Rules

 

Code of Conduct
  •  Anglers attending the various tournaments will be representing the NOST and it is expected that the anglers act in a professional manner.
  •  NOST anglers are expected to be aware of and respect the rules of individual tournaments throughout the tour.   There are differences in rules among each event so it is recommended that anglers take the time to carefully read the rules prior to participating.
  • We expect all NOST anglers to take the utmost care with their fish to ensure a safe return to the lake.
  • Maximum courtesy must be practiced at all times, particularly with regard to boating and fishing in the vicinity of non-competitors.
  • All competitors must practice safe boating at all times during practice and tournament fishing.
  • Violations in the NOST code of conduct or an individual tournament violation may result in the immediate disqualification of the angler from the NOST.
  • Any disqualification of an angler from the NOST will be made via a majority vote of the Board of Directors.  These decisions are final and no reimbursement of any fees will be made.
Eligibility
  • The Northern Ontario Smallmouth Tour (NOST) is a circuit which takes total weight of both tournaments, and uses this weight to determine an "Angler of the Year".
  • The directors of the NOST retain the right to change and or amend these rules at their discretion without prior notification.
  • The NOST, it's promoters, employees, sponsors, organizers, hosts, Directors, Officers and affiliated organizations assisting the operations of any of the tournaments, their agents and/or agents and assigns are not responsible for any death, injury, damage, liability, fire, theft or loss that may result prior to, during or after the Tournaments howsoever caused.  ALL COMPETITORS MUST SIGN THE ENTRY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THE WAIVER OF CLAIM, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT of the NOST.
  • Competitors must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age unless they have the permission of their parents or guardians. All participants under the age of 18 will require a WAIVER OF CLAIM, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT signed by their parents or guardians.
  • Participants are responsible for registering and paying the entry fees of the individual tournaments on their own.  The NOST does not have spots guaranteed for their anglers, therefore early registration is recommended.
  • NOST memberships, prizes and points are based on an individual basis.