Controller To-Do

[Dejon Hamann]

Because I'm lazy and don't feel like typing it out.

Does anyone have a general controller responsibilities sheet we can use for the NE regional?

[Randy Hanner Sr.]

Hey D you might check out The America Cup website. I know they have a video for controllers, they may have a sheet that you can get from John or Dave.

[Dejon Hamann]

Doh!  Once again, the AC boys have it all wrapped up nicely all ready.

All of the following is excerpted from the new and improved America Cup website:
http://theamericacup.com/info.measuring.html


Responsibilities of a Controller (modified slightly from the AC Site for the NE Regional) as below:

You must check every time a competitor lands a fish that-

    * All flies are dressed on hooks which are barbless, de-barbed or squeezed down flat.
    * The distance between the flies is at least 50cm when hanging vertically.
    * Factory made floating, sinking or sink tip lines may be used (shooting heads are prohibited).
    * Neither sinking nor floating devices may be added to the leader.
    * Competition fly lines must be a minimum of 20 meters long.
    * All weight must be incorporated within the dressing.
    * Beadhead flies are allowed provided only one bead is exposed and the exposed bead is no more than 4mm in diameter.
    * Braided leaders are not allowed.
    * Continuous Leader is allowed method for multiple flies - 3 fly limit on any given leader.
    * No split shot, no strike indicators. No tying off the bend of the hook or again thru the eye on the fly.
Measurable fish must be presented to an available controller, in net, without being touched by the competitor first.

You must check that the fish counts-

    * Fish that is greater than or equal to 20 cm, using provided Measuring Tube.
    * Only fish hooked in the mouth area, i.e. in front of the gill cover will be eligible for the awarding of points.
    * A fish hooked inside the time limit is eligible if it is landed not more than ten (10) minutes after the end of the period.
    * That the netting of the fish is done by the competitor.
    * In the event of the loss of a fish by a controller before measurement, the competitor will be awarded the average of the points for all valid fish taken in that sector in that period.
    * If we are short on Controllers, we will issue a Holding Bucket to the angler - measure, score and release fish from the Holding Bucket as soon as you return to the beat.
    * Record the time, fish measurement and fish type onto the Scoring Sheet.
    * Must have the competitors confirm catch information by signing their scorecard at the end of the session.
    * Must give the carbon copy of the score sheet to Angler – then give top copy of score sheet to Sector Judge.

You must not-

    * Give advice on how to or where to fish.
    * Supply tackle.

It is desirable if you-

    * Carry a copy of the rules with you.  Fips-Mouche rules
    * Ask if you are unsure of any of the rules, your Sector Judge will be able to help.
    * Familiarize yourself with the beat that your competitor is going to fish.
    * If there is a breach of a rule then it is your responsibility to gather the facts and evidence necessary to prepare a report for the Event Committee.

Rule exception(s)-

    * The angler may assist you with hook removal and measuring, to ensure safety of fish.

Please bring, if available:
    * Digital Watch to keep track of time.
    * Digital Camera to take pictures, when not interfering with controller duties, to be forwarded to Dejon Hamann at guide@troutlegend.com for use on the site.  I will also have my laptop for tallying scores and can download pics directly from SD cards or if you have your camera's usb cable.
  

[Loren Williams]

So, are controllers permitted to measure fish that the angler has already touched?  Do fish need to presented to the controller in a net (if the controller is present)?

[Dejon Hamann]

Measurable fish must be presented to an available controller, in net, without being touched by the competitor first.

Also, we're looking to follow general fips-mouche rules for this competition.  The above is mostly provided for uninitiated controllers.

Good to clarify anything that seems out of place now though.