• November 12-13, 2011 - Cassels Boykin County Park, Lake Sam Rayburn

  • Battle of the Branches Official Sign up Form

    Please fill out this form completely. When filling out this form please make sure that you have all of the information needed for you and your partner. There will only be one submission per boat allowed and ENTRY FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE. Please be prepared to provide a scanned/digital copy of your State issued photo ID card, WITH Valid Military ID Card, or Form DD214. Both particpants for each team (if two on a boat) must be a Veteran. A Veteran is described as having raised their right hand and sworn to Defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic and served under a branch of the Armed Forces. The Armed Forces include Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and all of the National Guard and Reserve Components. Merchant Marines or any other organization not determined as part of the Armed Forces as determined by the Department of Defense is not eligible to participate in this event. Prize payouts are not guaranteed as listed and are subject to change without notice. This tournament will be managed by Media Bass and its associates and overseen by Take a Soldier Fishing staff. Winners will be subject to a Polygraph test and you will need to abide by all local and State laws, rules, and regulations. By signing up you agree to be added to our Battle of the Branches newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time. Any misrepresentation of information on this form will may disqualify you from the event and forfeit any and all winnings and entry fees. You may also be subject to Federal, State and Local laws where applicable. Good luck and see you on the lake!
  • Privacy Statement

    Take a Soldier Fishing, Combat Warrior Crisis Network, Operation Once in a Lifetime, Battle of the Branches or any of its officers or volunteers will not sell, give away, or otherwise share the personal information that is collected on this form. The information that is collected will be used to identify the individuals and determine their eligibility to participate in this event. Some information collected will be used to determine charts and graphs to help further the marketing of the Battle of the Branches. Your name, contact information and documents provided will NOT be used, sold, or given to any thrid party and will be used only to identify the participants. You are also consenting to have your picture and/or video taken with the possibility of your name being released without compensation of any kind being promised or implied.
  • Hold Harmless/Liability Agreement

    1. In consideration for receiving permission to participate in the Battle of the Branches, I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, Combat Warrior Crisis Network (CWCN), Take a Soldier Fishing (TASF), Take a Soldier Hunting (TASH), Operation Once in a Lifetime (OOIAL), Jackson Hill Marina and Park, Media Bass, or any sponsor(s) associated with the above mentioned groups or organizations, any State within The United States of America, their officers, agents, servants, or employees (hereinafter referred to as RELEASEES) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or any of the property belonging to me, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, or otherwise, while participating in such activities, or while in, on or upon the premises where the activity is being conducted. 2. I am fully aware of the unusual risks involved and hazards connected with this activity, including but not limited to travel risks and/or . I hereby elect to voluntarily participate in said activity with full knowledge that said activities may be hazardous to me and my property. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage of property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in such activities, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. 3. I further hereby AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the RELEASEES from any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney fees, that they may incur due to my participation in said activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise. 4. I understand that Combat Warrior Crisis Network (CWCN), Take a Soldier Fishing (TASF) and Take a Soldier Hunting (TASH), does not maintain any insurance policy covering any circumstance arising from my participation in this event or any activities associated with or facilitating that participation. As such, I am aware that I should review my personal insurance portfolio. 5. It is my express intent that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representative, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the above-named RELEASEES. I hereby further agree that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America. 6. IN SIGNING THIS RELEASE, I ACKNOWLEDGE AND REPRESENT THAT I have read the foregoing Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement, understand it, and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made; I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and I execute this Release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same. Combat Warrior Crisis Network (CWCN), Take a Soldier Fishing (TASF) and Take a Soldier Hunting (TASH) or event staff or personnel are allowed to seek reasonable and necessary medical treatment for Participants during such event or associated activities, and participant agrees to be responsible for any cost of such treatment. By clicking the "Submit" button, you are considered to be "Signing" this document and agree to be held to this agreement with no expiration date expressed. A copy of this document can be obtained by contacting TASF ADMIN at info@takeasoldierfishing.com - Thank you for your participation.
  • Battle of the Branches Official Rules - Hosted by Media Bass

