TRAILER BOAT FISHING TOURNAMENT 2016 - details here

[mrsswordfisherman]

We are proud to have this tournament advertised on fishraider again this year. Click on the banner at the top of the forum to find out all the info and enter online.

Hopefully some fishraiders will join and have some fun.

Below is some info or click on www.tbft.com.au or the banner at the top of this forum.

2016 Club Marine Trailer Boat Fishing Tournament
Rules & Calender of Events

Tournament Director - all correspondence to:
Tony Poole -Trailer Boat Fishing Tournaments Pty Ltd
19 The Crescent, Dee Why, NSW, 2099
Ph: (02) 9029 6554 Fax: 02 9972 3211 Email: info@tbft.com.au

Host Club: Shoal Bay Fishing Club

Tournament Officials: Nominated members of the Host Club. In the event of any dispute related to the Tournament the Officials decision is final.

Tournament Base & Official Tent: Eastern Groyne, Victoria Pde, Nelson Bay.

Entry, Angler & Fish Eligibility:
- Entry is open to members of the public agreeing to be bound by the Tournament Rules and is not restricted to members of fishing clubs or organizations.
- Only fish caught from entered eligible trailerboats by entered eligible anglers will be eligible for points and prizes.
- To be eligible for points, an Angler must hook, strike, fight, and bring the fish to the boat to be tagged, netted, or gaffed without assistance including anyone else touching the rod or reel.
- The fish must be caught during tournament time and within tournament boundaries.

Boat Eligibility:
Entry is restricted to trailerboats - defined as any vessel capable of being transported by a NSW registered trailer being towed by a conventional motor vehicle including 4WD upon NSW public roads up to a maximum beam of 2.6 meters.

Entry Fees 2016:
- $85 per senior angler
- $40 per junior angler (under 16 at the time of the Tournament).
- This fee may include food and refreshments as may be provided by the organisers.
- Official close of mail entries is Saturday 12th March 2015. Online entries accepted up until 1700hrs Monday 14th March. A Late Entry Fee may be charged for entries received after these dates. The late entry fee is $160 per Senior and $80 per Junior.

Insurance:
3rd Party Property insurance at a minimum is required for all competing boats. Policy proof is required. Valid and current Policy details must be provided as part of each entry.

Angler Identity:
- Angler ID cards (to be collected at registration) must be presented to any Tournament Official on request and prior to any fish weigh in or prize claim or for any other claim such as food or refreshments as may be provided.
- Anglers must be present and produce their own Angler ID card to be eligible for any Lucky Draw Prizes.
- Secondary proof of ID may be requested for any prize collections.

Safety:
- All boats must comply with the relevant NSW Maritime safety regulations current at Tournament time. Details at www.maritime.nsw.gov.au.
- Boat and crew safety is the responsibility of the skipper of the vessel.
- The decision to enter, compete, and fish is the decision of the competitors.

Fishing Area & Marine Parks:
- Boats must be launched and retrieved within Port Stephens or within 12 kilometers by road from Tournament Base.
- Marine Park boundaries and usage regulations must be obeyed. Details at www.mpa.nsw.gov.au.

Fishing Licenses:
Anglers must hold relevant and current fishing licenses, permits, etc as may be required by NSW Laws. Details at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries .

Registration:
Prior to starting fishing, intending entrants MUST check & register their attendance at the Offical Tent at Tournament Base. Prepaid Tournament T-shirts and Caps will be available at Registration.

Tournament Calender:
Thursday 17th March - Official Tent Open 1730 - 2200
- Registrations & clothing pick-up commences 1800
- Competitor Briefing 2000 approx
- Lucky prize draw may be held before & immediately after the briefing.

Friday 18th March - Official Tent open 0600 - 2200
- Start of fishing is after 0600

Saturday 19th March - Official Tent open 0600 - 2200
- BBQ / Refreshments & Lucky Prize Draws: 1200 - 1500 (weigh station closed)
- Lucky prize draws will be held immediately after the BBQ.

Sunday 20th March - Official Tent open 0600 - 1200
- Close of fishing 1200
- Anglers must be in the official Compound prior to 1200 sharp Sunday for their fish to be eligible for weigh in.
- The Official Award Ceremony will commence at approx 1330
- Lucky Prize Draws will be held before during & after the Awards.
- The final major Lucky Prize will be drawn immediately after the Awards.

