Rules

UPPER HUTT COSMOPOLITAN CLUB FISHING ADJUNCT
RULES OF FISHING COMPETITION 2015
BOAT, SHORE, KAYAK, JET SKI

1. All nominated species must be caught between Matakona River mouth, Castle Point and Wanganui River mouth.
2. All nominated species caught outside the area may be entered, but will be eliminated when the same species is caught within the area.
3. All fish entered into the competition must be caught using conventional Rod/Reel and with a maximum of 3 hooks. Electric reels are allowed to be used for the competition.
4. All fish entered must have a clear picture submitted with-in 2 weeks, to uhcfish@gmail.com showing the length of the fish from head to tail V and with date & area caught.
• See below the correct way to measure. There are other species i.e. Sting Rays were you take the measurement from nose to beginning of tail

5. If a fish species is submitted without photographic proof, a lesser size fish of the same species with photographic proof will supersede. Don't think we don't trust you but your word won't get you on the leader board. The records keeper has the final decision.

6. Only legal size fish can be entered.
7. Fish that have been caught using set lines set nets or drag nets cannot be entered.
* There is a yearly trophy which is for the best catch of the year as decided by the Commodore.
This can be for the most fish, biggest fish, light line catch etc.
Please let us know about club members which could be worthy of this trophy.
The Competition runs annually, January to January. Committee will advise cut off dates.

The Committee