JBFC Rules and Regulations

I need everyone to review the following and give input or add or omit any sections regarding the biggest fish contest due to the latest controversy.





Bucksaw

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JBFC INTERNATIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF BIGGEST FISH CONTEST
(Governed by all members of the JBFC)



This is a document set forth to state the official rules and regulation of the JBFC Biggest Fish Contest as of March 23, 2008. This document has been agreed upon by all members and potential members of the JBFC Fly Fishing Union Local 902 and all international locals members as well. As of March 23, 2008 the rules and regulation regarding the biggest fish caught and released by a person, member of the JBFC or a guest of the JBFC, will be governed by the following:


1. The biggest fish will be determined by total length in terms of inches to the nearest quarter inch up to a length of 32 inches. Any fish caught and released above 32 inches will be determined in the terms of pounds (LBS).



2. The species of fish must be within the Trout or Salmon species, unless the JBFC is held in a region where trout or salmon species are not the fish in pursuit by the JBFC members. I this situation the biggest fish criteria will be determined before the contest begins.



3.All fish must be measured with a measure tape that can measure the contour of the fish being measured. Measure nets can give FALSE measurements so use of such a net is considered a inaccurate measurement. If the fish is over 32 inches it must be weighted by a JBFC issued weight measuring scale.



4.One must follow the “Honour System” when reporting all fish measurements to any other contestants of the JBFC Biggest Fish Contest with either a picture of the fish with a measurement in the picture or a witness to the measurement. It is recommended to fish with at least one other contestant of the JBFC to confirm all fish landed and measured.



5.One is permitted to fish by ones self during the contest but will be in full understanding that if one wishes to enter a fish caught and released into the contest while fishing alone, they may be subject to review by all JBFC members and guests involved in the tournament.



6. All fish caught and released must be with a fly rod and single hook fly, barb less only for salmon and either barb less or barbed for trout. All spinning, bait casting, and hand lining gear is prohibited.



7. When a tie in length or weight occurs both people involved in the tie will be awarded the biggest fish trophy.



The rules and regulation mentioned in the above have been agreed upon by all members of the JBFC and all guests are required to follow.
Members signatures,
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