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2005 Marysville Classic Heats start Sat 23rd April
and run every weekend until the final on Sunday 5th June How it Works
Entry $25.00
per competitor
Competition Rules
Competition rules have
been introduced to ensure a fair and sportsmanlike competition is
undertaken and to limit any stress placed on the fish. All competitors
must follow and accept these rules. Failure to comply may result in
disqualification. 1.
Children under 14 may enter the competition. They may be
accompanied by an adult who can lend assistance to the competitor. This
assistance will not include casting, reeling or hooking fish but may
include help with landing and removing hooks from fish caught. The judges
may limit the assistance if it is deemed to be an unfair advantage for
that competitor. 2.
A bell will be used to signal the start and finish of each 25
minute slot. On commencement competitors may not cast into ponds until the
bell has sounded. At completion of the 25 minutes the bell will sound
again. Once the bell has sounded competitors may not recast into the ponds
and must move off the station within five minutes. 3.
Once the bell has sounded to end the 25 minute session only fish
that have been landed in the net will be counted. Any fish that has been
hooked but has not been landed will not count in the final weight
tally. 4.
Name tags with competitor number must be visible to the judges at
all times. 5.
Only fishing equipment and tackle normally available in fishing
tackle shops and normally used to fish for trout can be used in the
competition. The judges may rule other equipment and/or tackle
inappropriate prior to and during any heat. At that time the competitor
must cease using such equipment and/or tackle. 6.
Maximum breaking strain of line or leaders is 12lb 7.
Competitors may only use one rod at any one time. Flies, lures,
spinners, live baits and soft plastics can be used in this competition.
All hooks must be barbless or have the barbs removed using pliers or file.
Fish caught with barbed hooks will not be included in the final fish
weight tally. Only one fly, lure, spinner or baited hook can be used at
any one time. 8.
Burly
or any other fish attractant cannot be used by competitors. Any baits
derived in whole or in part from commercial fish or animal feed or meal
cannot be utilized. 9.
All fish caught must be landed utilizing a net while the fish is
still in the water. The fish are then to be placed in the tub provided at
each station until the judges have weighed the fish and released it back
into the water. 10.
Any fish damaged by roughly landing the fish or by any other
malicious act against the fish will result in the fish being purchased by
that competitor and possible disqualification. 11.
Fish weight will be determined by the judges by weight net or other
means. No discussion about the methods or weights can be undertaken by the
competitors. The judges decision is final. 12.
fishing edict and good sportsmanship must be observed at all times.
If for any reason whatsoever the judges believe competitors are not
competing in an appropriate manner the competitor may be disqualified 13.
From time to
time the judges have the right to alter or introduce rules during the
heats if it is the opinion of the judges that a competitor has gained an
unfair advantage or competitors actions are not in the true sportsmanlike
nature of the competition or fish are being unduly stressed. If any rule
changes or additions are made competitors will be notified and will
automatically comply with these rule changes
Results Sat 23rd April Sun 24th April Sat 30th April Sun 1st May Sat 7th May Sun 8th May Sat 14th May Sun 15th May
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Marysville Trout and Salmon Ponds Open From 10 am to 6pm Thursday
to Monday By
appointment Tuesday and Wednesday Open everyday during School Holidays 261
Marysville Rd PO
Box 77 Marysville
Marysville Victoria 3779
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For
more information contact Vicki or Glenn on 03 5963 3558
or international +61 3 5963 3558 or Email fish@marysvilletrout.com.au |
