Tri-Estuary Challange
November 2010, dates to be advised
Over $1000 Cash on Offer
Along With Great Fishing Combo’s & Many Other Prizes
Venues: All areas of the Merimbula Lake, Pambula Lake and Bega River Estuaries under tidal influence and upstream of their respective coastal bar.
Cost: $100 per team consisting of 2 anglers per boat. Additional anglers are $50 for seniors, $30 for anglers under 16 years of age. Fees are to be paid prior to briefing.
Species: Bream, Dusky Flathead, Trevally and Tailor.
Briefing: Merimbula Big Game and Lakes Angling Clubrooms at Spencer Park Merimbula, Friday November 13th, 2009 at 7:30pm – clubrooms open at 6:30pm.
More Info: Dave Stewart 0403 198997 or Lindon Thompson 64951911
This fishing competition is open to all anglers holding a current NSW Fishing Licence, or are exempt from holding a licence.
MBG&LAC TRI-ESTUARY CHALLENGE RULES
In all cases the decision of the tournament committee is final, and no correspondence can or will be entered into.
All anglers participate in this event at their own risk, and each angler agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the Merimbula Big Game and Lakes Angling Club Inc. and its members and sponsors from all liability however so arisen in accordance with this event.
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Fishing Areas
The Merimbula Lake, Pambula Lake and Bega River estuaries upstream from their coastal bars that are influenced by tidal movement. Boats must be launched from public access boat ramps.
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Minimum Team Numbers
Teams must consist of at least two anglers per boat. No angler is able to travel on any boat, unless the angler is registered in the competition.
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Fishing Times
Fishing activity on both days can commence at 6am, and must cease by 3pm. No fish caught outside these times will be eligible for prizes. The decision of the tournament committee is final.
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Additional Anglers/Observers
All persons on the boat teams competing in the tri-estuary challenge MUST be financial entrants. Additional persons, at the discretion of the committee, may result in disqualification from the tournament.
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Fishing Methods
Fish must be caught via rod and reel, and within NSW Fisheries regulations. The MBGLAC requests that all anglers comply with fisheries regulations, and good fishing practices to ensure eligibility for prizes
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Attendance at the Tournament Briefing
Attendance at the tournament briefing is required by at least one member per fishing team. It is the responsibility of this team member to ensure that the other team members are aware of the tournament rules.
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Tournament Major Cash Prizes
Longest Bream $500.00
Longest Dusky Flathead $300.00
Longest Tailor $150.00
Longest Trevally $150.00
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Release or Take – Angler’s Choice
The tournament will allow digital photos of fish on the tournament measuring sheet, in place of requiring anglers to kill fish. The measuring sheet MUST be taut flat to be accepted for prize claims.
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Prize Money Adjustments
In the unlikely event that there are less than 15 teams in the event, the prize money will be adjusted down on a pro-rata basis. If over 40 teams enter, the cash prizes will be DOUBLED.
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Adjustments to Length Via Digital Photos
The acceptance of a digital photo for prizes will be at the discretion of the Committee. Deductions may arise if the photo does not appear to represent the true length of the fish. The decision of the committee is final.
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Fish Measurement
Prizes are based on the length of the fish measured from the tip of the nose to the fork of the tail, with the exception of Dusky Flathead which is measured from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail.
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Minimum Lengths
No fish will be eligible for tournament prizes unless it meets the minimum legal length requirements for a captured fish as set out by NSW Fisheries regulations.
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Official Measuring Station
The MBG&LAC clubrooms are the official fish measurement station. All fish and or photographs MUST be at the clubrooms by 4:00pm on each day to be eligible for tournament prizes.
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Presentation
The presentation will held at the MBGLAC clubrooms at Spencer Park at 4:30pm on Sunday 15th November, along with refreshments. Teams must be present to claim their prizes.
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Sale of Fish
The sale of fish is prohibited by NSW law, and anglers are encouraged to take only the fish they need. Unwanted fish should be returned to the water immediately.
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Fishing Etiquette
All teams must respect the space of other boats, and not come within 30 metres of each other whilst fishing. Boats in disregard of this requirement may face disqualification from the event.
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ANY STATED OR ADDITIONAL PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE.
Tri-Estuary Challange Entry Form
Team Name: _______________________________________________________
Team Captain: _______________________________________________________
Captain’s Address: _______________________________________________________
Captain’s Phone: _______________ Mobile: ___________________
Boat Rego: _______________ Trailer Rego: ___________________
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Anglers Name
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Fishing Lic. Number
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Fishing Club Name
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Entry Fee
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Sub-Total for Two Anglers
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$100.00
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Anglers Name
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NSW Fishing Lic. Number
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Fishing Club Name
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Snr $50
Jnr $30
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Entry Fee
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10% Early Bird Discount if Paid by October 31st.
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TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE
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$
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Please Make Cheques Payable to MBG&LAC
Team Declaration
As team captain, I will ensure that all fishing practices are in accordance with the current NSW Fisheries regulations, good angling ethics and etiquette. I understand that the decisions of the MBG&LAC tournament committee are final in all disputes. The team will indemnify the Merimbula Big Game and Lakes Angling Club Inc and all of its members in the event of any loss or injury suffered by the team in conjunction with this event. I further represent that I have made the other team members aware of this indemnity prior to participation in the event, and their and my own participation in the event acknowledges understanding of the rules of the tournament, and the indemnity. I further understand that insurance is the responsibility of the team captain.
I have completely read, and fully understand the rules of the competition. Signed on behalf of the angling team by;
Team Captain’s Name ____________________________ Signature _______________________ __ / __/ 2009
Team Name: _______________________________________________________
Team Captain: _______________________________________________________
Captain’s Address: _______________________________________________________
Captain’s Phone: _______________ Mobile: ___________________
Boat Rego: _______________ Trailer Rego: ___________________
Tri-Estuary Challange Fish Recording Sheet
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Day 1 November 14th, 2009
Anglers Name
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Bream
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Dusky Flathead
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Trevally
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Tailor
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Day 2 November 15th, 2009
Anglers Name
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Bream
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Dusky Flathead
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Trevally
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Tailor
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Team Declaration
I declare that all tournament rules have been adhered to and all angling practices used to capture these fish were consistent with NSW Fisheries regulations, and good fishing practices.
Team Captain’s Name ____________________________ Signature _______________________ __ / __/ 2009
Verification by Tournament Committee
I declare that the information attached is true and complete, and consistent with the accurate measurement of the fish.
Committee Name Day 1 ___________________________ Signature _______________________ __ / __/ 2009
Committee Name Day 2 ___________________________ Signature _______________________ __ / __/ 2009
