Pick 3 fishing days through April 30, 2023.
Reel * Time USA Rules & Regulations
Rules & Regulations
ABOUT THE RULES….
We are applying simple rules; however, federal regulations must be complied with during all fishing days for this event. Please keep in mind that this will not be a traditional format and we welcome your feedback to improve in years to come after the commencement of 2023’s Challenge. We also are helping to raise awareness and funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 10% of all basic entry fees will go towards the National MS Society.
Rules & Regulations:
1) Registration is by Boat. Unlimited anglers, lines & teasers.
2) Captains & mates are eligible to be an angler. You can add or change anglers.
3) Boundaries: Leave from & return to any inlet along the east coast of Florida from Fernandina Beach to Key West.
4) Pick any 3 days through April 30, 2023. Last day to register: April 1st, 2023
5) Fishing Hours: Lines in 7:30 AM, Lines out 4PM.
5a) If you are “hooked up” during the last 15 minutes of fishing (3:45pm – 4:00pm) you must take a video upon hookup AND release to verify the sailfish was hooked before lines out.
6) All video clips must be taken from a cell phone. No Go pros or any other devices may be used.
7) No live or dead bait chumming.
8a) Pre fish form:
a) Fishing days must be declared the day/night prior to; 3 days need not be fished consecutively. To declare your fishing days click on pre-fish form link.
b) You will receive a boat number via text to use for video verification each day.
c) You must fill out a new pre-fish form for each day that you declare fishing. A different boat number will be sent.
8b) Check out procedure: Only use cell phone.
a) Video your position & start time using GPS.
b) Video all sailfish with the Video Release Verification procedure.
9) Video release verification procedure: All sailfish releases must be verified in a continuous video footage using your cell phone & having the following:
a) ID the angler, mention angler’s name & boat number for that day.
b) ID the sailfish.
c) Show us the release with separation.
10) Each team captain is responsible to make sure phones are fully charged, GPS locator is turned on & has plenty of storage.
11) Captain must fill out a catch & release report & text all videos to Lenny 609.377.0529 before 8pm that same day. If report and videos are not submitted by 8pm that day. All fish will be disqualified and you will burn a day.
12) I.G.F.A. Rules apply except as follows:
a) Only non-offset circle hooks and maximum manufacturer stated 20-lb. test line may be used. The combined length of the leader and the double line may not exceed 20 feet.
b) Passing the rod after hookup (hook and hand) is permitted to an angler only once per fish. The pass must occur as close to the hookup as possible.
c) Live or dead/artificial bait may be used during your days of fishing, however you must declare the night before which 1 technique you will be fishing for that day (Live or Dead/Artificial Bait).
d) Point system: Live Bait-100 points per sailfish release. Dead Bait or Artificial lures-200 points per sailfish release.
13) In case of a tie the winner will be determined by which boat/team reaches the number of points that resulted in the tie first based on time of their last release.
Legal Stuff:
By participating in this Challenge and submitting videos & photos, you consent to the use of your footage by Reel*Time USA at their discretion to promote Reel*Time USA events.
All protests must only be filed by a registered angler or crew-member. The tournament director must be notified immediately by calling 609.377.0529. All protest(s) must be in writing, signed by the protesting angler/crew member and include the registered angler(s) name(s), a contact phone number and $500.00 cash or check made payable to Reel*Time USA. All protests will be settled the day after the alleged incident. All protests must be in the hands of the tournament director not later than 6pm the day after the alleged incident. The protesting party, as well as the accused team members, captain and crew, MUST be present in any official protest hearing. If the accused or protesting teams or any individual member fail to show up for the protest hearing, then they are forfeiting their right to be heard and will abide by the decision made by the official tournament judges. All decisions made by the official tournament judges are final. The $500.00 fee required to protest will be returned to the protesting angler/crew member should the protest result in a decision in the protesting angler/crew member’s favor
By registering to participate in this Challenge, you, the participant, agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Reel*Time USA LLC, Reel*Time USA Catch & Release Challenge, Lenny Strobel, ROFFS and any and all affiliates involved in this event from any claim or causes of action of any kind including but not limited to injury, death, property damage or other damages whether through your own negligence, the negligence of another, or the negligence of Reel*Time USA LLC, Reel*Time USA Catch & Release Challenge, Lenny Strobel, ROFFS or any and all affiliates involved in this event. Reel*Time USA LLC reserves the right to refuse any entry at their discretion.
Refund policy: Entry fees are non-refundable in the event you do not participate in the Challenge for any reason whatsoever.
Each team is responsible for consulting his or her local fishing laws/regulations concerning billfish before participating in this contest. Each participant accepts sole responsibility and risk for knowing the fishing regulations/laws where you fish for this challenge. Reel*Time USA makes no representations regarding any fishing regulations/laws nor makes any guarantee of safety in participation. Each participant participates at his or her own risk and agrees to submit to polygraph upon request by tournament officials.
All Winners will complete and submit to Reel*Time USA a 1099 form before receiving any cash prizes.
***IN ORDER TO COMPETE IN THIS EVENT AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS, YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THESE RULES, REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION.
Lenny Strobel
Founder/President
NOTE: If you cannot contact Lenny via cell, the alternate contacts are Greg (786.488.3619) or Matt (989.493.9089).

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