SPECIMEN FISH
We know that there are some splendid fish in Association waters and are fairly sure that some even get caught. However very few get reported and entries for the specimen fish trophies each year are very few. We recognise that many anglers fish alone and if landing a worthwhile specimen are unable to obtain a witness to their achievement.
In these modern times most people seem to carry a digital camera or a mobile phone with that facility with them, even when fishing and in order to try and encourage more members to report specimen fish, we will accept entries without the need for a witness, provided photographs are provided showing the fish alongside the scales used for weighing, plus a photograph clearly illustrating the venue where caught. Entries may be submitted via e-mail with the photographs as attachments.
However, claims for potential Association record fish will still require a witness.
A specimen fish claim form for members use may be downloaded from the tab on the left.
We hope this relaxation of the requirements will lead to more fish being reported, even if it is more open to cheating, but there is no financial gain to be had, only the honour, we like to think that our members are an honest lot, cheats will only be cheating themselves really.
SPECIMEN FISH RULES
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Specimen fish will only be eligible for Association records or annual awards when captured on Association waters. |
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Awards for specimen fish will be presented annually for the year commencing 1st February and ending the following 31st January. |
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Specimen forms (available from the Secretary, our tackle shop agents, or downloaded from our website) must be submitted to the Trophy Steward by 1st February to qualify for awards for the previous year. |
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Specimen fish must be weighed at the waterside where caught. |
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Potential Association records must be witnessed by a reliable person. |
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Minimum weights for specimen fish are as follows: |
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Bream |
4lb 0oz |
Carp |
10lb 0oz |
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Chub |
3lb 0oz |
Crucian Carp |
1lb 8oz |
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Dace |
0lb 6oz |
Eel |
2lb 0oz |
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Flounder |
0lb 8oz |
Gudgeon |
0lb 2oz |
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Perch |
2lb 0oz |
Pike |
15lb 0oz |
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Roach |
1lb 0oz |
Rudd |
0lb 12oz |
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Tench |
4lb 0oz |
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Scales for weighing specimen and record fish must be graduated to read in pounds and ounces directly and permit the user to weigh fish to the nearest 1/2 ounce. |
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All entries will be subject to approval by the Association committee. |
SOUTHDOWN A.A. RECORDS at 31st January 2018
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Species |
Weight |
Captor |
Venue |
Date |
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Bream |
7-0-0 |
B Heath |
Chilley Stream |
2000/2001 |
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Carp |
22-12-0 |
M Kingdon |
Wallers Haven, Boreham Street |
2018/2019 |
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Crucian Carp |
3-5-0 |
W Harmer |
Golden Cross |
1999/2000 |
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Chub |
4-9-0 |
W Harmer |
Cuckmere, Shermans |
2000/2001 |
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Dace |
0-10-0 |
R Izzard |
Cuckmere, Neilsons |
2003/2004 |
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Eel |
4-0-0 |
M Skinner |
Cuckmere, Shermans |
2004/2005 |
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Flounder |
0-9-0 |
M Gabbitas |
Pevensey Haven |
2008/2009 |
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Gudgeon |
Vacant |
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Perch |
3-9-0 |
S Cripps |
Wallers Haven, Ironbridge |
2001/2002 |
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Pike |
27-12-0 |
R Allchin |
Wallers Haven |
2004/2005 |
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Roach |
2-1-0 |
M Richardson |
Cuckmere, Shermans |
2013/2014 |
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Rudd |
1-5-4 |
T White |
Curls Farm |
2004/2005 |
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Tench |
7-0-0 |
C Copeland |
Wallers Haven, Ironbridge |
2017/2018 |
New records must exceed the current record or
the minimum specimen weights given above.
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