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Entry Rules
Fishing Rules
The Competition will be fished from the side of the fly fishing dams, adhering to regulations
and respecting the spirit and tradition of game angling. There may be occasions when the
organisers will need to amend the rules for some reason, or local fishery regulations may
have to be imposed or the match postponed to a later date; whatever the reason, the match
organisers decision will be final and binding.
A beat system will be organised by Sundowner Adventure staff and the allocation of beats
will be made by means of a random draw.
Rods
Two rods, not exceeding 9 feet in length, may be used by each competitor.
Flies
Fishing shall be with de-barbed artificial fly only. Tandem flies are allowed. No more than
two flies may be mounted on a cast.
Fly Size
The overall length of a fly, including dressing when wet, shall measure no more than 6cms (including
setae, wing, hackle and tail). Attractor chemicals and the use of light emitters to flies are debarred.
Only single hooks permitted on a fly..
Non-compressible beads or sequins are not permitted in fly dressings, whether they are constructed
from metal or plastic.
Strike indicators are allowed. Buoyant flies e.g. "Boobies","Bungs", "Sedgehogs", "Floating Fry" etc,
may be used in conjuction with non-buoyant flies.
Proximity of anglers
Please adhere to the distance applicable to each beat category. No competitor may fish within the
specified distance of another fisher unless express permission is given.
Competitors shall not fish before the start of the match and shall fish from the bank during the
competition. Competitors must not fish during the pre-determined Time-outs. These will be
discussed on the day. Any person fishing before the competition commences or during Time-outs
will be disqualified.
Accidentally foul hooked fish will count toward the total bag weight.
The results are based on
The Individual placing will be decided by:
1) Total weight of trout in each category; the higher weight taking the higher placing. In the
event of equality of weight, the greater overall weight of trout will take precedence. In the
event of equality of weight and number of fish, the heaviest individual fish will take
precedence.
2) The largest trout of the day in each category
3) The greatest nr of species in each category
Categories comprise of Men, Ladies, Juniors (under 14 yrs). No sponsors or employees of sponsors
will be permitted to compete in the competition.
There may be an element of "Catch and Release" employed.
Fish will be weighed by an official and returned to the water. Species and weight will be marked on
the anglers score card (worn by angler) + bailiffs record sheet and returned to the water.