WSF Winter League 2022 - Rules

[Adam Roper]

Rules:

We are again using the measure and release format as in previous league matches whereby only a maximum of 2 fish per angler can be recorded. A maximum of 1 flat and/or 1 round fish per angler to be recorded. This gives everyone a good chance of success.

At the two Otterspool Matches only, anglers can record their two best species of fish EG a Codling and a Whiting.

While we want to keep the league as informal as possible the rules must be adhered to and as such I will have no hesitation in disqualifying anyone who breaks them.

1. Only 1 rod to be used at any time (spare can be set up with line threaded through the eyes but no end tackle can be attached)
2. Minimum fish size limit of 20cm.
3. Maximum 2 hooks (Pennels count as 2 hooks, no trebles allowed)
4. Spare traces can be set up
5. 2 fish only to be recorded (1 flat and/or 1 round)
6. All fish to be witnessed/signed by another angler
7. Organisers decision is final
8. No walking off until 30 mins before start time
9.Any angler leaving litter will be disqualified
10.All dogfish will be awarded 40cm
11.Rays will be measured across the wingspan
12.Pendulum casting allowed on beaches
13.Appropriate shock-leader must be used
14.Accompanied juniors are welcome but they must cast for themselves
15.In the event of a tie for overall league positions on points the overall length from all matches will be the deciding factor

The winner (angler with the longest total length) in each match will be awarded 10pts, with the second being awarded 9pts etc down to 1pt for 10th place.

All anglers will also receive 1 point for each match they fish.

EACH ANGLERS BEST 6 SCORES FROM THE 8 MATCHES WILL COUNT WITH THE WORST 2 SCORES BEING DROPPED

The angler with the highest total of points after all 8 matches will be declared the WSF Winter league winner and will receive the trophy. There will also be a cash payout for overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the standings.

A further trophy will be awarded to the angler who catches the longest cod during the league.

Each match is an individual open in it`s own right so if you only want to fish one or two matches you can but obviously you will not have a chance to win the overall league.

There will be a total entry fee of £8 per match which will include a pay out for 1st 2nd and 3rd in each match as well as £1 for the longest fish pool and £1 going into the pot for the overall league pay out.

Dogfish DO NOT COUNT in the longest fish pool.

For those who are not familiar with the winter league matches we try to give every angler the chance of winning by only allowing a maximum of 2 fish to be recorded1 flat and/or 1 round fish with the exception of the two Otterspool matches as detailed.

WSF Winter League 2019 Minimum - Fish Size 20cm

Only fish from the following list will count

Bass
Bull Huss
Coalfish
Cod
Conger Eel
Dab
Dogfish
Flounder
Gurnard
Herring
Mackerel
Mullet
Plaice
Pouting
Rockling
Skate / Ray
Smooth Hound
Sole
Turbot
Whiting

Weevers & Silver eels DO NOT Count.