Rules, Terms and Conditions for submitting an NZSFC New Zealand length record claim
Fees
You must be a current member of an NZSFC affiliated Club and there is no charge for submitting an application for a New Zealand length record application.
Eligible species
Albacore, kahawai, snapper, skipjack tuna, kingfish, trevally, John Dory, and Blue Cod are all eligible provided they have been measured and photographed on an approved New Zealand Fishing Competition measure or IGFA measure and a digital photograph is submitted that clearly shows the whole fish on the measure, confirms the measurement precisely, and the placement complies with the rules for measuring your catch (see "Measuring your catch for NZSFC NZ length records" below).
PLEASE NOTE: Your catch must be released alive to qualify.
Fishing Method
The catch being entered must have been caught on a rod and reel.
Entries Per Day
A maximum of one entry of each species per angler per day
Effective date
February 1st 2014.
Measure
All catches must be measured on an official NZ Fishing Competition measure.
NZ Fishing Competition approved measures and the IGFA length measure are the only official measures for NZSFC NZ Length Records.
The measure may not be modified so it will affect the ability measure the fish accurately from the jaw tip. The vinyl measure may be shortened, however it may not be cut and re-joined.
Measurement Requirements and Rules
Rounding
Measurements are rounded back to the nearest 0.5cm mark on the measure. For example if your fish is just over 40cm but does not reach the 40.5cm mark then the length recorded will be 40.0cm.
Measuring your catch for NZSFC NZ Length records
Place your fish on the official measurer as shown below and take one or more digital photographs that clearly shows the whole fish on the measurer, confirms the measurement precisely, complies with the rules on mouth open/closed detailed below and the ensure the V of the tail is in the midline of the measure. Take the photo from above the fish looking down on it rather than from the front or side. It is your responsibility to ensure you provide an image that we can use to verify your entry.
IMPORTANT:
The tip of the jaw must touch the edge of the L shaped plastic end of the measure, however an open mouth can effectively change the measured length of some species.
Mouth Open
If the fish is photographed with an open mouth, the tip of the UPPER jaw must touch the edge of the L shaped plastic end of the measure.
Mouth Closed
If the mouth is closed then the tip of either the upper or lower jaw must touch the edge of the L shaped plastic end of the measure.
Other Requirements
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The measure should be placed on a flat surface.
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The jaw of the fish must not be distorted in an attempt to exaggerate the length.
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The V of the tail should be in the midline of the measure. Fish with a straight tail edge such as blue cod should be placed so the tail edge is parallel to the graduated lines on the measure.
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Fish must be measured alive and in a state where they can be released.
Please note that your fish may not be eligible for an NZSFC New Zealand Length Record if these measuring requirements are not complied with, however the organisers totally reserve the right to accept an entry on the basis that an appropriate reduction in length is made for any non-compliance with the mouth open/closed or other rules. This concession may be made for any catch and in particular to acknowledge that handling a large lively fish can be difficult and where the priority is to return the fish to the water in good condition. Further, The NZSFC administrators reserve the right to disqualify any catch at their sole and absolute discretion.
General Conditions
Correct details
You agree that that the contact details you provide will be accurate and valid at the time of registration. Any details supplied will not be shared with 3rd parties. You also agree that the NZ Fishing Competition can send occasional newsletters with updates and important information about the competition from time to time.
Amendments and points of clarification of rules
The NZSFC reserves the right and may amend the rules, terms and conditions from time to time where in the management committee's sole opinion it is believed such changes will be in the best interests of the competition.
Agreement to Rules, Terms and Conditions
By submitting an NZSFC NZ length record claim, you agree to these Rules, Terms and Conditions.