Rules 

These rules are in place to keep the events fair and fun for all.

1/ Under no circumstances will protected species be included in the events and records. Please check with your local Fisheries If you are unsure which species this includes. Members attempting to include a protected species in any events will be banned from any future competing.

2/ The use of illegal baits will result in being banned from any future competing.

3/ All fish must be caught within the guidelines and rules adopted by ANSA. This site is not ANSA affiliated but respects their methods.

4/ The use of setlines are prohibited.

5/ All Fish must have a photo included with a claim clearly showing the size and species and Fishing gear used and the Angler.

6/ All fish must be weighed on Salter scales or certified scales, e.g. Tackle stores, butchers, fish shops, fishing clubs. A receipt for the weigh in is required for  acceptance for Member Records and can be scanned and emailed to the site email address on main site page.   The Receipt must be dated and show the anglers name and weigh persons name, also the species and its weight. For entries into singles and team events you may use Salter scales that haven't been certified as long as you have a decent photo clearly showing fish, gear, and angler.

7/ If the photo presented for a claim is clear and without doubt a valid photo then there is no need for a witness.

8/ Nobody may touch your line during the fight until the fish is landed. Also they may not touch any part of your tackle.

9/ All claims must be made within 30 days of the capture.

10/ Any fish approved by ANSA for a record may be used in the Member records. If the record is no longer held then proof that the record was held is required before it will be included. This site will accept past records with proof but only ANSA records. No receipts or photo's are required when using a ANSA record as their methods to prove the records are acceptable.

11/ Anybody caught cheating or disobeying the above rules will be banned from the events and forums.

12/ All fish must be caught in Australian waters. All fish must be caught with legal methods.

As this site wont be line testing we will be relying on your honesty!

For people enjoying this sort of competition I recommend joining ANSA !!!

With ANSA you can enter conventions and try out for Australian records.

A link to ANSA is on the Sportfish Extreme links page.

The biggest rule is you must have fun!!!

Thank you.