Shimano Open Slather Comp
Monday 26th December to Tuesday 31st January 5pm Cut off.

Proudly sponsored by Shimano New Zealand

Type: Measure comp- photos must include a ____________________ .photos must be on MBFC measure mats or
may be declined entry.
Entries: Photos must be uploaded to MBFC Facebook page only to be eligible.
Boundaries: Nationwide – no boundaries
Qualified Species: Snapper, Kingfish, Kahawai, Bluenose, Hapuka, Billfish, Tuna and Crayfish
When: Fishing starts Monday 26th December 5am closes Tuesday 31st January at 5pm

Prizing Giving: Club Night Thursday 9 th February at 5.30pm onwards at the club house.

Please note you must now be at prize giving or arrange for another member accept the prize on your behalf. If it
is not claimed at the end of the prizegiving it will be “lucky dipped” to another member.

Rules:
• Fish caught on Commercial charters or longline from a boat are not eligible.
• Anglers are eligible for 1 prize per species per competition.
• All Competitors must be current MBFC members.
• New Zealand fishing rules and regulations apply.
• Species Prizes to be confirmed
• Entries must include full name and age

Prize Categories:

Major Prizes:

1. Best picture of a Boating/Fishing Moment or Adventure Brought to Life! (Judges decisions are final)
2. Lucky draw  open to all anglers who enter a fish in the competion.

Open:

• Snapper 1st
• Kingfish 1st
• Kahawai 1st
• Deepwater (Bluenose/Hapuka etc) 1st
• Bill fish 1st
• Tuna 1st
• Crayfish 1st measured tail end hard into the measure mat and a second photo showing tail width.
• Spearfish 1st best catch to be judge by committee of any species (a speared fish can only be entered
into this category only)

Womens:
• Snapper 1st
• Kahawai 1st
• Kingfish 1st

Junior 16 & under:
• Snapper 1st
• Kahawai 1st
• Kingfish 1st

Kids 10 & under:
• Snapper 1st
• Kahawai 1st
• Kingfish 1st

Whippa Snappers – 5 and under:
• Snapper 1st
• Kahawai 1st

Note – any great catches can be weighed in for end of year trophies or a PB. Call weigh master Matt Gillespie 021
869 232
MEASURING YOUR CATCH FOR 2022
/2023 MBFC FISHING TOURNAMENTS:
A clear photograph of the fish, correctly placed on an official measure, is critical for your entry into the
competition. It is your responsibility to ensure you provide an image that we can use to validate your entry.
Photo Checklist:
• Make sure the photo is of the sufficient quality and suitable to enable the species and length to be
verified.
• The photo submitted must be in landscape format. Take the photo from directly above the fish
looking down rather than from the front or side.
• Take several photos just in case. Shadows can cause problems if the fish is placed on part sun/part
shadow.
• The tip of either the upper or lower jaw must touch the edge of the MBFC measure. It is permissible
to place a hand or have someone hold the fish on the measure or use a damp cloth on the fish to
settle it while a photo is taken, provided this does not obscure the fish significantly or prevent the
admin team from being able to validate your catch.
• The V of the tail should be a close to the midline of the measure as possible. All fish must be
placed side-on onto the measure.
• The measure should be placed on a flat surface.
• The jaw of the fish must not be distorted in an attempt to exaggerate the length.

• Fish must be measured fresh and must not be significantly cut in a manner that alters the length.
We strongly recommend you DO NOT gut or gill your catch before taking the photo as generally, it
will render the fish ineligible for the competition.

Please note that your fish may not be eligible if the above conditions are not met, however organisers totally

reserve the right to accept an entry on the basis that an appropriate reduction in length is made for any non-
compliance and/or the MBFC Committee reserve the right to disqualify any catch at their sole and absolute

discretion for any reason whatsoever including but not limited to suspected measure tampering and false date
submissions.
UPLOADING YOUR CATCH:
Post your photo and general location on the club facebook page to submit. Please include anglers full name and
age. Once your catch has been approved by the fishing committee your catch will appear on the tournament
leader board at https://memberdesq.onesporttechnology.com/4691/org
HOW IS LENGTH DETERMINED?
The innermost point of the tail V must touch or exceed the line on the measure to qualify for that 0.5cm
increment. For example if your fish if just over 50cm but does not reach the 50.5cm mark then the length
recorded will be 50.0cm.
Please ensure your fish is placed so the tail is evenly spread and the middle of the tail is along the midline of the
measure. If the tail appears to be squeezed together, a deduction in length will be made.