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Bob Mehsikomer & Simply Fishing Announce

Simply Fishing’s “One on One”

Bass Fishing’s Full Court Press

Elimination Bass Tourmnament

The concept is simple, the results will be incredible, and television viewers will be rewarded by learning, as they watch the best bass anglers of the Midwest compete in a five-day tournament environment like no other, running Tuesday through Saturday.

“One on One” will commence on Tuesday with a full field of 64 anglers fishing from 8:00am to 4:30pm to make the first cut. At 5:00pm the field will be quickly cut to the top 32, based on a total weight of five bass.

On Wednesday, the 32 remaining anglers will again fish by the same rules as day one in order to advance. The top 16, based on total weight for five bass, gain the right to continue.

Then the rules change. On Thursday, the 16 remaining anglers will fish “One on One” to the next cut, by positioning themselves in the top 8 for the day. They fish “One on One” with another angler on spots determined by the draw, in a top-to-bottom bracketed pairing.

On Friday, the 8 remaining anglers will go “One on One” to reach the next cut - the top 4.

The big day is Saturday, when the top “Final Four” will fish “One on One” for their portion of over $42,000.00 in cash and prizes.

Final weigh-in will take place at Kline Nissan, with the assistance ot Frankies Live Bait and Marine’s transport truck and staff.

“One on One” will start on Lake X and will move to a new lake location each day. Lakes will include White Bear Lake, Big Marine, Big Carnelian, Green Lake and Forest Lake. Order will be announced the day of each event.

The angling rules will be simple. No trolling, No live bait. Remaining rules for the first two qualifying days will follow the most popular tournament formats and will be provided in your information kits.

Starting on day three, each remaining anglers will submit two locations on a given lake. ALL locations will go into the drawing for angling positions. The number one qualifier will draw their first spot (starting spot). The number one qualifier will fish against the number sixteen qualifier that day. The second spot will be drawn by the number 16 qualifier and will become their second spot. The judge of the day will draw their third spot each day. No two sets of anglers will fish the same spot at the same time; however, it is possible that more than one set of anglers could fish the same location during a qualifying day.

Each of the qualifying pairs will remain together all day. They will both fish exactly the same structure with any legally accepted method they choose. There will be no safe zones, this will be rub-rail to rub-rail competition. However, there will be No Contact between the qualifiers. There will no profanity between anglers and any violation of these two specific rules will provide certain advancement for the non-offender, judge’s decision WILL be swift and final. Anglers will be fishing each spot “One on One”.

The remaining qualifiers will follow suit by pairing with the angler opposite of them on the qualifying ladder. #1=#16, #2=#15, #3=#14, #4=#13, #5=#12 and so on. This pairing process will stay in place each day of the event between the remaining qualifiers.

Angling Hours for Days 3-5 will be 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Anglers will proceed to their first location and will remain there for two hours. They will then proceed to their second location closed throttle being allowed 15 minutes to arrive. Anglers will not enter any fishing area prior to their official start time. At the end of their second secession, anglers will again proceed to their third and final location of the day as pre determined by officials. At 3:30pm angler will proceed to weigh in.

Entry Fee: $750.00 per angler.

Anglers will be fishing for a total purse of more than $42,000.00 based on a full field of 64 anglers, including qualifying Ranger Cup Rewards and trophies.

Payback based on full field of 64 anglers:

            Place     Cash Prize

1st       $20,000.00

2nd        $6,000.00

3rd         $4,000.00

4th         $3,000.00

5th         $1,500.00

6th         $1,250.00

7th         $1,150.00

8th         $1,000.00

9th - 16th  $400.00 each

Ranger contact dealer:             Frankie’s Live Bait and Marine, Chisago, Minnesota

FULLY TELEVISED in six episodes on PAX Television, Channel 41,  Minneapolis, Minnesota

To enter contact:         Bob Mehsikomer                            Simply Fishing Inc.

                                    or  Rich Tuomi                                1890 Center St.

                                                                                             Hugo, MN 55038

                                    651-429-3351

Official Rules Simply Fishing’s “One on One”

The following rules shall apply to all. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules shall be left exclusively to the Tournament Director or his designee at the event. In the event of a rule violation, the Tournament Director may impose such sanctions, as he deems appropriate, including, without limitation, disqualification, and forfeiture of prizes, entry fee and prohibition from participation in subsequent tournaments.

