I have talked to a few people and we have decided to make a rule that says the big fish does have to show signs of life. The reason for this is that I have gotten a local business to donate $100.00 to the winner of the big fish. I will be doing the weigh in and I will make the decision on whether your big fish qualifies or not. I would rather have you all mad at me and then that means everybody else won't have anybody mad at them. I sure hope no one gets mad with me cause I am trying my hardest to make this a memorable event.