2022 RULES:
GOLDEN RULES:
While this is a competitive league our main goal is fellowship, fishing, and friendship. Since 2006 we have focused on having friendly competitions, fun “extra” outings to bond and enjoy each other’s company while giving back to the communities and agencies sprinkled throughout our fishing footprint. Anything less than being friendly, supportive, and philanthropic will not be accepted.
BOARD:
The NAPRA Board will consist of 3 members and a CEO. The following roles are set up to make sure NAPRA runs smoothly. Here are their roles and change of command:
CEO- Handles scheduling of events and sponsors/ Posts recaps compiled to social media and NAPRA history. Has FINAL decision on rules and whom is included in NAPRA.
ELITE- Runs Elite Trail. Assigns 2 trail bosses that report recaps and scores to E.D. to record and pass to CEO to post. Final say on minor infractions presented by Trail Director.
OHIO- Runs Ohio Series. Scores events and passes recaps/ scores to CEO to post. Final say on minor infractions.
VOLUNTEER- Recruits help for post season events, off the water charity events, and sets up monthly meetings for Board (5th and 20th-ish each month) to be run virtually. IF infractions involve CEO, ELITE, or OHIO Director they have the final say.
** Board must be unanimous (4-0) on actions involving MAJOR infractions.
The current Board will run in service from November 2021 to November 2023.
Trails:
NAPRA will have two trails competing separate of each other in terms of championship, points, and exposure. They are the NAPRA Elite Series and the Ohio Series. The difference of the two trails are as follows: The Elite fishes set areas together in their competitions. The Ohio Series anglers have more freedom to fish where they want at their own pace if they within our time restraints.
Roster Limits:
Elite will be 18 total and Ohio Series 24 total
Events:
7 Elite events with Event #5 has special charity component to it
5 Ohio Series events in conjunction with Elite weekends
Event Times:
-All ELITE events meet at 7am/ Fish 715-1145/ Weigh in at 12noon UNLESS Marked due to park restraints
-OHIO SERIES FRIDAY 12NOON to SUNDAY at 12noon/Can’t fish Elite area unless doubling up doing both circuits. Fishing in Elite areas must be done during Elite event times.
Cycle of Spots:
- The Elite Series Director will designate where you can fish wants you meet. A broad generalization is listed in our Map Section.
- The Ohio Series you may fish any body of water but MAY not fish the same stretch twice. While this is nearly impossible to police please do not fish the same access point.
Boats/Float Tubes/Subs:
This is a wading series. Your feet are your only terms of transportation on the water. You may use a float tube if desired but no canoe or kayak or freight liner allowed.
Requirement-:
Must fish 5 of 7 events to qualify for playoffs/ Ohio Series all 5
Must fish last event
IF an emergency comes up where you can not fish an event it must be approved by the CEO. He has final say.
Scoring of Events-
Elite and Ohio Series all events (5th has special bonus for anglers)
100, 99, 98, 97, 96, 95, 94, 93, 92, 91 Top 10
85 pts 11th to end (if we have that many anglers and for NC purposes)
80 pts if skunked
Bonus Event- Our 5th event is going to be our charity event. We will ask
1-- $10 extra to charity
2-- To entice those to attend bonuses will be added as follows to AOY standings NOT division standings
1st place +5 2nd place +5
3rd place +3 Participants +2
Biggest bass +2 Random non-Top 3 angler +1
3-- We will fish/ have a lunch at a local sponsor as a group
4-- We then will host an extra event for fun, our Operation
Soothing Waters. Rules are simple
Meetings for Calendar Year:
JANUARY- NAPRA Summit (Release of rules, turn in forms, general get together)
MARCH- NAPRA BOARD MEETING
APRIL- First Cast (First Pre-season event) Not required but strongly encouraged. THIS IS FOR THE ELITE ONLY
JUNE- NAPRA BOARD MEETING
AUGUST- Wade War Dinner and River of Honor Award Ceremony
SEPTEMBER- NAPRA BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER- Board Elections (if applicable) and prep for next year
** NAPRA's Member Director will host a monthly Google Meet session for members to talk. It will run roughly on the 15th of each month.
