Only a single wound will be accepted for a Club fish. Ikying will not be accepted for any tournament fish, New Zealand or World Records. Any gimbal that allows the angler to reduce strain or to rest while fighting the fish is prohibited. Entangling devices, either with or without a hook, are prohibited and may not be used for any purpose including baiting, hooking, fighting or landing the fish. The leader or double line may not be connected to the release mechanism either directly or with the use of a connecting device.
Spreader bars are also acceptable when used strictly as a teaser.
Daisy chains, birds, floats and similar devices may only be used if they do not unfairly hamper or inhibit the normal swimming or fighting ability of the fish, thereby giving the angler or crew an unfair advantage in fighting, landing or boating the fish. A safety line may be attached to the rod provided that it does not in any way assist the angler in fighting the fish. And Tag Cards must be received by the Weighmaster or Secretary within 14 days, this includes weigh-ins at all W.D.S.A.C. weighstations. In the case of a tie for a trophy awarded for the number of fish caught, where tagged fish are not included, weights will be taken into consideration when awarding the trophy. In the case of a tie for a trophy awarded for the number of fish caught where tagged fish are included, weights will not be considered and the trophy shared.