illiagal record

[Sean]

Taken from IGFA....I....was.........wrong!!!!
No trebles on BAIT FISHING

time are prohibited.

G. HOOKS FOR BAIT FISHING

1. For live or dead bait fishing no more than two single hooks
may be used. Both must be firmly imbedded in or securely attached
to the bait. The eyes of the hooks must be no less than a hook's length
(the length of the largest hook used) apart and no more than 18 inches
(45.72 cm) apart. The only exception is that the point of one hook
may be passed through the eye of the other hook.
2. The use of a dangling or swinging hook is prohibited. Double
or treble hooks are prohibited.
3. A two-hook rig for bottom fishing is acceptable if it consists
of two single hooks on separate leaders or drops. Both hooks must be
imbedded in the respective baits and separated sufficiently so that a
fish caught on one hook cannot be foul-hooked by the other.
4. A photograph or sketch of the hook arrangement must
accompany all record applications made for fish caught on two-hook
tackle.

H. HOOKS AND LURES

1. When using an artificial lure with a skirt or trailing material,
no more than two single hooks may be attached to the line, leader, or
trace. The hooks need not be attached separately. The eyes of the
hooks must be no less than an overall hook's length (the overall length
of the largest hook used) apart and no more than 12 inches (30.48 cm)
apart. The only exception is that the point of one hook may be passed
through the eye of the other hook. The trailing hook may not extend
more than a hook's length beyond the skirt of the lure. A photograph
or sketch showing the hook arrangement must accompany a record
application.
2. Gang hooks are permitted when attached to plugs and other
artificial lures that are specifically designed for this use. Gang hooks
must be free swinging and shall be limited to a maximum of three

hooks (single, double, or treble, or a combination of any three). Baits

[Sean]

The following acts will disqualify a catch:

1. Failure to comply with equipment or angling regulations.
2. The act of persons other than the angler in touching any part
of the rod, reel, or line (including the double line) either bodily or
with any device, from the time a fish strikes or takes the bait or lure,
until the fish is either landed or released, or in giving any aid other
than that allowed in the rules and regulations. If an obstacle to the
passage of the line through the rod guides has to be removed from the
line, then the obstacle (whether chum, floatline, rubber band, or other
material) shall be held and cut free. Under no circumstances should
the line be held or touched by anyone other than the angler during this
process.
3. Resting the rod in a rod holder, on the gunwale of the boat,
or any other object while playing the fish.
4. Handlining or using a handline or rope attached in any
manner to the angler's line or leader for the purpose of holding or
lifting the fish.
5. Shooting, harpooning, or lancing any fish (including sharks
and halibuts) at any stage of the catch.
6. Chumming with or using as bait the flesh, blood, skin, or any
part of mammals other than hair or pork rind used in lures designed
for trolling or casting.
7. Using a boat or device to beach or drive a fish into shallow
water in order to deprive the fish of its normal ability to swim.
8. Changing the rod or reel while the fish is being played.
9. Splicing, removing, or adding to the line while the fish is
being played.
10. Intentionally foul-hooking a fish.
11. Catching a fish in a manner that the double line never leaves
the rod tip.
12. Using a size or kind of bait that is illegal to possess.
13. Attaching the angler's line or leader to part of a boat or other
object for the purpose of holding or lifting the fish.
14. If a fish escapes before gaffing or netting and is recaptured

by any method other than as outlined in the angling rules.

[Sean]

Angling Regulations

1. From the time that a fish strikes or takes a bait or lure, the
angler must hook, fight, and land or boat the fish without the aid of

any other person, except as provided in these regulations.

[Jeremy]

good on ya for looking into it Sean, but as I said, under IGFA rules, a deckie is allowed to take the leader (it says not allowed to touch the double), and gaff the fish (as provided in these regulations).

In saying that, I am not a member if IGFA. It would be good if someone with in depth knowledge of the IGFA rules would confirm this (Smithy?).

Are you in ANSA or IGFA Sean?

Jeremy

[roz]

Samson is on the money here. You have to be in a club - ANSA or IGFA - to be able to claim a record. Then there are either line class or all tackle records. Fish have to be weighed (dead) on certified scales to get the weight exact and also several measurements taken.

Jeremy

Just had a quick look at this topic, although I havn't read through all the responses, I will apoligise in advance if I ruffle some feathers.

Jeremy is correct, you will have to affiliate/join an organisation like ANSA or something similar to have a shot at a national record. ANSA offers line class records, so you don't have to catch a monster to gain a record but it would have to be a very meritous capture.

You would also have to weigh your catch on certified scales, which I think is fair enough, you would also have to supply some line to have it tested for the correct line class.

Sean, trebbles are definately allowed as long as they are attached to a lure
and it is not necessary that you gaff your own fish, someone can do it for you.

r.