DM Gädda Södermanland 2026
DM
Rules (
DM Gädda Södermanland 2026
)1. General & competition format
● The competition is conducted as a team competition with 2-3 people per team.
● Only one class applies unless otherwise stated in the invitation.
● The competition is a Catch & Release (C&R) competition – all fish are released alive.
● All participants are responsible for knowing and following applicable fishing laws, local regulations and competition rules.
● The competition management has the right to make decisions on matters relating to the interpretation of rules during the competition day.
2. Participation, eligibility & security
● All participants must have a valid membership in Sportfiskarna.
● A life jacket or flotation device is mandatory for everyone in the boat throughout the competition.
● Alcohol, drugs or other intoxicating behavior is strictly prohibited.
● Each team is responsible for having functioning communication (mobile phone).
● In the event of an accident or emergency, competition rules may be waived to save lives – the competition management must be informed as soon as possible.
3. Fishing, equipment & methods
● Only spinning fishing is permitted. Natural baits, trolling and hangers are prohibited.
● Only one rod per fishing person may be used at a time (more may be brought in ready-made tackle).
● Fishing is only done from a boat – landing is only permitted in emergencies or natural disasters.
● Unauthorized or protected areas are completely closed to fishing and may not be entered.
4. Measurement, documentation & results
● Only pikes with a minimum length (at least 60 cm) are counted.
● The result is based on the team's 5 longest pikes.
● Measurement is made in whole centimeters – starting centimeters are rounded down.
● The pike must be documented by photographing it on an approved measuring board, with its nose clearly facing the stop.
● Pinched tail fin or hand(/finger on the tail coil is prohibited and the fish will be disqualified
5. Fair play, protests & penalties
● Fishing may not be conducted closer than 50 meters from another team or their boat.
● It is prohibited to knowingly disrupt other teams or share information inappropriately.
● All catches should be handled gently and quickly to minimize stress and damage to the fish.
● Protests must be in writing and submitted within the specified protest time after the end of the competition. (1h)
● Violation of the rules may lead to disqualification or expulsion of the entire team.
● The decision of the competition management is valid for the competition and cannot be changed afterwards.
Fishy Live is the competition's official app and should be used for all registration - each pike should be photographed and logged immediately upon capture (tip: make sure everyone on the team has the app installed so that the process goes quickly and smoothly).
If GPS/location services are used, you should let the app send coordinates according to the app's settings, so that the catch gets the correct position linked to the registration. (Visible only to the competition management!)
Scoring rules
Scoring
- Fish are scored based on length in centimeters.
In case of equal points
- Determined by the largest fish counted.
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