BOAT FISING WITH LURES TOURNAMENT CUP
Location:
- Lough Ree, Lanesborough, Co. Longford
Date and Time:
- Date: 9th November 2025
- Registration: 7:00 am to 8:30 am
- Start: 9:00 am
- Finish: 15:00 pm
Competition Details:
- Team: 1 boat, 2 anglers per team/boat
- Entry Fee: €60 per team/boat
Requirements:
- All teams must have a smartphone or tablet to be able to take pictures and videos of caught fish on the measuring board. (Pike only)
Competition Rules
- Fishing Method: Anglers must fish in pairs on a boat.
- Catch and Release: All fish are to be measured, recorded, and returned to the water immediately. Measuring boards will be provided to facilitate this process.
- Lures: Only artificial lures constructed from steel, wood, rubber, or plastic are permitted. The use of any natural bait, including dead baits, is strictly prohibited.
- Hooks: Lures must not be baited. Hooks should be free of any natural attractants.
- Fishing Zone Respect: Boats must maintain a minimum distance of 50 meters from each other during fishing activities.
- Eligible Catch: Only pike will be counted towards the competition score.
- Trolling: The method of trolling is permitted during the competition.
- Rod Usage: Each angler may use only one rod at a time. However, competitors may carry and assemble multiple rods.
- Equipment: Every boat is required to have a landing net and unhooking pliers or forceps on board.
- Timings: All anglers must adhere to the specified start and finish times for fishing.
- Safety Gear: Life jackets are compulsory for all participants throughout the duration of the competition.
- Recording Catches: A smartphone or tablet is essential for taking pictures and videos of the caught fish on the measuring board and to document the fish’s release.
Scoring System
Method:
- Anglers will compete in pairs, targeting pike exclusively.
- Each caught pike will be measured for its length and promptly released back into the water.
Point Allocation:
- Points are awarded on a per centimeter basis.
- The score for each pike is calculated by squaring its length in centimeters. For example, an 80 cm pike would score 80 cm x 80 cm = 6,400 points.
Ranking:
- Rankings are determined by the total points accumulated, which is the sum of the squared lengths of all pike caught by each pair.
- The pair with the highest total point score will be declared the winner.
Awards:
- The top five teams with the highest points will be recognized and awarded.
- There will be an additional award for the biggest pike caught during the competition.