The Contest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contest Categories

Biggest Cactch (length)

Total Length    (the sum of the 5 longest halibuts)

 

 

Rules

 

1.   It's only allowed with 1 fishing-rod per person. A spare rod in the boat is allowed.

 

2.   The halibut must be properly hooked (through the mouth)

 

3.   All halibuts must be released back into the sea for the catch to be approved.

 

4.   Fishing with live bait is prohibited and leads to disqualification.

 

5.   Only 1 person is allowed to wheel in the catch. The rod can not be turned over to someone else in the boat.

 

6.   The halibut must be measured with the contest's official ruler. Starting number must be visible in image. (measure from mouth to tail)

 

7.   All halibut over 150cm must be measured outside the boat, if  the halibut has not been properly hooked and there's risk of injury.                             Documentation on hook placement required for approval.

 

8.   Use lures/metetackel with max. 4 hooks. ( 4 hook tips)

 

9.   If the halibut is fatally injured it doesn't have to be released. If tis is unclear, contact the organizers of the contest. (documentation by image)  ( max 1 injured halibut per team/person will be counted)

 

10. The minimum approved catch is 82cm. (minimum according to Norwegian law is 80cm)

 

11. All boats must have crossed the finish line by the time stated in the program.

 

12. No guides or employees at the local fishing-camps are allowed to pertake in the contest.

 

13. Alle teams should have at least 2 cell-phones on board at all times so that the organizers can report on weather changes and other                       important information.

 

 

 

 

 

Contest Rules