    1. These Rules apply to all entrants of this tournament. Violation of any of these rules will warrant appropriate disciplinary action by Tournament Director. Any protest must be received in writing and signed within fifteen minutes of final check-in deadline to be taken literally. Tournament Director’s decisions will be final in all matters. 2. State, Federal, and Local Laws must be obeyed.3. Entry fee is $100.00 per team... $10.00 Optional Big Bass Pot. Cash only accepted at registration site.4. All Entrants are subject to take a Polygraph Test. Failure to take and/or pass such a test will result in disqualification. Any person who has failed a polygraph test in connection with any bass tournament for cheating will not be eligible. Both team members must be present at weigh in for polygraph.5. Firearms are not allowed in tournament boats during tournament hours or carried during registration or weigh-in. Law Enforcement Officers are the only exception to 6. Alcohol and Narcotics will not be allowed in the possession of contestants during tournament hours, unless prescription medicine. Alcoholic beverages are permitted after fifteen minutes of final check-in deadline (unless prohibited by the host marina).7. Courtesy, Safe Boating, Sportsmanship and Conservation must be displayed at all times by contestants. A U.S. Coast Guard approved chest type PFD must be on and fastened anytime the combustion engine is in gear. All boats must meet U.S. Coast Guard standards. Outboard motors may not exceed boat manufacturers rating. All boats must have an emergency kill-switch and must be attached to the driver anytime the combustion engine is on. All boats must have an emergency kill-switch and must be attached to the driver anytime the combustion engine is in gear. 8. All fishing must be done with artificial lures only. Pork is permitted. Only one rod and reel may be used at a time by contestants. No trolling with the combustion engine is allowed. All fish must be caught in a legal and sporting manner during tournament hours from tournament waters. Contestants may not use a video device for the sole purpose of locating or catching bass during tournament hours. Tracking devices inserted in bass may not be used by any contestant during or before the tournament. Hole-Sitting by or for entrants is not allowed. 9. off limits Period of the lake for fishing, scouting, or locating bass will be from DUSK Friday to 4:30am Saturday prior to tournaments. 10. Boats must have an operational live well with an aeration system. Teams may keep no more than 5 bass in the live well. 11. Scoring will be determined by the total weight of not more than 5 bass per team. Fish will be measured on a measuring board with the tail closed. Ties for cash prizes will be settled by combining two cash awards and splitting the total between tied individuals. 12. No fishing is allowed within 25 yards of another tournament boat without mutual consent. No fishing is allowed within 25 yards of any manmade structure of the hosting marina. No tube, bank, or wade fishing is allowed. 13. All persons in a boat must be a registered contestant. Fishing must be from a previously inspected boat. 14. Saturday morning of the tournament beginning at 5 a.m. until 6 a.m. Contact Tournament Director for additional times and locations. Teams will receive boat I.D. numbers according to order received. 15. Tournament Hours and Check Points will be given at registration and are the responsibility of each entrant. Any boat ramp may be used, However all boats will take off in numbered order at first safe light from host marina. 16. Penalties: There will be a half (.5) pound penalty deducted for each dead fish weighed-in. There will be a five (5) pound penalty deducted for any fish not meeting the predetermined size requirement brought to the scales, plus, a loss of same fish. Any contestant(s) weight will not be counted, if not checked-in by the designated check-in time. 17. All fish will become the property of the Tournament Director for live release back into the lake. 18. All Participants of this tournament must be affiliated with the United States Military and provide proof of affiliation. Affiliation means that you are currently serving on Active Duty, Veteran of any age, Reserve, National Guard, and have signed a contract with the United States Government under one of these Military Branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard. Merchant Marines do not qualify for this tournament.
  • Boat Information:

  • Team Information:

  • Team Member #1

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  • Required Documentation:

  • Here you need to provide the proof of your military affiliation. ALL parties will provide a VALID State ID Card such as a Drivers License. In addition to this you must also provide a Valid Military ID Card OR a DD214. If you have a Drivers License and a Miliary ID Card, you can scan them on the same page. If you are providing a DD214 please attach it separately in the space provided. None of the information that you provide here will be used for any purposes other than to identify your military affiliation. We suggest that you "Black Out" ALL BUT the last 4 digits of your SSN. We are simply trying to make sure that the people that compete in this tournament are Military Members ONLY.

  • Team Member # 2

  • If you will be competing by yourself please leave this section blank. $10 Big Bass will be reimbursed at the time of the event if this section isleft blank, you do not fish with a partner, and have paid the $20 Big Bass entry fee.

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  • Required Documentation:

  • Here you need to provide the proof of your military affiliation. ALL parties will provide a VALID State ID Card such as a Drivers License. In addition to this you must also provide a Valid Military ID Card OR a DD214. If you have a Drivers License and a Miliary ID Card, you can scan them on the same page. If you are providing a DD214 please attach it separately in the space provided. None of the information that you provide here will be used for any purposes other than to identify your military affiliation. We suggest that you "Black Out" ALL BUT the last 4 digits of your SSN. We are simply trying to make sure that the people that compete in this tournament are Military Members ONLY.

  • Payment:

    Everyone must pay VIA PayPal or Credit Card. We are sorry to inform you that we will not accept checks as a payment option. You MUST check the "Entry Fee" box in order to complete your registration. The Big Bass pot is optional and will have a 100% Payback. The Big Bass Cash Prize will be determined on the number of entries received. ALL Fees are NON REFUNDABLE once you click submit. Your entry fee, collectively, will go towards other Take a Soldier Fishing Events across the country to help enrich the lives of other soldiers and their families. One day you may benefit from one of our events. Thank you for your support!


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  • By clicking the "Submit Form" button, you agree to all of the terms and conditions that have been set forth in this sign up form. You also agree to have your picture(s) released without compensation of any kind. Should you win (any paid prize) the Battle of the Branches you are not allowed any endorsements relating to your win without express written permission from Take a Soldier Fishing. You will be allowed to endorse any and all of your sponsors with product, clothing badges, clothing (in general), boat and vehicle wraps ONLY. No flags, banners or the like will be permitted - EXCEPT for the American Flag. Personal Endorsement banners/flags may be displayed on the vehicle/boat while the boat IS NOT in the water. There will be a $150 fee per banner/flag to display your 2ft by 4ft banner/flag with your choice of sponsors. Displaying these items without proper consent will result in immediate disqualification so that we do not interfere with our own sponsors.  The American Flag that you wish to display may be no larger than 24 inches by 36 inches and may be displayed on the water during the event.  For questions regarding this matter please contact Mike Nashif at mike@takeasoldierfishing.com

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