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Dan Kipnis Joan Vernon Jerry Webb Harry Vernon, Jr.* Bob Lewis*
Directors
Scott Baxter Harrison Bresee Juan Comendeiro Steve Cutler* Capt. Rich Ebersold Capt. Terry Guthrie Gerald C. McGinley, Jr. Joe Neber Gary Pappas Gene Pence Mike Reifenberg* Ralph Renick, Jr. Capt. Bouncer Smith Capt. Jimbo Thomas Harry Vernon III Wendy Wood Mike Zimmer
Honorary Directors Chief Rick Barreto Junior Ellis* Bruce Marx Capt. Gary Mick June Mick Rick Morrell Capt. Anita Pierce Capt. Pierre Pierce Skip Shepard* Capt. Joan Vernon
Table of
CONTENTS EVENT ACTIVITIES & INFORMATION • Schedule of Events ....................................................................9 • Tournament Sponsors ..........................................................42-43 • Silent Auction, Raffle and Donation Items..................................69 • Special Thanks ........................................................................82 • Advertisers Index ....................................................................82 • 25’ Contender Tournament Boat Raffle......................................84
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION • 2-Day Billfish Awards ..........................................................14-15 • 2-Day Funfish Awards ..............................................................17 • One Day Outboard Challenge Awards ........................................19
Assistant Director
• Things You Should Know ..........................................................33
Editors
• 2-Day Tournament Entry Form ..................................................74
Leah Schillinger
Judy Layne & Leah Schillinger
Design
Oscar Gonzalez
Printing
Bellak Color Graphics
Photos
Daisy Otero
Cover Art Guy Harvey
• One Day Outboard Challenge Entry Form ..................................75 • Tournament Rules ................................................................78-80
2012 IN REVIEW • 2012 Winners ..........................................................................29 • 2012 Weigh-In Photos ............................................................53 • 2012 Event Photos ......................................................28, 59, 64 • Marine Enhancement Recipients ..............................................64
ARTICLES & INTERESTS We are thrilled to have Dr. Guy Harvey back with us yet again as this year’s featured artist. Guy has been described as a unique blend of artist, scientist, diver, angler, adventurer and family man. His artistic realm expands in many directions while the marine biologist in him has taken him on an intensive conservation-minded journey. The YCMBT directors could not be more proud to have Guy a part of our event. *Deceased All contents, including but not limited to design, copy, etc. are copyright and trademarks of YCMBT. © 2013
• YCMBT Featured Trophy Artists ................................................23 • 2013 Student Arts ..................................................................26 • The Ethics of Tournament Fishing Negotiating the Fine Line Between Fair Competition & Unfair Advantage, by Vincent Daniello, Sportfishing Magazine Reprint ......................................34-35, 37 Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament 2903 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Phone) 305.598.2525 • (Fax) 305.598.2512 www.miamibillfish.com 7
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Schedule of EVENTS THURSDAY April 4th, 2013
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SATURDAY April 6th, 2013
Saturday Continues Fishing for the 2-Day Main Event & Kicks Off the “One Day Outboard Only Challenge”! 7:00 am - 8:00 am - Checkout 8:00 am - 3:00 pm - Fishing 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Dock Party & Baywalk Festival
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Final Registration, Captain’s Meeting & Blanchard Machinery/Doosan Kick-Off Party Enjoy the Blanchard Machinery & Doosan Kick-Off Party, Capt.'s Meeting & Registration for both event - The Traditional 2-Day Fishing Tournament or the One Day Outboard ONLY Challenge. Work up an appetite with the fun & exciting "BlueWater Fighting Chair Challenge". Then enjoy Miller’s Ale House appetizers, Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, Botran Rum, Tito's Vodka, Crown Royal, Cuervo margaritas and the Presidential Challenge Wine Bar featuring Sterling Wines..
Enjoy the same great Dock Party fun & festivities! Don't miss the ice cold Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, Botran Rum, Tito’s Vodka, Cuervo margaritas & the Presidential Challenge Wine Bar. All sure to please the crowd!
3:00 - 5:00 pm - Weigh-In
Yamaha Motors - Award Celebration
The Yamaha Award Ceremony will offer a great dinner buffet from Miller’s Ale House Restaurants and much more! While you enjoy the feast, listen to great music enjoy more Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, Botran Rum, Tito's Vodka, Crown Royal and a glass of Sterling wine from the Presidential Challenge Wine Bar. Be a part of the excitement as the Bluewater Towers & Tops leaderboard numbers are tallied & the winners are announced!
4:30 - 6:30 pm - Silent Auction
FRIDAY April 5th, 2013 7:00 am - 8:00 am - Checkout 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Fishing 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Weigh-In & Final Registration for the “One Day Outboard Only Challenge” 3:00 - 6:00 pm - Dockside Party & Baywalk Festival • Enjoy Great Appetizers from Miller’s Ale House!! • Funfish Weigh-Ins & Bluewater Towers & Tops Leaderboard Score Updates • Open to the public! • Enjoy Drink Specials • Daily Raffles, Prizes & Giveaways • Artist, Exhibitor & Sponsor Booths • Purchase your Souvenir Tournament Merchandise • If you haven’t already registered for the One Day Outboard Only Challenge, it’s not too late. Visit the YCMBT Merchandise Booth to register and be a part of the fishing party of the year! 9
Just as exciting as the fishing, the YCMBT Silent Auction, is the talk of the town & your chance to catch some great deals. Take advantage of huge discounts on hundreds of items, including marine and consumer electronics, artwork, jewelry, trips around the world, tackle, clothing and more! Bring your credit cards, checkbooks or cash and take home beautiful and valuable merchandise at incredible prices. Proceeds benefit local marine enhancement and education programs.
5:30 - 7:30 pm - Awards Buffet
Each angler receives a complimentary ticket courtesy of Yamaha Motors. Enjoy a delicious and bountiful Miller’s Ale House buffet for all attendees. Additional Awards Buffet tickets for guests & the public can be purchased throughout tournament weekend for only $20.00.
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Awards Presentation
Join the excitement in our main tent as we announce winners of the YCMBT 2-Day Tournament & The One Day Outboard Only Challenge. Tens-of-thousands in cash, prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top boats and anglers in each event!
Immediately Following the Awards Ceremony
Contender Boat Raffle Drawing
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BILLFISH Awards
COSTA Master Angler Division Master Angler................Fine Awards Crystal Ocean Vase, a case of Reel Adrenaline Energy Drink, a Costa Bag & Reel Tease Custom Teasers 2nd Place ....................Signed & Framed Mike Bainter Canvas Print 3rd Place ......................An SPI Broze Trophy Master Lady ..................A Crystal Touch Trophy Sponsored by Joan Vernon & The Presidential Challenge, Williamson Lures and Eagle Claw
YAMAHA/CONTENDER Grand Champion Boat $25,000 The 2013 YCMBT Grand
2nd Place Lady ..............Crystal Touch Engraved Sculpture 3rd Place Lady................Crystal Touch Engraved Sculpture
Champion Boat receives $15,000 in addition to the $10,000 Division Prize!
