THE
Presents the
2010
Ladies Tournament!
DATES: 1 April through
FISHING: This tournament is for all ACGFA lady anglers including
Junior and Small-Fry lady anglers, it is an “Anglers Tournament,” anglers
can compete against each other while fishing in the same boat. Anglers must fish in local waters.
SAFETY:
SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST. Safety is paramount; Captains are responsible
for the safe and legal operation of their boats at all times.
QUALIFYING
FISH: Fish that are
eligible for this tournament are all fish listed on the ACGFA Year-end
Board. Fish must be caught on hook and
line, and landed in whole condition; as always, state bag and possession limits
apply. In addition all anglers,
including Junior and Small-Fry Lady Anglers, fish must meet ACGFA minimum
weight limits to qualify for this tournament.
Weighing of fish that are not legal will disqualify the angler from the
tournament.
RADIO: Since this tournament is over an extended
period of time, VHF radio will not be monitored. Captains are reminded that they should have
an operational VHF radio on board their boat for safety. Many ACGFA members monitor VHF channel 68, or
channel 72
CHECK
OUT/IN:
Check out and check in does not apply in the normal sense for this
tournament.
WEIGH
IN: Anglers can weigh
fish at any local Bait & Tackle Shops as identified in the ACGFA Year End
Tournament rules. “Date and Time” on the
weigh card should reflect the actual time the fish is weighed. Anglers are responsible for preparing ACGFA
weight cards correctly, and for mailing them within the time allowed by
tournament rules. Junior ladies are also eligible for this tournament. In
order for fish to count in this tournament, each card must be plainly marked
“LADIES TOURNAMENT”. WEIGH IN CARDS
MUST BE POST MARKED NOT LATER THAN SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE FISH IS
WEIGHED. Mail weight cards to “ACGFA,
AWARDS: 100 points will be awarded for the heaviest;
75 points will be awarded for the second, 50 points for third and 25 points for
fourth heaviest fish in each category The Marlin and Sailfish categories 100
points will be awarded for the first released; 75 points will be awarded for
the second released, 50 points for third released and 25 points for fourth
released fish based on time of release. The point system will decide the top
three lady anglers. A total of $600 will be awarded; to the 1st place angler
$300, 2nd place angler $200, and 3rd place angler $100. Time of release
or earliest weigh-in will decide the winner of a tie. Awards will be
presented at the club's Membership Party in June. Anglers are cautioned
to keep on their toes, there is always a possibility the club might present one
of its prestigious BLOOPER Awards if there are any anglers that are able to
qualify.
PROTEST: The Tournament Chairman will settle any
Protest. The Tournament Chairs’ decision
is final.
ENTRY
FEE: $10 per lady angler.
TOURNAMENT
CHAIRMAN:
If you have questions, please contact LeRoy Kinlaw (904.824.0112