OFFICIAL RULES

Tournament Rules

2026 Official Rules · 2027 update coming soon

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2026 Official Tournament Rules

These are the 2026 Official Tournament Rules, provided for reference. Rules for the 2027 tournament will be published ahead of the event and may differ. Final rules and any addenda are confirmed at the Captain's Meeting.

2026 Official Tournament Rules — JJFW FL

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Written Official Rules

General Rules

QUEST FOR THE RING CATCH & RELEASE Tournament - FL

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Tournament Rules

2026 Official Tournament Rules

Written Official Rules

General Rules

1. Registration

2. Entry Forms/Online Registration

3. Date & Location

4. Eligible Species

5. Maximum Anglers

6. Maximum Lines

7. Tackle

8. Bait & Bait Fishing

9. Hook & Hand

10. Tournament Channel

11. Boundaries

12. Prize Structure

13. Check-Out

14. Lines-In

15. Lines-Out

16. Check-In

17. Weather

18. Competition Day

19. Flying Devices

20. Chumming

21. Protests

22. Polygraph

23. Tournament Discretion

24. Release

25. Hold Harmless

26. Agreement

27. Winnings

QUEST FOR THE RING CATCH & RELEASE Tournament - FL

28. Tournament Scoring

29. Scoring

30. Marina Challenge Optional Category

31. BIG FISH Optional Category

32. Billfish Release Criteria

33. Video Requirement

34. Continuous Video Sequence

35. Confirmation Break Image

36. Release & Catch Verification

37. The Last 15 Minutes

38. Prize Winnings