22.1. If a competitor wishes a fish to score, he must land it in a net (both fish and net in the water at point of netting), immediately transport a netted fish submerged (where possible) and pass the fish in the net to the controller for assessment of eligibility, measurement and recording (Articles 20.3 & 20.4 refer). Once a fish is netted the competitor may not handle it in any way, nor alter the equipment used for capture of this fish. If the competitor does not follow this Article 22.1 his fish will be registered as an invalid catch.

22.2. The Controller is responsible for removing the hook, reviving the fish and releasing the fish and shall take care not to damage the fish in any way. If a fish is hooked in such way that it cannot be easily and safely unhooked, the leader shall be cut as close as is practical to the fish, leaving the hook in the fish. The controller shall then release the fish with the least harm possible.

22.3. When the controller is not able to release the fish in the normal way e.g. due to their inability to access the water, the controller may (for the benefit of the fish) authorize the competitor to release the fish in a suitable place as indicated by the controller.

22.4. If a controller or any other competition official determines that a competitor has negligently injured a fish, that fish will not be scored and the competitor will be penalized the number of points attributable to a fish of minimum valid length. The incident must be reported to the Jury for consideration of further action.

23.1. If a Competitor wishes a fish to score, he must land it in a net, immediately transport a netted fish submerged (where possible) and pass it in the net to the Controller for assessment of eligibility, measurement and recording (Article 20.2. refers). Once a fish was netted the competitor may not handle it in any way, nor alter the equipment used for capture of this fish. In case the competitor does not follow it, his fish will be registered as invalid catch.

23.2. The Controller is responsible for removing the hook, reviving the fish and releasing the fish and shall take care not to damage the fish in any way. If a fish is hooked in such way that it cannot be easily and safely unhooked, the leader shall be cut as close as is practical to the fish, leaving the hook in the fish. The controller shall then release the fish with the least harm possible.

23.3. When the Controller is not able to release the fish in the normal way e.g. due to their inability to access the water, the Controller may (for the benefit of the fish) authorise the competitor to release the fish in a suitable place as indicated by the Controller.

23.4. If a controller or any other competition official determines that a competitor has negligently injured a fish, that fish will not be scored and the competitor will be penalised the number of points attributable to a fish of minimum valid length. The incident must be reported to the Jury for consideration of further action.