While this is a competitive league our main goal is fellowship, fishing, and friendship. Since 2006 we have focused on having friendly competitions, fun “extra” outings to bond and enjoy each other’s company while giving back to the communities and agencies sprinkled throughout our fishing footprint. Anything less than being friendly, supportive, and philanthropic will not be accepted.
BOARD:
The NAPRA Board will consist of 3 members and a CEO. The following roles are set up to make sure NAPRA runs smoothly. Here are their roles and change of command:
CEO- Handles scheduling of events and sponsors/ Posts recaps compiled to social media and NAPRA history. Has FINAL decision on rules and whom is included in NAPRA.
ELITE- Runs Elite Trail. Assigns 2 trail bosses that report recaps and scores to E.D. to record and pass to CEO to post. Final say on minor infractions presented by Trail Director.
OHIO- Runs Ohio Series. Scores events and passes recaps/ scores to CEO to post. Final say on minor infractions.
VOLUNTEER- Recruits help for post season events, off the water charity events, and sets up monthly meetings for Board (5th and 20th-ish each month) to be run virtually. IF infractions involve CEO, ELITE, or OHIO Director they have the final say.
** Board must be unanimous (4-0) on actions involving MAJOR infractions.
The current Board will run in service from November 2021 to November 2023.
Trails:
NAPRA will have two trails competing separate of each other in terms of championship, points, and exposure. They are the NAPRA Elite Series and the Ohio Series. The difference of the two trails are as follows: The Elite fishes set areas together in their competitions. The Ohio Series anglers have more freedom to fish where they want at their own pace if they within our time restraints.
Roster Limits:
Elite will be 18 total and Ohio Series 24 total
Events:
7 Elite events with Event #5 has special charity component to it
5 Ohio Series events in conjunction with Elite weekends
Event Times:
-All ELITE events meet at 7am/ Fish 715-1145/ Weigh in at 12noon UNLESS Marked due to park restraints
-OHIO SERIES FRIDAY 12NOON to SUNDAY at 12noon/Can’t fish Elite area unless doubling up doing both circuits. Fishing in Elite areas must be done during Elite event times.
Cycle of Spots:
- The Elite Series Director will designate where you can fish wants you meet. A broad generalization is listed in our Map Section.
- The Ohio Series you may fish any body of water but MAY not fish the same stretch twice. While this is nearly impossible to police please do not fish the same access point.
Boats/Float Tubes/Subs:
This is a wading series. Your feet are your only terms of transportation on the water. You may use a float tube if desired but no canoe or kayak or freight liner allowed.
Requirement-:
Must fish 5 of 7 events to qualify for playoffs/ Ohio Series all 5
Must fish last event
IF an emergency comes up where you can not fish an event it must be approved by the CEO. He has final say.
Scoring of Events-
Elite and Ohio Series all events (5th has special bonus for anglers)
100, 99, 98, 97, 96, 95, 94, 93, 92, 91 Top 10
85 pts 11th to end (if we have that many anglers and for NC purposes)
80 pts if skunked
Bonus Event- Our 5th event is going to be our charity event. We will ask
1-- $10 extra to charity
2-- To entice those to attend bonuses will be added as follows to AOY standings NOT division standings
1st place +5 2nd place +5
3rd place +3 Participants +2
Biggest bass +2 Random non-Top 3 angler +1
3-- We will fish/ have a lunch at a local sponsor as a group
4-- We then will host an extra event for fun, our Operation
Soothing Waters. Rules are simple
- Winner be a mystery. It will be biggest 3 bass, first bass over 15”, or closest guess to your 3 biggest fish
Meetings for Calendar Year:
JANUARY- NAPRA Summit (Release of rules, turn in forms, general get together)
MARCH- NAPRA BOARD MEETING
APRIL- First Cast (First Pre-season event) Not required but strongly encouraged. THIS IS FOR THE ELITE ONLY
JUNE- NAPRA BOARD MEETING
AUGUST- Wade War Dinner and River of Honor Award Ceremony
SEPTEMBER- NAPRA BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER- Board Elections (if applicable) and prep for next year
** NAPRA's Member Director will host a monthly Google Meet session for members to talk. It will run roughly on the 15th of each month.
