SPORT FISHING AREA
The eligible fishing area for the Kodiak King Salmon Sportfishing Tournament includes all waters of the Kodiak Island Archipelago, including both fresh and saltwater. This includes all waters circumjacent to the archipelago from Shuyak Island to Tugidak Island. Participants may fish from shore or from a boat.

PLEASE NOTE: Fishing on or from Private Land requires the permission of the Land Owner.  Trespass is unethical and is illegal; fish taken while trespassing may be disqualified from this tournament.  The LEISNOI Corporation has agreed to waive any land use fees for holders of valid 2010 Kodiak King Salmon Sportfishing Tournament entry tickets to fish Leisnoi lands along the American and Olds Rivers (from the road bridges to the ocean and shorelines) during the tournament from May 15 to July 31, 2010.  Sport fishermen will be asked to sign a release waiver of liability when they purchase their tournament entry ticket, which will then act as a permit to cross or fish from Leisnoi lands along the American and Olds Rivers for the duration of the tournament ONLY.  Anglers must have their entry ticket with them, along with a valid sportfishing fishing license, at all times.

• Participants must hook, play, and land a fish in a sportsmanlike manner, unaided by any other person, except that they may only receive assistance in netting or gaffing fish.
• All participants are limited to use of one rod and one reel at a time. Use of more than one rod and reel shall be grounds for disqualification.
• Fishing rods and reels must be in accordance with current regulations, sporting ethics and customs.
• There are no limitations on the type of line or leader, or the type of sporting lure or bait that may be used.
• Down riggers may be used.
• Participants must use safe, ethical methods if attempting to catch and release salmon taken during the tournament. Salmon intended for release must not be gaffed, and should not be netted or taken out of the water prior to release.
• Any participant interfering with another participant, such as by running over or crossing the fishing line of another participant while they are catching a fish, is subject to disqualification.

RULES FOR ENTERING AND WEIGHING OF FISH
Entry tickets must be purchased prior to fishing in the tournament and are not transferable. It is the responsibility of the entry ticket holder to transport fish to an official Weigh-In station.

THERE ARE TWO (2) OFFICIAL ENTRY AND WEIGH-IN STATIONS; Fish can only be entered at the following locations:

OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN STATIONS:
Kodiak King Salmon Sportfishing Tournament building (small wooden shed) in the St. Paul’s Boat Harbor parking lot, Kodiak Alaska, call Judi at 942-9059 if unattended during open hours. Official will be there in 5 minutes. Duty official’s number will be on the whiteboard on the door. (PLEASE NOTE: During Crab Fest parking permits for entrants may be available at the weigh station.)

KODIAK SPORTSMAN’S LODGE Processing Facility; Old Harbor Alaska, VHF 10 or 286-9246

WEIGH-IN STATION’S HOURS OF OPERATION:
DAILY: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Bring Sport-caught Kodiak king salmon into an official Weigh-In station during the hours of operation (11 AM to 1 PM and 4 to 7 PM, daily). PARTICIPANTS ENTERING FISH MUST PRESENT THEIR ENTRY TICKET OR COPY OF ENTRY TICKET AT THE TIME OF THE WEIGH-IN. Weigh-In station personnel will collect information necessary to enter the fish in the tournament. Fish shipped into a Weigh-In Station must be accompanied by a verifiable photocopy of the entry ticket.

No fish is to be weighed without a ticket! Lost or damaged tickets may be replaced by calling Judi @ 907-942-9059 prior to leaving the dock for fishing.

All salmon entered into the tournament will be videotaped at the Weigh-In station. Failure to clearly show the official Weigh-In may be grounds for disqualification. Weigh station officials will not be held liable for video capture failure. Angler may request review of the tape and retaping if necessary at time of Weigh-In.

Only fresh, unfrozen king salmon may be entered. King salmon to be entered may be gutted or bled, but doing so shall be solely at the discretion of the participant, and there will be no adjustment of the weight. Fish entered will remain the property of the participant.

Photographs of contestants and any fish entered will be taken and become the sole property of the tournament committee, and may be used for publicity purposes without compensation.

Any salmon brought into a Weigh-In station and entered into the tournament may be opened (gutted) at the discretion of the judging committee or their representative. Fish containing unnatural “ballast” (i.e. rocks, ice, weights, etc) will be disqualified.

Any contestant who enters or attempts to enter a king salmon caught illegally shall be disqualified from all tournament participation. Entering or attempting to enter any fish caught using methods or gear contrary to the stated rules of this tournament may disqualify the fish and the fisherman. Additional weigh-in rules or procedures may be imposed at any time at the discretion of the tournament committee. Due to the cash prize amounts, cheating in this tournament could lead to felony charges.

Entering from a Remote Location
King salmon legally taken by an entry ticket holder at locations without a nearby Weigh-In station are still eligible for entry. It is the responsibility of the participating sport fisherman to ship king salmon to the Weigh-In stations for an official weight and entry into the tournament. Fish to be so entered must be sent in with a verifiable photocopy of the entry ticket, or the original entry ticket (Remember: Participants must have their entry ticket with them while fishing). Photo of angler with fish must be taken prior to sending fish and emailed to admin@kodiakfishingderby.org if participant will not be present to weigh fish in person.

