Huk Big Fish Classic News:
2023 10th Annual Huk Big Fish Classic Winners:
Port-A-Bella 224,205.00
Real One 170,450.00
Black Irish 63,847.50
Euphoria 68,962.50
Christine Marie 5,310.00
Quick Time 5,265.00
Kilo Charlie 2,025.00
Too Many Martinis 810.00
FFMD 1,350.00
Fish N Fever 1,350.00
No Slack 23,985.00
All In 26,550.00
Take Em 40,500.00
Morning Glory 8,100.00
Just One More 21,870.00
Busti N Lips 5,580.00
Eastbound 540.00
Swordfish WTA No Qualifer Distributed Purse Refunded 16,200.00
White Marlin WTA No Qualifer Distributed Purse Refunded 54,000.00
Total Purse$740,900.00
68 of the 69 boats are fishinig Sunday-Monday Slot. Weather is very rough out there and we expect the scales to be busy as Marlin and Swordfish have been hooked this morning! Going to be a strong finish!
1 of the 69 Boats fishing Friday Saturday Slot for the $740,900 purse!
BREAKING NEWS: JULY 25,2023- DUE TO WEATHER WE ADDED A NEW 32 TIME SLOT FOR SUNDAY JULY 30TH TO MONDAY JULY 31ST! NOW THREE TIME SLOTS FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SUNDAY-MONDAY. WEIGH INS ON MONDAY WILL BE 4-8PM. FINAL REGISTRATION ON JULY 27, 2023 AT CAPTAINS MEETING.
Huk Big Fish Classic 2023 Electric Reel Clarifications of Rules by Tournament Director Brian Roberts (No Electric Allowed for 2023):
Question: Can I use my Swordfish Rod Setup and plug in to check baits?
Answer: No you cannot plug in Swordfish Rod Setup or any Fishing Rod with an electric reel setting at anytime during your fishing days.
Question: Can I use Hooker Detachable Reels to check baits since they are IGFA Legal?
Answer: Although IGFA Allows Detachable Electric Reels to check baits, the 2022 Huk Big Fish Classic prohibits using the electric detachable reels to check baits.
Question: Can I use my Swordfish Rod Setup that has an electric reel setting without plugging in during Tournament?
Answer: Yes. The Swordfish Rod Setup that has an electric reel setting is allowed only if it is never plugged in during tournament fishing days.
Question: Can I use a Reel Crankie to Check Baits on My Swordfish Rod Setup?
Answer: Yes you can use a Reel Crankie and a Drill to check baits. TEAMS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THEM TO REPOSITION AND MUST BRING BAIT ALL THE WAY TO SURFACE IF YOU USE REEL CRANKIE!!!!
Huk Big Fish Classic 2023 Circle Hook Clarifications of Rules by Tournament Director Brian Roberts:
Question: Can I use a J hook on a swordfish dead bait? Additionally can I use a J Hook on a ballyhoo dead bait for tuna?
Answer: No and No! The Federal Goverment prohibits the use of J Hooks on all Dead Baits in the Huk Big Fish Classic as the HMS Rules require Circle Hooks for all Dead Baits in the Tournament. This includes during chunking and trolling for tuna!
Huk Big Fish Classic 2023 Anglers Touching Rod Clarifications of Rules by Tournament Director Brian Roberts:
Question: Can multiple people touch the rod and fish out of rod holder?
Answer: Absolutely!
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