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NOAA "BARBLESS CIRCLE HOOK CHALLENGE" <br />Hawaii's fisheries are of great concern to all of us. Change is inevitable and we <br />face new challenges all the time. We can all help maintain our resources by <br />trying new methods or ideas that can help the fish and other creatures. We, as <br />responsible fishermen, can make a difference; therefore we are encouraging all <br />to consider using barbless circle hooks during this tournament. Using barbless <br />circle hooks can result in less injury and facilitate catch/tag and release practices <br />while maintaining effectiveness when catching fish for home consumption. <br />Using barbless will also help out our fish when they break line and get away. <br />You can help them more quickly shed the hook and bite your line again. <br />Something to think about is "What does happen when you bankrupt?" What <br />could you do to help out anything that picks up that baited hook? <br />Within the last several years, results from both tournaments and individuals, have <br />proved that these hooks do indeed catch fish. The National Marine Fisheries <br />Service, has also conducted research, and has concluded that the barbless circle <br />hooks are equally effective as that of a barbed circle hook except for when <br />catching eels for bait. In that case reel in the moray eel immediately after <br />hooking up. When using live baits tying or bridling is your best bet. <br />RULES & REGULATIONS <br />The "Honor System" will be in force during this tournament. <br />Anglers must be entered in the "2022 P&R Ohana Shoreline Fishing <br />Tournament" to participate in the barbless hook category. <br />Anglers must enter in the category at the time of entry registration to participate <br />in the barbless circle hook category. Check box on entry form. <br />Anglers must use a barbless circle hook to catch qualifying fish. The barb must <br />be either crushed down or filed off, to render it "barbless". <br />Eligible fish species and sizes are limited to those identified as qualifying under <br />the general tournament rules. <br />Do not remove the barbless circle hook from the fish, the hook must be <br />present to qualify the catch. Prior to weighing in your fish please notify the <br />committee of your entry status and identify your barbless caught fish. <br />ANGLERS MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN <br />