BIGFISH BONANZA TOURNAMENT - 9th February & 11th February 2018 Lake Macquarie Game Fishing Club NSW
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BIGFISH BONANZA
TOURNAMENT
9th February & 11th February 2018
Hosted by: Lake Macquarie Game Fishing Club your return will invoke a penalty (a deduction of 10,000 Capture & 10,000 T&R points). Boats which elect to
continue fishing after-hours are to report that decision to Game Fish Base, which will be accepted as a sign-off.
LMGFC will arrange radio coverage for these boats that extend fishing after sign-off with the local Volunteer
A. TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE: The Tournament Committee shall consist of the Lake Macquarie GFC Marine Rescue Organization.
Incorporated Committee. Tournament Committee contact details are as follows: Garry Russell 0438 432 967,
I. CAPTURES/TAG & RELEASE: All captures must be weighed by LMGFC Weigh Master on the day of capture at
Ryan Jones 0417 967 687, Toni Russell 0439 466 401, Neil Grieves 0407 006 114, Leanne Hoff 0418 570 629,
LMGFC weigh station at Swansea. On Sunday the 11th February 2018, for T&R CARDS ONLY boats that have
Chad Owen 0418 250 612.
elected to travel to their home port at the conclusion of fishing but have T&R cards and capture certificates to
A) ENTRIES: Boat Skippers will forward fully completed entry form and fees to the Lake Macquarie Game lodge for that day can lodge these cards by road or electronically ONLY if they have contacted Game Fish Base
Fishing Club provided addresses on the entry forms. The cost of entry is $170.00 Adult Angler, $70.00 Junior of their intention to return to home port. Tag cards must be lodged with LMGFC on the day of tag, via email, this
(11yrs to 16yrs) & Small Fry (under 11yrs) The entry fee includes “Big Fish Bonanza” Presentation Dinner copy will be accepted
ticket; non-anglers are not included in the entry fee but may pre-purchase dinner tickets on boat entry form at
BUT all tag cards MUST be received by LMGFC by NO LATER THAN 7pm on the same day Sunday the 11th
a cost of $40.00. It is recommended that additional dinner tickets be pre-purchased due to limited seating being
February 2018 from your HOME PORT ONLY. A picture of your boat at your club weigh station with the angler
available. Entries are to be too forwarded to LMGFC P.O Box 53 Swansea NSW 2281, no later than Thursday
holding the tag card, a clear copy of your tag card and capture certificate completed and signed by a committee
8th of February 2018.
member of your club emailed to secretary@lmgfc.com.au. To be eligible for scoring in this Tournament
B) Bounty Entry: A cost of $200.00 separate to Big Fish Bonanza Tournament per boat MUST be paid along completed capture certificates/tag cards are to be lodged. Note: All tag & release cards must show the time
with entries to be eligible for Bounty prized marked as PART 2 under Tournament Prizes Page 7. ALL anglers the fish was tagged and line class. All other Capture certificates and tag cards must be handed in at the weigh
competing must sign the provided form and have the form in before 6pm Friday 9th of February 2018. station, if no time or line class is included the time will be recorded as 5.10pm and the line class as 60kg, unless
known to have been caught later or on correct line class.
B. TEAMS: All Boat Teams shall consist of a minimum of THREE (3) anglers for boats under 8 meters and
minimum of THREE (3) anglers for boats over 8 meters, with a maximum limit to the number of anglers as J. BAD WEATHER: To avoid taking unnecessary risks in the event of bad weather the Tournament Committee
per Waterway’s Vessel Capacity. The Boat Skipper MUST BE a paid angler. The tournament is open to will decide whether the day will be a competition day or not. Boats should establish early morning contact with
teams comprised of anglers who are financial members of any Club affiliated with New South Wales Game Game Fish Base or members of the Tournament Committee at the weigh station. In the event of bad weather
Fishing Association (NSWGFA) and Clubs affiliated with other state associations that are affiliated with the developing after the start of fishing, the Tournament Committee will confer and decide whether or not the
Game fishing association of Australia (GFAA) LATE ENTRIES: Late Entries will be accepted up until the competition will be called off for the remainder of the day. All fish caught prior to the cancellation will be eligible
commencement of briefing; however, entries received after 6pm on the Thursday 8th of February 2018 will incur for the competition. The ultimate decision on returning to port remains with the competitors. The Committee
a $160.00 late entry fee per boat. accepts no responsibility for decisions made by individuals whether to put to sea or not, having regard to the
Committee’s decision on the day of the Tournament.
C. REPLACEMENT OF BOATS AND COMPETITORS: No replacement of boats and competitors will be allowed
after the commencement of the tournament. Anglers may not affect a capture or tag & release on any other K. GALE WARNINGS: The declaration of a Gale Warning by the appropriate government weather authority will
vessel than the vessel he/she is registered on. Captured fish, tag & release card, the angler, all equipment automatically require cancellation of any tournament or event conducted under the auspices of the New South
used in the capture or tag must be presented to the weigh station on the vessel on which the capture or tag Wales Game Fishing Association and its member clubs. Cancellation will only apply until the Gale Warning has
& release was affected and may not be transferred to another vessel; however, in the case of an emergency been lifted. In the event of a declaration whilst vessels are at sea, such vessels are required to cease fishing
situation the Tournament Committee may at their discretion allow the transfer of an angler/fish and equipment immediately and return to port.
used to affect the capture or tag.
L. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS: Radio skeds will be conducted in accordance with the NSWGFA “Guidelines for
D. SEAWORTHINESS OF BOATS: All boats must comply with NSW Maritime waterways regulations for safety Radio Skeds for Tournaments” effective as at the time of the Tournament. Game Fish Base will call each boat in
equipment and the safety standards of the vessel’s home Club. A “Boat Safety Rescue form” is included as number order on VHF radio channel 80. The radio schedule times will be 7.10 am, 9.10 am, 11.10am, 1.10pm,
part of the entry form and must be completed and signed by the Boat Skipper. All boats must carry a 406 MHz 3.10pm & 5.10pm. Boats must keep the airway clear 10 minutes prior to the end of fishing so late hook-ups may
EPIRB and have two working marine radios fitted one of which must be VHF frequency. be recorded by the base. The number of people onboard should be advised during the first sked for the day.
All boats competing in the bounty prize pool must call in hook ups. In the case you are unable to reach
E. FISHING DAYS & TIMES: Saturday 10th of February and Sunday the 11th of February 2018 Fishing will home base ask another vessel to transfer information. Boats are to report on each sked as follows:
commence on both fishing days at 7.00am and conclude at 5.10pm. Any fish hooked and reported to Game
Fish Base before finish time may be played out and if caught will be eligible for the tournament. a) Boat Number
b) Boat Name
F. FISHING AREA: The fishing area for the tournament is South to latitude 33 degrees 35 minutes and North to c) Accurate fishing report using the “000” system, i.e. strikes hook ups, Captures/Tags and specify species,
latitude 32 degrees 40 minutes. a line class, angler number.
d) Short length of captured fish
G. LEAVING PORT: Boats may fish from their home port on Saturday 10th of February 2018 but CANNOT e) Position, using LMGFC grid chart reference, and whether boat is currently trolling, drifting etc.
commence burleying, trolling or fishing before the Radio Operator announces the official start of fishing at f) All boats must sign off with Game Fish Base on returning to port
7.00am, if a boat is not at that time within the prescribed fishing area, it cannot commence fishing until such
time that it is within the tournament fishing boundary (this also applies to Sunday 11th of February 2018). Please Note: If any vessel is unable to fish on either competition day, it is a requirement that Game Fish Base
be notified, either by radio or by telephone before the 2nd sked starts as a priority. Should any vessel suffer
H. RETURN TO PORT: All vessels must return to the port of Swansea on Saturday 10th of February, and leave the total radio failure, the skipper must attempt to notify another vessel of the problem, and then MUST return
port of Swansea on Sunday 11th of February 2018. On Sunday 5th of February 2018 boats, may elect to return immediately to port. Once in port it is the responsibility of the skipper to sign off with Tournament Official at
directly to their home port after fishing, but must still affect a sign-off with Game Fish Base. Failure to report on LMGFC weigh station. If a vessel misses two (2) radio skeds, Game Fish Base will commence the emergency
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• RULES FOR TAG & RELEASE
• No tournament shall be approved by a State Association that awards points for free release for NSWGFA
procedures. Captures and tags not reported on the radio sked will not be counted in the point score and will (GFAA) tag species.
not be eligible for trophies. All boats are to report on EVERY sked. All boats must report to Game Fish Base • No tag & release points shall be awarded in State Association approved tournaments unless GFAA approved
on returning to port. Radio silence must be observed for at least 10 minutes prior to the conclusion of fishing tags are used.
to allow for report of late hook-ups. During the 5.10pm sked each boat is required to confirm their ETA back in • The multiple tagging of the same fish from the same vessel on the same day is banned.
Port and current grid position. • All angling rules and equipment regulations apply until the fish is tagged and released.
• Tag poles must not exceed 4.47m (15ft) overall length. o
M. FISHING RULES: The tournament will be fished in accordance with the “Fishing Rules and Tackle Regulations” • The tag pole or holding device must be in hand when the fish is tagged.
of GFAA & NSWGFA for both capture and tag & release as are in effect at the time of the tournament. • One or more person, in addition to the person holding the leader, may assist in tagging and releasing the fish.
• A fish is considered tagged and released when the tag is secured to the fish and the fish is released back into
• LINE CLASS – 4kg, 6kg, 8kg, 10kg, 15kg, 24kg, 37kg and 60kg. Note: No points/trophies shall be awarded for the water alive.
sharks captured on 4kg. • All billfish must be tagged with the ‘Billfish Tag’. This is the only tag that will be recognized for billfish in any
• ELIGIBLE SPECIES – As per NSWGFA Eligible Species List. tournament, competition, point score or trophy. The ‘Billfish Tag’ is for billfish only point score (i.e. no other
species).
• MINIMUM WEIGHT OF SHARKS – Must weigh a minimum of 70kg on line classes 6kg to 10kg and a minimum
of 90kg on 15kg to 37kg and a minimum of 130kg on 60kg line.
• RULES FOR MEASURE & RELEASE
• MINIMUM WEIGHT OF MARLIN – Must weigh a minimum of 70kg on line classes to 10kg and a minimum of
90kg on 15kg line class and over. Striped Tuna is for Junior Measure and Release Only - same points apply as per NSWGFA Point Score.
• MINIMUM WEIGHT YELLOWFIN/SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA – 15kg on line classes up to and including 15kg • THE METHOD OF RELEASING TAGGED FISH - The hook is to be removed or the leader cut as close as
line, equal to line class for over 15kg line, and for junior anglers equal to the line class in all cases. possible to the fish
• GUIDELINES FOR TAG AND RELEASE - The tag needle must not protrude more than 50mm from the
• MINIMUM WEIGHT OTHER GAME FISH AND BROADBILL – Minimum weight to be equal to the line class end of the tag pole or tag holding device, nor shall it exceed 5mm in external diameter; except for the NSW
used. Fisheries ‘Billfish Only’ tag, this needle must not protrude more than 76mm from the end of the tag pole or tag
• MINIMUM LENGTHS – For T&R of Yellowtail Kingfish is 70cm; the minimum length for T&R of Sharks is 100cm holding device, nor shall it exceed 8mm in diameter
• WEIGHING OF GILLED AND GUTTED FISH - NSWGFA affiliated clubs’ weigh stations accept gilled and
• MINIMUM WEIGHTS FOR JUNIOR AND SMALL FRY ANGLERS – gutted fish for trophy record and point score purposes.
1. Yellowfin Tuna: 15kg on line classes up to and including 15kg line, equal to line class for over 15kg line, and • NON-CAPTURE SPECIES - White Sharks are regarded as endangered species;
for junior anglers equal to the line class in all cases. • Accordingly, The INCIDENTAL hooking, fighting and finally tagging & releasing of a White Shark in
2. Southern Bluefin tuna: 15kg on line classes up to and including 15kg line, equal to line class for over 15kg Commonwealth Waters (outside 3NM/5.556Km) is permitted for scientific purposes and T & R line class points
line, and for junior anglers equal to the line class in all cases. will apply in all Tournaments including club point-scores.
3. Marlin: a minimum of 60kg on line classes to 4kg to 10kg and a minimum of 80kg on 15kg line class and • The tag & release will also be recognized for all NSWGFA Zonal Trophies Plus Annual Trophies in waters off
over. the NSW coast (commonly known and listed as NSWGFA Coastal Waters Trophies).
• WEIGHING OF SHARKS - No sharks may be weighed with restrictive device on jaws. Sewing up of shark
4. Sharks: a minimum of 60kg on line classes 6kg to 10kg, a minimum of 80kg on line classes 15kg to 37kg,
and 120kg on 60kg line class. jaws will automatically disqualify capture. No shark will be weighed with a choker in place.
• SALE OF FISH - Any fish weighed for NSWGFA trophies SHALL NOT BE SOLD. Such fish shall be ineligible
5. Other Game fish and broadbill: minimum weight to be equal to line class. for any trophies or awards of the Association. Anyone found to have sold their catch will be disqualified from
• POINTSCORE CAPTURE – as per NSWGFA point score system. the tournament.
• POINTSCORE TAG & RELEASE – as per NSWGFA point score system. Note: All anglers may tag a maximum
of five (5) Yellowtail Kingfish and five (5) Mahi Mahi per day with a boat limit of ten (10) per day for each N. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS: Competitors are reminded that in addition, rules established legally by relevant
species. Government bodies must be complied with. All anglers must carry Saltwater Fishing Licenses if applicable. Bag limit
• CIRCLE HOOKS ONLY are permitted to be used for live-baiting and trolling natural baits. NB: no points to be and size restrictions must also be adhered to. All competitors are reminded that it is an offence to tie up any vessel
scored for any species caught while using live-baits and/or trolling natural baits with “J” hooks. CIRCLE HOOK to objects such as FAD or fish trap buoys.
DEFINITION - A hook with its point turned 90 degrees or less back towards the shank of the hook.
O. INSURANCE: It is mandatory for all boats to carry Third Party Property Damage and Third Party Personal Injury
Insurance to a minimum of $5,000,000 and a copy of policy details MUST be supplied with Entry Forms before they
can be accepted. The organizers reserve the right to sight full Insurance Policies at any time during the course of
the Tournament.
P. WEIGHSTATION PROCEDURE: *** NO WASH ZONE *** once boats enter the vicinity of the weigh station, they
are under the control of the Tournament Official at the weigh station and MUST obey all instructions issued by the
official. Before coming alongside the weigh station, boats must have completed and have ready for presentation
all Capture forms and Tag & Release cards. The decision of the Tournament Committee is final. Weigh station will
• BURLEY: The following rules apply to the use of burley open at 4.00 pm on each fishing day.
• Chumming with flesh, blood, skin or any part of mammals is not permitted.
• The use of identifiable marlin carcasses is prohibited for use as tethered burley. Q. FISH HANDLING: All fish should be removed from the weigh station after weighing. Competitors (and boat crew)
• Burley secured under floats is prohibited. must not, without a tournament official’s permission, clean or fillet fish or remove shark jaws in the vicinity of the
weigh station, not at any time near any beach or harbor foreshore area. In the event of a shark or marlin are given
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away for eating, ONLY the fillets may be given and the remaining carcass is the responsibility of the SKIPPER &
CREW. Unwanted fish must be taken at least 2nm outside Port and Marine Park and disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Note: fish MUST NOT be disposed of in a Marine Park. Failure to comply with this rule will invoke a penalty NSWGFA TAG & RELEASE POINTS
against the offending boat.
4-10kg 15kg 24kg 37kg 60kg
R. PROTESTS: Any protest must be submitted in writing by the Boat Skipper to the Tournament Secretary. Protests
should be handed in no later than 9.00 pm on the fishing day concerned. The decision of the Tournament MARLIN
Committee will be final. Marlin - Black 12,500 11,500 10,000 8,500 7,500
S. PENALTIES: The Committee may invoke penalties or loss of points or disqualification of fish, angler or boat where a Marlin - Blue 12,500 11,500 10,000 8,500 7,500
breach of the tournament rules is deemed to have taken place. The decision of the Tournament Committee will be Marlin - Striped 12,500 11,500 10,000 8,500 7,500
final.
OTHER BILLFISH
T. CONDUCT: It is an expectation that all participants will conduct themselves in a responsible and courteous manner
Broadbill Swordfish 12,500 11,500 10,000 8,500 7,500
to tournament officials and other competitors at all times throughout the tournament. The Committee may on its
own initiative investigate and act upon any incident occurring during the tournament. The Committee may invoke Sailfish 6,250 5,750 5,000 4,250 3,750
penalties or loss of points or disqualification of fish, angler or boat where misconduct is deemed to have taken Short bill Spearfish 6,250 5,750 5,000 4,250 3,750
place. The decision of the Tournament Committee will be final.
SHARKS - minimum 100cm
U. MEDIA POLICY: In accordance with NSWGFA Media Policy:
*Shark - Blue 3,125 2,875 2,500 2,125 1,875
a) Any MEDIA RELEASE, POLICY or any MAJOR ISSUE MUST go through the NSWGFA President *Shark - Hammerhead (Smooth Only) 3,750 3,450 3,000 2,550 2,250
b) CLUB TOURNAMENT RESULTS – ONLY a Club President can make comment to the Media however these *Shark - Mako (all) 3,750 3,450 3,000 2,550 2,250
comments are to be of a general reporting nature i.e. not giving every single weight etc. *Shark - Porbeagle 3,750 3,450 3,000 2,550 2,250
c) NO INDIVIDUAL ANGLER/MEMBER should approach the media or answer any queries. From the media, *Shark - Thresher (all) 3,750 3,450 3,000 2,550 2,250
if approached that person should contact their Club President with the details who will then carry out the
*Shark - Tiger 3,750 3,450 3,000 2,550 2,250
requirements of the NSWGFA Media Policy.
*Shark - Whaler (all) 3,750 3,450 3,000 2,550 2,250
V. INDEMNITY: Lake Macquarie Game Fishing Club accepts no responsibility for actions by entrants in this tournament
*Shark – Great White 3,750 3,450 3,000 2,550 2,250
and shall not be held liable for any damage or loss to any property or person during the tournament in that regard
all competitors indemnify the Tournament Committee, Lake Macquarie Game Fishing Club and all voluntary workers TUNAS
against any claim for loss or damage to property or person. Neither the Tournament Committee nor Lake Macquarie
Tuna - Albacore 625 575 500 425 375
Game Fishing Club, nor any Sponsor will be responsible or liable for any loss or damage to any person, property,
personal injury or death howsoever occasioned at any time during the Lake Macquarie Game Fishing Club’s Big Tuna - Longtail 625 575 500 425 375
Fish Bonanza Tournament. All Anglers participate entirely at their own risk.
Tuna - Bigeye 1,250 1,150 1,000 850 750
W. TOURNAMENT BRIEFING: A Tournament Briefing will be held at Lake Macquarie Yacht Club barbeque area on Tuna - Dogtooth 1,250 1,150 1,000 850 750
Friday 9th of February at 7.30pm. All Skippers and anglers are requested to attend.
Tuna - Bluefin & Southern Bluefin 1,250 1,150 1,000 850 750
X. PRESENTATION DINNER: The “Big Fish Bonanza” Presentation Dinner will be held on Wednesday 14th of February Tuna - Yellowfin 1,250 1,150 1,000 850 750
2018 at Belmont Golf Club commencing at 7.00 pm. Final attendance numbers will be requested from boats during
the 11.10am sked on Sunday the 11h of February 2018. MISCELLANEOUS
Narrow Barred (Spanish) Mackerel 625 575 500 425 375
Y. ENQUIRIES: Please telephone Tournament Secretary, Toni Russell 0439 466401 or assistant Leanne Hoff: 0418 570
629. President Garry Russell 0438 432 967, Vice President Ryan Jones 0417 967 687, or email secretary@lmgfc. Wahoo 625 575 500 425 375
com.au
*Yellowtail Kingfish - minimum 70cm 310 290 250 210 190
Barracuda 31 29 25 21 19
Cobia 31 29 25 21 19
*Mahi Mahi (Dolphin Fish) 31 29 25 21 19
JUNIOR POINTS ONLY
Tuna - Kawa Kawa 13 12 10 9 8
Tuna - Striped - Catch & Release Only 13 12 10 9 8
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• Tagging of White Sharks – The incidental hooking, fighting and tagging and releasing of a White Shark in
2018 BIG FISH BONANZA TOURNAMENT PRIZE LIST
Commonwealth Waters (outside 3NM) in permitted for scientific purposes and T&R points will be awarded in all
tournaments including club point-scores. This species cannot be targeted. For clarity, the NSW GFA President BOAT TROPHIES - PART 1
advised that a dispensation has been granted by the Federal Government.
• The maximum number of *Yellowtail Kingfish and *Mahi Mahi tagged and released by one angler be limited to TAG & RELEASE JUNIOR & SMALL FRY
five (5) of each species per day, with a maximum of ten (10) of each species per boat per day shall also apply.
Champion Boat Champion Junior Angler
$2500 cash and $5000 in prizes $75 cash $250 prizes
• All sharks tagged & released must measure a minimum of 100cm in length.
Runner up Champion Boat Runner-up Junior Angler
• Yellowtail Kingfish tagged & released must measure a minimum of 70cm in length. $1500 cash and $2000 in prizes $200 prizes
• *Striped Tuna and *Kawa Kawa are eligible species for JUNIOR PERSONAL POINT SCORE AND APPLICABLE 3rd Place Boat
Champion Small Fry Angler
TROPHIES ONLY in club competitions and tournaments. $750 cash and $750 in prizes
$75 cash $250 prizes
4th Place Boat
$250 cash $500 in prizes Runner-up Small Fry Angler
$200 prizes
• Measure & Release is allowed Yellowtail Kingfish* under 70cm ONLY 5th Place Boat
$500 in prizes
• *Yellowtail Kingfish are eligible species for JUNIOR PERSONAL POINT SCORE AND APPLICABLE TROPHIES
ONLY in club competitions and tournaments. HEAVIEST FISH
• Following are the only Measure & Release points that may be used by NSWGFA – affiliated member Clubs TAG ANGLER TROPHIES HEAVIEST MARLIN
BOTH CAPTURE AND TAG AND RELEASE (BOUNTY FISH NOT INCLUDED)
& RELEASE $500 cash $500 prizes
Champion Adult Male Angler
4-10kg 15kg 24kg 37kg 60kg $250 cash $500 in prizes HEAVIEST SHARK
MARLIN (BOUNTY FISH NOT INCLUDED)
Runner-up Adult Male Angler
$500 cash $500 prizes
KINGFISH - Yellowtail - under 70cm 13 12 10 9 8
$250 cash
Champion Adult Lady Angler HEAVIEST OGF
STRIPED TUNA 13 12 10 9 8
$250 cash $300 in prizes $250 cash
NOTE: Runner-up Adult Lady Angler
(I) All GFAA Angling & Equipment regulations shall apply.
$250 cash CHAMPION BOAT
(ii) All applicable tag & release rules shall apply i.e. items 1, 2 & 3 of the acts that disqualify a tag & release. Most Points T&R Marlin UNDER 8 METERS
(iii) No fish can be released after measurement unless it is in a healthy and vigorous state. $500 in prizes
(iv) A GFAA designed “Measure & Release” card is to be used to record species release information. T&R & CAPTURE
Most Points T&R Sharks Both $750 cash and $500 in prizes each
Guidelines for Measure & Release $500 in prizes (If a vessel under 8m takes out the major prize under BOAT
TROPHIES that boat will only be eligible for the one prize.
1. Only gamefish species as listed for measure & release are to be considered by this guideline. Most Points T&R OGF The runner up will be moved forward to Champion Boat for
2. All GFAA Angling Rules & Equipment Regulation & Codes of Practice to apply until fish is landed and returned $250 in prizes Capture & Tag & Release.)
to the water in a healthy and vigorous state.
3. The use of knotless, rubber coated nets or similarly designed nets that minimize slime and scale removal are to
be used, the use of gaffs (other than release/jaw gaff) is prohibited. CAPTURE
4. The fish is to be measured using an approved or recognized measuring mat & or graduated tape measure,
Champion Boat
measurements between centimetre increments shall be measured at the lower of the two increments $2500 cash and $5000 in prizes
i.e. 45 – 46 cm will be recorded as 45 cm.
5. Once measured the fish is to be returned to the water as quickly as possible & supported until it is able to swim Runner up Champion Boat
away in a healthy & vigorous state. If the fish dies during this process it is the skipper & angler’s responsibility $1500 cash and $2000 in prizes
to disqualify the catch.
6. All measurements & data must be recorded on an approved GFAA Measure & Release card that is to be 3rd Place Boat
returned to the angler’s club for processing. $750 cash and $750 in prizes
4th Place Boat
$250 cash $500 in prizes
5th Place Boat
$500 in prizes
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Tournament Terms and Conditions BOUNTY PRIZES a) – Heaviest Marlin over 200kg
BOAT TROPHIES - PART 2
A. In order to be eligible for a prize, the specified fish must be caught in accordance to all State and National rules; in the manner
prescribed by the International Game Fish Association (“IGFA”) international angling rules; and all other rules contained herein.
B. A winning fish must be the largest to exceed the specified weight in Part 2a. measured in kilograms. In the event of a tie the
winner will be determined by the earliest time of capture recorded (on count back) of the first eligible Marlin over 200kg.
OPTIONAL BOUNTY PRIZES
C. All tournament waters must have been open to the public for fishing at least one (1) year immediately prior to the tournament
CAPTURE ONLY and must be definitively specified in Client’s Official Promotion Rules. – See Tournament Rule 7.
D. Eligible species of fish: Marlin Exceeding a weight of 200 Kgs.
E. Eligible tournament waters: Those waters off Swansea NSW, Australia - See Tournament Rule 7.
Part a)
$10,000.00 Heaviest Marlin over 200kg F. All anglers must be pre-registered.
(See separate terms and conditions) G. Junior Anglers are eligible to compete in this trophy category, but must have the permission of their parent/legal guardian and
must adhere to all terms and conditions of this category. Small Fry Anglers are not eligible to compete in this category.
Part b) H. Only six (6) lines per boat may be used at any one (1) time. Tackle make and size may be the option of the angler.
$10,000.00
Heaviest Shark over 453.6KG (1000 lbs.) I. Requisite Qualifications for Prize Award:
(See separate terms and conditions) i. Eligible species of fish exceeding the specified weight in Part 2A. Must be caught by a official entrant (who must be
(Boat points and angler points will be awarded for a winning eligible contestant) in the fishing tournament during the promotion dates and times. see tournament rule 2.
fish in this category but the winning fish will not be eligible
ii. In order to be eligible, the fish must ultimately be certified by an approved certified agency (the Tournament
for the heaviest marlin & shark prizes shown in part 1 under committee) as exceeding the weight specified in part 2A
ANGLER TROPHIES)
iii. LMGFC must visually record each winning weight and such recording must show –
1) the fish being weighed;
2) the scales;
3) the official weight of the fish.
iv. should the eligible contestant be disqualified the next eligible contestant with the next heaviest Marlin over 200kgs will
then be eligible for the cash prize, however they must adhere to all required tournament rules.
J. Eligible Contestants: Only those participants officially entered in the Fishing Tournament who comply with the terms and
conditions of this Contract and LMGFC’s official tournament rules shall be eligible to compete for a prize.
K. Weather Conditions: Rules 11& 12 Apply.
L. A minimum of 25 boats is required for the bounty in Bounty Prizes, part A) A Marlin over 200kg to begin. In the case of not
being ran all entries for this section will be returned.
M. The prize money ($10,000 AUD) will be transferred to the winner within six (6) weeks of the claim.
N. Failure to adhere to or disregard of any of the above terms and conditions or Tournament Rules of this agreement shall void
the entrant and relieve LMGFC of any and all liability hereunder.
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Tournament Terms and Conditions BOUNTY PRIZES – Heaviest SHARK over 453.6kg
2018 LMGFC
A. In order to be eligible for a prize, the specified fish must be caught in accordance to all State and National rules; in the manner
prescribed by the International Game Fish Association (“IGFA”) international angling rules; and all other rules contained herein. BIGFISH BONANZA TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
B. A winning fish must be the largest to exceed the specified weight in Item Bounty, measured in kilograms. In the event of a
tie the winner will be determined by the earliest time of capture recorded (on count back) of the first eligible Shark.
NB: In the event of a tie on any prize category the count back system will be used to determine the
C. All tournament waters must have been open to the public for fishing at least one (1) year immediately prior to the tournament winner Example: The angler or boat to reach the winning score first will be deemed to be the
and must be definitively specified in Client’s Official Promotion Rules. – See Tournament Rule 7. winner.
D. Eligible species of fish Shark exceeding a weight of 453.6 Kgs. (1000 Lbs.) Boat Name: _____________________________________________ Home GFC _____________
E. Eligible tournament waters: Those waters off Swansea NSW, Australia - See Tournament Rule 7.
F. All anglers must be pre-registered. Skipper’s Name: ________________________ Mobile Phone Number: ________________________
G. Junior Anglers are eligible to compete in this trophy category, but must have the permission of their parent/legal guardian and
must adhere to all terms and conditions of this category. Small Fry Anglers are not eligible to compete in this category. 2nd Contact Number: __________________________Email: _________________________________
H. Only six (6) lines per boat may be used at any one (1) time. Tackle make and size may be the option of the angler.
Skipper’s Home Address: ____________________________________________________________
I. Requisite Qualifications for Prize Award:
i. Eligible species of fish exceeding the specified weight in part 2B. Must be caught by official entrant (who must be an ________________________________________ State: ______________ Post Code: ___________
eligible contestant) in the Fishing Tournament during the Promotion dates and times. See Tournament Rule 2.
ii. In order to be eligible, the fish must ultimately be certified by an approved certified agency (the Tournament Please Note: Each boat MUST enter a minimum of 3 anglers (including the skipper)
Committee) as exceeding the weight specified in Part 2B Please print name in full & indicate Club & Angler Category here)
iii LMGFC must visually record each winning weight and such recording must show –
GFC
i) The fish being weighed; Skipper: M / L / J / SF
ii) The scales; and
iii) The official weight of the fish. GFC
Anglers:
iv. Should the eligible contestant be disqualified the next eligible contestant with the next heaviest Shark over 453.6 kgs GFC
will then be eligible for the cash prize, however they must adhere to all required tournament rules.
GFC
J. Eligible Contestants: Only those participants officially entered in the Fishing Tournament who comply with the terms and
conditions of this Contract and LMGFC’s official tournament rules shall be eligible to compete for a prize. GFC
K. Weather Conditions: Rules 11 & 12 Apply GFC
L. A minimum of 25 boats is required for the bounty in Bounty Prizes, part B) Heaviest shark over 453.6kg (1,000lb) to begin. In
the case of not being ran all entries for this section will be returned. GFC
M. The prize money ($10,000 AUD) will be transferred to the winner within six (6) weeks of the claim.
Entry Fees:
N. Failure to adhere to or disregard of any of the above terms and conditions or Tournament Rules of this agreement shall void
the entrant and relieve LMGFC of any and all liability hereunder.
$ Adult Angler @ $170.00 each
$ Junior Angler (11 – 16 Years) @ $70.00 each
$ Small Fry (under 11 years) @ $70.00 each
$ Non-Angler Presentation Ticket @ $40.00 each
$ Late Entry Fee per boat @$160.00 each
(Entries received after 6pm 8-2-18)
$
TOTAL
Note: Angler entry includes Entry to the Tournament, Angler Presentation Ticket, & Tournament Shirt Please
mark shirt sizes – every effort will be made to supply the appropriate shirt sizes if sizes are nominated on this
L form, however not all sizes may be available later, SO RETURN YOUR FORM S EARLY TO BE SURE.
M
G F C BIGFISH BONANZA TOURNAMENT
Shirt Sizes: XXXL……...XXL….... XL….... L…....M….... S…….
2018 LMGFC
BOAT SAFETY RESCUE FORM
BIG BOUNTY OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
Please Post Entries to: The Secretary – P.O Box 53 Swansea NSW 2281. All Cheques to be made payable to: Lake
NB: In the event of a tie on any prize category the count back system will be used to determine the winner Macquarie GFC. Payment by direct debit is accepted BSB 650 000 Acc No 945729407, please ensure your boat name is
Example: The angler or boat to reach the winning score first will be deemed to be the winner. included in the payment details and a copy of the receipt/transaction is included with your entry form.
To be completed and signed by Skippers and returned by Friday the 9th of February 2018
Boat Name: _____________________________________________ Home GFC _____________
Boat Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Skipper’s Name: ________________________ Mobile Phone Number: ________________________
Registration Number: ___________________________________ Length: ____________________
Please Note: Each boat MUST enter a minimum of 3 anglers (including the skipper)
Make: ___________________________________________________________________________
(Please print name in full & sign)
NAME SIGNATURE Hull Color: _____________________ Deck: ______________ Superstructure: ________________
Skipper: Distinctive features / markings: _____________________________________________________
Anglers: Engine(s) / Type(s): ___________________________________________ HP: _________________
Speed Cruising: __________________________________ Max: ____________________________
Additional
Information: ______________________________________________________________________
Entry Fees: Check chosen category
HEAVIEST MARLIN OVER 200kg $200.00
$
HEAVIEST SHARK OVER 453.6kg $200.00
Note: All Boats must produce evidence of Insurance covering, Third Party Damage and Third Party Personal
Injury Insurance to the value of $5 million minimum. Evidence shall consist of:
TOTAL Insurance details: Name of Insurer……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Insurance policy number………………………………………………………. Renewal Date…………………………………….
I agree to abide by every Tournament Rule, all Tournament Committee decisions and that all
Please Post Entries to: The Secretary – P.O Box 53 Swansea NSW 2281. All Chequeens to anglers listed are current members of a Game Fishing Club affiliated with NSWGFA or Club
be made payable to: Lake Macquarie GFC. affiliated with another State Association that are affiliated with GFAA.
Payment by direct debit is accepted BSB 650 000 Acc No 945729407, please ensure your
boat name is included in the payment details and a copy of the receipt/transaction is Signed: _______________________________________ Date: _________________________
included with your entry form. Boat Skipper
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