- Casting: Shall be that part of
the sport of casting - casting weights with double handed rods
- Methods of Casting: All casting shall be
executed with both hands
- Rods: There shall be no
restriction upon length or material of rod
- Guides: There shall be not
less than three (3) guides plus tip ring on rods and the running line
shall be threaded through each guide when casting.
- Reels: Any reel may be used,
as long as it is possible to fish with that reel.
- Lines and Leader: They must be of
general circular section and be of basic monofilament construction. The
working leader (including tapered leaders) must conform to rule six b (6b)
6a. Running line (mainline) to be a
minimum of:
0.35mm - for 175gr and 200gr weights
0.31mm - for 150gr weights
0.28mm - for 125gr weights
0.25mm - for 50gr, 75gr and 100gr weights
6b.
Casting Leader (Shock Leader):
To be high visibility/fluorescent
with at least eight (8) turns
on the spool of the reel
when ready to cast and minimum of
0.65mm for - 50gr,
75gr, 100gr & 125gr weights, or
0.75mm for - 150gr, 175gr
& 200gr weights
at the point
where the line is held by the caster at the reel.
(Whether this be the
casters finger or some mechanical aid)
- Casting Weights: Only NZACA
approved casting weights (as per 6a & 6b) to be used and will be
provided by an NZACA approved supplier. NZ Competitions leader can be tied
directly to the casting weight or attached via an approved clip. No
excessive polishing of weights supplied at the tournament will be allowed.
Only lead weights that are colour coded and marked with the casters
initials and/or number will be permitted. A cast will be declared void
unless these conditions are adhered to.
- Casting Court: A
30-degree ‘V’ shaped court extended as necessary. The metric radial system
of court measuring from the centre of the base will be used in the case of
records. Any court change will be at the discretion of the committee.
- Casting:
9.1 Casting shall be from behind a 2.5mt board
set at 90 degrees to
the
centre of the court. No competitor may pass this board whilst in the action of
casting or until the lead weight has landed. The line must remain unbroken
after the cast has been made until the weight has come to rest.
9.2 All casts shall be made without assistance.
However the uses of devices such as the Robinson Autocasting Aid is acceptable
9.3 Replacement of tackle may be made providing
this can be done within the given time limit.
Five (5) minutes repair time will be
allowed for each.
9.4 In making a cast it shall not be permitted
to use a power stroke of more than 360 degrees or any cast that in the opinion
of the committee is deemed dangerous.
9.5 Casts shall be recorded on a chart at the end
of the casting lane (where line and
leads will be checked before casting) Break offs will be marked down and must
be retrieved and reported back to a judge.
9.6 The Judge or Committee may use his/her
discretion to allow a competitor extra time or casts if justified by outside
interference or other mishaps beyond the casters control
- Judging:
Casting court judges shall first check diameter of running line and leader
and that there are sufficient turns of leader on the spool (refer 6b). At
the completion of the cast the running line shall again be measured. After
first round of casting random checks will be made.
10a.
In the event of a dispute the decision of the Judge or Committee shall be
final.
- NZ
Records: NZ Records can only be set at the three Regional sanctioned
NZACA events and the NZACA Nationals. These events will all use electronic
approved measuring equipment with the presence of at least two (2)
officers or committee members who are not personally involved in the cast.
11a. Club
and Postal records will
be different than NZ Records. Clubs need to use NZACA approved weights and line
as set out in Rule 6a. Clubs will need to have access to a micrometer
- Membership: To be a current
financial member of the NZACA
- Entries: To be received by the
specified date. The committee reserves the right to refuse entry
- Rules: The above rules have
been formulated using the UKSF International rules and combining elements
of the NZACA casting rules. Rules can only be amended by the Executive of
the NZACA.
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