Pete Lamb Fishing Competition

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Pete Lamb Fishing and Southern Bait present the
Winter Wellington 'Measure only' fishing comp
in assn with Tasline Braid

20, 21st July 2019

Prizes - $5,000 + prize value

Area - Tehoro to Wellington to Castlepoint

Shore and Boat fishing sections

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RULES

1. The Competition will run 5am Saturday 20th July to to 3pm Sunday 21st July 2019.

2. All fish must be caught on rod and reel, or hand line.

3. No unattended lines permitted.

4. Two hooks per rig and 2 rods per angler permitted to be fished at any one time.

5. Anglers must bring their own fish to the shore/boat un-aided unless in the kids section.

6. Juniors, kids must be entered in the shore or boat section to be eligible for prizes in those sections

7. Fishing may be done off the shore, rocks, boat or kayak.

8. Fishing area – Castlepoint to Cape Palliser and along the south coast to Cape Terawhiti, inside Wellington harbour and up to 10 miles offshore. Cape Terawhiti up to Tehoro (on the west). Excluding the cook strait cable zone and marine reserves

9. Skippers of boats must check in with Pete Lamb Fishing prior to starting fishing, and must check out upon returning from the days fishing. As a mandatory requirement all boats must carry an operable VHF radio, 1 flare and lifejacket per person, first aid kit and cellphone. VHF radio in kayak is optional.

10. Measuring fish - all fish must be measured, photographed and sent to [email protected] by 3pm sunday the 21st. We are happy to measure any fish at either of our two shops throughout the competition (up to 3pm sunday) if you cant photograph and email them to me. You can also text or facebook you photo to me but make sure you get confirmation I have received the photo.

11. The Competition briefing and updates will be posted on www.petelambfishing.co.nz and on Pete Lamb Fishing's Facebook page

12. Boating can be dangerous and potentially life threatening. Skippers are responsible for ensuring the safety of their own boats, crew and boating equipment. All entrants, boat owners and spectators participate at their own risk. Pete Lamb Fishing Ltd, its employees, sponsors and volunteers (together "the organizers") accept no responsibility in any respect for personal injury, loss or damage to property arising out of or in connection with the Competition, regardless of cause. Each entrant releases the organizers to the fullest extent permitted by law from all claims or demands of any kind and from all liability which may arise in respect of any incident associated with the Competition. Each entrant also agrees not to bring any action, claim or demand against the organizers in respect of the Competition and agrees to indemnify the organizers for all the costs, claims, demands, expenses (including full legal expenses) arising in respect of their participation in the Competition. The holding of the Competition does not constitute an endorsement by the organizers that the weather or sea conditions are suitable for the boats and/or entrants.

13. The Competition is held in the spirit of amateur fishing and fair competition. If, in the opinion of the Fishing Competition Committee, competitors have breached the spirit of the Competition then the Committee reserves the right to exclude competitor(s). The Fishing Competition Committee's decision is final.

14. Prize list may change on the Fishing Committee's decision.

15. The Fishing Competition Committee reserves the right to designate a restricted fishing area should the weather deem it necessary to do so. The Fishing Competition Committee's decision is final in all matters to do with this fishing competition. It would pay to check prior to the days fishing if there are any restrictions in place.

16. Cancellation of fishing will be on www.petelambfishing.co.nz and on Pete's Facebook page. If Saturday and Sunday are cancelled then the competition will be rescheduled to the next available weekend.

17. Any prizes not struck will be drawn out of the hat to people present at the prizegiving.

18. Anglers may only enter one fish per specie, per day.

19. In the event of a tie the 1st angler sending their fish measurement to us (or measuring at the shop) will win.

20. One fish is only eligible for one prize.

21. Fish can be measured on any reputable measuring device as long as we can see it is legit. We will give a code # prior to the comp to write onto the ruler with permanent marker which must feature in the photo you send us of your catch.