WELCOME TO THE SIOBC
THE SOUTH INDIAN OCEAN BILLFISH COMPETITION OF LE MORNE ANGLERS’ CLUB – BLACK RIVER, MAURITIUS FROM THE 7TH TO THE 13TH OF FEBRUARY 2017
The SIOBC having taken place since 2000, has gained such a tremendous reputation that it has been listed as one of the best competitions with the International Game Fishing association (IGFA) in the South Indian Ocean. The event for 2016 took place in an awesome and warm atmosphere at the Club which is now well known for its conviviality. For 2017 we will give you the opportunity to participate in a CASH PRIZE FORMULA.
1,000,000 MUR in cash, prizes & gifts
*Please note that the sums of the CASH PRIZES will depend on the number of teams.
PROGRAM (FEBRUARY 2017)
BOOK YOUR TRANSFERS WITH ELITE VOYAGE AS THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY FEE.
07TH OF FEBRUARY 2017
18h30 Arrival at the club and registration of Captains and team members
19h30 Cocktail party
20h00 Buffet Dinner
20h30 Briefing of Team
08TH OF FEBRUARY 2017
First day of fishing
06h00 Tea coffee in the garden of the club
07h00 Fishing Starts
16h30 Fishing ends
16h45 Weighing cocktail in the garden of the club
09TH OF FEBRUARY 2017
Second day of fishing
06h00 Tea coffee in the garden of the Club
07h00 Fishing starts
16h30 Fishing ends
16h45 Weighing cocktail in the garden of the club
10TH OF FEBRUARY 2017
Day at leisure
11TH OF FEBRUARY 2017
Third day of fishing
06h00 Tea coffee in the garden of the Club
07h00 Fishing starts
16h30 Fishing ends
16h45 Weighing cocktail in the garden of the club
12TH OF FEBRUARY 2017
Fourth day of fishing
06h00 Tea coffee in the garden of the Club
07h00 Fishing starts
16h30 Fishing ends
16h45 Weighing cocktail in the garden of the club
13TH OF FEBRUARY 2017
19h30 Cocktail party in the garden of the Club followed by the Prize Giving and
Gala Dinner
RULES & REGULATIONS
FISHING DATES AND TIME
Fishing starts everyday at 7.00 and ends at 16.30, at that time all lines must be out of the water. All boats must be back at Le Morne Anglers’ Club by 17.00 latest and the score cards remitted to the jury at 17.30 latest otherwise a penalty of 100 points will be applicable.
FISHING LINE
The Competition will be fished on 80 lbs. line test only. All lighter line used will be considered as 80 lbs. line test. No specific brand of fishing line is required,
however, only IGFA rated lines will be accepted. There should be no 130 lbs. tackle on board otherwise all the catches of the day will be disqualified.
RELEASE RULES
Any Marlin (Blue, Black, Striped) estimated to weigh 300 lb. or less must be released.
All Sailfish and Spearfish must be released.
Any of the above Billfish will be considered released as soon as the leader is in hand. In order to be eligible for points, at least two or more photographs of the release showing clearly the leader in hand, the bands and the fish must be submitted to the Jury. Photographs must show the date and time of the release.
In the event of a Marlin (Blue, Black, Striped ) is brought dead to the boat, it must be boated without being gaffed to be eligible for points. In this case one point per pound will be awarded to that catch.
POINTS FOR RELEASED FISH
Points will be awarded for eligible released
Billfish as follows:
Marlin (Blue, Black, Striped) 300 pts
Sailfish 125 pts
Spearfish 25 pts
POINTS FOR BOATED BILLFISH
Any Marlin (Blue, Black, Striped) over 300 lbs.
”legally” caught and boated will be awarded one point per pound.
Any Marlin (Blue, Black, Striped) gaffed and boated and weighing less than 300 lbs. will not be eligible for points.
If a fish is hooked before 16:30, reported in the radio, boated or released after 16:30, there will be no penalty and no limited time to reach the jetty of LMAC.
BONUS POINTS FOR BOATED BILLFISH
100 bonus points for eligible Marlin weighing over 300 – 500 lbs
Over 500 lbs will score 200 bonus points
100 bonus points for the heaviest eligible Marlin on each day
100 bonus points for the heaviest eligible Marlin of the Competition
REPORTING TO THE SCORER/ WEIGHT MASTER
Team captains must report to the Scorer/ Weight Master immediately after docking and by 17.30 latest submit photography of released billfish if any and remit their completed score cards even if no scoring fish was caught. Failure to comply to the above will result in a penalty of 100 points.
The Organizers reserve the right to ask for a sample of the fishing line used to catch any declared fish and to inspect the boat at any time.
PRIZES
THE WINNING TEAM
The Air Mauritius challenge trophy offered by Air Mauritius
Air tickets from Air Mauritius for each member of the team.
Cash prize
Free Entry to SIOBC 2018 edition
Souvenir Trophy for each team member.
RUNNER UP
Cash prize
Souvenir trophy for each team member
Free accommodation at LUX Resort
3RD PLACE
Cash prize
Free entry for boat of your choice (maximum Rs. 20,000 per fishing day)
Souvenir trophy for each team member
PRIZE FOR FISHERMAN HAVING SCORED THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF POINTS
A souvenir Trophy
PRIZE FOR THE HEAVIEST FISH OTHER THAN A MARLIN
A souvenir cup offered by Le Morne Anglers’ Club
PRIZE FOR THE HEAVIEST MARLIN
A souvenir Trophy
PRIZE FOR THE BEST SKIPPERS / CREWS
Cash prize of Rs.30,000 in total
PRIZE FOR THE BEST BOAT OWNER
A souvenir offered by Le Morne Anglers’ Club