1. PARTICIPANTS AND ELIGIBILITY:

(A) This tournament is open only to all who are 18 years of age or older. Proof of age to the satisfaction of tournament officials is the responsibility of potential competitor.

(B) DURING THE OFFICIAL PRACTICE AND COMPETITION DAYS OF ANY “One on One” BASS TOURNAMENT, NO COMPETITOR MAY OPERATE A BOAT UNLESS THAT CONTESTANT HAS DOCUMENTED PROOF OF A MINIMUM OF $300,000 BOATING LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERING THE BOAT BEING USED IN THE TOURNAMENT. PROOF OF INSURANCE MUST BE WITH THE BOAT BEING USED AND MUST COVER THE COMPETITORS USING THAT BOAT. RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CONDUCTED AND ANY COMPETITOR WHO DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF IN-FORCE INSURANCE WITH $300,000.00 COVERAGE MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.

(C) A properly completed and signed official entry form and the entry fee must be received by Simply Fishing on or before the entry fee deadline date. DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE REGARDLESS OF DATE OF CANCELLATION. In the event of a catastrophic circumstance leading to the failure of this event taking place, all entries will be returned.

2 “ONE on ONE” The Concept and the Contest.

(A) This will be a competition by which all of the following rules will be in place for the first two stages of this competition (Except 2-B, 2-C,2-D,2-D & 2-F). Including but not limited to such rules stating that at no time during tournament hours will there be an angler closer than 100 feet of another competitor, unless passing through. Any angler with a buoy displayed will enjoy a safety zone of 100 feet from said buoy, NOT FROM THEIR BOAT. Only one buoy may be in use at any time. The act of placing more than one buoy will result in a swift disqualification.

(B) On days 3, 4 & 5 there will be NO SAFE ZONES. This will be rub-rail to rub-rail competition within specific boundaries with NO physical contact between the anglers being allowed and NO PROFANITY by either angler being exhibited. ANY FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

(C) DAYS 3,4 & 5 the anglers will fish predetermined locations as set forth by the officials. On day 3, each angler will choose two locations which will be nested in a hat. At which time the highest ranking angler will draw a location, defining a starting location. The number 16 angler will pair with the number 1 angler for the entire day. The number 16 angler will draw their second location and finally the official will draw their third. This process will be followed until all the necessary pairings are complete.

(D) Each pair will fish an area with a radius or length of 200 yards. Neither angler may position their boat any further than 100 yards from the designated official buoy in the case of a sunken structure or beyond the marked ends of a linear structure such as boat docks.

(E) The angler drawing the location will determine where the area is to be marked. In other words, they will instruct the officials where to set the official buoy. Or where the linear section will start.

(F) Each pair of anglers will fish each location for two hours and then advance to each new location as instructed by the officials. 15 minutes will be allowed to navigate between each location.

3. COMPETITION:

(A) The tournament waters shall be off-limits to all Pro contestants on the weekend prior to start of Simply Fishing’s “One on One”. THERE SHALL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

(B) No competitor may buy or barter a fishing location from any other competitor for use during any competition day.

(C) During the official competition days of the tournament, a competitor may not use a CB radio, a VHF marine-band radio, a cellular phone, or any other type of communication device for the purpose of locating or catching fish. Cell phones cannot be used until fish have been weighed. If so equipped, competitors may listen to the marine-band weather information.

(D) A designated tournament official must be granted access to the competitor's boat at any time. Failure to grant such access may result in immediate disqualification.

(E) Each competitor agrees to report to the Tournament Director any violation or infraction of any Tournament Rules. Failure to report violations, or suggestions to another competitor that he or she violate these Rules, or false verification of weigh-in forms will be cause for disqualification.

(F) Tournament hours will be as follows. Days one and two will find competition from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. On days three, four and five, anglers will follow the schedule as noted in rule 2-F. ( On each of the last three days anglers will proceed to their starting spots at 8:00 am commencing fishing at  8:15 am, moving to their second spot at 10:15am, commencing fishing on their second spot at 10:30 am, moving to their third spot at 12:30 pm and commencing fishing on their third spot at 12:45 pm. Competition will cease at 2:45 pm for everyone and all anglers will return to check in site by 3:00 pm. Weigh-in will commence at 3:05 pm.

