Site Map                                                      Printable Version

New Zealand Record (DELETE ONE) IGFA World Record Application

FORM FOR RECORDING FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER GAME FISH CATCHES

Read all IGFA angling rules and world record requirements before completing and signing this application. The angler’s signature on the completed form must be witnessed by a notary. This application must be accompanied by line or tippet samples and photographs as specified in the World Records Requirements. Hybrids and other species that may pose a problem of identity should be examined by an ichthyologist or qualified fishery biologist.

Note: All items must be filled in. If an item does not apply, write “none used”. Do not leave any spaces blank

I AM SUBMITTING THIS ENTRY FOR:

􀂅 An all-tackle world record.

􀂅 A NZ / IGFA world record in the following line class:

____________________ lb / ____________________ kg

􀂅 A fly rod world record in the following tippet class:

____________________ lb / ____________________ kg

Junior Angler 􀂅 M-Smallfry

(to 10) 􀂅 M-Junior (11-16)

􀂅 F-Smallfry (to 10) 􀂅 F-Junior (11-16)

SPECIES

Common name: ___________________________________

Scientific name: ___________________________________

WEIGHT: Fish was weighed in: 􀂅 lbs 􀂅 kgs.

lbs: ____________oz: _____________kg: ______________

Digital weight (if weighed on electronic scales, give weight

exactly as shown): ________________________________

DATE OF CATCH (MM/DD/YY): __________________

PLACE OF CATCH: _____________________________

__________________________________________

LENGTH (see measurement diagrams)

inches: x to x ____________ xx to xx _________________

cm: x to x ______________ xx to xx _________________

GIRTH (see measurement diagrams)

inches: _________________ cm: _____________________

METHOD OF CATCH (trolling, casting, fly fishing, etc.):

________________________________________

FIGHTING TIME: _______________________

Was this catch recorded on video? 􀂅 Yes 􀂅 No

ANGLER (Print name as you wish it to appear on your

record certificate):

________________________________________

Daytime phone: ___________________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________

Permanent address- required for certificate mailing

(include country and address code):

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

Age/birth date if 16 or under: ___________________

Angler’s fishing club affiliation (if any):

_________________________________________

EQUIPMENT

Rod

Make: ________________________________________

Tip length (center of reel to end of tip): __________________

Butt length (center of reel to lower end of butt): ___________

Reel

Make: ___________________ Size: ___________________

Line or tippet

Make: _______________ Size stated on label: ___________

WORLD RECORDS – FEES PAYABLE

􀂅 I am an IGFA member, enclosed is $US40 application fee.

􀂅 I am not an IGFA member, enclosed is $US65 application fee.

NB: Juniors & Smallfry World Record claims – Members $US35 & non members $US50 (this covers membership)

Please enclose US draft for World Record claims

or please charge to my:

___Visa ___MasterCard ___American Express ___Discover

Account No.

Exp. date: _____ /_____ Signature: ____________________

NZ RECORDS – FEES PAYABLE

􀂅 I am a NZBGFC member, enclosed is $30

Length of double line: _______________________________

Make of backing: __________________ Size: ___________

OTHER EQUIPMENT:

Type of gaff: _______________ Length: ______________

Length of trace or leader: _____________________________

Number and type of hooks: ___________________________

Name of lure, fly or bait: _____________________________

BOAT (if used)

Name: _____________________________________

Make: _____________________ Length: _______________

Captain’s name: ____________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

______________________________________

Mate’s name: ______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

______________________________________

SCALES

Location of scale: ___________________________________

Type: ______________________________________

Manufacturer: ______________________________________

Date last certified: ___________________________________

Person and/or agency that certified scales:

_______________________________________

Weighmaster: ____________________________

Signature: _______________________________

Address: ________________________________

_______________________________________

Witness to weighing (other than angler, captain or weighmaster):

________________________________________

Address: _________________________________

_________________________________________

Witnesses to catch (other than captain). List two names and addresses if possible.

1. ______________________________________

________________________________________

2. ______________________________________

________________________________________

Number of persons witnessing the catch: ______________

Signature of examining ichthyologist:

_______________________________________

Title, degree or qualifications: ________________

Address: _______________________________

______________________________________

Anglers are encouraged to write a detailed description of the catch. In some cases this may be required. The description may be used in a future IGFA publication.

AFFIDAVIT

I, the undersigned, hereby take oath and attest that the fish described in this application was hooked, fought, and brought to gaff by me without assistance from anyone, except as specifically provided in the regulations; and that it was caught in accordance with IGFA angling rules; and that the line submitted with this application is the actual line used to catch the fish on the stated date. I further declare that all information in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that IGFA reserves the right to employ verification procedures. I agree to be bound by any ruling of the IGFA relative to this application.

Signature of angler: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Sworn before me this _________________________ day of _________________________________ the year ______________

Notary signature and seal: __________________________________________________________________________________

When completely filled out and signed, mail this application with photos and line sample by quickest means to:

RECORDS OFFICER, NEW ZEALAND BIG GAME FISHING COUNCIL, PO BOX 403100, NGUNGURU 0154, NZ

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE NZBGFC ARE NOT ADVISED WHEN WORLD RECORDS HAVE BEEN RATIFIED. IGFA NOTIFY THE ANGLER ONLY – NZBGFC UPDATE THEIR RECORDS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ANGLER