The 2011-2012 gamefishing competition is underway. This thread will continue to run in a similar format as last season with the only difference being the leader board will be a page on the site instead of a thread. Click http://www.fishing.net.nz/2011-2012/ - You Must Be Registered:
Don’t forget to be eligible for the competition the angler must be a registered Fishing.net.nz member (minimum of "Bronze" level - i.e. have made at least one post in the forum) prior to the day of capture for which any claim is to being made.

Catch Certificates:
Again for this season we will have the official http://www.fishing.net.nz/ - The Ilex Trophy:
The ultimate prize once again will be the "ILEX TROPHY" awarded for what is considered the most meritorious catch or angling achievement of the season. The "Ilex Trophy" has been crafted and donated by renowned Northland game fishing family of Ken & Zane Wright. The trophy features the bill of a 285KG Black Marlin caught in the vicinity of The Hole in the Rock in 2002/2003, We hope in the years to come it will become one of the most recognisable game fishing trophies handed down each season.

Entering your catch:
Submit your entry by posting on this thread including a photo. Please keep this thread to qualifying catches where the entry meets ALL of the requirements.

Qualifying fish will be transferred by the admin team to the 2011/2012 Fishing.net.nz http://www.fishing.net.nz/2011-2012/ - Please use the following template:
 
Date:
Angler:
Handle:
Species:
Weight:
Line:
Lure/Bait:     
Vessel:
Skipper:
General Location:
Comments:
Photo:

 

1st T&R Marlin of the season - Sponsored by Peter Pakula
Must be confirmed with tag number, photo and/or witnessed by another Fishing.net.nz member

1st weighed marlin of the season – Sponsored by Peter Pakula
Must exceed 90Kg and be accompanied with an official NZSFC affiliated Club weigh sheet or other suitable verification
 
Heaviest weighed TUNA for the season - Sponsored by Driveline
Being the largest Tuna caught during the competition

Heaviest weighed Striped Marlin for the season – Sponsored by Bradley Smokers

Awarded by Bradley Smokers - Bradley Smoke Generator

 

Heaviest weighed Blue or Black Marlin or Broadbill for the season – Bradley Smokers
Awarded by Bradley Smokers - Bradley Smoke Generator

 

Junior Angler of the Season - Sponsored by Marlinstar NZ 
Awarded by the Tournament committee

1st Marlin for Angler – Sponsored by Legend Lures
All 1st time anglers having landed their 1st marlin will go into an end of season draw for a very special prize 

Most T & R Billfish - Sponsored by Straight Up Rod Racks
Awarded by Straight Up Rod Racks to the individual Angler having Tagged & Released the most Billfish for the season. All Billfish must be photographed; tag numbers made available if requested and must comply with the Rules of the Competition.  If more than 1 angler are tied on a number of fish. Winner will be drawn from tied anglers.

Tournament Committee:
Blackbill, Wahoo Woman, Boulder, Kezza.

Rules and conditions of entry:
• Fish must be caught within the NZ Exclusive Economic Zone, i.e. 200 miles offshore but not including the Kermadec Islands.
• To be eligible for prizes The Angler must be a registered Fishing.net.nz member (minimum of "Bronze" level - i.e.: have made at least one post in the forum) prior to the day of capture for which any claim is to being made.
• All prizes are for fish caught during the period 1 Dec 2011 – June 30 2012 inclusive
• Entrants are required to post each entry under the standard format in "2012 Fishing.net.nz Gamefish Competition" sub-forum and include a photo. All catches must be supported by either a NZSFC affiliated club weigh sheet or, photo at a certified weigh station if the catch is classed as a courtesy weigh, clearly showing the catch board and catch details (tag card and photo of the fish with tag in place in the case of T & R).
• To be eligible for prizes, all fish must be caught on rod and reel and by a single angler.
• Cheating and/or misrepresentation results in instant disqualification from this competition and any future Fishing.net.nz events. Contestants may be required to provide additional evidence of their catch to support their claim.
• Any disputes will be ruled on by the tournament committee and their decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into. In the event of two fish being caught on the same day and where they both could be eligible for a 1st of species prize, anglers will be required to verify the time and place their fish was hooked and the first club recorded hook up VHF notification will be deemed to be the 1st fish.
• The tournament committee absolutely reserve the right to amend the rules in the event it is deemed necessary to ensure a fair and enjoyable competition for all fishing.net.nz members.

Good luck to everyone over this 2012 game fishing season and a huge thank you to the sponsors for their support - please support them!