Long Island Beach Buggy Association
                           "Keepers of the Beach"





*Since 1958*    * Conservation * Ecology * Beach Access * 


2023 LIBBA DERBY RULES


There will be NO LIBBA Weigh Masters present during the derby.  All fish entered into the derby MUST be witnessed by another paid 2023 LIBBA member, or weighed in at a tackle shop.


Weight slips for entering fish must be submitted as a photo or scanned and emailed to LIBBAFishingContests@gmail.com, or text to 516.859.5266 BY 1 PM SUNDAY TBA.


1. This is a striped bass and bluefish contest.


2. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for striped bass and bluefish.  One prize, per

participant, per species is allowed in the derbies.


3. To enter a fish, you must be a current dues paid member.


4. All entries must be on a LIBBA weigh slip (with time of catch recorded).


5. Entered fish MUST witnessed by another angler, or a tackle shop employee. 

Non LIBBA members will be contacted to verify your catch. Fish that cannot be verified will be excluded from the contest.

            Fish with a friend


6. All entries must be on a LIBBA WEIGHT SLIP and filled out completely. Your name and LIBBA # and the name, phone number and email of the person witnessing the fish must be clearly legible. A tackle shop weigh-in or a NY Surf Fishing Contest participants club certified scale must be used. On tackle shop weigh-ins, your weight slip must be stamped or signed by the proprietor.


a.     You may also enter your fish directly at

https://forms.gle/qkuxZMawpCMUSmbS7


b.    Use the QR code on the LIBBA website,


c.     Submit your weight slips as a photo, or scanned, and emailed it

to LIBBAFishingContests@gmail.com, or text to 516.859.5266 


7. Minimum weight for bluefish is 5 lbs.


8. Minimum size for striped bass is 32 inches, or 10 lbs.  All striped bass 35" or more must be released.

           

9. A bluefish entered must be ½ pound or heavier to replace an existing prize contender. An entry less than ½ pound heavier shall be deemed a tie.


10. A striped bass entered must be ½ pound or heavier to replace an existing prize contender. An entry less than ½ a pound heavier shall be deemed a tie.


11. In the event of a tie, the entry weighed in first will receive the higher place prize.


12. All fish must be hooked and landed from the beach, jetty, surf, bank or pier within the state contest’s boundaries.


13. Fish may be gutted at discretion of the LIBBA Weigh Master.


14. The LIBBA Fishing Contest Chairman reserves the right to be solely responsible for judging. In case of disputed entries, the LIBBA Board of Directors reserves the right to disqualify entries.


REMEMBER LIBBA DERBY RULES ARE FOR LIBBA DERBIES ONLY.
SEE YOUR STATE CONTEST RULES FOR THOSE WEIGH IN PROCEDURES.


LIBBA DERBY WINNERS WILL BE AWARDED THEIR PRIZES AT THE LIBBA ANNUAL MEETING.


2023 MONTAUK DERBY - September ? - October ?, 2023

WESTERN SIDE OF NAPEAQUE STATE PARK TO MONTAUK POINT


2023 SOUTH SHORE DERBY – October ?-?, 2023

EASTERN SIDE OF JONES INLET EAST TO THE SMITH POINT BRIDGE


If you have questions, please contact me at AlScardino@ymail.com

Al Scardino
Fishing Contest Chairman


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