Competitions

The ultimate contest

This is a Free event where by we will once again be looking for the best fish over 100% species weight caught between 1st January and 31st December 2010 and landed on a Charter Boat.

The fish weight must be confirmed by the skipper photographed and then returned to fight another day.

The 2010 Competition is already under way .

We will be announcing changes to the weights for different areas this year so that every one has a fair chance no matter where you fish.

These changes will be posted shortly

Good Luck

Here we have info on some of this years upcoming competitions

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The Rules that apply to all Rodbenders Competitions

Skipper Rule The competitions we organise are for charter boats only and the skipper will be seen as the referee who’s call will be final.

Two Rod Rule

Rods may be changed during each session but the skipper must be advised as any doubt will result in a catch to be discounted. Two rods will permitted only if allowed by the skipper.

Foul Hooked.

Fish that are foul hooked will not be accepted which means only fish taking the baited hook or lure into its mouth will count.

Three Hook Rule

Unless otherwise stated the use of three hooks is the maximum permitted.

Fishing Territory

Fish must be caught in the designated area for all local events as stipulated in that events rules. Otherwise fish must be caught at sea to be eligible for consideration from a registered charter boat that has set out from, and returns to, a port in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, Isles of Scilly, IOW or any port in the United Kingdom without having called at any port outside those countries. The maximum distance from land will be governed the local Sea Fishery District, that is Twelve miles seaward from the relevant base line. Fish caught in the territorial waters of other countries will not be eligible.

Weight of Fish

Where a competition is for fish to be judged by weight then the fish must be weighed on land using digital scales or steel yards or commercial or trade scales which are checked regularly by the Weights and Measures Department. The sensitivity of the scales should be appropriate to the size of the fish, i.e. small fish should be weighed on finely graduated scales and the weight claimed for the fish should be to a division of weight an ounce. In the case of species weighing less than one pound the claimed weight must be submitted in grams. The weight must be verified by two independent witnesses or the skipper of the boat on which the fish was landed, but he/she or any witnesses must not be relations of the claimant.

Please note that where ever possible weights should be gained from measurements provided at the competition out set as brining fish to the scales is in the opinion of Rodbenders to be an out dated method and should be fazed out as soon as possible.

Disputes

As stated above the skipper will be recognised as our referee and his decisions will be final Any other disputes will be adjudicated by an appointed representative of Rodbenders and any decision reached will be final.

Prizes

Cash prises will be paid out in accordance with the rules of the particular competition. All other prizes are offered with no cash in value what so ever.

Full information to be posted soon

Text Box: As we now live in a day and age where fish stocks are some what depleted and where, as a sport which is basically hunting live creatures, anglers have to be seen to be less destructive. We at Rodbenders have developed an idea that I first saw some years ago while fishing with my old friend Glen Carnes on one of his old boats, the Valkyrie II At the time he suggested that I purchase a number of kiddie rods, you know the sort that you buy for a child when your on holiday for five to ten quid, so that each member of my group could have one to fish this competition with. I have to say that it was an incredible day full of laughs and one that was to show who the better anglers were, probably why I have never yet won one. The event was so popular that the group still run the event every year and those of us that have moved on have taken it with us to other boats. It was also used for the first ever Rodbenders English Channel ‘Battle of the Boats Species Competition’ Tried tested and tweaked some what this species competition has proven to be a real winner. Ok we have done away with the kiddie rods but you can use them if you want a truly fair contest and while the idea will be to have another bash at a huge one day competition. The trials runs which now have a clear set of simple rules and an improved points system have been so successful that we are now going to make the competition sheets available to all skippers and clubs. The laminated score sheets are custom made for each boat or club and come with a similar laminated rule sheet and set of pens enabling the sheets to be wiped clean with a damp cloth and used over and over again. Best of all apart from Mackerel, Sand Eels or Launce every fish landed is worth points and as size is unimportant every fish that can be returned is put back to fight another day. As you may know this is a non-profit making site, so we only ask that you cover the cost for us which means you can grab a set of charts for up to twelve anglers, rule sheet and pack of pens for just ten quid, post and packing inc. (UK only) To order yours either give me a call or send an email with your info (boat or club name) and in no time you will be able to have a crack at what is probably one of the best Sea Fishing Competitions there is.