A. MEASURING REQUIREMENTS
1. Fish must be measured using a measure board (Please bring your own. A limited supply will be
available for purchase on the evening from the committee). Measure boards should be used on a
flat surface. Please ensure your measure board is approved by a tournament conveyor.
2. The fish’s snout must be touching the nose stop with the mouth closed and free of lures or
lifting devices.
3. With the fish lying on top of the measuring device, measurements will be taken from the most
forward part of the fish’s snout with the mouth closed to the center of the ‘V’ of the tail.
4. Every fish must have the angler number included in the picture (placed on the fish) Angler
numbers are issued at registration and will be your Angler Number.
5. All photographs must be digital and be able to be emailed, blue-toothed or texted. Resolution
must be clear (when zoomed in). The preference is for photos to be emailed to
info@jtfishingcomp.co.nz also angler must be willing to present original photo at weigh station
for clarification legitimacy, if requested.
6. All measurements will be made in 0.5 centimetres increments and the total length of the fish
is determined by the weigh master's discretion.
7. Please make sure fish are released after the photo if you wish to enter it in a prize category
(we require honesty in this section). 1 fish per angler for each category.
8. Measure and release hours for accepting photos is Saturday 16th March, 9.30 am-5 pm. No
Measure and Release pictures will be accepted after 5 pm.