VIRGINIA BEACH BLUEWATER FISHING CLUB
FISHING FRENZY TOURNAMENT RULES
The purpose of the tournament is to foster good sportsmanship, friendly competition, and camaraderie between Club members. It is designed to promote tagging and encourage healthy release of fish. The tournament duration is the year beginning January 1 and ending December 31. The tournament is open to all club members whose dues are current prior to the date of their catch. Junior anglers must be registered prior to making a catch.
FISHING FRENZY TOURNAMENT AWARDS
ADULT INDIVIDUAL AWARDS (REGISTERED children over age 16 but under age 18)
Billfish – Male club member with the most billfish points
Billfish – Female club member with the most billfish points
Meat fish – Largest Tuna (Non-Yellowfin)
Meat fish – Largest Tuna (Yellowfin)
Meat fish – Largest Wahoo
Meat fish – Largest Dolphin
Meat fish – Largest Striped Bass
Meat fish – Largest Cobia
Meat fish – Largest Flounder
JUNIOR ANGLER AWARDS (REGISTERED Children and Grandchildren, AGE 16 AND UNDER)
Billfish – Junior male angler with the most billfish points
Billfish – Junior female angler with the most billfish points
Meat fish – Same as adult meat fish awards
CLUB MEMBER BOAT AWARDS
First place for boats 28 feet and under with most billfish points
First place for boats 29 feet to 39 feet with most billfish points
First place for boats 40 feet and over with most billfish points
BILLFISH RELEASE POINTS
Swordfish – 5 points per release, Blue Marlin – 3 points per release
Spearfish, White Marlin and Sailfish – 1 point per release
All billfish are worth an additional point if tagged.
RULES
Fishing Frenzy summaries will be posted on the club web site and at social events.
Fishing Frenzy Chairman: Ron Teegarden
E-mail teemanvb@gmail.com with any questions