4. REGISTRATION:

(A) Each competitor must register in person with an official of Simply Fishing at the time and place designated in the schedule. Failure to register in person during the prescribed hours can result in a disqualification.

5. SAFETY:

(A) Safe boat conduct must be observed at all times by competitors. During the official practice and competition, each competitor must wear a Coast Guard-approved chest-type life preserver. This preserver must be worn at all times while the combustion engine is operating. This preserver must be strapped, snapped or zippered securely and maintained in that condition until the combustion engine is shut off. Violation of this rule shall be reason for disqualification.

(B) Tournament officials have the right to delay, shorten or cancel the start of an official tournament day because of bad weather or other factors that would endanger the safety of the competitors.

(C) Simply Fishing reserves the right to impose boat speed limits on any or all tournaments. Whether or not to impose a speed limit, the area covered by the speed limit and/or the actual speed limit imposed, shall be left exclusively to the discretion of Simply Fishing.

(D) COMPETITORS ARE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE BOAT AND SEEK SAFE SHELTER IN BAD WEATHER WHERE DANGER MAY BE IMMINENT.

6. SPORTSMANSHIP:

(A) Competitors of Simply Fishing bass tournaments are expected to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety and conservation. Any infraction of these fundamental sporting principles will be deemed cause for disqualification.

(B) Use of alcohol or drugs (other than those purchased over- the- counter or prescribed by a licensed physician) by any competitor during the official practice or during the tournament will not be tolerated and shall be cause for automatic disqualification from this and all future Simply Fishing tournaments. No alcoholic beverages or other stimulants or depressants, shall be allowed in the boats during the official practice or competition days, or when in the weigh-in area.

(C) Maximum courtesy must be practiced at all times, especially with regard to boating and angling in the vicinity of non-competitors who may be on tournament waters. Any act of a competitor which reflects unfavorably upon efforts to promote fisheries conservation, clean waters, and courtesy, shall be reason for disqualification.

(D) All competitors are bound by the prevailing statutes and regulations of Minnesota. NO EXCEPTIONS.

7. TACKLE AND EQUIPMENT:

(A) The use of grippers in landing bass is prohibited. Only artificial lures may be used. No "live bait" or "prepared bait" will be permitted during official practice and competition, with the exception of pork strips or rinds. Only ONE casting, spin casting or spinning rod (8 foot maximum length from butt of handle to rod tip) and reel may be used at any one time. Other rigs as specified above may be in boat ready for use; however, only ONE is permitted in use at any given time. All bass must be caught live and in a conventional sporting manner. Anyone guilty of snatching or snagging visible fish will have his or her catch disqualified. When visually fishing for bedding bass, to be counted as a legal fish all bass must be hooked inside the mouth.

8. HORSEPOWER REGULATIONS:

(A) MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER FOR ALL OUTBOARD MOTORBOATS USED IN OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PRACTICE AND IN TOURNAMENT COMPETITION WILL BE 300 HP. Horsepower cannot exceed the limitations set by the U.S. Coast Guard. When required, each boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard horsepower-rating plate attached to the boat by the manufacturer. Posted speed limits must be observed and all boats must be operated in a safe manner.

9. BOAT AND MOTOR:

(A)  For the safety of all competitors, ALL BOATS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED TYPE OF OPERABLE IGNITION KILL SWITCH. This ignition-kill device must be attached to the driver's body any time the combustion engine is operating. Any time the combustion engine is operating and in gear there must be a driver in the driver's seat in full control of the boat. Fishing boats that are 16 feet or more in length may be used. Standing on the outboard or seats while fishing is not allowed. An electric trolling motor may be used for slow maneuvering. However, trolling as a method of fishing is prohibited. No "barges" or similar craft will be permitted. NO BOAT EQUIPPED WITH "STICK STEERING" SHALL BE PERMITTED TO BE USED DURING OFFICIAL PRACTICE OR DURING THE TOURNAMENT BY ANY COMPETITOR. "Stick steering" shall be as defined by the Tournament Director.

