What is the Great Amazon Fishing Rally?
The Great Amazon Fishing Rally (commonly known as Greama) is a fishing rally (competition) similar to the “Paris-Dakar” car race in which the participants continue to fish for five days on the Amazon River.
It has been held since 2019, and the tournament will be held again in 2023. (Yes, right now)
We will deliver detailed information from basic information to the latest information about Greama, which will continue to attract attention.
Who is the organizer?
It is held by the Great Amazon Fishing Rally Association, which was established in Tokyo in 2018 . It seems that it is a Japan-Brazil joint project that is being promoted in collaboration with the state of Brazil .
Location
As the name of the tournament, it is held in the great Amazon River behind Japan .
It is said that it is the last unexplored region on earth, accounting for 1/4 of the river water volume and 1/4 of the freshwater fish in the whole earth, and there are rumors that there are fish that human beings have never seen.
| Tournament name | Great Amazon World Fishing Rally |
| Date | Around June and July every year |
| Venue | State of Goias, Brazil |
| organizer | Great Amazon Fishing Rally Association |
| Co-sponsored | Amazon Touch ltda |
| patronage | State of Goias, Brazil |
| Sponsorship/cooperation | Shinko Always Co., EcNA Inc., JET Coporation, Empresa Keiryu, KITAYAMATOKAN-EN CO.,LTD. |
| Official site | https://rally.fish/ |
| Tournament movie | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTD5HTgpNTQ |
| Contact information | Great Amazon Fishing Rally Association |
| info@rally.fish |
About the charm of Greama
The target fish of Greama’s battle is reminiscent of the battle with unexplored fish, which is stipulated in the six types of impactful Amazon.
The world’s largest scale fish “Piralcu”, the world’s largest freshwater fish “Piraiba”, Amazon river fireworks “Peacock bass”, Tropical fish king “Arowana”, Amazon giant catfish “Piralara”, Amazon river food fighter” Dorada” .
In Brazil, it is an element of excitement that “piraiba”, which can never be caught with a lure and is revered as a “fish of the gods”, is included.
In the Amazon in June and July, the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius during the day, and fishing for five consecutive days in the absence of shade is an area that none of the players have experienced before. The great attraction of this tournament is how the players develop strategies and fight, and how much they can challenge their limits.
In addition, many creatures such as pink dolphins live in the Amazon, but there are also many ferocious creatures
Overview of CrowdfundingFrom the press release
such as piranhas, stingrays with poisonous stingers, anacondas, crocodiles,
and wild pumas on the trees, so
you can’t go wrong. It will be a tournament where the lives of the players are at stake.
It looks really interesting…
(7/23 postscript) The 2023 tournament will be won by Japanese player Qin!
The first tournament will be held in 2019!
The first Greama competition was held in 2019. Some Japanese also participated, and the battle with anglers from local Brazil and other countries with geographical advantages was unfolded.
And the first winner was Toshinari Namiki, a bass pro.
Documents of the participants at the time
Day 0
https://youtu.be/_XOG3TwFgBA
Day 1 Part 1
https://youtu.be/Vz_Zv12HXYE
Day 1 Part 2
https://youtu.be/9-qAkAO2308
Day 2
https://youtu.be/hd_sepDjsYo
Day 3
https://youtu.be/RSRwE4gvVaA
Day 4
https://youtu.be/d5t7LSOXdhk
Day 5（総集編）
https://youtu.be/BXqL49erQvA
2023 Greama 2nd Tournament is being held in July 2023! (finished just the other day)
After the first event in 2019, the 2nd event of Greama, which had been on hiatus due to the influence of the covid19,
will be held in July 2023!
2023 Greama 2nd Tournament Schedule and Program
The tournament will be held for a total of 10 days from July 14th to July 23rd, 2023 in Luis Alves, Goias, Brazil.
During the competition period (5 days), it will be returned by 5:00 pm on July 23rd.
If you can’t catch the specified target fish, you will be penalized with minus points.
About 20 players from five countries, Japan, America, China, Brazil and Thailand, participated in this year’s competition. Equal participation of men and women. A total of 16 people, 8 men and 8 women, will compete.
This time Greama has a special stage (bait fishing)! Can you really catch a pillow bar? ?
Over the 5 days of the tournament, 7 types of target fish with different acquisition points will be caught, and the total points will determine the victory or defeat.
