Controllers

We are always looking for controllers to assist at our competitions. The job is not hard and you get to quiz some on NZ top anglers. If you can help them please contact us.

Responsibilities of a Controller

You must check every time a competitor lands a fish that

All flies will be dressed on hooks which are barbless, de-barbed or squeezed down flat
The distance between the files is at least 50cm when hanging vertically
The fish is landed in the net in the water
Factory made floating, sinking or sink tip lines may be used (Shooting heads are prohibited).
Competition fly lines must be a minimum of 22 metres long.
All weight must be incorporated within the dressing
Beadhead flies are allowed provided only one bead is exposed and the exposed bead is no more than 4mm in diameter.
Braided leaders are not allowed.
For boat angling, no competitor will encroach within 50 metres of another competitor’s boat.

A valid catch is a

Fish the is greater than or equal to 22 cm (depends on size limit set for each comp)
Only fish hooked in the mouth area, i.e. in front of the gill cover will be eligible for the awarding of points.
A fish hooked inside the time limit is eligible if it is landed not more than ten (10) minutes after the end of the period
That is netting of fish must be done by the competitor, except in boat fishing when the controller may assist.
In the event of the loss of a fish by a controller before measurement or weighing, the competitor will be awarded the average of the points for all valid fish taken in that sector in that period.
A fish lost in boat fishing while the controller is netting the fish, at the competitors request, will not be awarded any points.

You must not

Give advise on how to or where to fish
Supply tackle

It is desirable if you

Carry a copy of the rules with you
Ask if you are unsure of any of the rules
Familiarize yourself with the beat that your competitor is going to fish
Have the competitors must confirm catch information by signing their scorecard at the end of the session.

If there is a breach of a rule then it is your responsibility to gather the facts and evidence necessary to prepare a report for the people controlling the event.