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This year marks the 35th Anniversary of the Wahine and Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament. It will be a two day event with the Wahine’s kicking off the tournament on Friday, October 28 and the Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament following on Saturday October 29, 2011 at the Lahaina Harbor. This homegrown community event is a non-profit tradition sponsored by the Lahaina Yacht Club. The 2011 Wahine and the Lahaina Jackpot will be awarded to the largest qualifying fish caught in each tournament. There will be no second place prizes.
In addition this year, we will be strongly encouraging Jackpot’s fishermen and women to participate in the NOAA sponsored billfish “Tag and Release” program. A new “Tag & Release Purse” has been accumulated from sponsor donations and that will provide cash prizes to the teams who tag and release the most billfish.
This program provides a great opportunity for effective long-term management and conservation of the Pacific billfish populations. Working together, Hawaii’s fishermen can provide important information from the charter boat industry and sports fishing community that will help to insure the longevity of the Pacific billfish populations for generations to come and to protect the important role recreational fishing plays in the lifestyle and culture of Hawaii.
The Lahaina Jackpot Committee wishes the best of luck to all the tournament anglers. If you have ideas on how you can help Lahaina Jackpot we welcome your input. For more information please contact MaryAnn McNew, Lahaina Jackpot Tournament Director at 808-268-6422 or LahainaJackpot@gmail.com.
OFFICIAL RULES: The Wahine Jackpot is on Friday, October 28, 2011 and Jackpot is on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Entry Fees: Jackpot entry fee is $800 per boat. The Wahine Entry fee is $150 per boat and $50 for each Wahine. All females on board will be considered anglers. Men on board may not participate except as crew and captain. Registration: Entry forms can be requested at www.LahainaJackpot.com You can mail the entry forms or drop them off at the Lahaina Yacht Club during registration on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm and Thursday, Oct. 27 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Entry must be paid by cash or check at the Club.
Captains's Briefing: The tournament briefing will be on Thursday, October 27 at the Lahaina Yacht Club, 835 Front Street, at 6:00 pm. No host cocktails and pupus will be provided. The Captain or authorized representative must be present. A penalty may be assessed of up to one hour’s delay of "Start Fishing" to teams not attending the briefing without cause.
Moneybags:All boats must have a cell phone and VHF radio aboard turned to channel 68. Moneybag’s cell number is 250-8639. All communications with Moneybags will be by team number. Turn your radio on upon boarding your vessel and leave it on until you have secured at the end of the day. Each boat must be in the start area beyond the “L” buoy in front of the Lahaina Harbor and checked in with Moneybags before 6:55 am each day. Radio silence MUST be maintained from 6:55 to 7:00 am prior to “Start Fishing”. Boats not checked in by 6:55 am must wait until 7:00 am to check in and they must wait until they are confirmed by Moneybags BEFORE they can leave the starting area and begin fishing. “Stop Fishing” will be at 4:00 pm each day. All fish must be hooked up before “Stop Fishing”. See Part 2 of the Official Rules for Late Weigh In requirements.
General Rules:The tournament will be run under “Modified IGFA” rules. All IGFA rules apply except the following: Line class maybe up to 150 pounds, the fish may be fought from the gunwale rod holders, the “Portugue Pump” (pulling line from first rod guide to reel) will be allowed only by angler and Rod may be transferred to the chair or gimbal for the angler one time. Fish must be caught by hand operated rod and reel only. No mechanical devices or hand lines may be used. Standard trolling techniques, chunking and live/dead bait are allowed only. Green sticks are NOT allowed. NO BIRDS ALLOWED. Daisy chains are NOT ALLOWED. Refer to the IGFA Guide for Hook Regulations in the Entry Packet.All boats must comply with random fish box checks, if requested by the Jackpot Committee.
Weighing: All fish to be weighed must be presented in the condition in which they were landed or boated. Fish with additional cuts as for improved marketability will not be eligible.
Qualifying Weights:Billfish (Black, Blue or Striped) must be a minimum of 100 pounds. Tuna, Ono, Mahi must be 25 pounds minimum. No other species will qualify for prizes.
Tag & Release: All tagged Billfish will receive points regardless of weight. Blue or Black Marlin = 100 points. Stripe Marlin or Spearfish = 75 points. Sailfish = 50 points.
Official Catch Time:The official time of record for boated fish will be the time confirmed by Moneybags.
