I would be a little upset

General Fishing Discussion
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World record catch foiled by fellow angler touching the rod. Because of the technicality, they did not even contact IGFA about the world record tuna. http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/04/18/427-pound-yellowfin-tuna-catch-not-eligible-for-world-record/

19’ Sea-Pro CC
“Swagger Wagon”
Yamaha 115 - 2 stroke

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depending on the hook that could’ve been a million dollar mistake.

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Like I said, I would be a little upset. Lol. And that’s putting it mildly.

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Yamaha 115 - 2 stroke
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25 Johnson - 2 stroke
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You’ve got to admire their integrity.

Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats

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Originally posted by Cracker Larry

You’ve got to admire their integrity.

Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats

No kidding! I think that would have been a secret had I caught a beast like that.

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When I read it I thought they must have done more than simply touch the rod. To disqualify a record on that basis alone is just stupid in my opinion. Now if the mate set the hook, handed the rod over to the angler, then I get it.

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Someone define “touch the rod” for me. Errr…“touch the fishing rod” more correctly. You mean if someone just puts a finger on the rod it disqualifies? I can see holding the rod and help holding while a back spasm goes away would disqualify…but a hand touch seems a bit extreme.

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Someone define "touch the rod" for me. Errr...."touch the fishing rod" more correctly. You mean if someone just puts a finger on the rod it disqualifies?

Yes. See http://www.igfa.org/Fish/INTERNATIONAL-ANGLING-RULES.aspx

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The following acts will disqualify a catch:

  1. Failure to comply with equipment or angling regulations.

  2. The act of persons other than the angler in touching any part of the rod, reel, or line (including the double line) either bodily or with any device, from the time a fish strikes or takes the bait or lure, until the fish is either landed or released, or in giving any aid other than that allowed in the rules and regulations. If an obstacle to the passage of the line through the rod guides has to be removed from the line, then the obstacle (whether chum, floatline, rubber band, or other material) shall be held and cut free. Under no circumstances should the line be held or touched by anyone other than the angler during this process.

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Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats