BEDLINGTON STATION
SUMMER OPEN COMPETITION RULES
Competition commences at 11.30:am and finishes at 3.30:pm.
The weigh-in is from 4 pm and closes at4.45: pm
The minimum size of a fish to be weighed in shall be: Pouting 28 . Whiting, 27cm, Hake., Haddock 30cm. Codling, Coalfish, Pollock Turbot 35cm. wrasse 30 cm. all flat fish not less than 28cm.Dogfish 38cm all other fish not less than 25.cm
THERE IS NO LURE OR FLOAT FISHING LEDGER FISHING ONLY
The following fish are not eligible to be weighed in: Mackerel, Rays Bream, Dragonets, Lumpsucker Common eel ,Sea Scorpion, Blennies, 3 & 5 Bearded Rocklings , and all types of shell fish.
Fishing during the 90 minutes prior to starting time is a breach of rules.
Each competitor will be allowed to use one rod at any one time with not more than 2 hooks, but they may have a spare rod assembled without any terminal tackle. Spare pre-baited traces are allowed.
Each competitor must PERSONALLY hand in their fish to the appointed official, together with completed weigh-in card (including competitors address). Tackle, hooks etc. to be removed before handing in the fish.
All competitors must cast for themselves but may receive the help of any person to gaff, drop net or lift their fish, but must hook and play their own fish to the waters edge.
Any objections must be lodged with the officials during weigh-in period or they will not be entertained.
Any person in connection with this competition shall not hold the organising committee responsible for any matter or thing that rises from any alteration of these rules or otherwise, or for any damage, loss or injury however caused.
Successful competitors will receive their prizes immediately following the weigh-in formalities.
In all matters relating to the “Open Competition” the Organising Committees decision will be final. Any objections must be lodged with the officials during weigh-in period or they will not be entertained.
BOUNDARIES – Tynemouth pier to south pier Seahouses. ALL Rivers and Harbours are all excluded.