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Saudi International Boat Show 2009

Fishing Tournament

Format: This tournament is a one day event (24 hours) there will be three categories. Modified IGFA rules apply. Rod & reel only. No Hand Lines. Ten Boats holding four fishermen on each boat will set sail on the 15th of October 2009 and return on the 16th of October. There will be Thee categories one with the following format.

Category One: Offshore
SwordfishMost points per pound. Two largest fish from each species are eligible to be weighed. One point per pound with a 15 pound minimum weight for the following species: Yellow fin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Long Tail Tuna, Big Eye Tuna, Wahoo, Narrow Bared Mackerel, Mahi-Mahi, Cobia.
  • Swordfish is a separate division:
  • Swordfish division: One point per pound with an 80 pound minimum weight or 80 points for a Swordfish tag & Release.

Prizes for Category One:

Boat/team division: Two heaviest from each species

  • 1st place boat/team: Most combined weight
  • 2nd place boat/team: most combined weight
  • 3rd place boat/team: Most combined weight


Big Fish division:
One prize for biggest fish of each eligible species

  • 1st place biggest Yellow Fin Tuna
  • 1st place biggest Dogtooth Tuna
  • 1st place biggest Long Tail Tuna
  • 1st place biggest Wahoo
  • 1st place biggest Narrow Barred Mackerel
  • 1st place biggest Mahi Mahi
  • 1st place biggest Cobia


Swordfish Division:
80 pound minimum weight. Can weigh one fish only. 80 points for any released Swordfish (must have photo verification with fish in water)

  • 1st place most Swordfish combined points
  • 2nd place most Swordfish combined points
  • 3rd place most Swordfish combined points
  • Special prize for angler with most Swordfish release

Catagory Two: Tag & Release
BillfishMost billfish Tagged and released. Eligible species are Sailfish any Marlin or spearfish. 500  points for any Marlin release. 200 points for any sailfish or spearfish release.

Prizes for category two:
  • 1st place boat/team most release points
  • 2nd place boat/team most release points
  • 3rd place boat/team most release points
  • Special prize for angler who catches the first Blue, Black or Striped Marlin

Category Three: Inshore
SnapperMost points per pound. Minimum weight of 5 pounds. Can weigh three heaviest fish  from the following species. Snapper, Grouper

Boat/Team division:

  • 1st place boat/team: most combined weight
  • 2nd place boat/team: most combined weight
  • 3rd place boat/team: most combined weight

Big fish division:
  • 1st place biggest Grouper
  • 1st place biggest Snapper

To secure you place please contact: Mr  Mohamed Zoheir
Email: mohamed.zo.heir@hotmail.com

Please note that participation is limited and is on a first come first serve basis.

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