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PRESIDENTIAL FLAMINGO FISHING RODEO
2024 OFFICIAL RULES
1. GENERAL RULES AND LAWS: IGFA rules will apply to this Tournament except where they are inconsistent with these specific Tournament Rules. It is the responsibility of the captain and anglers to be familiar with these Tournament Rules and IGFA Rules. All registered boats and anglers must comply with all applicable Costa Rican Laws regarding fishing licenses and boundary limits, etc. Any infractions of the applicable rules will disqualify the registered anglers(s) and boat from the entire tournament, and any disqualified angler(s) will not be entitled to any refund. Rules are subject to change prior to the event,
2. TEAMS AND ANGLERS: Each team will consist of up to six(6) registered anglers. Only registered anglers may fish in this Tournament. Angler substitutes for any reason require approval from the Tournament Committee before the start of the fishing day.
3. BAIT AND TACKLE: Fishing with live or dead bait is permitted. Anglers must fish with 30 pound test line or less. IGFA Rules for leader length must be followed. Non-offset circle hooks are mandatory. The traditional ‘J’ hook may be used with artificial lures only.
4. BOATS WITH SONAR: Use of sonar is allowed but points will only be counted in the designated division. See below.
5. LINES: Boats may fish no more than six (6) lines.
6.HOOKING FISH: Anglers are allowed to have assistance hooking the fish but once hooked the angler must fight the fish to completion/ the rod can only be passed one (1) time at the hook up.
7. MULTIPLE HOOK UPS: If an angler hooks more than one fish at the same time the rod or rods not being handled by the registered angler must remain in the rod holders. The angler can manipulate the drags and wind up slack in the line but not remove the rods from the holders or turn the reel handles except to wind up slack. Once their original fish is released then an angler may pick up the additional rod and fight the fish. The mate(s) or other personnel may not touch the rods, reels or line at any time during the fight, only the tournament registered angler may handle the rod.
8. OFFICIAL RELEASE: The fish is considered released when the wind on leader or swivel touches the rod tip OR the mate or fishing companion grabs the leader. All billfish releases must be called in to Radio Control. All billfish hook ups must be called in the last 15 minutes of tournament fishing. Do not call in gamefish releases.
9. RADIO CHANNEL: TO BE DETERMINED
10. DAILY CHECK OUT: Tournament Boats may not leave Marina Flamingo or the Anchorage until 6AM and must check out with the Tournament Committee on the Official Radio Channel.
11. OFFICIAL FISHING TIME: The Official Fishing Time will be lines in the water at 8AM and out at 3:30PM.
12. WEIGH –IN: Score cards and video verification will be at the Marina Flamingo Grand Lobby from 4pm-6pm Saturday and Sunday.
13. WEATHER: The Tournament Committee will make the final decision if the fishing should be delayed or called because of weather.
14. BOATS AND BOUNDARIES: Private and charter boats are allowed in the tournament. The area surrounding the Bat Islands is designated as a Marine Preserve and is off-limits to sport fishing of any sort. Detailed charts showing the demarcation lines will be distributed at the Captain's Meeting. Any team found violating the boundaries will be disqualified from the tournament.
15. DENIAL OF ENTRY: The Tournament reserves the right to deny tournament entry to any person, persons or teams at their sole discretion for any reason and at any time.
16. PROTESTS: The complaint must be presented to the Judges Committee in writing immediately upon disembarking on the day of the protest. Complaints received after 6:30pm on the day of the infraction will not be considered. The Judges Committee will make a decision based upon all facts available.
SPECIES AND SCORING:
The eligible species are Marlin(release only), Sailfish(release only),Dorado, Tuna, Wahoo, Cubera Snapper(release only), Roosterfish (release only).
The following point system will be used:
FUNFISH: MEASUREMENT MUST BE DONE WITH STANDARD TYPE RETRACTABLE METAL TAPE MEASURE.
SCORED ONE (1) POINT PER INCH – TEAMS ARE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT THREE(3) OF EACH SPECIES PER DAY:
Dorado-Minimum length 32"
Tuna-Minimum length 24"
Wahoo
Cubera Snapper – one(1) point per inch – 2 per boat per day
Sailfish – 50 points per release
Marlin – 150 points per release
Roosterfish – 25 points per release – photo required. Teams will be given a ‘sign’ every morning on the radio that has to appear in the photograph.
