SUGGESTED RULES TO GOVERN THE 

 CAPTURE OF TARPON 



Most of these rules have been taken from those of the Tuna 

 Club of Avalon, Cal. The specifications of the Long Key Fish- 

 ing Club provided for the use in tarpon fishing of an 18-thread 

 line and a rod not over 6' 9'\ the tip weighing not over 12 oz. 

 For the light tackle class a 12-thread line and a 6 oz. tip were 

 specified. 



Suggested Rules 



First — An angler must bring the unmutilated fish to gaff, 

 unaided, by the use of the rod and reel only. A broken rod dis- 

 qualifies the catch. The guide must not touch any part of the 

 tackle save the leader. The fish is not regarded as captured 

 until it is actually released or is gaffed and secured. 



Second — An angler must fish with but one rod at a time. 



Third — All catches for record must be weighed. 



Fourth — Tackle must be exhibited with the fish at the time 

 of weighing all fish. 



Fifth — Leaders must not be longer than six feet. 



Sixth — Double line not exceeding the length of the leader 

 will be permitted. No substitute for double line. 



Seventh — Handlining the double line or the use of a boat- 

 man's handline snapped on, or in any way attached to the 

 leader, disqualifies the catch. 



Eighth — Leaders may be of any material. 



Ninth — Notice to the angler : Do not permit anyone to touch 

 your tackle or assist you when you have a fish on, except as 

 above provided. 



Tenth — No tarpon shall be eligible for record in any class 

 unless captured on a wood rod not heavier or shorter than 

 those specified below under the respective classes, viz. : 



