The competition is fished over two days using a points-based species system.

• Each pair may record two fish of each species per day.
• 1 point for the first fish of a species.
• 2 points for the second fish of the same species.
• Two of the same species = 3 points total.
• Day 2 uses a new score sheet, so species can be scored again.
• Scores are accumulated over both days.

If scores are tied:

• The team with the greatest number of species wins.
• If still tied, prize money is shared.

• Pairs will be drawn to fish in two positions on the same boat.
• Teams cannot fish on the same boat on consecutive days.
• Teams’ boats and boat positions are drawn at registration.
• Pairs may interchange positions throughout the day.
• Anglers in Position 1 and Position 4 will act as the overall boat captains.

Teams must provide their own bait.

Bait is restricted to:

• King Ragworm
• Mackerel
• Squid

Also allowed:

• Bait additives
• Flavoured artificial baits
• Lures

Not allowed:

• Trebles
• Wire line
• Wire traces

• Competitors may only have 2 rods assembled.
• Only 1 rod may have terminal tackle fitted at any one time.
• Up to 2 hooks per rig are allowed.
• Boat casting is allowed, but terminal tackle must be cast from outside the boat and all anglers must be made aware before casting.

• Boats will fish within a 15-mile radius of the Town Bridge.
• Portland Harbour is included in the fishing grounds.
• No fishing from boat moorings or in Weymouth Harbour.
• Boats leave moorings at 08:00hrs.
• All boats must return to within 200m of the Town Bridge by 16:30hrs, unless delayed by breakdown or similar.
• Any delay must be relayed to the commodore.
• Fishing times may be any time between boat departure and return.
• Under no circumstances will a boat wait for latecomers.

If a boat moves during fishing time:

• All anglers must retrieve their lines.
• No angler may fish while the anchor is being raised or dropped.
• Fishing must only stop/start on the instruction of the skipper or boat captain.

• All fish count.
• There are no size limits.
• All fish are to be returned alive unless being kept for the table or bait.
• Fish must be clearly identified by the skippers and team captains.
• If there is any doubt, the fish must be brought back alive in a bucket for clear identification.

The following count as one species category:

• Smoothounds
• Sandeels / Launce
• Gobies
• Blennys

Large fish rule:

• All Congers, Rays, Tope, Hounds and any fish over 5kg count as soon as the trace is touched (not the leader).
• All other fish must be fully boated.
• A fish that falls off the hook back into the water does not count.

Foul hooked fish:

• Foul hooked fish do count.
• Fish must not be deliberately foul hooked.
• If more than one angler hooks the same fish, the score goes to the angler whose hook is in the fish’s mouth.
• If both hooks are in the fish’s mouth, the fish does not count for either angler.
• If the fish is foul hooked by more than two anglers, it does not count.

Each team is responsible for checking that every fish caught has been registered with the boat skipper.

• It is the team’s duty to make sure the skipper acknowledges every catch every time.
• Under no circumstances can fish be added to the score sheet later.
• Scorecards must be checked and signed as correct.
• Boat captains must ensure rules are obeyed and relay disputes to the organisers.
• Boat captains must liaise with the skipper and assist with fish identification if required.
• Boat captains must observe fishing start and finish times.

• As soon as possible after fishing, take a photo of the completed score sheet.
• Send it to Charlie on 07973 176247.
• One of the captains must then bring the score sheet to Weymouth Angling Centre or hand it to Andy Selby immediately after unloading.

• Baitfish caught before the daily competition start must be shared equally among all teams on the boat.
• Baitfish caught during the competition may be kept for that team’s use.
• Baitfish includes crustaceans and squid/cuttlefish.

• The organising committee has the power to abandon or limit the day’s angling if weather conditions are deemed unsafe.
• Any competitor wishing to lodge a protest or complaint must do so in writing by 19:00hrs on that day.
• The protest committee will be named at registration.

• All teams must complete entry forms fully, including full names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.
• If a team cannot attend registration, they must inform the organisers so their boats can be independently drawn.
• As boats are contracted, no refunds can be issued to anyone pulling out of the event.

Parking is available for anglers at Cosens Quay Car Park, just down from the WAS Clubhouse.

• £7.20 per day
• £6.00 per day via the JustPark app
• Car park code: 818180
• Vouchers are available from the skippers and Weymouth Angling Centre.
• Overnight parking is also available via the app using the car park code.

28th October 2026

18:30 – 19:30hrs
Competitor Registration and Boat Draw
Weymouth Angling Society Clubhouse, Commercial Road, Weymouth, DT4 8NF

29th October 2026

06:30 – 07:15hrs
Registration at Weymouth Angling Centre for late competitors

07:45hrs
Competitors load boats at their moorings

08:00hrs
Boats depart from harbour

16:30hrs
All boats return to within 200m of Town Bridge

19:00hrs
Day 1 results published on Pairs Facebook Page

30th October 2026

Fishing times as Thursday

17:15hrs
Fish and chip supper for all anglers

17:30hrs
Prize Giving & Raffle at Weymouth Angling Society Clubhouse
Club open from 16:30hrs

These optional events can be booked at registration.

Best Specimen over 2 Days
Individual entry: £10
Local specimen sizes apply, fish must be boat weighed.

Heaviest Bream caught by an Individual over 2 Days
Entry: £10 per angler

Prizes for both optional events: 1st, 2nd and 3rd, with hand blown glass fish and prizes.

2 Team Drawn Event
Two teams are drawn together and their scores are accumulated. Prizes will be awarded for winners, runners-up and third place. Combined teams will not be announced until prize giving.

Golden Fish
The first angler to record any of the following wins £250:

• Trigger Fish
• John Dory
• Garfish
• Cod

This applies across both days.

For further information, boat bookings, tackle and bait orders please contact:

Weymouth Angling Centre
Open 6:30am to 5:00pm, 7 days a week
01305 777771

Bait is not supplied and is limited to:

• King Ragworm
• Mackerel
• Squid

A big thank you to our sponsors for 2026:

SIDEWINDER LURES
WEYMOUTH ANGLING CENTRE