PHILIPPINE GAME FISHING FOUNDATION, Inc.
Suite 1409 Prestige Tower
Emerald Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
E-mail: pgff1940@yahoo.com
STANDARD INSURANCE CO., INC.
Tuna Sportfishing Tournament
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
July 20-22, 2012
ELIGIBILITY: PGFFI members (Annual dues must be updated to participate. Non- PGFFI members must add
P 1, 800.00 to entry fee) Open to first 30 Anglers.
REGISTRATION: PGFFI office, ask Eileen (Tel. (02) 634-9187)
TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE:
P9,560.00 – 4 in a boat
P12,080.00 – 3 in a boat
P 17,120.00 – 2 in a boat
PAYMENT DEADLINE: Full payment by July 16, 2012 to allow flight booking. No show charge is 50 % off the tournament fee.
NOTE: ( Food, Mineral Water, Soft drinks ARE FOR ANGLERS’ ACCOUNT) Airline Tickets can be arranged by PGFFI, all interested participants must Notify Secretariat before June 14, 2012.
SCHEDULES:
July 20 (Friday) - Depart for Puerto Princesa
July 20 - 10am Briefing at La Terrasse Restaurant
- 11am Lunch at La Terrasse Restaurant
July 20 - at 1:30 pm depart for fishing ground from Puerto Princesa Pier
July 23 - Monday morning return to pier & lunch at La Terrasse Restaurant
July 23 - Monday 5 pm Depart for Manila.
TOURNAMENT BASE: Secretariat during off fishing period shall be at Puerto Pension. Communication center will be at Standard Insurance Branch at Goland Bldg., Lacao St. Puerto Princesa, Tel. #433-2853 or 433-6878, please look for Wendel Cell number is 0917-5530193.
FISHING AREA: Approximately, 20 to 40 N. miles East to Southeast of Puerto Princesa.
BOATS: Local tuna fishing boats powered by diesel engines. Bait, ice and Lagtang are included. The anglers will have to provide their own rod holders and Fighting chairs.
SAFETY: All anglers must WEAR LIFEVEST upon boarding the boat. Anglers caught not wearing their life vest during tournament will be disqualified for the day likewise with Buddy Boat system shall apply.
LINE & TACKLE: No limits on the number of rods and reels. 80 Lbs. or lower IGFA tournament Line.
Popping, Jigging, Trolling is allowed.
SCORING: All qualifying fish is at 5 kgs. No SHARK.
TOURNAMENT RULES: “PGFFI General Tournament Rules and Guidelines shall apply.”
SAFETY: Strict implementation of buddy boat system, wearing of life vests on board boat.
MUST BRING: Raincoats, Life vests, first aid kits, handheld radios, food plates and utensils for Dinner on board.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Tony Espejo
TROPHIES:
Team Winners: Heaviest Fish (10 kg minimum)
Champion Team (Boat) Tuna
1st runner-up team Billfish
2nd runner-up team