There may be designated tournament representatives or agencies in the villages, as determined by the Tournament Rules Committee. Official village representatives or agencies could administer the rules of the tournament in their area. Entry ticket/information would have to be presented to designated representatives at the time of entry (see above). Contact tournament officials for more information - 907-942-9059.

DECISIONS AND DISPUTES
Decisions of tournament officials will be final. All entered fish must be taken in a manner, location, and time permitted by applicable sport fishing regulations and these tournament rules. Officials may disqualify a fish or fishermen for any violation of tournament rules or fishing regulations. Purchase of an entry ticket indicates your acceptance of all rules and regulations relating to the Kodiak King Salmon Sportfishing Tournament.

A panel of judges, to be determined by the tournament committee will certify final judging. Designated tournament officials from KRAA and the Kodiak Sportfishing Tournament Association having direct involvement in the administration and judging are ineligible to participate as anglers in the tournament. These are Judi Kidder (KSTA) and Kevin Brennan(KRAA).

Any person who has a reasonable suspicion that a fish submitted for entry was not taken in a manner that complies with applicable law or tournament rules should notify the Kodiak King Salmon Sportfishing Tournament officials -

Please call 942-9059 or 486-6555 for further information. Email: admin@kodiakfishingderby.org

1. Upon notification, the officials may hold a hearing to determine whether the fish was caught in the manner required by these rules.
2. If a hearing is held, the participant submitting the fish for entry shall be given reasonable notice of the hearing and an opportunity to appear and give testimony.
3. At the conclusion of the hearing, the officials shall render a written decision which shall be final and binding on the participant. All proceedings must be finalized by 6:00 PM August 5, 2010.

Any participant disqualified or with a disqualified fish will be notified in writing of the reason by mail within 7 days of the disqualification. Decisions by tournament judges will be final and binding.

The tournament committee, Kodiak Sportfishing Tournament Association, Kodiak VFW Post 7056 and KRAA assume no liability for changes in schedule or prizes due to circumstances beyond their control. No refunds will be given for tournament entry after the start of fishing unless the tournament is canceled or postponed.

PRIZES AND AWARD PRESENTATION

All proceeds from ticket sales less expenses needed for the administration of the tournament (net proceeds)are spent to fund additional hatchery equipment not covered by the ADFG/KRAA Kodiak King Salmon Enhancement Project cooperative agreement. Your help is needed to make this happen. It is good for business and a positive for the community.

The exact amount of each prize will be announced prior to the tournament and will be determined by the level of prize sponsorship obtained prior to the tournament. Prize board listed in the OFFICIAL PROGRAM may be added to during the tournament as more sponsorship becomes available.

CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED WITHIN 3 WEIGHT
DIVISIONS:

45.1 lbs & Over, 30.1 to 45 lbs and 10 to 30 lbs. Within each weight division, the heaviest Kodiak sport-caught king salmon entered will take the 1st place cash prize, the next heaviest king salmon entered will take 2nd place and the 3rd heaviest king salmon will take the 3rd place cash prize.

In the event of a tie for any Weight Division Cash Prize, the winner will be determined by coin toss, to be held after the tournament at the Awards and Presentation Banquet. The loser of a coin toss will be considered in line for the next cash prize in that weight division.

Tournament participants may enter as many fish as they wish, however, participants may win only 1 (one) Weight Division Cash Prize, for their heaviest winning fish. Examples of weight division prize scenarios are available upon request. The Weight Division Cash Prizes will be awarded at the Awards Presentation and Banquet. Entrants need not be present to win.

BOTH CASH AND NON-CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR ‘MYSTERY FISH’:

Within each weight division, ‘Mystery weights” will be randomly chosen PRIOR to the tournament. The first tournament participant that enters a legally taken king salmon into the tournament, greater than 10 lbs, that EXACTLY matches a preselected mystery weight (to the tenth of a pound) will win a predetermined prize. All tournament participants, including Weight Division prize winners, will be eligible. Mystery Fish Prizes will be awarded during the tournament, as the winning fish are entered.

NON-CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED WEEKLY:

Drawing will take place every Saturday at Noon. All entry tickets sold by close of business the previous Friday will be in the draw. Prizes will be awarded from the donated product pool. This will be added to as we receive more prize donations during the tournament.

Prizes not claimed by September 1, 2010, will automatically forfeit to the Kodiak Sportfishing Tournament Association to be returned to the prize pool for future tournaments. Prize winners should be prepared to present identification, sport fishing license and their entry ticket to claim their prize.

Taxes for prizes are the responsibility of the individual winners. Cash prize winners will be asked to provide their taxpayer identification number for this purpose.

An Awards Presentation and Banquet will be held following the tournament; date and time will be announced and published. Tickets will be sold for the Awards Presentation and Banquet. Additional door prizes may be offered at the Awards Presentation. Details will be released as they become available and will be posted on the website.

Tournament Entry Tickets are available at
Mack’s Sport Shop
Cy’s Sporting Goods
Petro Marine Fuel Dock
North Pacific Fuel Dock
Servant Air
Island Air
Andrew Airways Float Dock
Old Harbor at the Kodiak Sportsmen’s Lodge
Port Lions at the Native Village of Port Lions office
Contact Judi Kidder (942-9059) for after hours sales in Kodiak.