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The Los Angeles Fathomiers holds the Scramble Meet every August.
This spearfishing meet is OPEN TO EVERYONE.
FREEDIVING ONLY
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Divers must begin
at dawn, diving is permitted anywhere in California ocean waters. Meet
ends at 3:00 p.m. and all fish must be inside catch circle by
3:00 p.m. sharp. Fish must be personally presented by the diver - NO
EXCEPTIONS.
Scoring is based on
total aggregate weight of no more than three (3) fish per diver using
muscle loaded speargun, Hawaiian sling, or pole spear. No Powerheads. ONLY
ONE fish per species allowed. All fish must be taken In
compliance with California Fish and Game regulations. Sharks, rays,
eels, and mola molas are not permitted.
Special
Limitations: Calico Bass and Sand Bass must be a minimum of 14 inches.
Sheephead minimum size is 18 inches.
Fish may only be
taken while freediving. Scuba, hooka, or any other kind of breathing aid
is not allowed.
The Fathomiers
Recorder may disqualify any participant that did not follow the rules.
The Recorder’s decision is final.
Competitors must
possess a valid CA fishing license.
The L.A. Fathomiers Scramble Meet started
in 1969. Throughout its history, many fine underwater hunters have won
this prestigious contest. It has a scramble format; hence its name. The
original format for the meet was for competitors to register in the
morning the day of the meet at a fixed location and then “scramble” to
their favorite hunting area. The format of the meet changed slightly in
2006 as the pre-meet registration requirement was dropped. This new format
now allows competitors more time to hunt and gather their catch without
having the requirement to register in the morning.
There was a winner in the 1970 that used scuba. However, a rule was
drafted to prohibit scuba shortly after. The competition is now
freedive-only.
Many prizes are given out at the weight-in after the meet. There should be
something of interest for all in the family, so bring your fiends and
family and have fun with the L.A. Fathomiers. The meet is a potluck with
plenty of good food and drink for all.
Good luck and good hunting.
Sponsors:
The L.A. Fathomiers Annual Scramble Meet
would not be possible without the help of our sponsors. Below are
links to the organizations and individuals that greatly assist us in
putting on these types of events that bring together the freediving
community. Please show your support by visiting their websites
through the links below.
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