FLAMINGO CASINO Non-SONAR OFFSHORE DIVISION: Entry fee $700.00 per team. Eligible species for prizes: all billfish, dorado, tuna, wahoo
FLAMINGO CASINO SONAR OFFSHORE DIVISION: Entry fee $700.00 per team. Eligible species for prizes: all billfish, dorado, tuna, wahoo
CR MARINE SUPPLY Non-SONAR INSHORE DIVISION: Entry fee $200.00 per team of 4. $250.00 for team of 6 anglers. Eligible species for prizes: dorado, tuna, wahoo, snapper, roosterfish.
CR MARINE SUPPLY SONAR INSHORE DIVISION: Entry fee $200.00 per team of 4. $250.00 for team of 6 anglers. Eligible species for prizes: dorado, tuna, wahoo, snapper, roosterfish.
PLEASE PHOTOGRAPH FUNFISH WITH ANGLER AT SEA OR AT THE DOCK/ANCHORAGE.
DISCLAIMER: All registered anglers enter and participate in this Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo voluntarily and at their own risk. In consideration for the Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo acceptance of his or her entry, each registered angler, for his or her heirs, executors, and administrators, agrees to release, hold harmless and indemnify the Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo and the PRESIDENTIAL CHALLENGE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC, the officers, managers, directors, agents sponsors, donors and all other persons connected directly or indirectly with the operation of the tournament, from and against any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, fees or expenses which he or she may have against any above-described party arising out of or in any way connected with his or her participation in this Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo, including any injury or death suffered by any registered angler. Each registered angler understands and agrees that this release specifically includes and waives any claims based on libel, slander, negligence, action or inaction of any above-named party.
PRESIDENTIAL WOMEN’S VIRTUAL FISHING CHALLENGE
OFFICIAL RULES
1. FISHING DAYS: Teams may fish any 6 days during the following time frame: February 1, 2023 – March 31, 2021.
2. RULES: All I.G.F.A. rules apply EXCEPT where they are inconsistent with these Tournament Rules that follow, in which case these Tournament Rules shall apply.
3 TACKLE: Standard trolling tackle and line up to 30 pound test will be used. Trolling only will be allowed. NO LIVE BAIT IS PERMITTED. CIRCLE HOOKS ONLY WILL BE ALLOWED – NO EXCEPTIONS.
4. LEADER LENGTH: The length of your leaders must comply with IGFA rules.
5. NUMBER OF LINES: Boats can troll up to 6 lines.
6. SPORTSMANSHIP: There will be no deviations to any of the rules. Good sportsmanship is expected.
7 FISHING HOURS: Fishing hours are universal according to the time zone you are fishing. No teaser or lines in the water before 8:00 A.M. Lines out of the water AT 4:00 PM.
8. BAIT: Dead bait will be used by all anglers. At which time the dead bait is all used, all anglers may switch to artificial lures. Lures are not allowed unless the boat is out of dead bait. Artificial skirts are allowed.
9. TEASERS: Artificial or dead bait teasers are permitted. No hooks are allowed in the teasers.
10. HOOKING FISH: Anglers are allowed to have assistance hooking the fish but once hooked the angler must fight the fish to completion/ the rod can only be passed one (1) time at the hook up. *This is an exception to IGFA Rules.
11. MULTIPLE HOOK UPS: If an angler hooks more than one fish at the same time the rod or rods not being handled by the registered angler must remain in the rod holders. The angler can manipulate the drags and wind up slack in the line but not remove the rods from the holders or turn the reel handles except to wind up slack. Once their original fish is released then an angler may pick up the additional rod and fight the fish. The mate(s) or other personnel may not touch the rods, reels or line at any time, only tournament registered anglers. (This is an exception to IGFA Rules.)
12. LEGAL RELEASE: All fish must be released alive in order to score. An official release occurs when the swivel, leader knot or trace comes in contact with the rod tip or the mate or fishing partner grabs the leader, which ever happens first constitutes a release.
13. ADJUSTMENT TO GEAR: During the fight and until the swivel or trace touches the rod tip, no one may touch the anglers fishing equipment. The angler may, however, receive adjustment to belt or harness.
14. SCORING: Scoring for the purpose of this tournament will be 100 points per sailfish and 500 points per marlin. Scoring will be done using CaptApp. Video is required showing the angler, species and live release.
IF YOU ARE FISHING A TOURNAMENT WITH OBSERVERS OR ANGLER DRAW YOU MUST VIDEO YOUR SCORE SHEET SIGNED BY THE OBSERVER OR IN THE CASE OF A DRAW YOUR BOAT CAPTAIN. THE PHOTOGRAPH IS THEN UPLOADED TO CAPTAPP.
