XFL HIGH WIND TRAILERING PROCEDURES FOR ARKANSAS RIVER
TRAILERING TO AND BACK (ONE IN, ONE OUT): You can only launch once…you cannot move by land once launched, except to return to weigh-in.
Flight Assignments (No Boat may not leave their ramp area of choice any earlier than 10 minutes prior to their start time).
Take-off Number:1-50 Start Fishing: 7:30 am Afternoon check-in: 3:00 pm
Take-off Number:51-100 Start Fishing: 7:40 am Afternoon check-in: 3:20 pm
Take-off Number:101-150 Start Fishing: 7:50 am Afternoon check-in: 3:40 pm
Take-off Number:151+ Start Fishing: 8:00 am Afternoon check-in: 4:00 pm
NO TEAM has any rights to any water prior to designated start time. If two
boats from the same start-time arrive at the same spot, neither has priority. You will simply have to share in the fishing spot.
SUNDAY MORNING: You do not need to come to 3 Forks Harbor. You may drive straight to your boat ramp.
ALLOWED FISHING AREAS: You may only fish the waters of the Arkansas River allowed by law in the following 3 pools (Pool 17, 16 & 15):
Upstream of 3 Forks (Pool 17)
3 Forks (Pool 16)
Downstream of 3 Forks (Pool 15)
AFTERNOON BOATS RETURNING BY WATER: Will be checked in at the
entrance to 3 Forks Harbor. Boats will be considered checked in once reaching the staff member on the walk way. Let the staff member know your TEAM number.
BOATS OPTING TO TRAILER: (One Time Only), When returning to 3 Forks Harbor, XFL staff personnel will direct you to the first road to the left. They will ask for your TEAM number (not take off number) so know it! It is most important that we clear the highway. As you approach the weigh trailer, please have the non-driver get in the boat (driver stay in the truck!) and be ready to bag your fish, and immediately go to the holding tanks. Once you have bagged your fish, you will be asked to immediately leave the weigh in area with your vehicle. You may be asked to remain, for polygraph, pictures, etc. All boats/trucks must leave the weigh in area in order to make room for the next incoming flight.
POLYGRAPH: You will be asked the following questions (plus others)- 1) Did you leave the ramp earlier than 10 minutes prior to your designated take off time? 2) Was your live well empty at launch? 3) Did you only fish in the following pools 17, 16 & 15? 4) Did you start fishing prior to your designated fishing time?