Official Tag Time: The official time of record for tagged fish will be the time of the Tag as confirmed by Moneybags.
Radio Roundups will be conducted at 10:00AM, 12:00PM and 3:00PM on every day of fishing. When Moneybags calls for your team to report, you must report your Team Number, Area & Fish Report.
All hook ups, losses of fish, captures of fish and tag and releases must be confirmed by Moneybags. You must give the time, area and estimated weight.
Tag & Release: If you decide to tag a Billfish you must call Moneybags as soon as the Tag is placed.
Moneybags will give you special instructions as to which secret item to include in the picture that you must take to qualify. Cameras and secret items will be distributed at the Capt Briefing. You will be asked to confirm the tag card number, area, estimated weight & length. Failure to take the required photos will result in disqualification.
The tag card must be filled out completely and the leader and tag card must be retained for the judges.
A fish may be tagged and then observed to determine if the fish is eligible to be weighed. Moneybags will confirm what fish have been boated by other teams and their estimated weight.
Should that marlin be lost during said observation period, the tag points will still apply provided that sufficient photographic evidence is still obtained.
If confirmation from Moneybags is not possible due to distance or any other reason, a confirmation must be made via radio or cell phone relay. Any fish that has not been confirmed will not be allowed to qualify. Confirmation is the responsibility of the teams.
All participating Tag & Release entries must submit a photo taken with a TOURNAMENT ISSUED CAMERA with the tag shown clearly inserted into the Billfish in order to be eligible to qualify.
A backup Video or additional digital photos are suggested although not required. The Jackpot Committee is not responsible for lost photos. A fish that has been gaffed cannot be tagged and released. None of the tagged fish are allowed to be brought onboard for any reason.
Refer to the NOAA “Take Along” Tagging Guide in the entry packets for proper tagging procedure and measurement guide to estimate the length and weight of the fish. Check out http://billfish.org/1044-tagging-video to view a video from The Billfish Foundation on how to safely tag billfish if you’re in doubt.
All tournament issued cameras must be returned at the end of the Wahine Tournament. New Tournament cameras and secret items will be distributed on Saturday for Jackpot. See Part 2 of the Official Rules (below) for more photo information.
All teams MUST secure at the end of each day to Moneybags. 1 (808) 250-8639
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*** TAG & RELEASE PROGRAM OFFERS GREAT PRIZES THIS YEAR ***
Jackpot Tag & Release Purse: Funds for this category come directly from proceeds from the Lahaina Jackpot Sponsors and the Lahaina Yacht Club, not Entry Fees. All tagged Billfish will receive points regardless of weight. Blue or Black Marlin = 100 points. Stripe Marlin or Spearfish = 75 points. Sailfish = 50 points. Only BILLFISH can be tagged. There will be three prizes awarded totaling $3,500.
The team with the largest number of Tag & Release points will be awarded $2,000.
The team with the second largest number of Tag & Release points will be awarded $1,000.
The team with the third largest number of Tag & Release points will be awarded $500.
In the event there is only one team with Tag & Release points, they will be awarded $3,500.
In the event there are two teams with Tag & Release points, the team with the largest number of points will be awarded 60% of the purse and the team with the second largest number of points will be awarded 40% of the purse.
If there is a tie for tag points, the tie will be split among those in the tie position with 60% going to the first team to arrive at the tie position, and 40% going to the team that arrived at the tie position second. The Official Tag Time will be the time confirmed by Moneybags.
If there are no Tag & Release Billfish, all of the Tag & Release Purse prize money will roll over to be used for the 2012 Tag & Release prizes.
Registered Anglers: Any participant who wishes to weigh a fish or turn in a tag card must be listed on the registration form as an angler. Substitute anglers are allowed if they have been confirmed by the Jackpot Committee prior to “Start Fishing” of that day.
Dock Time: All boats must secure with Moneybags by 6:00 PM or authorities will be notified of your absence. You must have a shore phone number on your entry forms in case of emergency.
Late Weigh INS: If you hooked up prior to the call of “Stop Fishing” at 4:00 PM and Moneybags has confirmed it, you may fight your fish until you catch it. If it appears that you will miss the dock time because you are still hooked up, Moneybags must be notified in order to make the necessary arrangements.
Catch Reports:Fish must be brought to the Lahaina Harbor Weigh Station. Each angler shall complete a catch report for fish boated or tagged and released. All information required from the angler must be placed on the catch report before the fish is turned over to the Judges. The boat shall exhibit lure, leader, rod and reel for inspection.
