Lake Guntersville, AL kicks off the year on June 12-13-14, 2020

Last updated Nov 15, 2022

Let me start out by saying Hi folks! On behalf of Sealy Outdoors we have been anxiously waiting for the green light from the Alabama government officials allowing us to have our Big Bass Splash event on Lake Guntersville, AL June 12-13-14 which benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Birmingham, AL.

This has been an unusual year as you are aware due to the COVID-19 virus. We have been working diligently with both local and state officials to make our Lake Guntersville event safe for you to fish. As the COVID-19 guidelines continue to relax, I know everyone is anxious to get back on the lake and compete as much as we are in bringing this event to you.

We have had to make some changes to the Alabama event and we feel it is in the best interest of everyone that we cancel the Little Angler’s Division this year. Below is a set of Lake Guntersville, AL Temporary Guidelines and Protocols for everyone to follow. These are for your safety to not only minimizes the health risk but to also insure we are doing our part to continue to slow the spread of the virus. It will be your responsibility to be safe, cautious and to follow the guidelines we have set forth.

We want you to know that the guidelines for each of our events will need to be revised as each state and local official mandate them and are asking everyone to be responsible and abide by them to ensure the safety of our anglers, staff, volunteers and sponsors.

I look forward to seeing all of you at Goose Pond for our 16^th Annual Big Bass Splash and remember the health and safety of our team, sponsors and anglers has and will always be extremely important to us.

Let’s Get Back to Fishing Again Safely!
Bob Sealy – Tournament Director

LAKE GUNTERSVILLE, AL GUIDELINES & PROTOCOL DUE TO COVID-19

For those anglers who are registering at the Tournament Site:

First and foremost, we ask that if you are sick, Please Stay Home!
Your temperature will be checked upon entering the registration line.
You are required to wear a face covering such as a mask, buff or neck gaiter.
You are required to practice social distancing at all times by staying at least 6 feet from others and remain in your vehicle until space becomes available.

For those anglers who wish to Pre-Register for the Tournament:

You may sign up online at www.sealyoutdoors.com prior to 6am of the tournament day(s) you are registering to fish.
You may email your entry to tournament.info@sealyoutdoors.com up until 5pm on Monday June 8^th.
You may call our office for assistance @ 888.698.2591 through June 8^th (Monday – Friday 9am-5pm).
There will be NO check-in at the tournament site for Pre-Registered. Your entry and bonus options will be verified when you weigh in a fish and your tournament hat and bonus shirt will be available for pick up at the tournament registration trailer after the event only on Friday & Saturday from 2pm-4pm.

Early Bird Requirements:

All entries received by June 2nd will be eligible to win one of five (Two Day Complimentary Entry into the 2021 Lake Guntersville, AL Big Bass Splash event). This drawing will be held during Awards Ceremony streaming LIVE on Facebook Sunday afternoon June 14^th.

Hourly Weigh In Line:

If you begin to experience symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, and shortness of breath) we ask you to leave and seek medical advice promptly.
Contestants will have their temperature checked upon entering the restricted weigh in area.
Contestants are required to wear face coverings before exiting their boat or vehicle, as well as, upon entering the restricted weigh in area.
Contestants are required to follow the designated loop leading them through a weigh in line entrance and exit area.
Contestants are required to remain at least 6’ from others at all times while in the restricted weigh in area and the tournament site.
We will not allow more than twelve (12) contestants at the holding tanks in the restricted weigh in area at any given time. Only one contestant with their fish will be allowed per holding tank. Tanks will be spaced six (6) feet apart.
No other contestants or spectators will be allowed in area.
The weigh in process will not be stopped to take photos. (If you want a photo of your fish please take it in your boat prior to coming to the weigh in).

Awards Ceremony:

There will not be an awards ceremony at the tournament site on Sunday afternoon, instead we will be streaming LIVE on Sunday beginning @2:45pm. We ask for everyone to watch on Facebook: Sealy Outdoors – Big Bass Splash LIVE.
The tournament winner to be the only contestant allowed at Sunday’s LIVE streaming.
All drawings will be conducted during the LIVE streaming and all contestants will be eligible for prizes. Winners will be notified with arrangements to receive their prize(s).
You won’t want to miss the famous Elimination Drawing, so make sure to have your cell phone close by because you never know when you may get that special phone call.
All checks will be mailed. No hourly checks will be available for pickup at the tournament site.