Cast Cray PLX B&B Blast Tourney
Portage Lakes Bluegill & Bass Tournament Rules

Entry Info

• Entry fee is $40 cash only per team, You may fish solo if you wish (team max 2 people per vessel)
• Sign-ups begin 8/12/26
• You may enter up to the day of the event
• Cash only Entry Fees are to be made at: Cast Cray PLX Bait & Tackle
  656 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd – Akron, OH 44319

Eligible Species

• Bluegill / Redears may be weighed.
• Fish must be legally caught by pole, hook and line only.
• Bluegill must be fresh but (hard to keep alive this time of year) so dead is ok.
• Bass must be alive to quality

Tournament Format

• Each angler may weigh in up to their Top 5 fish by total weight.
• Paying out 3 spots: 1st = 50%, 2nd = 30%, 3rd = 10% & 10% Going to Cast Cray Cares
• +$10 side pot with 100% Payout for Biggest Largemouth Bass by weight

Fishing Area

• Contestants may fish any publicly accessible lake within the Portage Lakes including Nimisila
• Fishing is allowed from:
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Canoe
  • Shore
• No fishing on private waters or restricted areas

Boundaries

Eligible public waters include connected Portage Lakes areas open to public access, including launches, parks, and shoreline access points & Nimisila.

Fishing Date / Hours

• September 5th 2026
• Check-in necessary for participation at Cast Cray PLX Bait & Tackle 8am
• Lines in at 9am
• Must be in line to weigh in at Cast Cray PLX Bait & Tackle – 656 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd – Akron, OH 44319 by 3pm
• Late weigh-ins may result in disqualification. We will call close to weigh in at 3:10pm if not in line.

Sportsmanship & Legal Requirements

• All Ohio fishing laws and boating regulations must be followed.
• Valid Ohio fishing license required.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification.

Ties

• Ties will be broken by the single biggest bluegill / redear.
• Ties for bass side pot will be broken by flip of a coin.

Safety

• Fish at your own risk. Cast Cray Outdoors, LLC will not be held liable for any mishaps for any reason.

Tournament Director

• Tournament officials reserve the right to inspect catches and make final rulings on all disputes.