In tag and release competitions, a flat score is awarded per fish species caught, divided by the line strength. Occasionally a score is divided by the strength of the fishing line used, yielding more points to those who use thinner, weaker line. The points awarded depend on the fish's weight and species. Tournaments usually involve individuals if the fishing is from the land and teams if conducted from boats. Either longest fish or total length is documented with a camera and a mandatory sticker or unique item, a practice used since it is hard to weigh a living fish accurately in a boat. Other competitions are based purely on length with mandatory catch and release. Competitors may be professional fishermen supported by commercial endorsements. This sport evolved from local fishing contests into large competitive circuits, especially in North America.

They can take place on or along the edge of oceans, lakes, rivers, including ice covered bodies of water.įishermen compete for prizes based on the total weight of a given species of fish caught within a predetermined time. Fishing tournaments typically take place as a series of competitive events around or on a clearly defined body of water with specific rules applying to each event. A fishing tournament, or derby, is an organised competition among anglers.

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