RUWITCH FOUNDATION Junior Billfish Division
YAMAHA MOTORS Outboard Billfish Division
Junior Master Angler ..............Student Art Contest Framed Print, a Gift Certificate to Capt. Harry’s & Gear from Pelagic Gear
Top Boat.......$10,000 a King Sailfish Trophy, Star brite Captain’s Bucket, an American Angler Guide Kit & a Costa Bag 2nd Place.....$4,000 and a Signed, Framed Steve Whitlock Print 3rd Place......$3,000 and a Fine Awards Crystal Trophy 4th Place......$2,000
NEW THE
Second..................................A Fine Awards Engrave Trophy & Gear from Pelagic Gear Third ....................................A Pierre Pierce Glass Plaque & Gear from Pelagic Gear
RICOH Pee Wee Billfish Division
FACTOR!
Calling all Contender Boats… Come in 1st, 2nd or 3rd Place in the YCMBT 2-Day Billfish Outboard Division & Contender Boats will Award an Extra 10% in Prize Money! All regular YCMBT rules apply.
Master Pee Wee . . . . . . . A Gray Taxidermy Sailfish Plaque & a Gift Certificate to Crook & Crook 2nd Place Pee Wee.........Engraved Fine Awards Frame 3rd Place Pee Wee..........Engraved Fine Awards Frame
MILLER'S ALE HOUSE Inboard Billfish Division
PABST BLUE RIBBON Crew Division
Top Boat.......$10,000 & a King Sailfish Trophy, a Star brite Captain’s Bucket, an American Angler Guide Kit & an Alutecnos Bag 2nd Place.....$4,000 and a Signed & Framed Guy Harvey Print 3rd Place......$3,000 and a Fine Awards Crystal Trophy 4th Place......$2,000
Top Captain ............A Fine Awards Crystal Trophy, Star brite Captain’s Bucket & a pair of Costa Sunglasses Top Mate ................A Fine Awards Crystal Trophy & a pair of Costa Sunglasses 14
OPTIONAL Added-Value CATEGORIES Inboard Daily
PAID $10,200 in 2012 The Inboard Daily’s $1,000 entry fee provides excitement each day!
Win a major cash prize for a single outstanding day of fishing. The two inboard winners each day are determined by the combined total points for billfish caught by all registered anglers on each competing boat. Prizes are paid daily and are distributed on a 60/40 basis. The Inboard Daily contributes 15% to marine enhancement & education programs.
Pot of Gold PAID $13,600 in 2012
Go for the Gold! The Pot of Gold top three boats are determined by the combined total points for billfish caught by all registered anglers on each competing boat. Entry fee is $500 and is paid out on a 50/30/20 basis. Pot of Gold contributes 15% directly to marine enhancement & education programs.
Twice is Nice Half-Day Daily
Outboard Daily
PAID $6,800 in 2012 A $1,000 entry fee can provide excitement each day in the Outboard
PAID $8,925 in 2012
Daily! Win a cash prize for a single outstanding day of fishing. The two outboard winners each day are determined by the combined total points for billfish caught by all registered anglers on each competing boat. Prizes are paid daily and are distributed on a 60/40 basis. The Outboard Daily contributes 15% to marine enhancement programs.
The Half Day Daily can make your day Twice as Nice! Winning boats are determined by the combined total points for billfish caught by all registered anglers on each competing boat twice each day. This gives you 4 opportunities to win throughout the weekend! Entry fee is $500 per boat which is paid Winner Take All twice each day. Twice is Nice contributes 15% directly to conservation & education programs.
$3K Hook-Up
PAID $22,950 in 2012 WINNER TAKE ALL!! A $3,000 per boat entry fee gives you a chance to hook-up big! The winner is determined by the combined total points for billfish caught by all registered anglers on each competing boat. 15% goes to marine enhancement programs!
Scoring is in accordance with regular YCMBT rules. Prize structure is based entirely on number of boats entering each optional added-value category. To participate in any Optional Added-Value Category, each boat must be entered in the YCMBT tournament. Entry fees paid after March 22, 2013 MUST be in the form of cash or cashier’s check. Please see official rules for details.
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FUNFISH Awards SIMRAD Dolphin Category
CAPT. HARRY’S FISHING SUPPLY Top FunfishBoat The boat in this division accumulating the most aggregate points will win: • • • • • • •
A Pasta Panteleo Trophy Print Gift Certificate to Capt. Harry’s Costa Bag A case of YamaLube Oil Ocean Tamer Bean Bag Star Brite Captain’s Bucket A case of Reel Adrenaline Energy Drink
CONTINENTAL TRAILERS Junior Funfish Division
Top Dolphin.............$1,000, a Gray Taxidermy Dolphin Trophy & a pair of Costa Sunglasses Second Dolphin .......$500 a case of YamaLube Oil & a New West Engraved Knife
Heaviest Funfish by a Junior . . An SPI Trophy, a Costa Sunglasses Bag & L&S Bait Co. Lures
Third Dolphin ..........$300 & a Reel Tease Customized Lure
Second Heaviest Funfish . . . An Engraved Fine Awards Trophy & L&S Bait Co. Lures Third Heaviest Funfish . . . . . An Engraved Fine Awards Trophy & L&S Bait Co. Lures
CROOK & CROOK MARINE SUPPLIES Kingfish Category
AMERICAN AIRLINES Pee Wee Funfish Division
Top Kingfish ............$1,000, a Gray Taxidermy Kingfish Trophy & a pair of Costa Sunglasses
Heaviest Funfish by a Pee Wee . . An SPI Trophy, & an Alutecnos Storage Bag
Second Kingfish ......$500 a case of YamaLube Oil & a Gray Taxidermy Trophy
2nd Place Pee Wee . . . . . . . . . . . . . An Engraved Fine Awards Frame and YCMBT Gear
Third Kingfish..........$300 & a Reel Tease Customized Lure Trophy
3rd Place Pee Wee . . . . . . . . . . An Engraved Fine Awards Frame and YCMBT Gear
CORROSION BLOCK Wahoo Category
Bluewater Towers Kettle of Funfish
Top Wahoo ................$1,000, a Gray Taxidermy Wahoo Trophy & a pair of Costa Sunglasses
Top Boat . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,805* Second Boat . . . . . . . . .$1,683* Third Boat . . . . . . . . . .$1,122*
Second Wahoo ..........$500 a case of YamaLube Oil & an Engraved Vase from Fine Awards
Winners are determined by the combined total weight of fish caught by all registered anglers on each competing boat. Entry fee is $300. The Kettle of Fish contributes 15% directly to marine preservation and offshore enhancement.
Third Wahoo..............$300 & an Engraved Vase from Fine Awards
CHIEF HARMON MEMORIAL AWARDS BOTRAN RUM Tuna Category
Heaviest Funfish by a Lady .............. A Fine Awards Engraved Trophy
Top Tuna . . . . . . . . .$1,000, a Gray Taxidermy Tuna Trophy & a pair of Costa Sunglasses
FUNFISH RECORDS
Heaviest Funfish by a Gentleman..... A Fine Awards Engraved Trophy
Second Tuna . . . . . . .$500 a case of YamaLube Oil & a New West Engraved Knife Third Tuna . . . . . . . .$300 & a Reel Tease Customized Lure Trophy
Dolphin Tuna Kingfish Wahoo
54.4 194.5 64 69.5
lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs
Robert Southard, Jr. Robert Vich Jeff Dana Mathew Neber
2006 2007 1994 2000
*Scoring is in accordance with regular YCMBT rules. Prize structure is based entirely on number of boats entering the above added value category. Prize money listed is amount paid out in 2012 based on 22 boats participating. Should there be fewer than 22 participating boats, prizes decrease accordingly, just as a greater number of entries increases the prizes. In addition to the entry fee for all added-value optional categories, each participating angler must be registered in the YCMBT. Entry fees paid after March 22, 2013 must be in the form of cash or cashier's check. Please see official rules for details.
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One Day Outboard Challenge Heaviest Funfish Top Dolphin ........$500, a pair of Costa Sunglasses & a $50 Gift Card to Miller’s Ale House Restaurant Top Kingfish .......$500, a pair of Costa Sunglasses & a $50 Gift Card to Miller’s Ale House Restaurant Top Tuna ............$500, a pair of Costa Sunglasses & a $50 Gift Card to Miller’s Ale House Restaurant Top Wahoo .........$500, a pair of Costa Sunglasses & a $50 Gift Card to Miller's Ale House Restaurant
Compete for cash & trophy prizes, while enjoying all the great parties & amenities offered during the YCMBT weekend.
CONTENDER BOATS
One Day Outboard Challenge Top Billfish Boats Top Boat ....$3,000, a Fine Awards Blue Crystal Engraved Vase, Sufix Line, Eagle Claw Hooks and a Star brite Captain’s Bucket 2nd Place ..$1,200 4th Place...$600 5th Place...$400 3rd Place ...$700
CYBER ANGLER
One Day Top Junior Top Junior......A Gray Taxidermy Trophy, Williamson Lures, Eagle Claw Hooks and an Alutecnos Storage Bag
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One Day Outboard Challenge Top Funfish Boats
One Day Top Pee Wee Top Pee Wee – An SPI Trophy and a Miami Seaquarium Gift
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Optional Added-Value
CATEGORIES
One Day Billfish Bonanza Top Boat
$3,400.00*
WINNER TAKE ALL!! A $500 per boat entry fee gives you a chance to hookup big! The winner is determined by the combined total points for billfish caught by all registered anglers on each competing boat. 15% goes to marine enhancement programs!
ERIC’S OUTBOARD
One Day Outboard Challenge Master Angler
One Day Pot of Gold Top Boat Second Boat Third Boat
Top Angler – A Gray Taxidermy Sailfish Trophy, a Pair of Costa Sunglasses, Williamson Lures, Eagle Claw Hooks and Alutecnos Gear
$1,360* $816.00* $544.00*
Sweeten the Pot by entering the One Day Blast Pot of Gold. Entry fee in the One Day Blast Pot of Gold is $200 per boat and is paid out on a 50/30/20 basis. The top three boats are determined by the combined total points for billfish caught by all registered anglers on each competing boat. The One Day Blast Pot of Gold contributes 15% directly to marine preservation and offshore enhancement.
PRESIDENTIAL CHALLENGE
One Day Blast Kettle of Funfish
Top Lady – A Gray Taxidermy Sailfish Trophy, a Pair of Costa Sunglasses, Williamson Lures, Eagle Claw Hooks and Alutecnos Gear.
Make Funfishing more fun by entering the One Day Blast Kettle of Funfish. Entry fee in the One Day Blast Kettle of Funfish is $200 per boat and is paid out on a 50/30/20 basis. Winners are determined by the combined total weight of fish caught by all registered anglers on each competing boat. The One Day Blast Kettle of Funfish contributes 15% directly to marine preservation and offshore enhancement.
Top Boat Second Boat Third Boat
One Day Outboard Challenge One Day Top Lady
$1,360.00* $816.00* $544.00*
* Prize money listed is based on an example of 8 boats participating in the One Day Billfish Bonanza; 16 boats participating in the One Day Blast Pot of Gold & 16 boats in the Kettle of Funfish Optional Added-Value Categories. Scoring is in accordance with regular YCMBT rules. Prize structure is based entirely on number of boats entering each added-value optional category. Should fewer boat actually participate than in the examples, prizes decrease accordingly, just as a greater number of entries increase the prizes. To participate in any Added-Value Optional Category, each boat must be entered in the One Day Blast YCMBT tournament. Entry fees paid after 3/22/2013 MUST be in the form of cash or cashier’s check. Please see official rules for details.
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FUNFISH Division
2012 WINNERS
BILLFISH Division
AMERICAN AIRLINES Dolphin Category
Top Dolphin Chip Sheehan No Mercy 20.3 lbs. $1,000 2nd Dolphin Kevin Cabrera AMS Fishing Team 18.8 lbs. $750 3rd Dolphin Daniel Kollwitz Double D 15.50 lbs. $500
YAMAHA MOTORS Top Outboard Boats Top Team 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place
Captain Jack Night Prowler Voodoo Child Contender One Dirty Nest
2200 points 2000 points 1800 points 1600 points 1400 points
$10,000 $5,000 $4,000 $2,000 $1,500
CONTINENTAL TRAILERS Wahoo Category Top Wahoo
Bar South 4-Aces Get Lit Just Do It Fish Tales
3200 points 3000 points 2600 points 2000 points 1800 points
Gene Lebron Peter Adrian Greg Sage Sandra MacMillan Amanda Perryman Janene Claus
Top Kingfish Shawn Sherwood No Vacansea 2nd Kingfish Ryan Carr Pro Payroll 3rd Kingfish Tyler Sherwood No Vacansea 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Jim Multahy
Bar South
3200 pts.
Greg Sage
Bar South
3200 pts.
Heaviest Funfish By Jr. 2nd Funfish Jr. Angler 3rd Funfish Jr. Angler
Top Funfish Boat
Tag Line/Dirty Nest 4-Aces/Jichi
By a Gentleman By a Lady
Bar South 4-Aces Get Lit Bar South
3200 pts.
$22,950
Dirty Nest and Contender One Voodoo Child and Double D Just Do It and Tagline Get Lit and 4-Aces
56.50 lbs.
No Vacansea Pro Payroll
25.70 lbs. 13.10 lbs.
Kingfish Dolphin
Top Team 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place
Team Swordafish Double Diamond Lina T/T Bandit Bimini Bound
800 pts. 800 pts. 800 pts. 600 pts. 600 pts.
$3,000 $1,500 $1,000 $600 $400
Top Team 2nd Place
HOWYAREELIN T/T Bandit
27.20 lbs. 16.00 lbs.
$3,000 $1,500
Jorge Amores
T/T Bandit
400 pts.
Lyndsay Woske
Reel Deel
200 pts.
Zach Ruwitch
Old School
200 Pts.
1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Team Swordafish Double Diamond T/T Bandit
800 pts. 800 pts. 600 pts.
$1,360 $816 $544
Winner Take All
Double Diamond
800 pts.
$3400
1st Place 2nd Place
HOWYAREELIN T/T Bandit
27.00 lbs. 16.00 lbs.
$1,360 $816
Cyber Angler One Day Top Junior One Day Blast Pot of Gold
1,200/800 pts. 1,400/1,000 pts.
One Day Blast Billfish Bonanza
Inboard Daily - 1st Place $3,060 - 2nd $2,040 1st Day 2nd Day
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t seemed I was close to a long swim home. The boat I had been assigned to as an observer hooked a white marlin potentially worth $100,000 for that tournament and $1 million in a six-tournament-series purse. The mate snatched the leader with his right hand — a moment after wrapping the rod tip with his left fingers. It was a momentary lapse, but that grab aided the catch. I disqualified the fish. (IGFA angling rules allow the mate to touch only the leader and never the rod or main fishing line.)
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might have locked you inside the head, but I wasn’t going to make you tread water,” Rob Ruwitch, boat owner and angler in that incident, says in retrospect. The fact is, disqualified fish aren’t uncommon at this level of the sport, but charges of deliberate violations are almost unheard of. The larger debate falls between the black-and-white lines of tournament and IGFA rules, where hazy interpretations can make it hard to separate right from wrong. “I couldn’t live with a trophy in my house knowing I cheated,” Ruwitch says. Indeed, everyone I interviewed for this feature agreed that the overwhelming majority of anglers are honest. It seems all fishermen may be liars at the bar afterward, but remarkably few are cheats while fishing.
boat that’s hooked up or pitching baits directly to another boat’s hooked sailfish to pick up any stragglers hanging with it. To some, this qualifies as tournament piracy. Those who disagree say they have as much right to fish in that school as a football cornerback has to an interception. “If you come in on someone who’s hooked up, and the fish you hook gets into their spread, you’re obviously too close,” says Chris Zielinski, captain of the 60 Hatteras Fish Tales. “It’s chaos. You’ll end up in a ball carving each other’s fish off.” Zielinski is often in the money in major tournaments even though he’s known to give other boats space. But others hold the opposite view. George McElveen, owner and captain of the charter boat The Reel McCoy based in Islamorada (the reel mccoy charters .com), says he’s won many prestigious tournaments off the backs of other boats’ hooked fish. He tries to avoid tangles, but he says they’re expected on some days. “If the fish are migrating a certain way, when someone hooks up, absolutely, I’ll get as close
CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR? Off South Florida, in numerous tournaments with six-figure payouts, anglers vie for position on sailfish migrating predictably south in small schools. Here, the jury is still out on what’s commonly called mugging — anglers casting into the kite spread of another 34
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to the other boat as I have to, to catch fish,” he says. McElveen will never cast to a fish another boat is actively baiting, but otherwise he has no problem snatching one from right alongside. “How do I write a rule to prevent that?” asks Mike Weinhofer, both a frequent tournament captain and tournament director for the World Sailfish Championship based in Key West (world sailfish .com). He says minimum distances in feet or yards are impossible to pinpoint on the water. “If I make the rule that you can’t fish between another boat’s kites, I’ll have people setting kites back 500 yards.” Most captains labeled as muggers defend their actions simply as aggressive gamesmanship, and everyone seems to have a different definition of “too close.” In one instance, another well-established and respected South Florida charter and tournament captain positioned his boat between a freejumping sailfish and McElveen. “He called me to apologize,” McElveen said. “I said, ‘Why apologize? We both saw that fish. You just beat me to it.’” OTHER LOCALS The fleet spreads far in most other billfish tourneys, but what about meat-fish tournaments? “The boat that gets to floating debris first is going to get that one big dolphin,” Ruwitch says. “Everyone else is going to catch just schoolies.” What ethics control specific spots that attract fish? Can the fastest boat lay claim to a wreck to the exclusion of others? And once hooked, when is that boat obliged to chase its fish versus staying for multiple hookups? What about cobia following a stingray: Do other boats have a right to pursue the fish that one boat spots? In the Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament in St. Thomas (abmt .vi) — commonly called the “Boy Scout” since proceeds benefit that organization — boats troll the fabled North Drop in very close proximity. “They talk to each other on the radio, and
the fish are airing it out,” as jumping fish are often described, “so everyone can see what’s going on. Other captains will slide out of the way and let another boat through,” says Jimmy Loveland, the tournament’s founder and director. Of course it also helps that most blue marlin hooked on the North Drop head toward deeper water, away from the fleet. LAYING DOWN THE LAW s ds of Buck h Thousan rt “The best way to elimio W Is A Picture nate conflict is to have clearly written rules,” Loveland says. The tournament’s prestigious Many tournaments require video to trophy goes to an individual show each release and to identify the species. Varied colored cards, numbers angler, not a boat. Clear rules or other indicators not known before ensure each angler has an fishing are included in the shot to ensure equal shot at fish. Loveland the catch was made that day. Most also slants rules to aid ontournaments don’t require continuous board tournament observers, footage of the fight. for example requiring that the But with “no video, no catch” swivel touch the rod tip to be policies of many tournaments, a dead called a catch, which is easier battery or full memory card could to see than a wind-on leader cost six figures. Those with deep at the tip. pockets often employ professional Jim Motsko, founder of the videographers, giving them a perceived edge, but Capt. Mike Weinhofer doesn’t White Marlin Open in Ocean agree. “Just show me an identifiable City, Maryland (white marlin sailfish and leader control,” he says. “I’ve open .com), looks for places had guys bring me video on an iPhone.” to “cheat” and makes them legal. “How do you police 300 Anyone can get lucky and catch the boats?” Motsko asks. “We were the biggest,” Motsko explains. At least first tournament to allow someone twice, in 1991 and again in 2003, to hook a fish and then pass the rod anglers catching their first-ever to someone else.” (A practice forwhite marlin won, taking home as bidden by IGFA and most tour-namuch as $1.3 million. ment rules.) With payouts often exBefore it became illegal to take ceeding $1 million, the tournament blue marlin on the North Drop, Atwas also among the first to require lantic Blue Marlin Tournament rules polygraphs. “It took the pressure favored releasing all but the very away from us,” he says regarding largest fish and immediately going any accusations against winners. after more. As a result, the last fish He also sees it as a deterrent. weighed at the Boy Scout was in “People know it’s there, that 1988, before catch-and-release was they’ll be subject to it,” he says. “It common. “If a tournament is raishelps them keep themselves honest.” ing money to cure cancer or some DEATH PENALTY terminal children’s disease, would I care if someone puts a blue marlin Tournament rules are often on the dock? No,” Loveland says. slanted toward desired outcomes. But his choice, reflected in his tourThe White Marlin Open awards the nament rules, is to release billfish. most money to the heaviest fish killed and weighed to give a chance to less-seasoned crews. “It takes Continues on page 37 a better crew to catch more fish. 35
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TOUGH LOVE In the same tournament as that in which I disqualified Ruwitch’s white marlin, a protest centered on whether the mate was allowed to touch the rod since the leader had already passed through the rod tip (acceptable by IGFA angling rules, but that tournament required tagging fish). Tournament director Richard Tanner upheld the disqualifi-cation. “Someone has to make the final decision, no matter how tough,” Tanner says. All tournament directors agree on the importance of sticking to a decision. “Every time you have a rule discrepancy, you get a lot of pressure,” Weinhofer says. “You need to come back to the rules, to the intent of the rules. The rules are there for the anglers so everyone feels they have a fair chance.” The verdict? “Generally speaking it’s an honorable sport, but when you put enough money into it, ethical people might do stupid things.” Ruwitch says. “Everybody wants to push the rules as far as they can — be on that edge — but at some point, you have to be on the right side of the rules.”
Continued from page 35 TECHNICAL FOUL In last year’s Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament (the big rock .com), based in Morehead City, North Carolina, the winning fish and tournament-record 883-pound blue marlin — worth more than $912,000 — was disqualified because one mate didn’t have a $15 fishing license. The decision is still tied up in courts. Barroom controversy will likely continue for a generation, often focusing on the fact that lack of a license didn’t aid the catch. Another unfortunate mistake occurred in the World Sailfish Championship, where leaders can’t exceed 15 feet. “I had a boat submit leaders that were over 16 feet,” Weinhofer says. In the heat of the battle, leaders weren’t measured but simply pulled off the spool in three arm lengths. Since no one aboard realized the mistake, the crew passed their polygraphs even with a clear advantage of longer leaders. “They were still disqualified, but the poly-graph showed they weren’t trying to cheat,” Weinhofer says. Had those leaders been cut a bit farther from the released fish, however, the crew would have walked away with a $60,000 prize for the most fish that day.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vincent Daniello is a former captain turned freelance writer currently based in New Hampshire.
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2013 YCMBT 2-DAY TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM Before completing this entry form, please read and understand all YCMBT rules. Prize structure is based on the tournament’s participation history. The Board of Directors reserves the right to adjust cash prize awards should participation fall below reasonable expectations. All anglers must provide their social security number when prize money is awarded and sign the entry form to be eligible for competition. All tournament participants may be required to take a polygraph test.
Changes made to form after submission must be done during general registration.
BOAT INFORMATION Boat Name Make_______________________________ Length ___________ oINBOARD o OUTBOARD Engine Brand
YOu MuST anSWEr “YES” Or “nO” TO aLL OF ThESE QuESTiOnS: Do any registered anglers on this boat qualify for: A) the Junior Division? *Birth date MuST be included on entry form
B) the PeeWee Division? *Birth date MuST be included on entry form
YES
NO
YES
NO
C) the Ladies Awards? YES NO If you answered yes to any of these questions, please include all necessary information in the individual angler information space on the back of this form.
2-DAY TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION ENTER A or B BUT NOT BOTH. $1,600.00 $__________ Includes 4 Anglers, 4 Lines, & an Angler Bag, T-Shirt, Hat and Social Ticket for each registered angler. Don’t forget to enter the added-Value Optional Categories for billfish and funfish below.
A 2-DaY BiLLFiSh anD FunFiSh EnTrY
ExTra anGLErS $350.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$__________ Includes an Angler Bag, T-Shirt, Hat and Social Ticket for each registered angler.
OR $__________ $500.00 Includes 6 Anglers, 4 Lines, & an Angler Bag, T-Shirt, Hat and Social Ticket for each registered angler. All anglers must be listed on the entry form. Funfish Boats may enter ONLY the Kettle of Funfish Optional Added-Value Category below.
B FunFiSh BOaT
2-DAY ADDED VALUE CATEGORIES $3K hook-up – Winner Take all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ $3,000 per Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$__________ Pot of Gold - Pays 50/30/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ $1,000 per Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$__________ inboard Daily– Pays 60/40 each day . . . . . . . . . . @ $1,000 per Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$__________ Outboard Daily– Pays 60/40 each day . . . . . . . . . @ $1,000 per Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$__________ half Day Daily – Paid Twice Each Day . . . . . . . . . @ $500 per boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$__________ Kettle of Funfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ $300 per boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$__________ TOTaL EnTrY FEE $__________ Personal checks, cash, money order or cashier’s check accepted until March 22, 2013. AFTER THAT DATE ONLY CASH, MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK ACCEPTED. Bring this form to Captains Meeting or mail it no later than March 22, 2013 to: Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament – 2903 Salzedo St. Coral Gables, FL 33134. No credit cards are accepted. 74
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ONE DAY CHALLENGE REGISTRATION Saturday, April 6th, 2013 All events take place at Miami Beach Marina – 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL
• Kickoff Party & Registration – April 4th, 2013 • Dock Party & One Day Outboard Challenge Final Registration – April 5th – 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm • Fishing – Saturday, April 6th - 8:00am – 3:00 pm • Weigh-in – Saturday, April 6th – 3:00 – 5:00 pm • Awards Party & Dinner – Saturday, April 6th
Before completing this entry form, please read and understand all YCMBT rules. Prize structure is based on the tournament’s participation. The Board of Directors reserves the right to adjust cash prize awards should participation fall below reasonable expectations. All anglers must provide their social security number when prize money is awarded and sign the entry form to be eligible for competition. All tournament participants may be required to take a polygraph test.
Changes made to form after submission must be done during general registration.
BOAT INFORMATION Boat Name Make__________________________________________ Length ___________
Engine Brand
YOU MUST ANSWER “YES” OR “NO” TO ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS: Do any registered anglers on this boat qualify for: A) The Junior Division?
*Birth date MUST be included on entry form
B) The PeeWee Division? *Birth date MUST be included on entry form
YES
NO
YES
NO
C) The Ladies Awards? YES NO If you answered yes to any of these questions, please include all necessary information in the individual angler information space on the back of this form.
ONE DAY OUTBOARD CHALLENGE REGISTRATION You Must Enter the One Day Outboard Challenge or the 2- Day Tournament (2-Day Billfish & Funfish or 2-Day Funfish boat) but not both. Outboard Only One Day Tournament Entry $495.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$__________ Includes 4 Anglers, 4 Lines, & an Angler Bag, T-Shirt, Hat and Social Ticket for each registered angler ExTRA ANgLERS $100.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________ Includes an Angler Bag, T-Shirt, Hat and Social Ticket.
ONE DAY OUTBOARD CHALLENGE OPTIONAL ADDED-VALUE CATEGORIES One Day Billfish Bonanza – Winner Takes All . . . . .@
$500 per boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________
One Day Pot of gold - Pays 50/30/20 . . . . . . . . . . . .@
$200 per boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________
One Day Kettle of Fish- Pays 50/30/20 . . . . . . . . . . .@
$200 per boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________
TOTAL ENTRY FEE $__________ Personal checks, cash, money order or cashier’s check accepted until March 22, 2013. AFTER THAT DATE ONLY CASH, MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK ACCEPTED. Bring this form to Captains Meeting or mail it no later than March 22, 2013 to: Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament – 2903 Salzedo St. Coral gables, FL 33134. No credit cards are accepted. 75
INDIVIDUAL ANGLER INFORMATION Captain’s Name
If the Captain is fishing please include their information as an angler below
ANGLER A
Phone No.
Cell Phone
Address
Pee Wee
Jr.
State
I acknowledge reading, understanding and agreeing to all tournament rules and will voluntarily submit to polygraph examinations at the request of YCMBT officials
PeeWee / Jr. Birthdate
Zip
Female
City
SIGNATURE
ANGLER B
Cell Phone
Address
Pee Wee
Jr.
State
I acknowledge reading, understanding and agreeing to all tournament rules and will voluntarily submit to polygraph examinations at the request of YCMBT officials
PeeWee / Jr. Birthdate
Zip
Female
City
SIGNATURE
ANGLER C
Cell Phone
Address
Pee Wee
Jr.
State
I acknowledge reading, understanding and agreeing to all tournament rules and will voluntarily submit to polygraph examinations at the request of YCMBT officials
PeeWee / Jr. Birthdate
Zip
Female
City
SIGNATURE
ANGLER D
Cell Phone
Address
Pee Wee
Jr.
State
I acknowledge reading, understanding and agreeing to all tournament rules and will voluntarily submit to polygraph examinations at the request of YCMBT officials
PeeWee / Jr. Birthdate
Zip
Female
City
SIGNATURE
ANGLER E
Cell Phone
Address
Pee Wee
Jr.
State
I acknowledge reading, understanding and agreeing to all tournament rules and will voluntarily submit to polygraph examinations at the request of YCMBT officials
PeeWee / Jr. Birthdate
Zip
Female
City
SIGNATURE
ANGLER F
Cell Phone
Address
Pee Wee
Jr.
State
I acknowledge reading, understanding and agreeing to all tournament rules and will voluntarily submit to polygraph examinations at the request of YCMBT officials
PeeWee / Jr. Birthdate
SIGNATURE
Zip
Female
City
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2013 Yamaha Contender Miami 7. Radio Channels: VHF channel 82 shall be the primary radio channel during this YCMBT and VHF channel 78 shall be the alternate channel. The primary radio channel is reserved for all official YCMBT announcements and angler reports of hookups and releases as described in Rules #21 and #24. The alternate channel should be used for other discussions. All references to “the radio” throughout these YCMBT Rules shall refer to the primary radio channel unless notified otherwise by the YCMBT radio committee.
The following rules have changed for the 2013 event. If you are familiar with past YCMBT rules, please read the rule listed to learn about the change: #27. A. GENERAL RULES
1. Applicable Rules and Laws: I.G.F.A. rules shall apply to this Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament (“YCMBT”) except where they are inconsistent with these YCMBT rules that follow, in which case these YCMBT rules shall apply. It is the responsibility of each angler to be familiar with these YCMBT rules and the I.G.F.A. rules. All registered anglers must also comply with all applicable Federal and Florida laws regarding fishing licenses, size limits, bag limits, speed limits, etc. Any infractions of the applicable rules will disqualify the registered angler(s) and boat from the entire tournament, and any disqualified angler(s) will not be entitled to any refund.
8. Daily Checkout: All boats fishing the YCMBT must be visually checked out by YCMBT officials each day. The check-out points are as follows: for even numbered boats, the southwest corner of the Miami Beach Marina bulkhead facing Government Cut; and for the odd numbered boats, the stake boat anchored on the south side of Government Cut. YCMBT officials will be on duty at the check-out points from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. each morning. All boats shall prominently display their boat numbers so that the number is clearly visible to the YCMBT officials on duty. Idle zones from the check points are: (1) east to the fishing pier on the north side of the cut; (2) west to pilot boat dock; (3) north to MacArthur Causeway. YCMBT officials will also be accessible on the radio to confirm visual check-out. After checking out, boats may proceed to their chosen fishing site to await the official start of fishing. Boats may not be transported by trailer to another location after check-out. After 8:00 a.m., any boat wishing to be eligible for the day’s fishing must be visually checked out with the YCMBT officials at Miami Beach Marina fuel dock. No boat should inhibit the passage of any large ships, including cruise and freight, into or out of Government Cut. In case of breakdown, another boat may be substituted only after approval by YCMBT officials.
2. Bait and Tackle: Fishing with live bait is permitted. No chumming with whole or cut fish is allowed after check out and during tournament fishing hours. Only ground chum may be dispersed from tournament vessels between checkout and the end of official fishing time. The use of live bait daisy chains in not permitted. For purposes of this YCMBT, the leader shall not exceed a maximum length of fifteen (15) feet. Competing anglers are required to fish exclusively with YCMBT endorsed circle hooks when fishing with live or dead bait. The use of traditional “J” hooks is permitted only when fishing with unbaited artificial lures. Hooks must have no offset. Hooks must not be altered in any manner whatsoever. The only eligible circle hooks are tournament-approved, non-offset circle hooks. The YCMBT reserves the right to inspect angler tackle at any time. Any fish caught on any other hook type will be disqualified. Any fish caught on a hook found to have been altered in any manner will be disqualified.
9. Official Fishing Time: The official fishing time on Friday is 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday is 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Official fishing time begins with the YCMBT official radio announcement broadcast on channel 82 (see Rule #7) of “lines in the water” and ends with a “lines out of the water” announcement broadcast on the radio. All registered anglers on any boat with lines in the water before or after official fishing time — except when fighting a fish that has been reported to the YCMBT radio committee as described in Rules #21 and #24, and except when fishing for bait as described in Rule #12 — will be automatically disqualified from the entire tournament.
3. Boats: Any type or size of boat may be used in the tournament. Boats are divided into two classes based on the engine type: Outboards and Inboards. Boats with “inboard/outboard” engines are considered “Inboards”. A boat must declare its status as an Outboard or Inboard boat during registration. Registered anglers may substitute boats with the approval of YCMBT officials, but for the purpose of any awards that are dependent on boat class, fish caught on one class boat cannot be transferred to a different class boat.
10. Territorial Limits: The fishing limits of this YCMBT are the waters of the U.S. from Hillsborough Inlet to Carysfort Light no more than twenty-five (25) miles offshore. All registered anglers must return to the weigh station at Miami Beach Marina by the prescribed hour in Rule #11 in their assigned boat.
4. Anglers and Lines: Only registered anglers may fish in this tournament. Unregistered anglers may not be substituted for registered anglers. Registration for the two-day tournament closes at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday March 22, 2013. Registration for the one-day tournament closes at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2013. No boat shall fish more than four lines in the water during official fishing time regardless of the number of registered anglers on board.
11. Weigh-in: The weigh station will be at Miami Beach Marina. All boats with fish to be weighed or with releases to be entered must proceed directly to the weigh station at the end of official fishing each day. Registered boats must be back to Miami Beach Marina inside the basin to report his or her fish before 6:00 p.m. on Friday and before 5:00 p.m. on Saturday for fish to count.
5. Eligible Species: The eligible billfish species in this YCMBT are sailfish, white marlin, blue marlin, broadbill swordfish, and spearfish. The eligible funfish species in this YCMBT are dolphin, wahoo, kingfish and tuna (yellowfin, blackfin and bluefin only). All boats are required to have a current Federal Tuna Permit, or the newly required Highly Migratory Species Permit (HMSP). (See Rule #1). Permits can be obtained through the NMFS at 888-872-8862 or www.nmfspermits.com).
12. Bait Fishing: Registered anglers and crew may fish for their own live bait at any time, but all bait fishing must be in compliance with the chumming restrictions in Rule #2.
13. Protests: Registered anglers may protest any alleged violation of these rules. All protests must be delivered in writing to the weighmaster on the day of the protested catch before the end of the weigh-in that afternoon. All protests will be considered by YCMBT officials, whose decisions are final based on their sole discretion. Any member of the YCMBT Board of Directors who is entered in the tournament shall temporarily resign his/her position on the Board during the running of the YCMBT to avoid any conflict of interest.
6. Hooking Fish: Each eligible fish entered in this YCMBT must be hooked and caught by a single registered angler only. No person may hook a fish, or assist in hooking a fish in any manner, and then turn the rod with the hooked fish over to the registered angler who ultimately enters the fish. If multiple strikes occur on separate lines, and if a single registered angler is capable of hooking and catching more than one of the fish without the assistance of any other person, then each of such fish may be eligible for entry by such angler subject to the other rules of this YCMBT. The use of a rod holder to hook a fish is permitted provided that no person other than the registered angler who ultimately enters the fish touches the rod or reel once the fish is hooked. For purposes of this YCMBT, a fish shall be considered “hooked” at the time the fish strikes, runs with or eats the bait, regardless of whether the reel is engaged or in free spool mode and regardless of whether the rod is being held or is in a rod holder.
14. Weather: YCMBT officials may cancel any tournament day if, in their best judgment, unsafe conditions exist at sea for the average boat entered. No refunds of any sort will be made for any cause in the event of such cancellation. If any day (or any portion thereof) is “weathered out”, the YCMBT results will be final based on the results of the official fishing time that can be completed. Notice of cancellation and/or resumption of fishing will be broadcast on the radio at 7:30 a.m. A determination permitting fishing by YCMBT officials should not be interpreted to mean that the YCMBT ensures the safety of any registered angler or occupant of any boat. 78
Billfish Tournament Official Rules Registered anglers must make their own judgments whether to fish under the prevailing weather conditions based on the size and seaworthiness of their boat, their seamanship skills and any other relevant factors.
of its sponsors. Any or all registered anglers on any boat may be disqualified from this YCMBT if, in the sole discretion of YCMBT officials, unprofessional fishing conduct has occurred, including but not limited to: (a) deliberately fouling or cutting another boat’s fishing gear, such as lines in the water or kites in the air; or (b) interfering with or impeding another boat’s drift, position, or ability to hook and/or fight fish, such as setting up a drift or casting too close to the other boat’s spread.
15. Entry Forms: Every prospective angler in this YCMBT must submit a fully completed entry form together with all required fees to be considered for acceptance and registration in the tournament. The entry form must designate whether the angler is participating in the two-day tournament for billfish and funfish awards, the two-day funfish boat division for funfish awards only, or the outboard only one-day tournament. YCMBT officials reserve the right to refuse entry to any prospective angler, with or without cause, in their sole discretion. The YCMBT shall return all entry fees tendered by any prospective angler whose entry is refused. Entry fees received after March 22, 2013 must be in the form of cash or cashier’s check.
B. BILLFISHING RULES
20. Releasing Billfish: All billfish must be released. A billfish shall be considered a “release” only when the leader or swivel attaching the fishing line to the leader touches the rod tip or when the mate touches the leader, provided the angler’s intent is to release the fish. 21. Reporting Billfish: The YCMBT committee boat must be notified on the radio immediately after a registered angler releases a billfish except during the last 15 minutes of each day, during which time all fish must be reported upon being hooked. All reports must include the assigned boat number and angler letter. No billfish shall be eligible, without exception, unless the YCMBT committee boat has acknowledged the information provided over the radio and given a confirmation number to the angler. Boats which cannot make radio contact with the YCMBT committee boat for any reason should contact another boat for a relay.
16. Photographs: In consideration for the YCMBT’s acceptance of his or her entry, each registered angler specifically agrees and consents that the YCMBT may use any photograph in which he or she appears for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to resale, advertising, commercial or promotional material, without compensation or restriction of any kind. 17. Polygraphs: In consideration for the YCMBT’s acceptance of his or her entry, each registered angler specifically agrees and consents to voluntarily submit to a polygraph examination or examinations, to be conducted by a polygraph examiner selected by the YCMBT, on any day and at any time until all prize winners and awards are determined and announced. Further, each registered angler agrees to obtain the agreement and consent of each and every occupant of the boat from which he or she fishes during the tournament (including but not limited to the captain and crew) to submit to a polygraph examination or examinations as described above. The method and conduct of all polygraph examinations, and the interpretation of the results thereof, shall be in the sole judgment of the polygraph examiner appointed by the YCMBT, whose opinion shall be final. If any registered angler or occupant of a vessel refuses to submit to a polygraph examination, or if any registered angler or occupant gives a response which, in the sole opinion of the polygraph examiner, is untruthful, then all registered anglers on the boat shall be immediately disqualified without further notice from the YCMBT. Any registered angler so disqualified shall not be entitled to any prize, award, or entry fee refund.
22. Photographic Verification: None required. 23. Scoring: Registered anglers will receive 200 points for each release of an eligible billfish. Each boat will be provided with release cards which must be completely filled out, signed by the entire crew aboard the boat, and delivered to the weigh station by boat only each day for releases to count. The species of billfish, time of release, confirmation number, boat number, angler name and letter are mandatory on the card. In the event of an exact tie, the registered angler/boat accumulating the most points first, as determined by the YCMBT radio log book time entries for each release confirmation number, will be the winner. C. FUNFISH RULES
24. Reporting Funfish: Funfish do not need to be reported upon being boated. However, during the last 15 minutes of official fishing time each day, all fish must be reported on the radio upon being hooked. 25. Scoring: Prizes will be awarded for the heaviest eligible funfish species measured to the nearest 1/4 pound. A ten pound minimum weight will be in effect for all eligible species in all funfish categories. No more than three (3) of each eligible funfish species may be weighed per boat daily in all funfish categories. All fish must be brought to the weigh station by boat only. Each boat will be provided with tail tags which must be completely filled out, signed by the entire crew aboard the boat and affixed to the fish’s tail for the fish to count. The angler’s name, designated letter and assigned boat number are mandatory on the tag. In the event of an exact tie, the first fish weighed in will be the winner.
18. Hold Harmless: All registered anglers and non-registered occupants of their boats enter and participate in this YCMBT voluntarily and at their own risk. In consideration for the YCMBT’s 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 YCMBT, its officers, managers, directors, agents, polygraph examiners, sponsors, donors, the city and county where the event is held, 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, or which his or her captains, crew members, family members, companions or nonregistered occupants of their boat may have, arising out of or in any way connected with his or her participation in this YCMBT, including any injury or death suffered by any registered angler, boat captains, crew members, family members, companions or other occupants of any boat, and including any damage to vessels and equipment, which occurs during or in conjunction with the event. 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. Each registered angler further understands and agrees that this release specifically includes and waives any claims arising from the YCMBT’s use of any photographs as described in Rule #16 and from the YCMBT’s administration of or interpretation of any polygraph as described in Rule #17.
26. Funfish Boat Entry: An alternative, per-boat entry fee is available to any prospective group of anglers who desire to compete only for funfish awards on the same boat. Upon registration, the designated captain of any boat electing the perboat entry for funfish must register all individual anglers who will fish only for funfish awards on his or her boat during this YCMBT. A maximum of four lines may be fished regardless of the number of registered anglers on board. All such “boat entry” anglers are only eligible for the funfish awards, but registered anglers aboard boats entered in the Billfish Division are also eligible to win those funfish awards in addition to any billfish awards. No angler who is registered on a boat participating in the Billfish Division may fish on the same boat as “Funfish Boat” entry anglers. D. JUNIOR DIVISION
27. Any angler age 11 - 16 may fish in the Junior Division. Junior anglers will still be eligible for all other awards. Entry in the Junior Division is voluntary and must be declared on the entry form to entitle the angler to win Junior Division awards. Junior anglers must be accompanied by an adult registered angler. E. PEE WEE
19. Etiquette: YCMBT officials encourage all registered anglers and crew members to behave in a professional manner at all times before, during, and after official fishing time so as to not tarnish the valuable reputation of this YCMBT or any
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DIVISION
28. The Pee Wee division of the YCMBT is an introduction level division, intended to allow young anglers to enjoy our event along with their family. Pee Wee anglers must be less than eleven (11) years of age on the last day of this event. Entrants in this division will compete only against fellow Pee Wee anglers. They will only be eligible for Pee Wee division awards. Pee Wee anglers may receive limited assistance in moving rods to a fighting position as well as to prevent loss of tackle. We at the YCMBT know that this allowance will not be abused.
35. Kettle of Fish: The “Kettle of Fish” will seek the same eligible funfish species as the YCMBT. The winner will be determined by the heaviest combination of funfish accumulated by all registered anglers on each competing boat, or the heaviest single fish caught by a registered angler on a competing boat, whichever is greater, throughout the two-day tournament. A ten pound minimum weight will be in effect for all eligible species. No more than three (3) of each eligible funfish species may be weighed per boat daily. Entry fee is $300 per boat. Awards for the Kettle of Fish will be distributed for first, second and third places on a fifty percent (50%), thirty percent (30%) and twenty percent (20%) basis.
F. ADDED-VALUE OPTIONAL CATEGORIES
29. The YCMBT offers six “added value” optional categories for boats registered in the two-day tournament. All YCMBT rules apply, and scoring in each of the six categories will be in accordance with the applicable YCMBT rules for billfish or funfish. Fees to enter these optional categories are on a per-boat basis and are in addition to the YCMBT boat entry fees. Participating boats must register for the added value optional categories of their choice at or before tournament registration. Entry fees received after March 22, 2013 must be in the form of cash or cashiers check. Fifteen percent (15%) of the gross entry fee in each category will be donated to conservation. The remaining eighty-five percent (85%) will be awarded and divided in each category as described in Rules #30 through #36. Actual cash prize amounts of each category are dependent on the number of boats entering that category. All prizes will be paid by check at the awards presentation.
G. THE ONE DAY OUTBOARD ONLY CHALLENGE
36. The YCMBT will hold a one-day tournament on Saturday April 6th, 2013 during the two-day tournament. Only outboard boats may register in the oneday tournament. The one-day tournament will seek the same eligible billfish and funfish species as the YCMBT, and all YCMBT “General”, “Billfish” and “Funfish” rules apply to the one-day tournament. Registration, check-out, weigh-in, and the awards ceremony for the one-day tournament will be conducted simultaneously with the same events for the two-day tournament and will continue until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5th, 2013. Outboard boats registered in the one-day tournament are not eligible for the prizes in the two-day tournament, and boats registered in the two-day tournament are not eligible for the prizes in the outboard only one-day tournament.
30. The $3K Hook-Up. The “$3K Hook-Up” will seek the same eligible billfish species as the YCMBT. The winning boat will be determined by the combined total billfish points accumulated by all registered anglers on each competing boat throughout the two-day tournament. Entry fee is $3,000 per boat. The award for the $3K Hook-Up will be distributed on a winner-take-all basis.
37. The YCMBT offers three “added value” optional categories for outboard boats registered in the one-day tournament. All YCMBT rules apply, and scoring in each of the three categories will be in accordance with the applicable YCMBT rules for billfish or funfish. Fees to enter these optional categories are on a per-boat basis and are in addition to the one-day tournament boat entry fees. Participating boats must register for the added value optional categories of their choice at or before tournament registration. Entry fees received after March 22, 2013 must be in the form of cash or cashiers check. Fifteen percent (15%) of the gross entry fee in each category will be donated to conservation. The remaining eighty-five percent (85%) will be awarded and divided in each category as described in Rules #38 through #40. Actual cash prize amounts of each category are dependent on the number of boats entering that category. All prizes will be paid by check at the awards presentation.
31. The Pot of Gold. The “Pot of Gold” will seek the same eligible billfish species as the YCMBT. The winning boats will be determined by the combined total billfish points accumulated by all registered anglers on each competing boat throughout the two-day tournament. Entry fee is $1,000 per boat. Awards for the Pot of Gold will be distributed for first, second and third places on a fifty percent (50%), thirty percent (30%) and twenty percent (20%) basis.
32. Inboard Daily: The “Inboard Daily” will seek the same eligible billfish species as the YCMBT. Daily winners will be declared each day of official tournament fishing. The winning Inboard boats will be determined by the combined total billfish points accumulated by all registered anglers on each competing Inboard boat each day of the two-day tournament. Entry fee is $1,000 per Inboard boat. The total net entry fees available for awards will be allocated evenly among each day of official fishing. Awards for the Inboard Daily will be distributed for first and second places each day on a sixty percent (60%) and forty percent (40%) basis of the daily award allotment.
38. One Day Billfish Bonanza: The “One Day Billfish Bonanza” will seek the same eligible billfish species as the YCMBT. The winning outboard boats will be determined by the combined total billfish points accumulated by all registered anglers on each competing one-day tournament boat. Entry fee is $500 per boat. The award for the One Day Billfish Bonanza will be distributed on a winner-take-all basis.
33. Outboard Daily: The “Outboard Daily” will seek the same eligible billfish species as the YCMBT. Daily winners will be declared each day of official tournament fishing. The winning Outboard boats will be determined by the combined total billfish points accumulated by all registered anglers on each competing Outboard boat each day of the two-day tournament. Entry fee is $1,000 per Outboard boat. The total net entry fees available for awards will be allocated evenly among each day of official fishing. Awards for the Outboard Daily will be distributed for first and second places each day on a sixty percent (60%) and forty percent (40%) basis of the daily award allotment.
39. One Day Billfish Blast: The “One Day Billfish Blast” will seek the same eligible billfish species as the YCMBT. The winning outboard boats will be determined by the combined total billfish points accumulated by all registered anglers on each competing one-day tournament boat. Entry fee is $200 per boat. Awards for the One Day Billfish Blast will be distributed for first, second and third places on a fifty percent (50%), thirty percent (30%) and twenty percent (20%) basis.
40. One Day Kettle of Fish: The “One Day Kettle of Fish” will seek the same eligible funfish species as the YCMBT. The winning outboard boats will be determined by the heaviest combination of funfish accumulated by all registered anglers on each competing one-day tournament boat, or the heaviest single fish caught by a registered angler on a competing one-day tournament boat, whichever is greater. A ten pound minimum weight will be in effect for all eligible species. No more than three (3) of each eligible funfish species may be weighed per boat. Entry fee is $200 per boat. Awards for the One Day Kettle of Fish will be distributed for first, second and third places on a fifty percent (50%), thirty percent (30%) and twenty percent (20%) basis.
34. The Half-Day Daily: The “Half-Day Daily” will seek the same eligible billfish species as the YCMBT. The winning boats will be determined by the combined total billfish points accumulated by all registered anglers on each competing boat in the two-day tournament twice each day at the following intervals: on Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and then from 12:01 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and then from 12:01 p.m. to 3 p.m. Billfish points during each of the four intervals will be determined by the time entries for each release confirmation number as recorded in the YCMBT radio log book. Entry fee is $500 per boat. The total net entry fees available for awards
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YCMBT Special Thanks!
We’d like to offer a special thanks to these individuals who go above and beyond to support the tournament! Admiral Oil Jerry McGinley & Kathleen Marerro Bellak Color Oscar Gonzalez Blanchard Machinery Scott “Mad Poodle” Baxter
Capt Harry's Fishing Supply Kim, Harry III, Louann & Carl CCA of Florida The CCA Auction Team City of Miami Beach Graham, George & Linette Community Grants Coordinator Dana Pezoldt & Roxana Barba Contender Boats Joe Neber & Les Stewart, Jr. C.O.W Mike and Ana Frank Cyber Angler Rudy Gomez Featured Trophy Artists Guy Harvey, Pasta Panaleo, Steve Whitlock, Kim Rody, & Mike Bainter Hook & Tackle Sport Clothing Stan Rudman RICOH Office Solutions John Wollitz & Howard Walters ImageWorks Marketing Leah Schillinger Island Brew Dave Conner & Darcy Williams Kelly Benson Electric Inc. Kelly Benson & Brian Barbick Logistic Solution Services, LLC. Sean Herschman Miami Beach Marina Bob Christoph & Bob Christoph, Jr. Miami Boat Show Melissa and Joanne Miller’s Ale House Ralf Dilzer & the Amazing MAH Staff Monty's Matt Johnson Net To Go Rick Medina Presidential Challenge Joan Vernon Southern Wine & Spirits Greg Eickhorn Sun-Sentinel Steve Waters TDC Coordinator Nikenna Benjamin The Miami Herald Sue Cocking The Ruwitch Foundation Rob Ruwitch Tournament Computer Program Gene Pence Yamaha Marine Group Dale Barnes & Tim Haney
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