Abborfestivalen 2024
Rules (Perch Festival 2024)
Departure/fishing start at 08.00
Last registration of fish at 18.00
No later than on the pier/handing in the measuring board at 6.30 p.m
Mandatory fishing skipper meeting at 07.30
Registration from 07.00
Award ceremony at 19.00
Meeting place is Skulerud Brygge
Team/boat competition
1 - 2 members per team
All members must be registered at registration
Each boat must have a captain/team leader
Only perch counts
Minimum length 30 cm
5 longest overall winners
If the total length is equal, the longest fish decides, then the second longest, etc
All fish must be released after registration
The fishing area is limited to Skulerudsjøen/Rødnessjøen
Only spin fishing or fly fishing (reel/multiplier/fly) is allowed
Only permitted with artificial bait
Dorging/vertical fishing is prohibited
May only fish with 1 rod at a time per member
It is forbidden to use hangers or tools with multiple hooks
Use of living donors are not permitted
It is forbidden to feed fish
Fishing is prohibited in Skulerudsjøen/Rødnessjøen during the last 7 days before the competition
All fish must be registered immediately after capture
All fish must be registered on Fishy.nu
All fish must be recorded using the provided measuring board
Registered photo must clearly show the number on the board and the length of the fish
The length is rounded down to the nearest whole cm
The fish's nose should be close to the edge
The belly of the fish should face the person measuring and taking the picture
Max 1 hand (preferably none) on fish, the hand must not obstruct the display of the length
The picture must clearly show the whole fish
The scoreboard must be returned after the end of the competition
Everyone must wear a life jacket at all times
The minimum distance between the boats is 50m
If passing another boat with a shorter distance than 50m, the maximum speed is 5 knots
We consider and respect other fishermen and boats
Violation of the rules may lead to disqualification. A bad/incomplete picture can result in length deductions or fish not being counted. The organizer acts as a jury
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