RULES
FISHING TIMES
WEIGH IN
SPECIES
TAGGING
BOUNDARIES
CATEGORIES
VISITORS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RULES:

• As per Division 1, and Division 3. A.N.S.A. Rule Book

• A maximum of 5 fish to be weighed for aggregate points.
• Only 2 of any one species allowed.
• Flyfishing is a separate division.
• If you weigh in 5 fish caught in division 1, you may still weigh in another fish for the flyfishing division.

 

FISHING TIMES:

• Start fishing 0001 am Saturday 07th February.
• Cease fishing 1200 noon Sunday 08th.
• You must present your fish at the weigh in site by 1300 hours on Sunday 08th February.

 

WEIGH IN:

• Commences 1200 noon on Sunday 08th February, and will finish at 1.00 pm.
• PLEASE NOTE that it is important you present your fish punctually so the calculations can begin to determine the winners without unnecessary delay to all concerned.
• A non-compulsory weigh in will be held on Saturday 07th February between 6.00 pm and 8.00 pm.
• Fish weighed at this weigh in can be upgraded at the Sunday weigh in should a better fish be caught.
• There is no minimum point score applied to any fish at this year’s interclub.
• ALL FISH MUST BE WEIGHED GILLED AND GUTTED.

 

SPECIES:

• All eligible species according to the A.N.S.A. handbook with the exception of Bass.
• Please note that wild Bass are excluded from the weigh in for conservation purposes, however two Bass taken from an impoundment may be weighed in.

 

TAGGING:

• Please note that fish caught by using multi-hooked bait jigs will not be accepted for weighing or tagging points.
• All fish tagged are eligible for tagging points only, with the exception of Billfish. (1 Sailfish and 1 Marlin may be tagged and entered towards aggregate points.)
• Pre-determined weights for Marlin and Sailfish have been provided, so that you may enter these towards your aggregate points. These weights are: Marlin 25 kg and Sailfish 30 kg. Therefore, a Marlin tagged on 8 kg line would be worth 375 points towards your aggregate points. (Should an angler tag more than 1 Marlin, he can only enter one for aggregate points, the rest being eligible for tag points only).
• Fish can only be entered once.
• Any Billfish tagged on less than 6 kg line will only be awarded points as if 6 kg line was used.
• This year, the tagging section has been expanded to cover offshore, inshore, freshwater and junior categories.
• For people tagging in Pumicestone Passage, you can tag the following species:

• Flathead
• Tailor
• Mulloway
• Bream
• Javelin Fish
• Mangrove Jack
• Luderick
• Gold Spot
• Black Spot Estuary Cod.

• The Bribie Island Sportfishing Club has tags available for people wishing to tag in Pumicestone Passage.
• These tags will be issued on a fair share basis, and any unused tags must be returned at the completion of the competition.
• Please ensure that you use appropriate sized tags for the fish you are tagging.

 

BOUNDARIES:

• Unlimited, however all boats must be launched in Pumicestone Passage, and south to the Brisbane River.
• The inshore/offshore boundaries are a line between South Point Bribie Island and Scarborough Reef upstream of the Hornibrook Highway Bridge, and all of the Brisbane River.
• PLEASE NOTE: Gilligans Island is included in the offshore section.
• Three freshwater impoundments may be fished during the competition:

• Lake Macdonald
• Sommerset Dam
• Wivenhoe Dam.

 

CATEGORIES:

• Inshore and Offshore divisions will be fished in male and female seniors plus Junior and Sub junior categories.
• The fly fishing category will be determined by the highest pointscoring fish weighed that is caught on fly.
• It is the angler’s responsibility to notify the weighmaster if a fish has been caught on fly.
• All prizes in all categories will be awarded based on an even distribution. i.e. one winning fish will not carry off all prizes, the runners up will be eligible in many cases.
• B.I.S.F.C. Inc. Committee decisions will be final.
• The Sundown Marine Interclub Trophy will be decided on the three highest scoring anglers from each club.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Ice and fuel are available from the B.P. Service Station at Bongaree. Their hours are from 5.45 am till approx. 6.30 pm each day.
• There is a 24 hour service station on the main road through the centre of the island.
• If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact any committee member either prior to or during the competition.

GOOD FISHING AND MAY YOUR WEEKEND BE A SUCCESSFUL ONE.