HASH Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 The talk of the Carolinas. Big Rock Marlin Tournament winning fish (883 lbs) was DQed because mate did not have fishing license. They were ready to win over $900,000 . The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament Board of Directors has unanimously determined that they have no choice but to disqualify the 883-pound blue marlin caught on June 14, 2010. It cost the crew of the boat Citation a cash prize of $912,000. After interviewing members of the crew of the fishing vessel "Citation," review of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament rules, consulting the division of Marine Fisheries as well as the North Carolina Attorney General's office, the Board agreed there had been a violation of tournament rules but the violation did not involve "dishonesty" or "cheating" on the part of the owners or angler of the "Citation." The rule violation involves the "mate" not having a Coastal Recreational Fishing License, which is required by North Carolina law and by the Tournament. Participants and crew were reminded of the license requirement at the Captains meeting prior to the Tournament. The mate engaged in fishing activities without a valid license and later obtained a license at 5:51 pm while heading to the weigh station. The fish was boated at 3:16 pm. "It is an unfortunate situation for the crew of 'Citation' as well as the Tournament itself but for the integrity of the Tournament, Big Rock had no choice but to enforce the rules and disqualify the fish," the Board said in a press release Tuesday. Because of this disqualification, The Big Rock Board of Directors declare Carnivore the winner with their 528.3-pound blue marlin and in second place, Wet-N-Wild with a 460-pound blue marlin. Carnivore's win earns the crew a payout of $999,453. Wet-N-Wild pockets $275,322. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytyingguy1 Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 That sure was one hell of a license fee! OUCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportyguy33 Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 There was this million dollar Marlin tourney a bunch of years ago down in Cabo where a team Disqualified themself because a Deck hand accidently touched the rod or line on accident while they were reeling in the Winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominioncaster Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 At first I felt bad for the mate, but after reading that he got a license on the way to the weigh station, i don't. It gives the impression that he knew the rules and ignored them. When you break the rules you pay the price. Dumb all over with a little ugly on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVDCGTO Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Wow!! Why in the hell would he not have a license?? The article states that they were reminded of the rule prior to the tourney. Island livin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASH Posted June 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Yep License is only $15 for NC resident. Cost him a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pier Pest Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 That has to hurt some feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoliFish Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 I'm in SC right now, and we just had this conversation at dinner. One of my coworkers fished that tourny. The captain on his boat collected the fishing licenses from EVERYONE on board, including his mate!! Obviously the mate knew the rules, but ultimately its the captain's responsibility to check and recheck that all of the documentation (permits, tournament paperwork, and licenses) are in order before departing. Shame on both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVDCGTO Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Shame on both of them. I agree with this. Mate should have had a license and the captain should have made sure he did before he left port. Bet you they dont make that mistake again lol Island livin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfratt66 Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 the thing that pisses me off more is that beautiful fish was killed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVDCGTO Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 the thing that pisses me off more is that beautiful fish was killed +1! for absolutely nothing Island livin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASH Posted June 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Duke Marine labs take the fish from the Tourney and use them for research. Total of 3 fish were killed this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASH Posted June 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Just saw a similar post in the tavern. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorgilbert Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 can you imagine if that was your mate ?? thats literally a million dollar mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambergris Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Ultimately it's the captain's responsibility. It was also likely the captain who told the mate to go get a license once they had that fish. Captain takes all the blame here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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