • $325 cash
    • $340 online
    Registration closes at 9:00 PM on Friday, October 9th.
  • Refunds / Transfers:
    Refunds or transfers may be requested at least 10 days prior to the event and are subject to a $25 administrative fee (online processing fees are non-refundable).
    No refunds or transfers will be accepted within 10 days of the event.

Mailing Address:
Alex Nagy
705 North 4th St.

Warsaw, IL 62379

Captain’s Meeting

  • Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Rules discussion at 6:00 PM)
  • Location: TBD
  • Attendance: Non-mandatory, but encouraged for registration, socializing, food, drinks, and merch. If enough interest, a Calcutta will be held.

Takeoff and Livewell Checks

  • Check-in: TBD
  • Livewell checks will be conducted at this time.
  • Boats will stage in assigned areas before launch. (Picture of Parking below)

Launch / Leave Times by Boat Number:

  • Boats 1–25 → 6:30 AM
  • Boats 26–50 → 6:40 AM
  • Boats 51–75 → 6:50 AM
  • Boats 76–100 → 7:00 AM

Boat Launch & Tournament Hours

  • After boat check, you may launch.
  • Teams may begin moving once launched, but no fishing until 7:00 AM (cast netting for bait allowed).
  • Tournament Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

·       Lines in: 7:30 AM

·       Must be in weigh-in line by 4:30 PM.

Pre-Fishing

  • Allowed until 6:00 PM the day prior to the event.
  • After this time, boats must be off tournament waters.
  • Tournament waters = any water accessible by boat on tournament day.

Forward-Facing / Live Sonar 

·      The use of forward-facing sonar or real-time live sonar technology is strictly prohibited during tournament day. This includes, but is not limited to, Garmin Live Scope, Lowrance Active Target, Humminbird MEGA Live, or any similar technology capable of real-time forward, down, or 360-degree fish or bait observation.

Forward-facing or live sonar may not be used for any purpose, including locating, observing, targeting, or monitoring fish or bait of any species during tournament day. This means none at all. 

Violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification.

 

Weigh-In Limits

  • Limit: Maximum of 5 fish per boat.
  • Size Rule: No more than 2 fish over 34", 3 fish under 34".
  • Blue, Channel, & Flathead considered same species for this rule.
  • Measuring Tool: Parks Enterprise rulers will be used.

Rod Limits

  • Maximum of 10 rods in use.
  • No limit on rods in the boat.

Team Size & Minors

  • Teams are limited to a maximum of three (3) anglers.
  • Additional passengers are permitted only if they are fourteen (14) years of age or younger, and only if the boat’s rated capacity is not exceeded.
  • If more than three anglers are on board, the team must designate which three anglers will receive points for that event.

 

  • All minors under eighteen (18) years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Safety Rules

  • Life Vests: Must be worn while underway.
  • Weather: Captains decide if safe to launch. The event continues unless the director, and 5 randomly selected captains deem it unsafe.
  • Live Wells: Required. Recommended 50+ gallons. Director may disqualify inadequate setups.
  • Insurance: Boat owners are responsible for liability insurance covering all passengers.

Sportsmanship & Conduct

  • Fishing Method: Rod and reel only.
  • Bait: Any legal bait per state law.
  • Eligible Species: Blue catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish.
  • Dead Fish: Not allowed at weigh-in. Presenting a dead fish = disqualification.
  • Foul Hooked Fish: Not accepted (any hook behind the gill plate).
  • Culling: Not allowed once the boat is on the trailer.
  • Prohibited: Snagging, chumming, baited holes, fishing outside the boat, alcohol, marijuana, or illegal substances during tournament hours.
  • Spacing: Maintain 50 yards when anchored, 50 feet when drifting/spot-locked.
  • Buddy Fishing: Sharing info, baits, or spots during tournament hours is prohibited.
  • Sportsmanship: Disorderly conduct = grounds for disqualification.

Fish Handling & Weigh-In Procedures

  • Use grippers/gloves when handling fish.
  • Larger fish should be handled by two anglers.
  • Dropping fish is discouraged.
  • All fish must be placed into weigh totes with care (no throwing or mishandling).

General Rules

  • Amendments: Twisted Cat Outdoors may amend rules for safety or other reasons.
  • Polygraph: All participants subject to polygraph. Refusal or failure = disqualification.
  • Tie-Breaker: Largest documented fish decides ties. If no documentation, a coin flip will determine.
  • Protests: Must be submitted in writing before awards. None accepted afterward.
  • Social Media: Live feeds encouraged but do not share sensitive info during tournament hours.
  • Compliance: All state and federal laws must be followed, including proper licensing.

Waiver / Release of Liability

By entering, participants acknowledge they have read and understand these rules. Participation is voluntary, and entrants assume all risks, including weather, injury, death, boat traffic, and river conditions. Entrants waive and release Twisted Cat Outdoors LLC, Alex Nagy, sponsors, officials, staff, and volunteers from liability. Entrants also grant permission for use of photos, videos, or event records for promotional purposes.