Rules Kayak Angler of the Year 2024

Updated 3/2 2024

Sportsmanship:

Correct and pleasant conduct in a friendly spirit and adherence to the rules.

Security:

Mandatory safety equipment that must be included in the kayak:

Compass (The one in the phone is ok). Knife. Hook cutter. Whistle. Water. First aid, (band-aid, wound wash). Telephone. Pedal kayakers must have a paddle as well. Life jacket/floating clothes. 

A life jacket or similar is mandatory and must be worn the entire time you are on the water.

The fisherman must ensure that he has valid insurance and everyone participates at their own risk.

If the competition is in the dark, you should have lanterns (white all-round light).

If the water is cold, a drysuit is the way to go.

Generally:

We follow the "sea laws", such as carrying lanterns, alcohol on the lake, etc. Anchoring or fishing in a fairway is also not recommended.

In general, kayaks with electric motors/engines/sails are not allowed. If you have an electric motor due to health problems, you must seek an exemption from the competition management.

This year we will have slightly different competition formats where the rules vary regarding live sensors, electric motors, etc., so keep an eye on each competition to see what applies.

Muster and briefing before the start is mandatory. Any local rules may apply and competitors must be informed of this.

If the competitor is late, a penalty of 2 cm per minute will be applied. If the delay is more than 15 minutes, the competitor will be disqualified from the entire competition.

Fishing methods:

Only hand gear in the form of rod and reel and artificial baits.

Trolling is not allowed. (Keep an eye on the respective competition for what applies).

Fragrances, those available on the market, may be used.

All fish must be caught and landed from inside the kayak.

All measurements must be taken on the water in the kayak, however, if you catch a larger fish, such as a pike, you can go ashore to measure and take photos.

Help from fellow competitors is allowed, however, photography must be done with the competitor's own camera/phone.

We must maintain a distance of at least 30m between the competitors.

Not permitted with hangers.

 

 

 

Photographing:

After the photo shoot, the fish must be released safely and the competitor is responsible for the well-being of the fish.

All photography must be done with a digital camera/mobile phone.

Your own measuring board may be used, recommended, presented to the competition management beforehand.

The image must be clear and the markings on the measuring board must be readable.

The entire fish MUST be visible in the photo. It is permissible to hold your hand over the fish as long as it does not obscure the head or tail fin.

The images may not be manipulated in any way.

The fish must be at the edge of the measuring board and the head end must be at 0 cm.

The measurement you get should be rounded up to the next whole centimeter. That is, 28.2 = 29 and 28.9 is also =29 cm.

Protests:

All protests must be in writing and received by the competition management no later than 30 minutes after the end of the fishing period.

In the event of a rule violation, the following penalties may be imposed:

a)       A maximum deduction from today's catch of 75 cm.

b)      Disqualification from the competition.

c)       Cm deduction. For example, if you don't make the time for the safety briefing/captain's meeting.

 

Other:

-          The competition management reserves the right to use participants' photos for further marketing of kayak fishing competitions.

-          Any winnings tax is paid by the contestants.

-          All participation is at your own risk.

-          Accommodation and fishing license are normally not included.

-          We adhere to the rules that apply to each water.