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ANGLING ACTIVITIES
All International
Club Angling Activities shall be under the jurisdiction
of the Miami Beach Rod and Reel Club's Angling
Committee as appointed and approved by the Rod
and Reel Club.
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COMMITTEE
RESPONSIBILITY
This Committee
will determine International Club Championships,
interpret Angling Rules, settle angling disputed
and disqualify any entries not in accord with
the intent of the rules.
Any protest
pertaining to entries in the International Club's
Yearly Angling Contest must be received by e-mail
or regular mail within 14 days of the alleged
infraction.
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MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE
Miami Beach
Rod and Reel Club International Club Members
and Miami Beach Rod and Reel Club Regular and
Associate Members, 18 years old or older are
eligible to hold membership and enter fish in
the International Club's Yearly Angling Contest.
Miami Beach
Rod and Reel Club Regular and Associate Members
will automatically be eligible to fish in the
International Club's Yearly Angling Contest.
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NEWLY ACCEPTED
APPLICANTS
Upon acceptance
into the Rod and Reel Club's International Membership,
the Angler may begin to make fishing entries
towards the Yearly Angling Competition and his
badge advancements after completing the open
book angling rules quiz. All Members shall begin
with a "Novice" Badge, (White Badge),
except Regular and Associate Members of the
Miami Beach Rod and Reel Club, who will begin
with the Angling Badge Level that they currently
have attained in the Rod and Reel Club.
For advancement
in Angling Badge Level, the Member must take
and pass (to the satisfaction of the Angling
Committee or it's representative) a prepared
written examination showing the Member has acceptable
understanding of the Angling Rules. Once a particular
Badge Level has been reached the Member will
retain that Badge Level for in perpetuity.
The Club
will asses a one time fee for each Badge Advancement
of $10 US Dollars until the Member has attained
the Club's highest Angling Badge.
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BADGE RATINGS
Membership shall be divided into
four Angling Classes:
Novice
..(White Badge)
Angler
...(Green Badge)
Expert
(Red Badge)
Master
(gold Badge)
NOTE: Refer to Section IV for details
of Badge Requirements.
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INTERNATIONAL
FISHING TEAM
The
Club receives invitations from time to time
to enter teams in various fishing tournaments
in the United States and around
the world. To the extent that the operation
and philosophy of such tournaments are consistent
with the goals and ideals of the Club, members
are encouraged to participate in these events
for the good of the club and for the members
own personal satisfaction.
Members
fishing in an international tournament in the
name of the Club are expected to abide by all
tournament rules, to behave courteously towards
participants and officials, and to conduct themselves
with grace and dignity at all time.
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CHANGES
IN RULES
Any
changes in the rules will become effective only
at the beginning of an angling year, subject
to the approval of the angling committee.
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SECTION
II
ANGLING RULES AND STANDARDS
II-1
GENERAL DIVISION & EQUIPMENT
REGULATIONS
A. This division is divided into 2
Kg. (4.4 lb..), 3 Kg. (6.6 lb..), 4 Kg. (8.8
lb..), 6 Kg. (13.2 lb..), 10 Kg. ( 22.2 lb..),
15 Kg. ( 33.3 lb..), 25 Kg. (55 lb.), 40 Kg.
(88 lb.), 65 Kg. (143 lb.)
B. EQUIPMENT
AND REGULATIONS
1. LINE
All lines must be of nonmetallic material.
The strength of the line used in making the
catch shall be based on the manufacturer's stated
line test. In the event that the manufacturer
lists more than one stated line test, i.e. 4
Kg. (8 lb.): IGFA 6 Kg. (12 lb.), then the higher
number will control.
2. DOUBLE LINE
The use of a double line is not required.
If one is used, it must meet the following specifications:
(a) The double line must be the actual line
used to catch the fish.
(b) Double lines are measured from the start
of the knot, braid, roll or splice making the
double, to the furthest most end of the knot,
splice, snap, swivel or other device used to
secure the trace, leader, lure or hook to the
double line.
(c) In all cases up to and including 10 Kg.
(20 lb.) the double line shall be limited to
4.57 meters (15 feet). The combined length of
double line and leader shall not exceed 6.1
meters (20 feet).
(d) The double line on all classes of tackle
over 10 Kg. (20 lb.) shall be limited to 9.13
meters (30 feet). The combined length of double
line and leader shall not exceed 12.19 meters
(40 feet).
3. LEADER
The use
of a leader is not required. If one is used
it must meet the following specifications:
(a) The
length of the leader is the overall length including
any lure, hook arrangement or any other device.
The leader must be connected to the line with
a snap, knot, splice, swivel, or other device.
There are no regulations regarding the material
or strength of the leader.
(b) In all
the classes up to and including 10 kg. (20 lb.)
the leader shall be limited to 4.57 meters (15
feet). The combined length of the double line
and leader shall not exceed 6.1 meters (20 feet).
(c) The
leader on all classes of tackle over 10 kg.
(20 lb.) shall be limited to 9.13 meters (30
feet). The combined length of the double line
and leader shall not exceed 12.19 meters (40
feet).
4. ROD
The rod tip must measure at least 101.6 cm
(40 in.). When fully seated in the butt. One
piece rods must measure at least 101.6 cm (40
in.). From the forward edge of the reel seat
to the rod tip.
5. HOOKS & BAIT
No more than
two (2) single hooks may be attached to the
leader, trace or lure at any time. These must
be attached separately at least a hook length
apart. The only exception to this is that the
point of one hook may be passed through the
eye of the other hook.
No dangling
or swing hooks, or cluster of hooks (3 hooks
or more fastened together) are permitted in
the General Division. If two (2) hooks are used
in a single bait both hooks must be imbedded
in the bait.
If 2 baits (maximum permitted) are used, one hook only may be
used per bait, each on a separate leader, rigged
in such a manner that the two hooks cannot come
within two inches 5 cm. (in.) of each other.
Gang hooks are permitted while trolling when
attached to plugs or other artificial lures
that are specifically designed for this use.
Gang hooks shall be limited to a maximum of
three (3) hooks either single double or treble
or a combination of any two. The hooks must
be permanently and directly attached to the
lure and must be free swinging. Exception: Plastic
worm rigs and tube lure rigs, wherein the hooks
may be embedded in the lure.
6. ARTIFICIAL LURES
When using
an artificial lure with a skirt or trailing
material, no more than two single hooks may
be attached to the line, leader or trace. The
hooks need not be attached separately. The eyes
of the hooks must be no less than the overall
length of the largest hook apart and no more
than 30.48 cm (12 in.) apart. The only exception
is that the point of one hook may be passed
through the eye of the other. The trailing hook
may not extend more than a hooks length past
the skirt of the lure.
7. SAFETY LINES
A safety
line may be attached to the rod provided that
it does not in any way assist the angler in
fighting the fish.
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SECTION III
ANGLING RULES & STANDARDS
III-1
FLY CASTING
DIVISION EQUIPMENT & REGULATIONS
A. This division is divided into 5 classes
as follows:
1. Fly 4
- 2 kg. (4 lb.) tippet.
2. Fly 8
- 4 kg. (8 lb.) tippet.
3. Fly 12
- 6 kg. (12 lb.) tippet.
4. Fly 16
- 8 kg. (16 lb.) tippet
5 Fly 20
- 10 kg. (20 lb.) tippet
B. EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS
1. LINE
Any type of fly line and backings may be used.
The breaking strength of the fly line and backing
are not restricted. The length of the fly line
may be shortened from the manufacturer's original
length, but the fly line, including traditional
fly line running line (e.g. not monofilament)
be less than 9.13 meters (30 feet).
2. LEADER
Leaders must conform to generally accepted
fly fishing customs. A leader includes a class
tippet and optionally, a shock tippet. A but
or taper section between the fly line and the
class tippet shall also be considered to be
part of the leader. The total leader may not
exceed 4.57 meters (15 ft.) in length.
A class tippet must be made of nonmetallic
material and either attached directly to the
fly or to the shock tippet if one is used. The
class tippet must be at least 38.10 cm. (15
in.) long measured inside the connecting knots.
Knotless tapered leaders are not permitted.
There is no length limitation on class tippets.
The breaking strength of the tippet determines
the class tippet.
A shock tippet, not to exceed 30.48 cm. (12
in.) in length may be added to the class tippet
and tied to the lure. It can be made of any
type of material, and there is no limit on it's
breaking strength. The shock tippet is measured
from the eye of the hook to the single strand
of class tippet and includes any knots that
connect the class tippet to the shock tippet.
In The case of tandem hooks the shock tippet
shall be measured from the eye of the leading
hook.
3. ROD
Regardless of material used or number of sections,
rod must conform to generally accepted fly fishing
customs and practices. A rod shall not measure
less than 1.82 meters (6 ft.) in overall length.
Butt extensions are limited to no more than
15 cm. (6 in.).
4. REEL
The reel must
be single action and designed expressly for
fly fishing and can not be used in casting the
fly other than a storage spool for the line.
5. HOOKS
A conventional fly may be dressed on a single
or double hook or two single hooks in tandem.
The second hook in any tandem fly must not extend
beyond the wing material. The eyes of the hooks
shall be no further than 15.24 cm (6 in.) apart.
Treble hooks are prohibited.
6. FLIES
The fly must be a recognized type of artificial
fly, one of which may be false cast in the generally
accepted fashion, which includes: streamers,
bucktail, tube fly, wet fly, dry fly, nymph,
popper and bug. The use of any other type of
lure or natural or preserved bait, either singularly
or attached to the fly is expressly prohibited.
The fact that a lure can be cast with a fly
rod is not evidence in itself that it fits the
definition of a fly. The fly must be cast and
retrieved in an orthodox manner. Trolling a
fly is not permitted. The use of any fly designed
to entangle or foul-hook a fish is prohibited.
