Slot Size Limit Bass

Pros I have a question, please? In the recent bass tournament. On Smith Lake Cullman Al, Tackle Warehouse , My question is was the slot limit on hold during the event could you weigh in the slot ? Thank You

March 23, 2021 09:42:25 PM

sorry the slot on Smith in Ala is 13 to 15 inches !

March 23, 2021 09:43:30 PM
Jason Admin - admin

I'm not aware of any suspension or rules. It is my understanding that all state & federal wildlife limits are observed in bass tournaments. Additionally most trails have an absolute limit, even if the body of water allows smaller. I believe 12" is the gold standard for the trails. So, many lakes where I live have a 14" limit, so that would take precedence to the 12" trail rules. As a result, I think a 13-15" slot limit, effectively make the tournament a 15" limit, since the trail already limited anything under 13". That is my understanding of how it works on slot limit lakes.

Additionally, I found that a tournament director posted exemptions were once available on Smith Lake, but that was temporary and expired in 2018. He stated that state fishery bioligists had allowed this for research purposes, but noted that allowing slot exemptions did not affect the winning weights, as few fish under 15" were weighed in by top competitors.

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