A team member must stay with their fish from boat to scale and that member or the Captain will be the only person to verify the weight of the fish on the scale with the Weigh Master. NO TRUCKED fish will be weighed.
Qualifying fish will be weighed ONE TIME only. The judges may investigate and act upon any incident. By participating in this tournament the anglers agree to abide by the Official Rules as stated.
Disposition of fish is 100% the responsibility of the teams. Fish must NOT be left at the dock, or they will be confiscated and the team will be responsible for the relocation expense.
Failure to adhere to these rules and requirements may result in your fish being disqualified
Photographic Evidence: The photos of tag & release fish will be used to resolve potential conflicts of formal protest. The photo must be taken with a TOURNAMENT ISSUED CAMERA with the tag shown clearly inserted into the billfish. In order to be eligible to qualify photos must be taken with the intent to verify (1) the species of the billfish and (2) that the tagging procedure was fully performed and (3) that the released fish is alive and capable of survival when released. Only Billfish can be tagged.
A photo proving that the tag and release procedure was fully performed may be difficult, especially on smaller boats. It is the responsibility of the judge(s) only, to decide if the photos provided fulfill the intent of this rule.
The best approach to getting the required photos is to take at least one photo from the bridge if possible with a view of the fish on the leader being tagged. Next, take at least one photo close up in order to show that the tag is inserted in the fish. It is recommended that you take a couple of shots from each approach.
Due to the nature of dealing with wild animals no procedure is fool proof and there is always a chance that regardless of the effort, the team may not capture the photo image needed by the judges and may be denied points based upon the lack of photographic quality and/or detail. By participating in this tournament, the teams accept this, and are responsible for providing the best possible photos to the judges. Safety of the angler should always be foremost important.
Tag & Release Photos: The judges shall be the only persons to view the photos. A team may ask to see the photos taken from their boat only. Should there be a problem with any team’s photos that would disqualify a tag and release on the grounds of insufficient photo evidence, proof of species or the tag and release procedure was not shown as fully performed it will be the responsibility of the judges to show the photos to the team whose catch is being disallowed only.
Disqualification: Grounds for disqualification include but are not limited to: cheating in any manner, filling fish with anything, faking a tag photo in any manner, disfiguring official cameras in any manner, using tag poles longer than 8 feet in length, and/or using non-conforming gear or falsifying hook-ups.
Official Results and Purse Pay Out: T & R Purse money shall not be distributed until tournament photos are processed and results verified. “Results,” printed or announced prior to photo verification and protest review are “Unofficial”.
Sportsmanship: All judging, awarding, and accounting of purses and prizes will be handled in a businesslike manner and in the spirit of good sportsmanship. No yelling or otherwise attempting to intimidate judges or officials shall be tolerated. The Jackpot Committee reserves the right to deny entry to anyone.
Protests: Any protest shall be made in writing; signed by the Captain and presented to the Jackpot Committee no later than 7:00 PM on the day of concern. No Exceptions. Entrants agree to submit to a polygraph if requested. The decision of the Jackpot Committee is final.
Thanks for fishing the 35th Annual Wahine and Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournaments.
All anglers will have full access to the Lahaina Yacht Club for the duration of the Tournament.
Come and enjoy the Club’s showers & food & fun. Thanks to our sponsors, we will be offering reduced prices on Kona Beer and Ocean Vodka for all Wahine and Jackpot entrants.
Contact MaryAnn McNew Tournament Director with any questions or comments at 808-268-6422 or email at LahainaJackpot@gmail.com.
This year marks the 35th Anniversary of the Wahine and Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament. It will be a two day event with the Wahine’s kicking off the tournament on Friday, October 28 and the Lahaina Jackpot Fishing Tournament following on Saturday October 29, 2011 at the Lahaina Harbor. This homegrown community event is a non-profit tradition sponsored by the Lahaina Yacht Club. The 2011 Wahine and the Lahaina Jackpot will be awarded to the largest qualifying fish caught in each tournament. There will be no second place prizes.
OFFICIAL RULES: The Wahine Jackpot is on Friday, October 28, 2011 and Jackpot is on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Entry Fees: Jackpot entry fee is $800 per boat. The Wahine Entry fee is $150 per boat and $50 for each Wahine. All females on board will be considered anglers. Men on board may not participate except as crew and captain. Registration: Entry forms can be requested at 
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