Nordic River Pike Open 2022


Rules (

Nordic River Pike Open 2022

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Layout

Day 1 ends at 5:00 PM, back with the measuring board at 6:30 PM!

Day 2 starts at 08:00, ends at 16:00 with a dark period starting at 12:00. The measuring board must be submitted to the competition management at the reception no later than 17:00.

Teams should consist of 2-3 people.

● The 5 longest pikes are counted.
● Scoring system 1 cm = 1 point.
● If 2 or more teams get the same number of points, the team with the longest fish wins! If the longest fish are also exactly the same length, the second longest goes first, etc.

The anglers' rules for the Pike branch apply and must be followed and are available to read. here.

Fishing methods

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Allowed methods are spinning/reel fishing and fly fishing. All other methods including vertical fishing are not allowed.

● Only artificial baits may be used. Only barbless hooks are permitted.
● Only fishing with one rod per person is permitted, but you may have more rods ready-rigged in the boat.

Catch & Release

The Nordic River Pike Open is a pure catch & release competition. In other words, ALL pike must be released back.
Handle the fish as gently as possible!

● Be well prepared to land the fish (net, tongs, unhooking mat, etc).
● Land the fish as quickly as possible.
● Unhook the fish in the water; if this is not possible, lift the fish and place it on a gentle surface (unhooking mat).
● Minimize the fish's time above the water surface!
● If the fish must be weighed, always use a weighing net.

Measurement and Registration

The minimum length for pikes registered in the competition is 80 cm.
Fish to be registered in the competition must be photographed in the Fishy app as follows:

● 1 picture with the fish against the measuring board (the fish's mouth against the edge of the measuring board and the measuring scale clearly visible). In addition, the start number must be clearly included in the picture.
● The pike is placed on its right side with the left side visible. (Fins must not be pressed together, no hands on the tail fin or tail coil)
● 1 picture where the catcher is holding the fish and the catcher's face is clearly visible and the left side of the pike is exposed to the camera. Use the app that you downloaded before starting.

Please note that it is important that you take clear pictures of the fish as unclear pictures will mean that the fish will not be counted in the competition.
The best thing you can do is zoom in on your camera after you've taken the picture. If you can clearly see that the pike is lying against the top of the measuring board and that the measuring scale is clearly visible down by the tail fin, the picture is probably good enough.

NOTE: Location services must be on during the competition and when photographing the catch in order for the fishermen to be approved! This is to avoid cheating!

Results

Results will be continuously updated on the website www.fishy.nu.
The update will end 4 hours before the end of the competition on Saturday.
The final result is presented during the mandatory dinner.

Security

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All competitors must wear a life jacket or other buoyancy aid at all times while on the water. This must always be visible in submitted competition photos!

● Applicable sea rules and speed regulations must always be followed. In the event of an emergency, contact the race management as soon as possible and in the event of more serious emergencies and accidents, call 112.
● Speed restrictions apply when passing another racing boat: Max 5 knots at distances closer than 50 meters.
● Persons under the age of 18 must have a guardian / responsible adult with them in the boat.

 
Equipment that must be included in every competition team

● Gentle surface/unhooking mat for fish handling
● First aid kit
● Cutting pliers
● Measuring board (lost measuring board will be charged 500:-)

Important! The organizer is not responsible for any accidents or damage to persons or property. The organizer has taken out liability insurance for the competition through Sportfiskarna, but each team must ensure its own adequate insurance coverage for persons and property.

Alcohol or drugs during competition are strictly prohibited and may result in the team being disqualified. Please note that the rules may be changed or rules may be added if the competition management deems it appropriate.


Scoring rules

Scoring
  • Fish are scored based on length in centimeters.

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