Funfish will be scored 1 point per inch. Fish must be shown on video with a measuring tape from tip of nose to fork of tail.
Ties will be decided on time of release chosen by the video judge at the very moment of release either by a leader touching the tip or by someone on the team angler mate or Observer/friend touching the leader.
15. DISQUALIFICATION: Any single fish hooked by two anglers is disqualified. Any mutilated fish is disqualified.
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English andSpanish Translation Rules Virtual Tournament Presidential Flamingo Rodeo 2020
traducción Español Reglas Torneo virtual Presidential Flamingo Rodeo 2020
1. GENERAL RULES AND LAWS: THIS TOURNAMENT IS BASED ON THE HONOR SYSTEM. IGFA rules will apply to this Tournament except where they are inconsistent with these specific Tournament Rules. It is the responsibility of the captain and anglers to be familiar with these Tournament Rules and IGFA Rules. All registered boats and anglers must comply with all applicable Costa Rican Laws regarding fishing licenses and boundary limits, etc. Any infractions of the applicable rules will disqualify the registered anglers(s) and boat from the entire tournament.
Reglas y leyes Generales: este Torneo es basado en el sistema de Honor , Reglas IGFA serán utilizadas en este Torneo excepto cuando sean inconsistentes con las reglas especificadas del Torneo. Es responsabilidad del capitán y los participantes estén familiarizados con las reglas de este torneo y de las reglas IGFA.
Todos los barcos registrados y Concursantes deben de cumplir con todas las leyes de costa rica con el tema de licencias de pesca y límites de pesca etc.
Cualquier infracción sobre estas reglas los concursantes y el barco pueden ser descalificados de todo el torneo.
2.TEAMS AND ANGLERS: Each team will consist of number of anglers consistent with Costa Rican regulation. (maximum of 6) Only registered anglers may fish in this Tournament. Angler substitutes are allowed but must be signed up with CaptApp before the start of the fishing day.
Equipos y Concursantes: Cada equipo va consistir en el numero de pescadores con las regulaciones en Costa Rica (máximo de 6). Solo concursantes registrados pueden pescar en este torneo. En caso de que quieran sustituir un pescador podrá ser permitido, pero debe ser incluido en el CAP APP antes de Salir en el día de pesca.
3.BAIT AND TACKLE: Fishing with live or dead bait is permitted. Anglers must fish with 30-pound test line or less. IGFA Rules for leader length must be followed. Non-offset circle hooks are mandatory. The traditional ‘J’ hook may be used with artificial lures only.
Carnada y equipos: Pescar con carnada viva o muerta es permitida. Pescadores deberán de pescar con línea de 30 libras o menor. La medida de los lideres serán acorde a las reglas IGFA. El Anzuelo Circular es exigido en este torneo. el tradicional anzuelo Jota solo se podrá utilizar con engañadores artificiales.
4. LINES: Boats may fish no more than six (6) lines.
Líneas de Pesca: los Barcos no pueden pescar con mas de (6) líneas
5.HOOKING FISH: Anglers can have assistance hooking the fish but once hooked the angler must fight the fish to completion/ the rod can only be passed one (1) time at the hook up
Enganche del pescado: Se permite la ayuda al enganchar el pez , pero una vez que este enganchando el pescador debe pelearlo hasta el final, la caña se puede pasar solo (1) única vez.
6. MULTIPLE HOOK UPS: If an angler hooks more than one fish at the same time the rod or rods not being handled by the registered angler must remain in the rod holders. The angler can manipulate the drags and wind up slack in the line but not remove the rods from the holders or turn the reel handles except to wind up slack. Once their original fish is released then an angler may pick up the additional rod and fight the fish. The mate(s) or other personnel may not touch the rods, reels, or line at any time, only tournament registered anglers.
Enganches múltiples: Si un pescador engancha más de un pez al mismo tiempo, la caña o las cañas que no maneja el pescador registrado deben permanecer en los portacañas de la caña. El pescador puede manipular los arrastres y aflojar la cuerda, pero no quitar las cañas de los porta cañas ni girar las manijas del carrete, excepto para aflojarlo. Una vez que se libera su pez original, un pescador puede recoger la caña adicional y luchar contra el pez. El (los) compañero (s) u otro personal no pueden tocar las cañas, carretes o línea en ningún momento, solo los pescadores registrados en el torneo.
7. OFFICIAL RELEASE: The fish is considered released when the wind on leader or swivel touches the rod tip OR the mate or fishing companion grabs the leader. All releases must be recorded on CaptApp immediately.
liberación Oficial: El Pez es considerado liberado cuando el nudo del líder o gasilla toque la punta de la caña o el Marinero o compañero de pesca sujete el líder. Todas las liberaciones deben ser incluidas en la aplicación CaptApp inmediatamente.
8. RADIO CHANNEL: Boats should monitor Channel 69 for tournament conversation.
Canal de Radio: los Barcos deben estar monitoreado el canal 69 para el Torneo
9. DAILY CHECK OUT: Tournament Boats may not leave the anchorage or dock before 6AM
Salida Diaria: Barcos de Torneo no pueden salir de su muelle o Marina antes de las 6am.
10. OFFICIAL FISHING TIME: The Official Fishing Time will be lines in the water at 8AM and out at 3:30pm.
Tiempo Oficial de Pesca: el Tiempo Oficial de pesca Líneas en el Agua 8am , líneas fuera del Agua 3:30pm.
*SCORE KEEPING: Anglers must keep track of their own release time. A CaptApp video of all billfish releases must be posted to CaptApp by 9:00PM each evening. A video of fun fish (Dorado, Tuna, Wahoo) must be submitted with a tape measure from tip of bottom jaw to fork of tail. 25” minimum / one point per inch.
Puntuaciones: Pescadores deben de mantener un registro de sus tiempos de Liberaciones. El CaptApp Video de las liberaciones de Picudos deben estar posteados en la aplicación CaptApp antes de las 9pm todas las tardes. El video de Fun Fish (dorado, Atún , Wahoo) debe ser incluido y presentado también con una cinta métrica desde la punta de la mandíbula inferior hasta el final de la cola con un mínimo de 25´´ pulgadas / un punto por pulgada.
11. WEATHER: The Tournament Committee will make the final decision if the fishing should be delayed or called because of weather.
Clima: el Comité organizador del torneo tomara la decisión final si la pesca será retrasada o cancelada por causas del clima.
12. BOATS AND BOUNDARIES: Private and charter boats are allowed in the tournament. Fishing is not allowed in designated Marine Preserves and is off-limits to sport fishing of any sort. Fishing on FADS is not permitted. Any team found violating the boundaries will be disqualified from the tournament. There will be a 50 mile limit from your home port.
Barcos y limites de Pesca: Barcos Privados y Chárter están permitidos en el torneo. La pesca no está permitida en áreas conservación marina y fuera de los limites de pesca deportiva de cualquier tipo. Pesca en los FADS no esta permitido, cualquier equipo que este violando los limites va ser descalificado del torneo. El limite va a ser de 50 millas desde el puerto de donde salgan.
13. DENIAL OF ENTRY: The Tournament reserves the right to deny tournament entry to any person, persons, or teams at their sole discretion for any reason and at any time.
Denegación de Entrada: el Torneo se reserva el derecho de negar la entrada a cualquier persona o personas o equipos a criterio exclusivo por cualquier motivo y en cualquier momento.
14. PROTESTS: The complaint must be presented to the Judges Committee by text or email immediately upon disembarking on the day of the protest. Complaints received after 6:30pm on the day of the infraction will not be considered. The Judges Committee will decide based upon all facts available
Protestas: todo reclamo debe ser presentado a los jueces del comité de organización por medio de un texto o correo electrónico inmediatamente después de que se desembarque el mismo día de la protesta.
Los reclamos serán recibidos después de las 6:30pm serán denegados.
El comité organizador decidirá las medidas necesarias según las pruebas del caso.
SPECIES AND SCORING: * NOTE: Boats will need a CaptApp measuring tape for funfish scoring.
OFFSHORE DIVISION –
Eligible Species: All billfish, dorado, tuna, wahoo
Anglers are eligible for all prizes.
INSHORE DIVISION –
Species: dorado, tuna, wahoo, cubera snapper, roosterfish
Anglers are eligible for all prizes except billfish prizes.
*If a junior angler in the Inshore Division releases a billfish it will count toward junior prizes.
The following point system will be used:
The eligible species are Marlin (release only), Sailfish (release only),
Cubera Snapper (release only), Roosterfish (release only).
For Dorado, Tuna, Wahoo, the following point system will be used:
SCORED ONE (1) POINT PER INCH – TEAMS ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER THREE(3) OF EACH SPECIES PER DAY/MINIMUM LENGTH 25 INCHES: * See Rule #10
Sailfish – 100 points per release
Striped Marlin – 300 points per release
Black & Blue Marlin – 500 points per release
Cubera Snapper – 125 points per release -Video Release with Captapp
Roosterfish – 125 points per release – Video release with Captapp
Especies y Puntajes: Nota: todos los barcos deben de llevar una cinta métrica para la puntuación de Fun Fish (Dorado, atún, Wahoo)
Las especies elegibles son Marlin (solamente liberación), Pez Vela (solamente Liberacion) Pargo Cubera ( solamente liberación) Pez Gallo (solamente Liberacion)
Para Dorado, Atun, Wahoo, el siguiente es el sistema que se va a utilizar.
Anotar Uno (1) punto por pulgada – los Equipos podrán ingresar tres(3) de cada especie por día mínimo de 25 pulgadas, ver Puntuaciones en la Regla #10
Pez Vela – 100 puntos por liberación
Marlin Rayado – 300 puntos por liberación Marlin Negro y Azul – 500 points por liberación
Pargo Cubera – 125 puntos por liberación -video de liberación con Captapp
Pez Gallo – 125 puntos por liberación – video de liberación con Captapp
DISCLAIMER: All registered anglers enter and participate in this Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo voluntarily and at their own risk. In consideration for the Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo acceptance of his or her entry, each registered angler, for his or her heirs, executors, and administrators, agree to release, hold harmless and indemnify the Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo and the PRESIDENTIAL CHALLENGE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC, the officers, managers, directors, agents sponsors, donors and all other persons connected directly or indirectly with the operation of the tournament, from and against any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, fees or expenses which he or she may have against any above-described party arising out of or in any way connected with his or her participation in this Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo, including any injury or death suffered by any registered angler. Each registered angler understands and agrees that this release specifically includes and waives any claims based on libel, slander, negligence, action, or inaction of any above-named party.
Descargo de Responsabilidades: todos los pescadores y participantes en este Presidential Flamingo fishing Rodeo voluntariamente están en su propio riesgo.
En consideración a la aceptación del Rodeo de Pesca del Flamingo Presidencial desde su entrada, cada pescador registrado, para sus herederos, ejecutores y administradores, acuerdan liberar, mantener indemne e indemnizar al Rodeo de Pesca del Flamenco Presidencial y la PRESIDENTIAL CHALLENGE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC, los oficiales, gerentes, directores, agentes patrocinadores, donantes y todas las demás personas relacionadas directa o indirectamente con la operación del torneo, desde y contra todas y cada una de las responsabilidades, reclamos, acciones, daños, costos, honorarios o gastos que él o ella puede tener contra cualquier parte descrita anteriormente que surja de o esté relacionada de alguna manera con su participación en este Rodeo Presidencial de Pesca con Flamencos, incluyendo cualquier lesión o muerte sufrida por cualquier pescador registrado. Cada pescador registrado entiende y acepta que esta versión incluye específicamente y renuncia a cualquier reclamo basado en difamación, calumnia, negligencia, acción o inacción de cualquiera de las partes mencionadas anteriormente.
PRIZES: Premios
TOP OFFSHORE BOAT _ El Mejor Barco de Pesca Afuera
TOP INSHORE BOAT__ El Mejor Barco de Pesca de Orilla
TOP FEMALE ANGLER La Mejor pescadora Femenina
TOP MALE ANGLER El Mejor Pescador
TOP FAMILY La Mejor Familia
TOP 3 JUNIOR ANGLERS los Tres mejores Pescadores Junior
Longest fish Measured DORADO/TUNA/WAHOO Dorado- Atuna – Wahoo El Pez Medido más grande
MOST ROOSTERFISH RELEASES El de Mas Liberaciones de Pez Gallo
MOST CUBERA RELEASES El de Mas Liberaciones de Pargo Cubera
Longest fish Measured DORADO/TUNA/WAHOO Dorado- Atuna – Wahoo El Pez Medido más grande
$500 to the Longest fish Measured with Captapp Measure tapes (dorado,Tuna, Wahoo, Cubera, Roosterfish)
$500 para el Pez más grande Medido con las cintas de medidas hechas por Capt App (Dorado, Atun, Wahoo, Pargo Cubera, Pez Gallo)