10. BASIC BOAT EQUIPMENT:

(A) Every boat must have all required Coast Guard safety equipment as well as a functional bilge pump and LIVEWELL SPACE, PROPERLY AERATED, TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN ALIVE A LIMIT CATCH OF BASS BY ANY COMPETITOR USING THE BOAT. Simply Fishing recommends live-wells be maintained at full level and aerators on manual. Tournament officials shall have the sole responsibility for determining whether aeration and capacity is proper and adequate. Pros must make a back seat available for non-anglers, officials or camera personal each competition day.

11. BOAT IDENTIFICATION:

(A) Prior to each day's start, each boat MUST be given an inspection check by a tournament official. Each day, each boat will be given a number, which MUST remain with the boat until turned in each day at the check-in. This number must be displayed upon the request of tournament officials, and turned in to the officials at each check-in.

12. PERMITTED FISHING LOCATIONS:

(A) Tournament waters shall be established by the Tournament Director for each tournament site.

13. COMPETITORS MUST REMAIN IN BOAT:

(A) During the competition days, competitors must not depart the boat to land fish or to make the boat more accessible to fishing waters. If after an emergency situation has been resolved by tournament officials and enough time is left for the competitors to resume fishing, a RESTART will be allowed and the competitors will continue and their catch will be counted. This applies only to dire emergency situations as determined by the Tournament Director or his designee.

14. OFFICIAL CHECKPOINT:

(A) There shall be only one official point for check-out in the morning and check-in in the afternoon, such check points shall be designated at the breakfast briefing. At the time of check-out, all competitors and their boats shall be in full conformity with all rules set forth by the Tournament Director.

15. SCORING:

(A) Tournament standings, auxiliary awards and final winners shall be determined by the pound-and-ounce weight of each competitor's catch during the competition days of the tournament. Only Largemouth, Smallmouth bass will be weighed. The limit for Pro anglers shall be 5 of the above species, and must meet the minimum requirements for said state or lake if larger than the state. The official length for bass shall be determined by Simply Fishing and announced at the tournament briefing. In most cases it will be the longest state limit covering the tournament waters. Only bass as described above which measure the official length or more on the longest straight line, shall be weighed. Bass presented for weigh-in, which fail to measure the official length, shall result in a penalty of 1 pound for each such bass, which penalty shall be deducted from the total score of the competitor for that day. Any bass that appears to have been mangled, mashed, mauled or otherwise altered will be weighed and credited only at the discretion of tournament officials. After competitors check in at the official checkpoint they MUST present all LEGAL fish in their possession to a tournament official to be counted, measured and weighed. Once a competitor's catch is measured, counted and verified by a tournament official, that competitor may not return to the boat until their catch has been weighed and recorded. Bass must not be stringered at any time during the tournament. Culling tags or clips are allowed.

16. CATCH AND RELEASE:

(A) For each legal dead bass presented to weigh-in officials, the competitor shall be penalized the following, to be deducted from their daily score: 1 dead fish – 4 oz., 2 dead fish – 10 oz., 3 dead fish – 18 oz., 4 dead fish – 28 oz., 5 dead fish – 40 oz. The Tournament Director or his designees shall have sole authority for assessing penalty points.

17. LATE PENALTY:

(A) Competitors who are not in the official checkpoint area as described in Rule 14 at the appointed time shall be penalized at the rate of one pound per minute late to be deducted from the total weight of his catch that day, including any weight to be counted toward a "big bass award". Any competitor more than 15 minutes late shall lose all credit for that day's catch. There shall be no excuse for tardiness, and in no case shall a competitor be allowed to make up "lost time." Exact starting and check-in times will be announced at the Tournament Briefing. It is the angler's responsibility to confirm check-in times each day on the daily pairings.

18. TIES:

(A) In case of a tie for first place there will be a sudden-death fish-off between the tied competitors under the direction and consideration of special rules established by tournament officials. Ties for lesser positions shall be resolved by means determined solely by tournament officials, or in short the flip of a coin.

19. APPEALS:

(A) An appeals committee will be established by Simply Fishing, which shall be comprised of a Simply Fishing employee not affiliated with the tournament, and two anglers who are not competitors in the event in question. Appeals must be in writing the day of the event. If a competitor admits to a rule violation, he or she may not file an appeal of either the finding that he or she has violated the rules or the penalty imposed for the violation. Decisions of the appeals committee shall be final.

20. TAXES: