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President’s Message Ralphie WhiteWelcome to the Barbados International the world and within the Caribbean,Fishing Tournament 2018. On behalf of our and features Live continuously updatedcommittee and members of the Barbados leader boards during the tournament andGame Fishing Association, we welcome all available worldwide on the internet. Thisparticipants and spectators, friends and exposure is great for our Tournament,especially our foreign boats & teams, for affords new marketing opportunities forjoining us for another tournament here at our Sponsors and advertises our Island asPort St Charles Marina. a future Destination for leisure or Foreign Anglers to come the following year.Many of you have been fishing theCaribbean circuit on a regular basis and we We also have introduced flat screen TVs atappreciate all of you for adding Barbados Port St Charles Yacht Club that will displayto your yearly tournament calendar. This the leader boards during the days andis a great opportunity to see each other final results on evenings. While we have aand enjoy the passion of FISHING! In most beverage or two, we can also view somesports, there is not much opportunity to great videos of the days fishing action.socialize the way we do, over the 5 dayperiod, even if some of our heads are bit Another key feature this year is thefoggy the following morning. Calcutta This is a separate tournament within this tournament and is optional forThe committee this year has focused on boats to enter. We encourage all to enter assome changes to the tournament schedule, the format and structure is based on boatsand you would notice we are now fishing points earned each day, so basically the top3 days consecutively. This was needed to three boats each day will have a chance tostreamline the event structure and actually win 3 daily prizes, which will be presentedallows more fishing time on the last day, at the scale at the end of each day. Detailswhere we then celebrate with a social and Rules are available in this booklet andBBQ dinner and great entertainment. The you can sign up at Control. Don’t miss outPrize Giving this year will now be an open on this great opportunity!event to all and will be held right after theSaturday Luncheon, so please bring your In closing, we would also like to thankfamily and friends for the fun day at the our loyal sponsors as without their valuedPort St Charles Yacht Club Marina. Control support none of this would be possible. Wewill have tickets available for purchase for would also like to thank all of the supportingthe Friday Night Dinner & Fashion Show, entities, Port St Charles Marina, and theand Lunch Tickets for Saturday. people who make this tournament happen, year after year. So enjoy the tournamentYou will also notice this year we have and remember have fun in doing so!introduced a new online TournamentManagement system. While this was a Wishing you Tight Lines!challenging decision for the committee, itwas an important necessity. This licensed Ralphie Whitesystem is being used presently aroundBARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 12018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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2018 Barbados InternationalFishing Tournament Event Program Port St. Charles St. Peter, Barbados 2017 Winning Team - Never Enough Crew (L to R) Johnny ‘Nicks’ Inniss - Captain, Jimmy White, Teddy Williams, Jeff Morris, Sir Charles Williams, Charlie Williams, Robin Dash, Luke Maynard & John Maynard. Trophy presented Ralph ‘Bizzy’ Williams.April 3, Tuesday April 7, Saturday12:00noon – 6:00pm – Tournament Registration 11:00am – 3:00pm – Lawrence Worrell - Control Tent Memorial Luncheon - PSC Yacht Club6:00pm – 6:30pm – Captains Briefing - PSC Yacht Club 3:00pm – 5:00pm – Presentation - PSC Yacht Club4:30pm – 8:00pm – DJ Music, Drinks & Food on Sale BGFA Contact Numbers - PSC Yacht Club President: Ralphie White – Cell # 232-1307April 4, Wednesday Cell # 253-1134 V.P.: Christian ‘Fish’ Duncan – Cell # 836-56156:00am – Boats Depart & Flotilla Parade to Bimini Cell # 230-1317 Start - Parallel to Port St. Charles Secretary: Joshua Delmas – Cell # 266-87416:45am – Bimini Start - West of Port St. Charles Treasurer: Dennis Marsh – Cell # 832-17416:45am – Lines In Water4:30pm – Lines Out Water Floor Members: Cell # 233-24974:30pm – 7:00pm – DJ Music - Scale Bar5:30pm – 7:00pm – Calcutta Presentation & Happy Buddy Clarke – Cell # 233-3305 Hour - Scale Bar Nicholas Harrison – Tournament Administrator: Rianna Thompson – Radio Control: Wendy Lewis -April 5, Thursday OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS5:30am – Boats Depart Immigration at Port St. Charles – 419-14006:00am – Lines In Water4:30pm – Lines Out Water Coast Guard Station at 419-11004:30pm – 7:00pm – DJ Music - Scale Bar5:30pm – 7:00pm – Calcutta Presentation & Happy Port St. Charles – 262-3759 211 Hour - Scale Bar Dock Master at 311 511April 6, Friday Port St. Charles – Derek Ince – 435-94255:30am – Boats Depart Police6:00am – Lines In Water4:30pm – Lines Out Water Fire6:00pm – Scales Close5:30pm – 7:00pm – Calcutta Presentation - Scale Bar Ambulance (QEH)6:00pm – 10:00pm – Fire One BBQ Dinner, Ambulance (Island Care) Fashion Show & DJ Music - PSC Yacht Club BGFA Contact Information The Barbados Game Fishing Association P.O. Box 80, Bridgetown, Barbados, W.I. E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.barbadosgamefishing.comBARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 32018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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Barbados International Fishing TournamentRecord Breakers: 2018 PrizesBoat landing record Blue Marlin ....................... BDS$50,000.00Boat landing record White Marlin..................... BDS$ 4,000.00Boat landing record Sail Fish............................. BDS$ 4,000.00Boat landing record Yellowfin Tuna................... BDS$ 4,000.00Boat landing record Wahoo .............................. BDS$ 2,500.00Boat landing record Dolphin ............................. BDS$ 2,500.00Heaviest Catch:Heaviest Blue Marlin......................................................Penn Rod and ReelHeaviest White Marlin ...................................................Penn Rod and ReelHeaviest Sail Fish ...........................................................Penn Rod and ReelHeaviest Yellow Fin Tuna...............................................Penn Rod and ReelHeaviest Wahoo.............................................................BDS$500.00Heaviest Dolphin ...........................................................BDS$500.00Heaviest Dolphin Caught by a Junior Angler.................Luke Bjerkhamn Memorial Cup and Penn Rod & ReelHeaviest Yellow Fin Tuna Caught by a Junior Angler.....Penn Rod & ReelChampion Boats:1st place Boat ........................................BDS$5,000.00, Penn International Rod & Reel, 200 Gallons of SOL Fuel, 35Qt Yeti Cooler, Hitachi 18V Compact Pro Drive Kit, Trophy, 2 Bottles of Doorleys 12 Year Old Rum and Qualifying Entry to the IGFA Offshore World Championship in Quepos, Costa Rica2nd place Boat.......................................BDS$2,000.00, 150 Gallons of SOL Fuel, Penn Rod & Reel, 35Qt Yeti Cooler, Hitachi 18V Compact Pro Drive Kit, Trophy, GoPro Camera and Bottle of Doorleys 12 Year Old Rum3rd place Boat........................................BDS$1,500.00, Yeti 20 Hopper, Penn Rod & Reel, Hitachi 18V Compact Pro Drive Kit and Bottle of Doorleys 12 Year Old Rum and Trophy4th place Boat........................................BDS$1,000.00, Yeti 20 Hopper, 2 Yeti 30oz Tumblers, Hitachi 18V Compact Pro Drive Kit, Glass Set and Bottle of Old Brigand Rum5th place Boat........................................BDS$500.00, Hitachi 18V Compact Pro Drive Kit, 2 Yeti 30oz Tumblers, Glass Set and Bottle of Old Brigand RumNOTICE: Prizes awarded may vary from those listed in the booklet BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 5 2018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
Barbados International Fishing Tournament 2018 PrizesChampion Anglers:Champion Junior Angler ....................................... Peter Lewis Memorial Trophy, BDS$500.00, Penn Rod and ReelChampion Female Angler ..................................... Penn Rod and Reel and TrophyChampion Overall Angler ..................................... Penn Rod and Reel, GoPro Camera and TrophyOther Prizes:First Billfish of Tournament Landed/Released......... GoPro Camera & AccessoriesForeign Angler - Greatest number of Releases .... GoFish Camera & a Bottle of Old Brigand RumLocal Angler - Greatest number of Releases ........ GoFish Camera & a Bottle of Old Brigand RumHighest Placed Foreign Boat ................................ 100 Gallons of SOL Fuel and Bottle of Old Brigand Rum. A Knife Set compliments of Ocean Marine SuppliesHighest Placed Local Boat .................................... 100 Gallons of SOL Fuel, Down Rigger and Bottle of Old Brigand RumBoat with the most heads of Dolphin & Wahoo ... BDS$1,500.00First Boat with a Release Grand Slam ................... Penn Rod and ReelNOTICE: Prizes awarded may vary from those listed in the bookletBIMINI START - Port St. Charles BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION6 2018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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BGFAInternational Rules and RegulationsRegistration/Briefing/Presentation CalcuttaRegistrations will take place at Port St. Charles on Anglers may participate in the Calcutta at a costApril 3rd from 12 noon – 6 p.m. All boats must of Bds. $300.00 ($100.00/day/boat). Cash prizesbe registered on April 3rd as stated, while additional will be awarded DAILY to the top three (3) teamsanglers may be registered prior to the start of each that accumulate the most billfish released/landedday’s fishing, noting that the committee is under points and or Yellow Fin Tuna(s) points as follows:no duty to accept any registration after lines-in ifthe angler in question or their Captain has failed Three winners 65.0%/22.5%/12.5%;to conclude such with the Tournament Committee. Two winners 71.25%/28.75%;The briefing and official opening ceremony is One winner takes all.from 6:00 p.m. followed by refreshments. TheCaptain of each participating boat is responsible Please note that the captain or a team memberfor ensuring that an entry form is completed, all must be present to receive cash prize. Presentationdues paid, and that all rules are enforced under will take place by the scale. A representative of thepain of disqualification from the tournament. BGFA will inform you of approximately what timeThe Luncheon and Presentation will be the presentation will take place. In the event thatheld on April 7th at Port St. Charles. no teams competing in the Calcutta score points on a given day, the daily jackpot will carry over.Entry Fee Calcutta tournament leader board is displayedThe entry fee for this Tournament is Bds. $440 per on screens around PSC yacht club throughout theCaptain, crew and angler or its equivalent in US tournament.cash, Travellers Cheques or EC currency. Anglers16 years and under, Bds. $200. Entry fees include Fishing Hoursone ticket per angler to the Awards CocktailParty, Lay Day Lunch and the boat registration A Bimini Start, worth 1000 pts. to those boats takingpackage. part, will be held at 6:45 a.m. on the first day of BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 232018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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BGFAInternational Rules and Regulationsthe tournament. The Tournament Committee at herein to the contrary. There will be a Tournamentits discretion may award the 1000 pts. to a boat Judge whose responsibility will be to ensure thatthat misses the Bimini Start if it is satisfied that the Rules and Regulations of the Tournamentthe absence was due to exceptional circumstances. are followed, and who will adjudicate in theLines-in will commence on the first day at 6:45 first instance on all matters involving the Rulesa.m., and boats may not leave dock before 6:00 and Regulations, and will report directly to thea.m. On the second and third days boats may not Committee of Management and Protest Committeeleave dock before 5:30 a.m. and lines-in will be in the event of any dispute. In the event of any6.00 a.m. Lines-out on ALL three days will be at dispute the decision of the Tournament Committee4:30 p.m. shall be final. All fishing conduct, protests and rulings are to be within the intentions and spiritFor fish and cameras containing pictures or videos of the Tournament. It is intended to be in goodof releases to be considered eligible, they must be fellowship and for everyone to have an enjoyableat the weigh station on days one and two by 7:00 time.p.m. However, on the first and second days a fishhooked before the official lines-out time may be Unacceptable conduct, ashore or at sea, willfought past the lines-out time and until the fight is be strongly considered as grounds for exclusionconcluded, without penalty, provided the hookup from future tournaments. All IGFA legal line andwas reported at the time to ‘Radio Control’ before lines classes up to a maximum of 130 lb test willlines-out, and the total prior catch declared at that be accepted, noting that any fish caught on atime. A fight is deemed to have been concluded at line that tests over 130 lb breaking strain will bethe point where the fish has been gaffed and/or disqualified.held alongside the boat. On the third day all fishand cameras containing release pictures must be Tournament Committeeat the weigh station by 5:00 p.m. Ralphie White, Joshua Delmas, Dennis Marsh,Rules and Spirit of the Tournament Nicholas Harrison, Buddy Clarke, Rianna Thompson Christian ‘Fish’ Duncan and Wendy Lewis.The rules for the Barbados International Fishing Protest CommitteeTournament shall be those rules contained hereinand in the case of angling, the I.G.F.A. International Three visiting anglers from different countries andAngling Rules shall apply, except where stated two from Barbados to be announced at the Briefing. BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 252018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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BGFAInternational Rules and RegulationsEligible SpeciesThe following are the only species of fish that will be accepted for this International Tournament:Species Record Weight Minimum Weight Species Record Weight Minimum WeightBlue Marlin 524.5 lbs. 524.5 lbs. Yellowfin Tuna 190.2 Ibs. 40 Ibs.White Marlin 88.1 lbs. 60 lbs. Wahoo 74.3 lbs. 6 lbs./25”Sail Fish 78.3 lbs. 60 lbs. Dolphin 50.1 lbs. 6 lbs./25”Spear Fish Vacant Release OnlyFor a fish to be eligible asa record weight, it mustexceed the current recordby a minimum of 1.00 lb.(16 ozs.).Points System Clear pictures and proper identification required for points to be awarded for released fishPoints will be awarded for everyconfirmed Release, as well as forevery pound of fish caught as follows(regardless of what IGFA test line youcatch it on once it is not over 130lbtest). Anglers and Teams will also bepenalized the points shown hereafterfor any undersize fish boated that arebelow the stated minimum weights:Eligible Species Release Pts. Landed Pts. Per lb Min. Weight Undersize PenaltyBlue Marlin 250 1 524.5 lbs - 200 pts. below 450 lbsWhite Marlin 125 2 60 lbs - 100 pts. below6DLOÀVK 100 2 60 lbs Minimum Weight6SHDUÀVK 50 Nil Release - 100 pts. below<HOORZÀQ7XQD 0 1 40 lbs Minimum WeightWahoo 0 0 6 lbsDolphin 0 0 6 lbs Release Only Nil Nil NilRelease photographs or video footage will be allowed unlessAll teams must provide their own digital photo or cameras contain the required security sequencevideo camera(s) and know how to operate them codes as supplied by Radio Control. Each day theto verify releases, noting that all devices must ÀUVWSKRWRRUYLGHRWDNHQPXVWEHRIWKHUHDURIWKHEH V\QFKURQL]HG WR WKH RIÀFLDO WRXUQDPHQW WLPH vessel showing the boat name, and then the secondCameras should have a blank memory card at the must be the daily security photo or video advisedstart of the tournament. If a team wishes to change by Radio Control each morning. Please note thatcameras during the course of the tournament and photographs or video footage from a cellular phone or tablet will not be permitted, except in case ofXVH D QHZ RQH 5DGLR &RQWURO 0867 EH QRWLÀHGprior to its use, and a security code given. No BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 31 2018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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BGFAInternational Rules and Regulationsan emergency situation, where your tournament Weigh Stationcamera(s) have failed. In such a situation, Radio The official weigh station will be at Port St. Charles. Anglers with their rod & reel along&RQWURO PXVW EH QRWLÀHG RI WKH SUREOHP DQG with the lure and leader that caught the fishsecurity sequence photos given and recorded must accompany their catch at the weigh-before and after any release photos for them to in. Fish must be brought to scale on the boat on which they were caught direct to PortEHFRQVLGHUHG$WWKHHQGRIWKHGD\·VÀVKLQJWKH St. Charles, noting that the catch must becellular phone or tablet must be submitted to the brought to land on the boat upon which it wasTournament Control along with the dysfunctional caught, and the angler(s) must accompany thecamera(s), for consideration. catch with the required rod, reel, line, lure and leader. All fish qualifying for any prize shall beA successful release will be where a crewmember subject to verification as to having been caught intouches the leader or when the swivel touches the compliance with all rules and regulations of thisrod tip or when the connection between the main tournament. Similarly, cameras must be broughtline and the leader passes through the rod tip. direct to Port St. Charles, on the boat on which they were used, and delivered to fish control.%RDWLQJ D ÀVK ZLOO GLVTXDOLI\ D UHOHDVH DQG D ÀVK The Tournament Committee reserves the rightLV FRQVLGHUHG ERDWHG ZKHQ DQ\ SRUWLRQ RI WKH ÀVK to employ verification procedures at its ownbreaks the plane of the boat and/or if any attempt discretion. A radio report of any protest must be made to the Tournament Committee within 3 hoursLVPDGHWRJDIILWRULQDQ\RWKHUZD\KDUPWKHÀVK of the alleged offence. Written confirmation ofRWKHUWKDQLQWKHSXUVXLWRIUHOHDVLQJWKHÀVKLQWKH the protest must be lodged with the Tournamentbest possible condition while overboard. Committee no later than twenty four hours after the alleged offence took place. All eligible speciesFor a Release to be awarded points, photographs landed during the tournament for which points or prizes are sought will become the property of theRU YLGHR IRRWDJH RI WKH UHOHDVHG ÀVK PXVW EH Barbados Game Fishing Association.accompanied by footage of the required securitycodes as advised by Radio Control both before and Reporting Strikes, Landed Fish and Releasesafter the photograph(s) or video of the released All Strikes, Hookups, Fish Landed and Releases must be reported to radio control via the tournamentÀVK)RRWDJHRIWKHVHFXULW\FRGHVPXVWDSSHDULQ designated channel on VHF. A report may be madethe correct time and sequence on the camera(s). via another participating vessel who must relayFor points to be awarded for a Release using all required information at the time of such relay.still pictures, a clear photograph showing the In the event of a release, the strike must first be reported to radio control, who will relay toLGHQWLÀDEOHVSHFLHVPXVWEHVXSSOLHGRQWKHWHDP·V the Captain what needs to be done to verify theFDPHUD HYLGHQFLQJ WKH ÀVK DORQJVLGH WKH ERDW DW photograph in order for the release to be valid.WKHOHDGHU7RVFRUHDQRIÀFLDOUHOHDVHXVLQJYLGHRIRRWDJH D VLQJOH FRQWLQXRXV YLGHR ÀOH PXVW EH Landing BillfishVXSSOLHGWKDW FOHDUO\LGHQWLÀHVWKHVSHFLHV It is acknowledged that in addition to the fewshows a team member, angler or crew touching the trophy billfish that are landed and are brought to scale, at times our best efforts at releasing smallerOHDGHU ZKLOH WKH ÀVK LV VWLOO KRRNHG LGHQWLI\ billfish fail, as instances occur where a fish may forthe time and date of the catch; and (4) shows the example become tail wrapped and die before we can get to the fish and revive it. Leaving a deceasedFDWFK DQG IXOO UHOHDVH RI WKH ÀVK 7KH YLGHR PXVW billfish overboard, while beneficial to sharks andbe continuous, with no breaks in recording, and other scavengers, could be better utilized by ouridentify all of these elements. Do not delete any charities and for human consumption. Hence, in such a circumstance an underweight billfish may beYLGHR RU SKRWRJUDSKV WDNHQ GXULQJ ÀVKLQJ KRXUV landed and an equivalent release points awardedeven if they does not include the above elements once ALL of the following Rules are complied with.and will not be used to prove a catch. After therelease photograph(s) or video are taken, theRIÀFLDO WLPH VSHFLHV DQG DQJOHU QDPH PXVW EHZULWWHQRQWKHFDWFKUHSRUWDIÀGDYLWDQGWKHERDWFDSWDLQ PXVW WKHQ VLJQ WKH FDWFKUHSRUW DIÀGDYLW$W WKH HQG RI WKH GD\·V ÀVKLQJ WKH FDPHUD V camera connections used to plug into a computer,FDWFKUHSRUW DIÀGDYLW DQG DOO SKRWRJUDSKLF RUvideo footage taken must be brought to the weighVWDWLRQE\WKHDSSRLQWHGKRXUIRUODWHUYHULÀFDWLRQRIRIÀFLDOUHOHDVHSRLQWV BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 332018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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BGFAInternational Rules and RegulationsThe procedure therefore for landing ALL billfish is where the Committee is satisfied that the changeas follows: is necessary due to extenuating circumstances and that no competitive advantage is to be gained. Any(i) When any billfish is brought to the boat and the team that has been permitted to change vesselsCaptain decides to boat it he/she must declare to will continue to be known by the name of theControl their intention to do so prior to boating original vessel registered, and any boat prizes willthe fish. be given to the team Captain. Anglers, however, may switch vessels during the tournament after(ii) A photograph of the fish alongside the boat must first notifying the Tournament Committee, notingbe taken in the same manner as with a release, and that any points earned by them individually willthis may be done after gaffing. count towards the overall Champion Angler award, while points and prizes earned for team prizes will(iii) Control will then invite the Captain to state stay with the team with which they were earned.clearly what his intention is on boating the fish.The ONLY two options are: (1) To weigh in the fish Winnersas eligible for points per pound and accept any The Champion Boat, Angler, Female Angler, Juniorcontingent risks such as underweight penalties, or Angler and Visiting Angler shall be the one who(2) To declare the fish underweight and therefore receives the most points overall. If no points areNOT be eligible for any points per pound regardless received, then the winner shall be the one whoof the weight of the fish, but instead be rewarded landed the heaviest eligible fish. Payment for allthe equivalent of release points for the species. prizes won by a successful Team shall be made to the Team Captain as declared on the Entry Form.(iv) A subsequent photograph must be taken ofthe fish in the boat and Control will then issue the Tie-BreakerCaptain with instructions for a sequence breaker In the event of two or more parties being tied onphotograph. points or pounds, then the winner shall be the one who first achieved their total points or pounds by(v) When the boat reaches the dock the landed virtue of landing or releasing their fish. The timebillfish must be delivered to the Committee as it of any landing or release will be recorded as beingbecomes the property of the BGFA who will handle the time that the required report was receivedit from there. Billfish previously declared as landed by Radio Control confirming that the fish wasin pursuit of points and/or prizes will be taken to successfully landed or released.the scales, and billfish declared as underweightand having died in the fight will NOT be put on Records Will Be Official At The End Of The Lastthe scales. Fishing Day.Junior Anglers In the event of two or more fish being caught duringAn angler will be considered a Junior Angler if he/ the tournament that exceed the respective weightshe is 16 years of age or younger, or up to the point of the current tournament record, the new recordthat he/she reaches their 17th birthday. In addition will be declared on completion of the final day’sto Junior Angler prizes, a Junior Angler will be fishing as the heaviest of those who have exceededeligible to receive prizes in any other category for such current record.which they are eligible. CommunicationsAssistance Captains are asked to check on radio communicationAn angler must set the hook and bring the fish and frequencies to be used. All boats must reportto gaff unaided. However, assistance from a each strike and fish caught to the ‘Radio Control’crewmate in moving the rod from a rod holder to a personnel between the stated “lines in” and “linesfighting chair is permitted. out” times for each fishing day. There are no fishing area limits, however, all boats must checkVessels in and out with ‘Control’ each day. All participatingA team Captain may apply to switch vessels during boats must have a working ship-to-shore radiothe tournament, but this will be at the discretionof the Committee, and such request will only begranted based on the relative necessity of such, and BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 352018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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BGFAInternational Rules and Regulations(VHF) on board at all times. The VHF channel to Photographsbe used as the official tournament channel for all An official photographer may be present duringcommunications will be advised at the briefing. the weigh-in period. By registering as an angler in the Tournament, the angler consents that anyDocking Facilities and Accommodation photograph in which he or she appears may beDockage, fuel, water and limited electrical and used for any purpose whatsoever, including buttelephone outlets (115V AC 50Hz) are available. not limited to resale, advertising, commercial orThese berths are assigned on a first come first promotional material. The Angler further releasesserved basis. Hotel accommodation and car rentals the Barbados Game Fishing Association, its officers,can be arranged given prior notice (no less than sponsors and contributors from any injury, loss or7 days). A limited number of charter boats are damage which may result from said photograph.available. LiabilityUseful Co-ordinates: It is expressly understood that all participants in the Tournament enter at their own risk. ByPort St. Charles — 13° 15’ 46.40“ North registering as an angler in the Tournament the 59° 38’ 41.88“ West angler holds harmless the B.G.F.A., its officers, its donors, sponsors and all persons connected directlyNeedhams Point — 13° 04’ 42.30” North or indirectly with the operation of the Tournament 59° 36’ 45.97” West from any liability for libel, slander, loss, damage, negligence, harm, injury or death suffered byDeepwater Harbour — 13° 06’ 24.00” North any participant, entrant, sport fisherman, their 59° 37’ 58.35” West company, boat captain, crew member, vessel and equipment which may occur during or in conjunction with the Tournament. Any correspondence should be sent to: The Barbados Game Fishing Association P.O. Box 80, Bridgetown, Barbados, W.I. BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 37 2018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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IGFAInternational Rules and RegulationsInternational Angling Rules The combined length of the double line and leader shall not exceed 20 feet (6.1 meters).The following angling rules have been formulated The double line on all classes of tackle overby the International Game Fish Association to 20 lb (10 kg) shall be limited to 30 feet (9.14promote ethical and sporting angling practices, to meters). The combined length of the doubleestablish uniform regulations for the compilation line and leader shall not exceed 40 feetof world game fish records, and to provide basic (12.19 meters).angling guidelines for use in fishing tournaments Freshwater species: The double line on alland any other group angling activities. classes of tackle shall not exceed 6 feet (1.82 meters). The combined length of the doubleThe word “angling” is defined as catching or line and the leader shall not exceed 10 feetattempting to catch fish with a rod, reel, line, and (3.04 meters).hook as outlined in the international angling rules. C. LeaderThere are some aspects of angling that cannot The use of a leader is not required. If one isbe controlled through rule making, however. used, it must meet the following specifications:Angling regulations cannot insure an outstanding The length of the leader is the overall lengthperformance from each fish, and world records including any lure, hook arrangement or othercannot indicate the amount of difficulty in catching device, and is measured to the bend of the lastthe fish. Captures in which the fish has not fought hook. The leader must be connected to the lineor has not had a chance to fight do not reflect with a snap, knot, splice, swivel or other device.credit on the fisherman, and only the angler can Holding devices are prohibited. There are noproperly evaluate the degree of achievement in regulations regarding the material or strength ofestablishing the record. the leader. Saltwater species: In all line classes up toOnly fish caught in accordance with IGFA and including 20 lb (10 kg), the leader shall beinternational angling rules, and within the intent of limited to 15 feet (4.57 meters). The combinedthese rules, will be considered for world records. length of the double line and leader shall not exceed 20 feet (6.1 meters).RulesforFishinginFreshwater andSaltwater The leader on all classes of tackle over 20 lb (10 kg) shall be limited to 30 feet (9.14 meters). The(Also see Rules for all tackle length and rules for Fly combined length of the double line and leaderFishing) shall be limited to 40 feet (12.19 meters). Freshwater species: The leader on all classes ofEquipment Regulations tackle shall be limited to 6 feet (1.82 meters). The combined length of the double line andA. Line and Backing leader shall not exceed 10 feet (3.04 meters). D. Rod 1. Monofilament, multifilament, and lead core 1. Rods must comply with sporting ethics and multifilament lines may be used. For line customs. Considerable latitude is allowed in classes, see World Record Requirements. the choice of a rod, but rods giving the angler an unfair advantage will be disqualified. 2. Wire lines are prohibited. This rule is intended to eliminate the use of unconventional rods. 3. The use of backing is permissible. 2. The rod tip must be a minimum of 40 inches 4. The catch shall be classified under the (101.6 cm) in length. The rod butt cannot breaking strength of the first 16.5 feet (5 exceed 27 inches (68.58 cm) in length. These meters) of line directly preceding the double measurements must be made from a point line, leader, or hook. This section must be directly beneath the center of the reel. A comprised of a single, homogenous piece of curved butt is measured in a straight line. line. When the rod butt is placed in a gimbal, the measurement from the center of the reel seatB. Double Line to the pivot point of the gimbal can be no more than 27 inches. (The above measurements do The use of a double line is not required. If one is not apply to surfcasting rods.) used, it must meet the following specifications: 1. A double line must consist of the actual line E. Reel 1. Reels must comply with sporting ethics and used to catch the fish. customs. 2. Double lines are measured from the start of the knot, braid, roll or splice making the double to the farthermost end of the knot, splice, snap, swivel or other device used for securing the trace, leader, lure or hook to the double line. Saltwater species: In all line classes up to and including 20 lb (10 kg), the double line shall be limited to 15 feet (4.57 meters). BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 392018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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IGFAInternational Rules and Regulations 2. Power driven reels of any kind are prohibited. Baits may not be used with gang hooks. A This includes motor, hydraulic, or electrically photograph or sketch of the plug or lure must driven reels, and any device that gives the be submitted with record applications. angler an unfair advantage. 3. Assist hooks or other such single hooks that are attached to a lure with a lead constructed 3. Ratchet handle reels are prohibited. of monofilament, multifilament, wire of other such material must conform to the following: 4. Reels designed to be cranked with both hands When using assist hooks or any artificial lure, at the same time are prohibited. other than a skirted lure, the lead cannot be more than 1½ hook’s length and the bendF. Hooks For Bait Fishing of the hook may not be more than 4 inches (101 mm), whichever is less, from the closest 1. For live or dead bait fishing no more than two point of attachment on the lure. Double and single hooks may be used. Both must be firmly trevele hooks may not be used as assist hooks. imbedded in or securely attached to the bait. 4. Only one lure containing hooks may be used The eyes of the hooks must be no less than at a time. a hook’s length (the length of the largest H. Other Equipment hook used) apart and no more than 18 inches (45.72 cm) apart. The only exception is that 1. Fighting chairs may not have any the point of one hook may be passed through the eye of the other hook. mechanically propelled devices that aid the A hook may not precede bait, lure or bait/ angler in fighting a fish. lure comboby more than one hook’s length. 2. Gimbals must be free swinging, which 2. The use of a dangling or swinging hook is prohibited. Double or treble hooks are includes gimbals that swing in a vertical prohibited. plane only. Any gimbal that allows the angler 3. A two-hook rig for bottom fishing is acceptable if it consists of two single hooks to reduce strain or to rest while fighting the on separate leaders or drops. Both hooks must be imbedded in the respective baits and fish is prohibited. separated sufficiently so that a fish caught on one hook cannot be foul-hooked by the other. 3. Gaffs and nets used to boat or land a fish 4. A photograph or sketch of the hook must not exceed 8 feet (2.44 meters) in arrangement must accompany all record applications made for fish caught on two- overall length. In using a flying or detachable hook tackle. gaff the rope may not exceed 30 feet (9.14G. Hooks And Lures meters). The gaff rope must be measured 1. When using an artificial lure with a skirt or trailing material, no more than two single from the point where it is secured to the hooks may be attached to the line, leader, or trace. The hooks need not be attached detachable head to the other end. Only the separately. The eyes of the hooks must be no less than an overall hook’s length (the overall effective length will be considered. If a fixed length of the largest hook used) apart and no more than 12 inches (30.48 cm) apart. head gaff is used, the same limitations shall The only exception is that the point of one hook may be passed through the eye of the apply and the gaff rope shall be measured other hook. The trailing hook may not extend more than a hook’s length beyond the skirt of from the same location on the gaff hook. the lure. A hook may not precede bait, lure or bait/lure comboby more than one hook’s Only a single hook is permitted on any gaff. length. A photograph or sketch showing the hook arrangement must accompany a record Harpoon or lance attachments are prohibited. application. Tail ropes are limited to 30 feet (9.14 2. Gang hooks are permitted when attached to plugs and other artificial lures that are meters). (When fishing from a bridge, pier, or specifically designed for this use. Gang hooks must be free swinging and shall be limited to other high platform or structure, this length a maximum of three hooks (single, double, or treble, or a combination of any three). limitation does not apply.) 4. Entangling devices, either with or without a hook, are prohibited and may not be used for any purpose including baiting, hooking, fighting, or landing the fish. 5. Outriggers, downriggers, spreader bars and kites are permitted to be used provided that the actual fishing line is attached to the snap or other release device, either directly or with some other material. The leader or double line may not be connected to the release mechanism either directly or with the use of a connecting device. Spreader bars are also acceptable when used strictly as a teaser. BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 412018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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IGFAInternational Rules and Regulations 6. Daisy chains, birds, floats and similar of the line through the rod guides has to be devices may only be used if they do not removed from the line, then the obstacle unfairly hamper or inhibit the normal (whether chum, floatline, rubber band, or swimming or fighting ability of the fish, other material) shall be held and cut free. thereby giving the angler or crew an unfair Under no circumstances should the line be advantage in fighting, landing or boating the held or touched by anyone other than the fish. angler during this process. 7. A safety line may be attached to the rod, reel 3. Resting the rod in a rod holder, on the gunwale or harness provided that it does not in any of the boat, or any other object while playing way assist the angler in fighting the fish. the fish.Angling Regulations 4. Handlining or using a handline or rope attached in any manner to the angler’s line or 1. From the time that a fish strikes or takes a leader for the purpose of holding or lifting the bait or lure, the angler must hook, fight, and fish. land or boat the fish without the aid of any other person, except as provided in these 5. Shooting, harpooning, or lancing any fish regulations. (including sharks and halibuts) at any stage of the catch. 2. If a rod holder is used, once the fish is hooked, the angler must remove the rod from 6. Chumming with or using as bait the flesh, the holder as quickly as possible. blood, skin, or any part of mammals other than hair or pork rind used in lures designed 3. In the event of a multiple strike on separate for trolling or casting. lines being fished by a single angler, only the first fish fought by the angler will be 7. Using a boat or device to beach or drive a fish considered for a world record. into shallow water in order to deprive the fish of its normal ability to swim. 4. If a double line is used, the intent of the regulations is that the fish will be fought on 8. Changing the rod or reel while the fish is the single line most of the time that it takes being played. to land the fish. 9. Splicing, removing, or adding to the line while 5. A harness may be attached to the reel or rod, the fish is being played. but not to the fighting chair. The harness may be replaced or adjusted by a person other 10. Intentionally foul-hooking a fish. than the angler. 11. Catching a fish in a manner that the double 6. Use of a rod belt or waist gimbal is permitted. line never leaves the rod tip. 7. When angling from a boat, once the leader 12. Using a size or kind of bait that is illegal to is brought within the grasp of the mate, or possess. the end of the leader is wound to the rod tip, more than one person is permitted to hold 13. Attaching the angler’s line or leader to part the leader. Anyone assisting a shore-bound or of a boat or other object for the purpose of wading angler must be within a rods length holding or lifting the fish. of the angler before touching the leader or netting or gaffing the fish. 14. If a fish escapes before gaffing or netting and is recaptured by any method other than as 8. One or more gaffers may be used in addition outlined in the angling rules. to persons holding the leader. The gaff handle must be in hand when the fish is gaffed. The following situations will disqualify a catch: 1. When a rod breaks (while the fish is being 9. The angling and equipment regulations shall played) in a manner that reduces the length apply until the fish is weighed. of the tip below minimum dimensions or severely impairs its angling characteristics.The following acts will disqualify a catch: 1. Failure to comply with equipment or angling 2. Mutilation to the fish, prior to landing or regulations. boating the catch, caused by sharks, other fish, mammals, or propellers that remove 2. The act of persons other than the angler in or penetrate the flesh. (Injuries caused by touching any part of the rod, reel, or line leader or line, scratches, old healed scars or (including the double line) either bodily or regeneration deformities are not considered with any device, from the time a fish strikes to be disqualifying injuries.) Any mutilation or takes the bait or lure, until the fish is on the fish must be shown in a photograph either landed or released, or in giving any and fully explained in a separate report aid other than that allowed in the rules and accompanying the record application. regulations. If an obstacle to the passage 3. When a fish is hooked or entangled on more than one line. BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 432018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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IGFA International Rules and RegulationsIllustrated Guide to Equipment RegulationsDouble Lines And LeadersDouble lines are measured from the start of the knot, braid, roll or splice making the double line to thefarthermost end of the knot, splice, snap, swivel or other device used for securing the trace, leader lure orhook to the double line. A double line must consist of the actual line used to catch the fish. For saltwaterspecies, the double line shall be limited to 15 feet (4.57 meters) for all line classes up to and including 20lb (10 kg); and shall be limited to 30 feet (9.14 meters) for line classes over 20 lb (10 kg). For freshwaterspecies, the double line on all classes of tackle shall not exceed 6 feet (1.82 meters).The leader shall be limited to 15 feet (4.57 meters) for saltwater species in line classes up to and including20 lb (10 kg), and 30 feet (9.14 meters) for all line classes over 20 lb (10 kg). For freshwater species, theleader on all classes of tackle shall be limited to 6 feet (1.82 meters).The length of the leader is the overall length including any lure, hook arrangements or other device.The combined length of the double line and leader shall not exceed 20 ft (6.1 meters) in line classes up toand including 20 lb (10 kg) and 40 feet (12.19 meters) in line classes over 20 lb (10 kg) for saltwater species.The combined length of the double line and leader shall not exceed 10 feet (3.04 meters) for freshwaterspecies.BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 452018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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IGFA International Rules and RegulationsHooksLEGAL if eyes of hooks no more than 18 inches LEGAL as eyes of hooks are no less than a hook’s(45.72 cm) apart in baits and no more than 12 length apart and no more than 12 inches (30.45 cm)inches (30.45 cm) apart in lures. ILLEGAL if eyes apart, and the trailing hook does not extend morefurther apart than these distances. than a hook’s length beyond the skirt.NOT LEGAL as the second or trailing hook extends LEGAL as hook is contained within the skirt.more than the hook’s length beyond skirt. See alsotwo hook rigs.NOT LEGAL in bait or lures as eyes of hooks are NOT LEGAL as the single hook extends more than itsless than a hook’s length (the length of the largest length beyond the skirt.hook) apart.LEGAL as eyes of hooks are no less than a hook’s NOT LEGAL as back hook is not firmly imbedded in orlength apart and no more than 18 inches (45.72 securely attached to bait and is a dangling or swingingcm) in baits and 12 inches (30.45 cm) in lures. hook.LEGAL in baits and lures. The point of one hook is LEGAL as both hooks are firmly imbedded or securelypassed through the eye of the other hook. attached to bait. Would not be legal if eyes of hooks were more than 18 inches (45.72 cm) apart.GaffsLEGAL on boats if effective rope length does not exceed 30 feet (9.15 meters).LEGAL on boats if overall gaff length does not exceed 8 feet (2.44 meters).BARBADOS GAME FISHING ASSOCIATION 472018 Barbados International Fishing Tournament
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