Point Scoring & Species:
Individual prizes will be awarded to the angler/s (Senior & Junior) who over the Tournament weighs in the heaviest of the following eligible species:
Bream - Live only (30cm) Cobia (65 cm) Drummer, Black (35cm) Flathead (36cm)
Flounder (25cm) Luderick (30cm) Marlin / Billfish (t&r only) Morwong (30cm)
Mulloway (85cm) Tailor (35cm) Teragalin (45cm) Tuna inc. Bonito (40cm)
Snapper (30cm) Yellowtail Kingfish (65cm)
Species may be added or deleted at the Organisers discretion.
Competitors will be advised of any changes at the Briefing & Registration.

For the purpose of this Tournament and to avoid unnecessary fish kills, the Organisers have imposed a minimum species length eligibility above that set by NSW Fisheries in some cases. These lengths appear alongside the eligible species above. Please visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries for the latest statutory species and bag limits.

Fish weighed in will have their tails docked. Live fish being released into the Bay or Big Tank for display and later release will not have their tails docked. Many anglers return their catch to the water alive after weigh-in, and this behaviour is encouraged and applauded by the Organisers and Spectators alike.

Champion Angler:
Titles will be awarded to the Senior & Junior Anglers who over the Tournament amass the most points counted as follows:
1st Heaviest of a species: 5 points
2nd Heaviest of a species: 3 points
3rd Heaviest of a species: 1 point
In the event of a tie, the winner will be the first person or boat to reach the winning points.

Champion Boat
Titles & prizes will be awarded to the boat that amasses the most eligible points as detailed for Champion Angler above. Only the top 3 fish in each species (whether caught by a Senior or Junior Angler) will be awarded points for "Champion Boat".

Failure to abide by any of the Tournament Rules may result in disqualification from the Tournament at the Officials discretion.

[mrsswordfisherman]

Time is fast approaching for the 23rd Anniversary Club Marine Trailer Boat Fishing Tournament so if you haven’t got your entry in yet, now is the time to do it. You can enter online at www.tbft.com.au using the “Enter Online” quick link. We have some wonderful prizes for both species and lucky draw prizes this year.

ENTRY TIPS:

• Have all your boat, trailer, insurance, and crew details together prior to entering. Please note that 3rd Party Insurance at a minimum is compulsory – this is a condition of our event insurance. You can call me on 02 9029 6554 or use the link to our major sponsor, Club Marine Insurance at www.tbft.com.au if you require help.
• Use the Enter Online link on the www.tbft.com.au homepage. You will be asked to pay for your entry and clothing prior to inputting boat and crew details. Do not use previous years records or details. They are there for your records only.
• Do not logon prior to being asked to. This will happen after selecting the number of entrants on your boat and choosing your hats & polo shirt sizes.
• Whenever logging on, your email and password details must be exactly the same as the last ones registered. They are case sensitive. If you cannot remember your password then have a new one to be sent to you by clicking on the link.
• If the site does not recognise your email address continue as a new entrant and register your new / correct email address and new password.
• If the site does not recognise your password, apply for a new one and it will be emailed straight away to you. You can reset your password to your favourite one after entering.
• If, for some reason you do not complete your entry at first, you can log on later and input your boat / crew details via the “View Invoices” button. When your order is not complete there will be a message in this section asking you to finalise your entry associated with that Order number.
• Please include your best onboard and emergency contact numbers for you and your crew. Safety is our first priority.
• After you have completed your entry, you can then log on again and change boat or crew details or add extra crew.
• Print & bring your invoice/s to the Registration Tent when registering. You should also print off a copy of the 2016 Rules & Calender and give them to each of your crew.
• On-Line entries close at 1700 on Monday 14^th March.
• Do not enter the same email address for skipper & crew multiple times. If you do, you may receive multiple emails from us. We try to eliminate duplicates but some slip through.
• If you have problems with entering, bring your receipt with you and we can sort it out at Tournament Base. We want you to have a great weekend and not miss out on anything.

YOUR SPONSORS:

We welcome our new sponsors Mako sunglasses, Tackle World Port Stephens, Momoi lines; and also welcome back our ongoing partners 3M, Alistain, Alvey, Atomic, Bay Boat Sales, BIA of NSW, Black Pete Marine, Blue Bottle Fishing, BlueWater Power Yachts, BOAB Boat Hire, BRP / Evinrude, Club Marine, Cote d’Azur, d’Albora Marinas, Gamakatsu, Navico / Simrad, Newcastlefishing.com, Port Stephens Beachside Holiday Parks, Port Stephens Fishing Charters, Shimano, and Winning Holidays. Please give these companies all the support in return that you can. There are links and contact details at www.tbft.com.au.

The major lucky draw prize this year will be an Evinrude powered Savage boat/motor/trailer package complete with 12 months Club Marine insurance and a Simrad or Lowrance sounder.

TOURNAMENT ACCOMMODATION:

Quality accommodation to suit a range of budgets is available from:

• Cote d’Azur: Serviced Apartments - 02 4984 9595 / www.cotedazurnelsonbay.com.au / reception@cotedazurnelsonbay.com.au
• Port Stephens Beachside Holiday Parks: Caravans & Cabins – 02 4916 6544 : http://www.beachsideholidays.com.au/
• Port Stephens Treescape: Caravans and Cabins – 02 4916 4544 : www.portstephenstreescape.com.au
• Winning Holidays: Serviced Apartments – 02 4984 0100 : www.winningholidays.com.au/

** Ask for tournament packages and don’t forget to ask about trailer parking.

MARINA BERTHS & FUEL SPECIAL DISCOUNTS:

D’Albora Marinas are offering special Club Marine Trailer Boat Fishing Tournament packages and also fuel discounts off the bowser price for fuel (0830 to 1630 daily only and your Tournament ID card needs to be presented – valid 16^th to 21^st March). – 02 4984 1333

YOUR LOCAL HOSTS:

• The experienced team from Shoal Bay Fishing Club will again be the host club for the weekend and running the event.

• We welcome Hakan and his team from the Dolphin Watch Cafe as our new caterers for the Saturday BBQ.

• Hakan and team at the Dolphin Watch Cafe will be looking after the food and drinks for the rest of the tournament. He’ll have extra staff available from Thursday afternoon and over the weekend plus offer extended opening hours for competitors. – 02 4984 1262

• In the event of foul weather (highly unlikely!!) The Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC - 7 AUSTRAL ST) will be used for Registration, Saturdays BBQ & Lucky Draws, and Sundays Presentation. It’s not far from Tournament Base.

• Marine Rescue Port Stephens will be offering logon facilities to all competitors. To speed things up, they will have your TBFT Boat Number and all details required. Full details will be emailed to you prior to the Tournament. Please remember to log on and log off. – 02 4981 3585

THE LOCATION:

• The Tournament address is Eastern Groyne, Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay. It’s adjacent the ferry terminal / weigh station / Dolphin Watch Cafe.
• This is a public facility so please help us keep it clean over the weekend. We have ordered a number of extra garbage bins for the weekend.
• We’re also responsible for keeping the toilets clean so please help there as well. If they require cleaning, please let one of the Tournament Officials know
• Please do not bring any glass into the area. You will be asked to take it away if you do. There are many people including a lot of children with bare feet or thongs. Cans or plastic bottles are fine.
• The Official Tent, Weigh Station, and all Events will be in this area (except in foul weather when the PCYC facility will be used).
• Parking Tip: There is plenty of free parking available in Magnus St and Fingal St, a short walk across the road from Tournament Base.

THE COMPETITIVE SPIRIT:

• We’re not fishing for sheep stations and any species prizes not won will be used for Lucky Draws. Therefore, if it’s marginal or rough conditions fish inshore or don’t go out. The safety of your boat and crew is your responsibility. It could ruin your whole day if someone gets hurt.
• Note: To be eligible for points, an Angler must hook, strike, fight, and bring the fish to the boat to be tagged, netted, or gaffed without assistance including anyone else touching the rod or reel. Please note that this Rule also applies to Junior Anglers and we will be bringing it to their attention when presenting fish for weighing. If you do not understand the meaning and intent of this rule please ask one of the Tournament Officials.
• We’ve kept the rules deliberately simple so the Tournament appeals to anglers of all ages and skill levels. Tournament officials have the right to disqualify any catch they deem to be against the intent and spirit of the rules.

Please pass this message onto all your fishing friends. The more the merrier.

We look forward to seeing you at the Bay in a couple of weeks. There promises to be many good times and more than enough prizes to go around.

Cheers,

Tony.

Tony Poole

Trailer Boat Fishing Tournaments

19 The Crescent, Dee Why, NSW, 2099

Ph: 02 9029 6554

Fax: 02 9972 3211

Email: info@tbft.com.au

Website: www.tbft.com.au

[FFM]

Been doing this Comp for a while, really worth doing. Excellently run comp. I'll be on 21 if anyone share info.

[mrsswordfisherman]

You might like to give us some live reports FFM