REGISTRATION

Registration Fee: $5,000 per tournament.

License Fee for Non-Members: The license fee is included for the dates of the
tournament. Any non-member coming before or after the tournament will be charged

$200 per day plus the cost of any reservations.

Payment Basis: Entry is on a first-paid, first-serve basis. Participants do not secure
a spot until the registration fee is paid in full and an email confirmation is received.

Angler/Token Holder Names: Due 14 days prior to the start date of each tournament.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing 45 days before the start
date to receive a refund. Please write to rlaing@chubcay.com. No refunds will be given
after the 45-day mark unless due to a government shutdown.

Fishing Regulations

1. All teams must possess a Bahamas Fishing Permit.
2. An unlimited number of teasers and lines are allowed; “J-hooks” only with lures;
offset circle hooks are not allowed.

3. Fishing hours: “Lines in” at 8:00 am, “Lines out” at 3:00 pm. All boats must be back in
the marina by 5:00 pm. In the event a team is fighting a fish past lines out, you have two
hours from release time to make it back to the marina.

4. Eligible Fish for Weigh-In: Tuna (Yellowfin or Blackfin), Wahoo, and Dolphin (Mahi-
Mahi) with a minimum weight of 10 lbs.

5. A 60-mile boundary radius from the marina is in effect.
6. A billfish hook-up must be called in to the “Committee Boat” within the first minute
on VHF channel 71. The “Committee Boat” will validate your hook-up by

announcement. A billfish release must be called in to the “Committee Boat” with the
following information: species released and boat name. The “Committee Boat” will then
verify your information by announcement and give you a release time, which must be
recorded on your daily sheet.

7. All billfish must be released to qualify. A billfish is considered released when an
angler brings the leader close enough to the boat for the mate or captain to grasp the
leader or leader passes through tip. Billfish trophies will be awarded for first, second
and third place based on the total points achieved per the scoring below. An additional
trophy will be awarded to the 1st place non-sonar boat.
8. In the event of a tie in total points between two or more boats for the same award,
the winner shall be the first boat to reach the score.

Points will be awarded according to the following points system:

•Blue Marlin – 500 points.
•White Marlin – 200 points.
•Sailfish (including unidentified billfish and Spearfish) – 100 points.
9. Any angler who has worked as a professional crew member, Captain, mate or
commercial fisherman in the previous 3 years will not be allowed to participate as an
angler. Hook and hand are permitted with one pass as soon as possible, then IGFA rules
apply.
10. Participants of this tournament enter at their own risk. Officials, committee
members, sponsors and ALL persons connected directly or indirectly with the
operations of the Chub Cay Club Members & Guest Fishing Tournament shall be
exempt from any liability for loss, damage or negligence, harm or injury suffered by
any participant, entrant, sportfishing vessel, captain, crew members, vessels and
equipment which may occur during this tournament.
11. By signing the entry, you adhere to all tournament rules.
12.Chub Cay Resort & Marina has the right to move tournament dates in case of severe
weather and can refuse entry/participation to anyone for any reason at any time.

The Chub Cay Club has a rich heritage for being a gentleman and lady’s
tournament that is conducted and scored based on the honor system, however, in
case of a protest, forms are available and must be filled out on the same day of
infraction of the rules observed, plus a non-refundable $1000 protest fee. The
decision of the Fishing Committee regarding the protest and the interpretation of
the rules shall be final.

CATCH & RELEASE VERIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION MARKERS:
Each team will obtain a marker prior to the day’s fishing. This marker must be
displayed during the fight and recorded. Failure to show the marker in your video
proof will disqualify your catch, even if it is time-stamped.

RELEASE VERIFICATION RECORDINGS:
• Teams must display identification markers during fish fights and submit video
proof of each catch and release, showing the registered angler, proper
identification marker, sufficient footage of the fish, and proof of release.
• A daily affidavit must be submitted with video proof by 5:00 pm each fishing
day.

RELEASE AFFIDAVIT:
Each billfish release is required to be noted on the day’s affidavit and
submitted with your video to the committee each fishing day. Failure to turn
in your affidavit will disqualify that day’s catch(es). Affidavits are supplied
with your registration package. If you do not have one for each day, please
see the committee for a replacement.