Myn Manne Rules

Next Competition @ Sodwana: 13 - 17 February 2012 Next competition: 6 days

Myn Manne Rules

IGFA rules will apply (traces to accompany all bill fish line class)
A: Game fish open
B: Bill fish open
Scoring in both classes 1 point per kilo
Tag & Release
Bill fish only - as per minimum weight per specie (indicated below). All T & R must be witnessed. No sharks. The Myn Manne supports Tag & Release. Should you weigh in an undersized fish, 50 points will be deducted from your score. Weighing-in a juvenile fish could result in disqualification of the boat. Should you tag a fish and hand the tag certificate in, an extra 50 points will apply.
Points for Tag & Release:
Sailfish - 50 points
Marlin - 150 points
Skippers must be qualified and all boats must be seaworthy and registered.
Teams must consist of no less than two persons and no more than the number of people legally permitted on the boat.
No angler may have more than two rods in the water at any time.
Fish caught remain the property of the angler.
Hook ups
All hook-ups on bill fish must be reported.
Lines up
To be confirmed and number of units to be reported at lines up time.
Weigh-in times - Monday to Thursday: 15:30 - 17:00; Friday: 14:00 - 15:00.
The safety committee will consist of the the safety officer and two nominated skippers from the floor.
The tournament committee will consist of the M.M.M.A committee.
Rules may be altered at the discretion of the tournament committee at anytime prior to, or during the tournament.
Launching at own discretion no more than three boats allowed in the surf at any one time. No beaching of boats without prior permission from radio control.
Boat checks will be done
Minimum weight for fish caught
Game fish: 4kg
Marlin: 100kg
Sailfish: 25kg
Boundaries as per KZN rules.
Call up times will be at 8am, 10am, 12am and 2pm every day.
Banners of companies may only be displayed for official sponsors of the Myn Manne Marine Association.
Any Disputes must be logged before 18:00 the very same day of the weigh-in.
Boats and anglers participating in the competition may be subject to inspection of catches and/or safety equipment on land or at sea at any time during the competition.
Sharks may not be landed. Strandlopers must weigh and photograph Sharks and Rays and return such to sea.
All participants must comply with the Marine Resources Act 18 of 1998 and Regulations as well as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Reserve and Resort Regulations in terms of the Nature Conservation Ordinance 15 of 1974.

Mynmanne Strandloper Rules

The following rules are imperative to be followed for the Mynmanne 2012 competition.

1) 1. Only 10 Wave Garrick’s (Large Spot Pompano) per Team per day may be weighed in

2) 2. All Sharks and Rays to be measured and released back to the ocean, proof of the measured size must be visible per photograph, if no measuring tape present on photo the catch is disqualified

3) 3. Sharks and Rays need to be correctly measured as per diagram below:

4) 4. Strandlopers may fish any time of the day or night as long as they adhere to the rules of KZN Wildlife e.g. making fires on the beach

Your registration fee DOES NOT pay for your goody bag!! It pays for the administration of this competition!!! NO BOTTOM FISHING Mr Skipper is your safety equipment up to date? Each boat MUST bring a copy of the skipper’s licence and sea worthy certificate to registration GOODY BAG - Each year there are goody bags containing Golf-Shirts, shorts and various other items donated by our sponsors If you register early you MAY receive a goody bag! NO goody bag or it’s contents are guaranteed!!! Do you have a fishing permit? Myn Manne Marine Assicuation pormotes tag and release!