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NOTE. — By tip is meant that portion of rod from outer end 

 thereof to point where same is -assembled at butt with tip fuUy 

 seated. 



NOTE. — ^An angler using Three Six Tackle is given a handicap 

 of 20 per cent in his favor in competing for Light Tackle Cli^b 

 buttons only. 



NOTE. — In attaching kite to fish line the Tuna Club recom- 

 mends the loop method. The Assistant Secretary of the Club will 

 be glad to explain same to anyone unfamiliar therewith. 



NOTE. — ^AU lines must be tested either before using or after 

 fish is weighed in, and before period for protest has expired, by a 

 member of the Board of Directors, the Secretary or Assistant Sec- 

 retary of the Tuna Club if the fish is to be entered for competition 

 for Tuna Club prizes. 



Rules 



First — The angler must bring the fish to gaff by use 

 of rod and reel only, unaided. A broken rod disquali- 

 fies the catch. 



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

 time. 



Third — ^AU fish entered for competition for Club 

 prizes must be officially weighed and recorded, also 

 tackle must be exhibited when weighed. Any protest 

 in regard to weight of fish must be made before fish 

 leaves wharf. Any protest in regard to tackle or man- 

 ner of killing fish must be filed in writing with the Sec- 

 retary of the Tuna Club within 24 hours after fish has 

 been weighed. 



Fourth — Leaders must not be longer than six feet 

 except for Tuna, Swordfish or Marlin Swordfish in 

 which case leaders must not exceed 15 feet in length 

 and may be of such material as the angler may desire. 



Fifth — Not more than two hooks may be attached to 

 any leader at the same time. Clusters of hooks fastened 

 together in any way will disqualify the catch. 