The maximum amount of line that may be stripped
off the reel is 36.57 meters (120 ft.).
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SPIN CASTING DIVISION & REGULATIONS
The Spin Casting Division is divided into
3 categories:
1. Four Pound Class - 2 kg. (4 lb.)
2. Eight Pound Class - 4 kg. (8 lb.)
3. Twelve Pound Class - 6 kg. (12 lb.)
REGULATIONS
Rods must not be less than 1.82 meters (6
feet) in overall length completely assembled.
There will be no limitation on but lengths.
Line, of nonmetallic
material, must not exceed manufactures highest
stated line test.
Reels must operate under the grip and be attached thereto and
the axis of the spool must point towards the
tip and be so fixed.
A leader, if used, will not exceed the length of the rod, and
shall consist of one or more of the following
components:
a) a wire
leader not to exceed 45 cm (18 in.)
b) a nonmetallic
leader
c) a double
line.
The lure must be artificial and unscented (exception: manufacturers
scented and pork rind lures permitted) and must
be cast and retrieved or "deep-jigged"
by the angler in an orthodox manner. The use
of bait or trolling a lure permits entry only
in the General Division if the equipment meets
the qualification of that Division.
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PLUG CASTING RULES & REGULATIONS
This division is divided into two (2) categories:
1. 8 Pound
Plug Casting - 4 kg. (8 lb.)
2. 16 pound
Plug Casting - 8 kg. (16 lb.)
REGULATIONS
The reel must
be a revolving spool casting type with level
wind and capacity not exceeding 315 meters (350
yards.) Of any 8 kg. (16 lb. ) nonmetallic line,
however not more than 225 meters ( 250 yards)
may be used. 8 Pound Plug Casting Division reels
may not spool more than 315 Meters ( 350 yards)
of 4 kg. (8 lb.) line, with no more than 225
meters (250 yards) being used. Additional line
may be used as a filler, but must not be connected
to the fishing line in any way so that it may
leave the spool during the fight.
The rod must be designed for casting, manipulation,
and retrieval of artificial lures. It must be
capable of one handed casting, and not less
than 1.49 meters (5 ft.) or more than 2.29 meters
( 7.5 ft.) in length. The butt section as measured
from the front of the reel seat to the end of
the butt cannot exceed 30 centimeters (12 in.)
in length. The foregrip, if any, cannot exceed
12.5 cm. (5 in.) and must be permanently attached
to the front of the reel seat. Detached, add-on,
or sliding front grips are specifically prohibited.
Leader and double line combined may not exceed
the rod length. No more than 45 centimeters
(18 inches) may be metallic material. Only artificial
lures may be used.
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IV-1
CATCH
SPECIFICATIONS
(APPLICABLE TO ALL DIVISIONS)
1. Member, unaided, must set the hook, fight
and bring the fish to where the leader can be
taken. Any other person touching the reel, rod
or line will disqualify the entry. The angler
must fight and defeat the fish with the tackle.
Gaffing, netting or releasing the fish (touching
the leader) as soon as the fish takes the bait
is illegal.
2.
any fish that is injured by the boat, propeller,
or another fish, between hooking and landing,
is ineligible for entry.
3. shooting, harpooning, lancing or hand lining
the fish will disqualify the entry.
4.
a broken rod will disqualify the entry.
5.
gaffs and nets used to land a fish may not exceed
2.49 meters (8 ft.) in overall length. When
using a flying gaff or detachable gaff the rope
may not exceed 9.14 meters (30 ft.) in length.
The gaff rope must be measured from the point
where it is secured to the detachable head to
the other end. Only the effective length will
be considered. If a fixed head gaff is used,
the same limitations shall apply and the gaff
rope shall be measured from the same location
on the gaff hook. Only a single hook is permitted
on any gaff. Harpoon and lance attachments are
prohibited. Tail ropes may not exceed 9.14 meters
(30 ft.). when fishing from a bridge, pier or
other high platform or structure, this length
limitation does not apply.
6.
Reels must comply with sporting ethics and customs.
Power driven reels of any kind are prohibited.
This included motor, hydraulic or electrically
driven reels, and device which gives the angler
an unfair advantage. Ratchet handle reels are
prohibited. Reels designed to be cranked with
both hands are prohibited.
7.
if two lines of different tests are used and
they are fastened together by any method, the
Class is determined by the line having the greatest
strength. (Exception: Fly Casting Division.)
8.
All Casting entries must comply with the special
"Casting & Retrieving Rule" in
each Casting Division.
9.
Intentionally foul hooking a fish is prohibited.
10.
Catching a fish in a manner where the double
line or leader never leaves the rod tip is prohibited.
11.
A catch is disqualified when a fish is hooked
on more than one line.
12.
Resting the rod on any part of the boat or any
other object while playing the fish will disqualify
the catch. Exception: the butt of the rod may
be set in a fighting chair or belt gimbal and
the reel may be attached to a shoulder, back
or bucket harness.
13.
Failure to comply with equipment or angling
regulations will disqualify a catch.
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