Pike Master Ireland – closing date for entries this Friday, Oct 18 | Fishing in Ireland

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The closing date for applications for Pike Master Ireland is fast approaching, so any interested teams should get their names down before the Friday deadline. This competition, which will be fished on Sunday, October 27th, is a one of a kind team competition fished from boats (with 2 anglers per boat). It is unique because teams can fish any water on the island of Ireland – so any lake or river in Ireland or Northern Ireland! Yes, you read right! All over Ireland and Northern Ireland, pick your favourite water!
The requirements to take part are that:

anglers have to fish from a boat as a team
teams must have a smartphone (android or IOS)
they must download an app (free on Play store [android] or app store [iPhone])
anglers must decide where they fish on the day and inform the organisers before the competition day.
at least one hard plastic measuring board must be used – NO roll up measuring mats.
anglers must wear lifejackets and have knowledge of the rules for safe boating in Ireland.

A WhatsApp group will be available to all registered anglers where all details explained and if you are interested in registering, you can make contact on email to [email protected]

The price is €70 per boat – top prizes are listed below (based on participation of 100 anglers/50 boats):

€1,300 First place + Trophy
€950 Second place + Trophy
€650 Third place + Trophy
€150 Longest Pike + Trophy

Prize giving location will be agreed with all official winners. Organisers can only accept pictures taken with the app! A selfie picture a few minutes before the competition with GPS location ON will be the first picture on the app with 0cm (organisers will ask that on WhatsApp group in the competition morning when you need to upload the selfie).
When your team catches a fish:

First picture has to be done with the fish in landing net with the lure clearly visible (on the app)
Second picture on the hard plastic measuring board where we need to see total length of the Pike, nose of the fish has to touch 0 mark on the measuring board. (On the app)
A card with team number has to be put somewhere that will be visible for any scoring fish. Card will be provided before competition
Short video few seconds with release (on the app calling the length of the Pike) Example “Pike 98cm going back”

For 2024, the event will use an application for getting the pictures in real time.
The app can be downloaded from app store or play store, it works on android or iPhone and is very easy to use once downloaded!
The app requires
– access to camera ON
– access to photo gallery (will save your pictures on the phone)
– mobile data ON
– GPS location On (no one can see the map except the developer)

Rules for this competition

Anglers fish in pairs on a boat max 2 anglers.
Pike only minimum 60cm length. Anglers catch as many as they can, but only the 5 biggest fish of the day will count
Boats must be in suitable condition and checked for any pollution discharge
All fish are measured, recorded and returned to the water immediately
Hooks on lures must not be baited in any way
Only artificial lures!
No Deadbait!
Ground baiting is prohibited
Fish finders may be used
Foul hooked fish may not be measured
Boats shall remain a minimum distance of 50 metres apart From another competitor boat and 100 m distance from other boats (local boats)
Pike minimum 60cm & Measurement will be in cm
Trolling is permitted
Each competitor must have a landing net and unhooking pliers/forceps.
Competitors may carry and assemble as many rods as they wish, but they are allowed to use only one rod at the time.
All fishing starting/finishing times must be strictly followed.
Anglers are not allowed to enter the water.
Fish played after the ending signal sounds don’t count even if it’s hooked before signal.
In the event of adverse weather conditions the competition must be cancelled or moved to a safer location. If deemed suitable then the anglers are responsible for their own personal safety.
Lifejackets must be worn by all onboard at all times
Only hard plastic measuring boards allowed in this competition, No roll up measuring mat. If a team has no measuring board, they will be provided with one.
All vessels should include a minimum of one experienced boatman.
All competitors must be made aware of the ‘14 steps to safe boating’ www.iws.ie
To protect our waterways and ensure the prevention of the spread of invasive species boats, trailers and equipment should be inspected and cleaned.
https://www.leavenotraceireland.org/…
At least one anger in the boat has to be over 18
If any of the teams don’t respect the rules above, their results will not be approved.
All complaints have to be raised with the organisers before the event is finished and backed up with evidence!
No refund after Friday 18th of October!