MERIMBULA BIG GAME AND LAKES ANGLING CLUB INC.

Proudly Presents the

 

Tri Estuary Challenge

13th and 14th November 2011

 

Over $1000 in 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 12^th ~~ November 2011 at 7:30pm – clubrooms open at 6:30pm.

For more Info contact:   John Ford ~~ 0428953625 or Stuart Green ~~ 64957187

This fishing competition is open to all anglers holding a current NSW Fishing Licence, or is 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.

 

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.	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.
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.	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.
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	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.
Tournament Major Cash Prizes Longest Bream $500.00 Longest Dusky Flathead $300.00 Longest Tailor $150.00 Longest Trevally $150.00	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.
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.	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.
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.	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.
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.	Presentation The presentation will held at the MBGLAC clubrooms at Spencer Park at 4:30pm on Sunday 14th November, along with refreshments. Teams must be present to claim their prizes.
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.	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.

ANY STATED OR ADDITIONAL PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE.

Tri Estuary Challenge

Entry Form

Team Name:                  _______________________________________________________

 

Team Captain:               _______________________________________________________

 

Captain’s Address:                  _______________________________________________________

 

Captain’s Phone:           _______________                  Mobile:                 ___________________

 

Boat Rego:                     _______________                  Trailer Rego:           ___________________

 

 

Anglers Name	Fishing Lic. Number	Fishing Club Name		Entry Fee
Sub-Total for Two Anglers				$100.00
Anglers Name	NSW Fishing Lic. Number	Fishing Club Name	Snr $50 Jnr $30	Entry Fee
10% Early Bird Discount if Paid by October 31st.				(          )
TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE			$

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 _______________________   __ / __/ 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tri Estuary Challenge

Record Sheet

Team Name:                  _______________________________________________________

 

Team Captain:               _______________________________________________________

 

Captain’s Address:                  _______________________________________________________

 

Captain’s Phone:           _______________                  Mobile:                 ___________________

 

Boat Rego:                     _______________                  Trailer Rego:           ___________________

 

 

Day 1 November 13th - 2011 Anglers Name	Bream	Dusky Flathead	Trevally	Tailor
Day 2 November 14th - 2011 Anglers Name	Bream	Dusky Flathead	Trevally	Tailor

 

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 _______________________   __ / __/ 2011

 

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 _______________________   __ / __/ 2011

Committee Name Day 2 ___________________________ Signature _______________________   __ / __/ 2011