EVENT RULES AND SCORING:
EVENT RULES AND SCORING:
1- No live bait
2- Anglers must have scoring device, photo, and code in every picture
3- Weather Rule. The event must be 3 hours in length to count. Lightening warrants a 30-minute pause ONCE all anglers are back on site. If a pause happens in the last 45 minutes of an event the event is over. The Ohio Series is on your own and you have 2+ days to fish and navigate around issues that could arise. IF YOU FISH FOR 2 DAYS STRAIGHT TO WIN, DON"T JOIN.
4- The Elite Director and Ohio Series Director have final cancelation decision. They will communicate with the Member Director by 6pm the day prior to competition if the event needs moved, scrapped or adjusted. In the past the events have been moved due to river impediments, extreme heat, river flow and traffic, and health orders.
5- Obvious rule- Drugs, alcohol not permitted to be in system, consumed during, or after events. Impairment equals banishment from group.
6- Picture of 5 fish required for Elite scoring and 3 fish for Ohio Series.
CONDUCT RULES:
1. Anglers in no way shape or form can knock other anglers, sponsors, or rules verbally or in social media. If a true infraction is found the angler will be suspended for the next event. If a sponsor drops out due to comments the angler will be suspended for life and the angler will be required to pay a $200 fine to incur loss of prizes.
The NAPRA CEO has final decision on the severity of penalty if this rule is broken with no appeal.
2. Drinking or drugs. No of course.
3. Legal issues that may arise outside of NAPRA. Anglers are free to fish unless found guilty of an infraction by law.
4. Anglers must ask to fish across or through other anglers. This is not a track meet or winning the lottery. Be nice on the waters.
5. Anglers in the Ohio Series must fish new access points each and every time.
6. Anglers must have a scorecard in hand and given to the President by 1210pm. No exceptions. Anglers not off the water by 12pm will be eliminated from that event.
1- No live bait
2- Anglers must have scoring device, photo, and code in every picture
3- Weather Rule. The event must be 3 hours in length to count. Lightening warrants a 30-minute pause ONCE all anglers are back on site. If a pause happens in the last 45 minutes of an event the event is over. The Ohio Series is on your own and you have 2+ days to fish and navigate around issues that could arise. IF YOU FISH FOR 2 DAYS STRAIGHT TO WIN, DON"T JOIN.
4- The Elite Director and Ohio Series Director have final cancelation decision. They will communicate with the Member Director by 6pm the day prior to competition if the event needs moved, scrapped or adjusted. In the past the events have been moved due to river impediments, extreme heat, river flow and traffic, and health orders.
5- Obvious rule- Drugs, alcohol not permitted to be in system, consumed during, or after events. Impairment equals banishment from group.
6- Picture of 5 fish required for Elite scoring and 3 fish for Ohio Series.
CONDUCT RULES:
1. Anglers in no way shape or form can knock other anglers, sponsors, or rules verbally or in social media. If a true infraction is found the angler will be suspended for the next event. If a sponsor drops out due to comments the angler will be suspended for life and the angler will be required to pay a $200 fine to incur loss of prizes.
The NAPRA CEO has final decision on the severity of penalty if this rule is broken with no appeal.
2. Drinking or drugs. No of course.
3. Legal issues that may arise outside of NAPRA. Anglers are free to fish unless found guilty of an infraction by law.
4. Anglers must ask to fish across or through other anglers. This is not a track meet or winning the lottery. Be nice on the waters.
5. Anglers in the Ohio Series must fish new access points each and every time.
6. Anglers must have a scorecard in hand and given to the President by 1210pm. No exceptions. Anglers not off the water by 12pm will be eliminated from that event.
