THE
Presents the
2008 Ladies Tournament!
1 April through
FISHING: This tournament is for ACGFA lady anglers of
all ages including Junior and Small-Fry lady anglers, it is an “Anglers
Tournament,” anglers can compete against each other while fishing in the same
boat. Entry fee is $10 per lady angler. Anglers
must fish in local waters.
SAFETY:
SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST. Captains are responsible for the safe and
legal operation of their boats at all times.
QUALIFYING FISH: Fish that are eligible for this
tournament are all fish listed on the ACGFA Year-end Board. Fish must be caught on hook and line, and
landed in whole condition; as always, state bag and possession limits
apply. In addition all anglers,
including Junior and Small-Fry Lady Anglers, fish must meet ACGFA minimum
weight limits to qualify for this tournament.
Weighing of fish that are not legal will disqualify the angler from the
tournament.
RADIO: Since this tournament is over an extended
period of time, VHF radio will not be monitored. Captains are reminded that they should have
an operational VHF radio on board their boat for safety. Many ACGFA members monitor VHF channel 68, or
channel 72
CHECK OUT/IN: Check out and check in does not
apply in the normal sense for this tournament.
WEIGH IN: Anglers can weigh fish at any local Bait
& Tackle Shops as identified in the ACGFA Year End Tournament rules. “Date and Time” on the weigh card should
reflect the actual time the fish is weighed or released. Anglers are
responsible for preparing ACGFA weight cards correctly, and for mailing them
within the time allowed by tournament rules. In order for fish to count, each card must be plainly marked “LADIES
TOURNAMENT”. WEIGH IN CARDS MUST BE
POST MARKED NOT LATER THAN SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE FISH IS CAUGHT OR
RELAESED. Mail weight cards to “ACGFA,
AWARDS: Board species: 100 points will be awarded for
the heaviest; 75 points will be awarded for second, 50 points for third and 25
points for fourth heaviest fish in each category. The Billfish and Tarpon release categories:
100 points will be awarded for the first; 75 points for second, 50 points for
third and 25 points for fourth released fish based on time of release. The
point system will decide the top three lady anglers. A total of $600 will be
awarded; to the 1st place angler $300, 2nd place angler $200, and 3rd place
angler $100. Earliest time of release or weigh-in will decide the winner
of a tie. Awards will be presented at the club's Membership Party in June.
PROTEST: The Tournament Chairman will settle any
Protest. The Tournament Chairs’ decision
is final.
TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN: Contact Wil
Franke (904-460-0064) if you have any questions.