Angling Event
WPFG Abridged Rules

from the WPFG ABRIDGED RULES - ANGLING - Fresh Water - Dated 5 March 2009

GUIDING BODIES
World Police and Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., # 107, San Diego, CA 92111
Tele. (858) 571-9919 FAX: (858) 571-1641 E-Mail: 4info@cpaf.org

EVENTS
Both Salmon and Sturgeon events are Unisex Open.
INDIVIDUAL: Individual medals will be awarded in each category (salmon or sturgeon) judged by the longest aggregate catch of all fish caught by the angler.

GENERAL SPORT RULES for Angling-Fresh Water
The catching of all fish will comply with local statutes.
The tournament will be catch and release.
A valid British Columbia fishing license is required and included in the event fee

TEAM: 2 Person Team medals will be awarded for the cumulative length of catches. To be eligible to enter the Team event the competitor must also enter the Individual event. If a competitor does not have a partner, but wishes to enter the Team event, they may enter "pooling". (See WPFG General Rules).

FACILITY: Sturgeon fishing will take place on boats, while the salmon fishing will be bar fishing from the bank of the river.

EQUIPMENT: Due to the specific nature of the fishing, all equipment required (rod, reels, line, hooks, etc) will be provided by the host.

SCHEDULING: Each shift of the event is to be held over a maximum 6 hour period. A briefing will be held the evening before the event to explain, demonstrate and assist competitors regarding rules, the species of fish to be caught and the fishing area. Depending on limitations of car parking, proximity of facility and number of competitors without transportation, some or all competitors may be taken to the venue via bus for the competition, at the Host's discretion. If bad weather occurs consideration will be given to rescheduling.

COMPETITORS’ EQUIPMENT & TACKLE: Competitors must use the Host’s equipment and tackle which is suitable for the type of angling being held. All equipment will be provided and included in the cost of registration All competitors will be sent a copy of the rules and relevant event information with their Confirmation Letters.

Rules of Competition:

1. Each guide or bank worker will be responsible to ensure competitors commence and cease angling at the designated times.
2. Each competitor will be restricted to one randomly assigned rod with one single barb-less hook per line.
3. Participants are permitted to fish one rod only and must take the rod from the rod holder and set their own hook.
4. Guides will be responsible for all aspects of the set up including baiting hooks, casting lines, etc. but will not participate in setting hooks or playing of fish.
5. Guides are permitted to be fully involved with the landing of the fish but may not touch the rod or reel during the process with the following exception: Once the guide has touched the leader he may make adjustments to the reel drag.
6. When a fish is hooked all other lines may be removed from the water at the discretion of the guide.
7. A participant that has hooked a sturgeon is permitted to pass the rod to another participant in his boat. This catch will be considered a “boat catch” and will be eligible to win the “Catch of the Day” competition.
8. Fish that are landed outside of the fishing boundaries will count only if they are hooked within the designated boundaries.
9. All guides will ensure that all current Department of Fisheries and Oceans and B.C. Environment fishing regulations are followed.
10. Only salmon and sturgeon hooked in the immediate vicinity of the mouth will count towards the prizes.
11. All sturgeon captured will be scanned and data will be recorded on sheets provided.
12. No bait traps of any description are permitted.
13. The use of live or dead bait is a Host option.
14. Wading may not be permitted in the waterway at Host option.
15. A Disputes’ Committee of 3 persons shall be appointed and shall include the Sport Coordinator.
16. Any competitor having any dispute or grievance of any nature must submit the dispute or grievance to the Disputes’ Committee within thirty (30) minutes of disembarking.
17. Any competitor who is found to have breached any of the rules shall be subject to disqualification.