SIOBC -- FEBRUARY 2008

International Game Fish Association | Game Fish Union of Africa | The International Oceanographic Foundation
South African Marlin & Tuna Club | Central Africa Deep Sea Angling Society

Sanctuary of deep sea fishing in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean
 

For over 40 years, the Club has been the venue for fantastic big game fishing activities with unforgettable and emotional fights against giant Blue Marlin and other game fish, leading to victory or deception, but always, with the prevailing feeling of great respect for the fish and nature.
Several international tournaments have taken place at Le Morne and are still being held like the Marlin World Cup organized by La Pirogue Hotel. Le Morne Angler's Club was founded in 1955 by the mauritians anglers Allan Cambler, Maurice Jauffret, Jacques de Robillard and Rene Rey, joined by Maurice Henry, the pioneers of big game fishing in Mauritius. The Club with almost four hundred Members now is entering the third millennium with a rich history and a brillant future. Famous fishermen from all over the world have visited us and many more are still fishing our deep waters.















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(230) 210-8086

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Do not hesitate, enroll now and come for the challenge in our Tropical Paradise.
It will be a real pleasure for all of us to welcome you.





  

This edition is a special one. Firstly, we are opening it to all Angling Clubs of the World and secondly we will be fishing in March which is a very good month for big game fishing in Mauritius. Black Marlin come closer to the reef and it is specially the time for giant Blue Marlin. You will see in our 1,000 lbs list how many have been boated at this time of the season and that a World Record is within your reach.

for SIOB Competition 2008

Sunday10th February 2008 Last day for arrival at the hotel and registration.18H00 Briefing, draw of boats, dinner at Le Morne Anglers Club
Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th February 2008 - Fishing from 07h00 to 16h30
Wednesday 13th February 2008 - Day at leisure
Thursday 14th & Friday 15th February 2008 - Fishing from 07h00 to 16h30
Saturday 16th February 2008 - Day at Leisure, Evening prize-giving and gala dinner hosted at Le Morne Angler's Club.

RESULTS FEB. 2007:
1. Sana Zambia (ZAMBIA) 2. Lecuona (S. AFRICA)
3. Essex Boys (ENGLAND)

Note: Marlin World Cup Competition is scheduled in February 3,4,6 & 7, 2008.

During the Competition accommodation will be at La Pirogue Hotel, Sport Club Hotel or klondike Hotel

There must be a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 anglers per team. Each team will participate in a boat draw for each of the 4 days' fishing. Spare boats will be provided in case of breakdown.

Starts at 7h00 on each day and stops at 16h30 when all lines must be out of the water. Should a fish be hooked after 16h30 the entire catch of the day will be disqualified. If a fish is hooked and reported on the radio before 16h30, no penalty will be imposed. However, the team must be back at the club's jetty by midnight otherwise the entire catch the day will be disqualified.

All strikes must be reported on the radio giving fish species if known, name of angler, line class and zone in which the fish has been hooked.

Line class allowed: -80 lb., 50 lb. and 30 lb line. No point will be awarded for any fish caught on any other line class. should you decide to fish on 50 lb and/or 30 lb line class, we recommend that you bring your own equipment.

Team captains must report to the weigh master after docking, with their completed and signed fish score cards. A signed "Nil" card must be submitted even if no fish was caught or released. All fish caught or released must be accompanied by 10 meters of the line on which the fish was caught including the double line.


will be awarded per lb, for fish caught in accordance with the following table:

 
Fish
30lb test
50lb test
80lb test
Blue & Black Marlin
30
20
10
Striped Marlin & Sail fish
18
12
6
Spearfish
12
8
4
Marko Shark over 50 llbs
15
10
5
Yellowfin/Dog tooth Tuna over 50 lb
15
10
5
Any other shark over 50lb
9
6
3
Dorado over 15 lb
9
6
3
Wahoo over 20lb
9
6
3
 

Striped Marlin and Sailfish estimated to weigh less that 100 lb. may be released. Points will be awarded at 100 X 18 if caught on 30 lb. line test, 100 X 12 if caught on 50 lb. line test and 100 X 6 if caught on 80 lb. line test. Spearfish estimated to weigh less than 25 lb. may be released. Points will be awarded at 25 x 12 if caught on 30 lb. line test, 25 X 8 if caught on 50 lb. line test and 25 x 4 if caught on 80 lb. line test.

In case of release:- A fish will be considered released and will be eligible for points as soon as the leader is in hand and the fish released.

should be signified in writing by the Team captain immediately upon arrival to the President of the Organizing Committee. The decision of the Committee together with the local IGFA Representative will be final.

The company will be governed by IGFA rules.

A full completed Entry Form must reach the organizing committee by fax before 15th January 2008. No Team will be allowed to participate in the Competition unless all payments have been received and acknowledged.
[Download Entry Form]

Payment of Entry fee & Hotel Accommodation must be paid to the Hotel Agency in your Country or via your Travel Agent. [Payment by Fax]
 


Free accommodation on half board for the winning Team for the 2009 Edition
Air Tickets offered by Air Mauritius on any Air Mauritius route and Gifts

Other Gifts
Invitation option to participate in the 2008 Rollex IGFA International Championship.

Heaviest Billfish
The heaviest Billfish Trophy offered by Le Morne Anglers Club big game fishing.

 

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