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Entrants must comply with California and Federal Fish and Game
laws. (If a fish requires measuring, it will be with the mouth
closed.)
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The entrant submitting the fish must have caught all fish on a rod
and reel. Anglers shall use IGFA methods of fishing with the
following change: Trap hooks and treble hooks will be allowed if the
hook is embedded into the bait.
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All persons aboard a private boat in which a Marina del Rey Halibut
Derby entrant is fishing must be entered in the Derby. A person
aboard who is not a Derby entrant will disqualify that boat and all
Derby entrants aboard that boat. This rule does not apply to public
sport fishing boats.
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Fishing is limited to Santa Monica Bay. Fish only east of a line
from Point Dume to Point Vincente.
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Fishing starts at sunrise April 5, 2008. All fish must be
submitted for weigh-in Saturday April 5, between 2:00 P.M. and 5:00
P.M. and on Sunday, April 6, 2008 between 12:00 noon and 3:00 P.M.
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Prizes will be awarded based upon the weight of the fish. In case of
a tie, then it will be determined by the weight and length.
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In the heaviest fish competition, each angler may weigh in one fish
per day. Only each entrant’s heaviest fish will be eligible for a
prize. One prize per entrant.
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In the team competition, each team member may weigh in only one fish
per day. Prizes will be awarded to the highest total number of
points earned by one team. The same fish weighted in by each team
member for the individual competition will be used for the team
competition. Teams may consist of 2, 3, 4 or six anglers. Anglers
may be only on 1 team. Points will be calculated by the
following formula: The total pounds of fish (adding the heaviest
fish for each angler) divided by the number of anglers on the team.
That is average weight of the heaviest fish. Divide the total
number of fist weighed in by the number of anglers on the team.
That is the average number of fish weighed in. Multiply the average
weight times the average number of fish. The result in the number
of points for that team.
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In the youth division, angler must be 17 years old or younger. One
fish may be weighed in each day. Only each entrant’s heaviest fish
will be eligible for a prize. Prizes in the Youth Division are
different from the adult individual competition.
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Only the fish weighed at the official Halibut Derby weigh-in station
will be eligible for a prize.
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The Derby will be run on the dates specified regardless of weather
or sea conditions. However, if the National Weather Services issues
a small craft, gale or storm warning for Santa Monica Bay for both
days of the Derby, then the Derby will be postponed to a later
date. All prizes will be awarded as if held on the original date.
No entry fee will be refunded for any reason including weather.
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All fish weighed in, will be subject to identification markings and
other inspections the judges deem necessary, including removal of
internal or external organs.
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The judges may disqualify an entrant or fish for violation of the
rules and regulations or other reasons deemed necessary. The
decision of the judges shall be final.
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It is the prize winner’s responsibility to claim and use awards in a
timely manner. The Derby will not be responsible for the
availability, delivery, or utilization of prizes once they have been
awarded.
- A prize not
claimed and picked up within two (2) months of the Derby shall
become property of Marina del Rey Anglers.