Also, on the third day of the tournament, a special stage will be set up, and depending on the day’s catch, there will be a reversal, so it looks like it will be a tournament that you can’t take your eyes off until the end.
[2023 Greama 2nd Tournament Point system by size for each fish species]
2023 Greama 2nd Tournament Measurement Rules
規定の日程および場所にて、計測サイズ(キーパーサイズ)以上の競技対象魚を1尾以上釣り上げるごとに『釣果ポイント』を加算する。
１尾も釣れなかった場合は、競技対象魚に『ペナルティー』を課す(ただしピライーバおよびピララーラについては、どちらか１種を釣ればペナルティーは課せられない)。
Target fish and keeper size points
| 魚種 | キーパーサイズ | 釣果ポイント |
|---|---|---|
| TUCUNARE (Peacock Bus) | 45cm or more | 10points |
| DOURADA(ドウラーダ) | 60cm or more | 40points |
| ARUANA(アロワナ) | 60cm or more | 30points |
| CRUVINA(淡水イシモチ) | 30cm or more | 30points |
| PIRARUCU(ピラルクー) | 90cm or more | 600points |
| PIRARARA * 400 points for SS bait fishing | 80cm or more | 600points |
| PIRAIBA *800 points for SS bait fishing | 100cm or more | 1200points |
Definition rules about catching
It seems that it is considered a “catch” when all the fish are on board.
In the case of piraiba, pirarucu, and pilarala that are over 1 meter in length and cannot be raised on board,
bring them to the side of the boat (ship’s edge) so that the fish no longer resists, and when the fish are measured at the side of the boat (ship’s edge), shallow water, or near the shore, it is considered a catch. .
Landing is done only by the competitor, and it is forbidden to ask for help from anyone other than the competitor.
It seems to be a rule that if the act of catching the target fish with the help of a non-competitor is discovered, the catch points will be invalidated.
The long length is measured by the straight line distance from the snout (the tip of the fish’s head) to the tail fin with the fish’s mouth completely closed and the tail open. Arowana, Piraiba, and other fish with whiskers are also measured in the same way, and whiskers and filaments are not included in the size.
About this year’s Greama new rules
[Bait fishing OK?] Mr. Kitayama, chairman of the competition rules committee, talks! About the new Greama rules [What is a special stage? ]
1 Basic rules
“Catch points” will be added for each time you catch one or more competition fish that are larger than the measurement size (keeper size) on the specified schedule and place .
If not even one fish is caught, a “penalty” will be imposed on the competition fish (However, for Piraiba and Pilarara, no penalty will be imposed if either one species is caught).
The competitor with the most total catch points throughout the competition period (5 days) will be awarded the title of “Amazon Fishing Master”.
2 Fish capture (catch)
・It is considered to be “caught” when it is put on board .
・In the case of piraiba, piraruku, and piralara exceeding 1 meter, it is OK at the edge of the ship!
・Measurement is for tail opening , no measurement for whiskers and filaments
A “catch” is considered when the entire body of the fish is on board. However, only pilaiba, pirarucu, and pilarara, which are over 1 meter in length and cannot be raised on board, should be brought close to the ship’s side (ship’s edge), the fish will no longer resist, and the fish should be caught when measured at the ship’s side (ship’s edge), shallow water, or near the shore. I reckon.
Quoted from Lure News https://www.lurenewsr.com/264956/
Landing must be done by the competitor alone and no help from anyone other than the competitor is allowed. If the act of catching the competition fish with the help of a non-competitor is discovered, the catch points for the caught competition fish will be invalidated.
The length of the competition fish is measured from the snout (the tip of the fish’s head) to the caudal fin with the mouth completely closed and the tail open. Arowana, Piraiba, and other fish for competition with whiskers and filaments (thread-like fins extending from the tip of the caudal fin, etc.) are also measured in the same way, and whiskers and filaments are not included in the size.
3 Fish measurement
・Measured by referee
・Catch recording sheet is the standard for recording
The “reception card/catch record sheet” is managed by the competitor, and only those measured by the referee using the official measurement scale for the tournament can be entered on the catch record sheet.
Quoted from Lure News https://www.lurenewsr.com/264956/
If the measurement is performed using a scale other than the official measurement scale for the tournament, we will not accept catch points in consideration of accuracy and fairness.
When the referee confirms the measurement of the fish, it is allowed to ask for the help of the pilot and the cameraman (GAFRA cameraman, other media cameraman).
The measurement result must be confirmed and finalized by the referee on the spot where the fish was caught.
The referee records the catch time, measured size, and type of fish on the catch record sheet. Records of fish not signed by both parties shall be invalid.
Competitors must not force judges to provide false information or misrepresent their size.
In order to prepare for the loss of the fishing record sheet and to verify the accuracy of the record, it is desirable to periodically take photographs or videos of the fishing record sheet.
If you lose the catch record sheet, you will not be recognized for catch points. However, if the competition record sheet is filmed by the competitor or a photographer (GAFRA photographer, photographer from other media), and if the competition committee can confirm it along with the video, the fishing result points may be recognized.
4 Deadfish
・No dead fish allowed
From a catch-and-release standpoint, competitors must try to keep the fish they catch alive and make every effort to return them to the river alive.
Quoted from Lure News https://www.lurenewsr.com/264956/
A penalty may be imposed if the umpire admits that the deadfish was deliberately put out.
5 competition time
・Consultation time is from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
・Penalty for late arrival
The competition time is from 7:00 am to 17:00 pm. Competitors must check-in and check-in at the designated time during the competition period.
Quoted from Lure News https://www.lurenewsr.com/264956/
A “reception card/catch recording sheet” will be distributed to competitors who have completed the competition registration. If you are late for the start time (based on the distribution time of “reception card / catch record sheet”), you will be penalized minus 10 points per minute. In addition, if the reception is not done even after 15 minutes from the start time, in addition to the penalty of minus 150 points, the day will be disqualified.
Competitors must register for the competition together with the pilot and receive a “reception card/catch recording sheet” and “official measurement scale for the tournament”. Competitors must manage the “reception card/catch record sheet” and return it each time they return.
At the start, consider safety as much as possible, and start one boat at a time in boat number order (the starting order will be reversed on the following day).
Return the “reception card / catch record sheet” to the reception, and when it is accepted, it will be accepted as a return reception. If you are late for the finish time, you will be penalized minus 10 points for every minute. Also, if the competitor does not return 15 minutes after the end time, in addition to the penalty of minus 150 points, they will be disqualified for the day.
For delays in return due to outboard motor failure, hull damage, or other troubles that cannot be avoided by the competitor, the referees, pilots, GAFRA photographers, and the competition committee will discuss the situation and decide whether to consider it as a delay in return. In addition, regarding problems such as outboard motor failure and hull damage, as well as unavoidable early arrivals due to the poor health of pilots, referees, and cameramen, the referees, pilots, GAFRA cameramen, and the competition committee will similarly discuss and make necessary arrangements. shall take action.
In the event of trouble such as outboard motor failure or hull damage, or if the pilot, referee, cameraman, etc. complain of poor physical condition, take the best measures on the spot, such as switching to a patrolling media boat, take appropriate measures, and return promptly. to do.
6 Boats and capacity
・Pilots are on the same boat! (And this will cause ripples!?)
Competitors use one boat per person and use boats of approximately the same size equipped with outboard motors of approximately the same horsepower provided by the organizer. This is not the case for Judge boats.
Quoted from Lure News https://www.lurenewsr.com/264956/
Competitor boats can carry up to 3 people: a competitor, a pilot and a photographer. A referee boat can accommodate up to three people: a referee (who also serves as a pilot) and a cameraman (maximum of two people).
7 タックルおよび道具
・Lure only (excluding the 3rd day)
・Possible pole
・Sonar cannot be used. Electric motors are prohibited.
Only lures are allowed, live bait and anything considered bait is prohibited. Violation may result in disqualification. However, only on “Special Stage (SS) = Catfish Challenge Day)”, catfish (Piraiba, Pilarara) caught with a lure as bait will be recognized as a catch. Points will also be accepted for competition fish caught with a lure on the Special Stage (SS).
Quoted from Lure News https://www.lurenewsr.com/264956/
If you use more than one rod/reel at the same time, including a standing rod, you will be disqualified. However, it is allowed to use multiple rods and reels, including standing rods, at the same time only on special stages (SS).
Trolling is prohibited, dragging is allowed. Dragging is defined as using wind or current, and is considered trolling when using an engine.
Landing nets and fish grips (boga grips) are permitted. The use of gaffs is prohibited.
Bringing in or using a fish finder (sonar) is prohibited.
Electric motors (electric outboard motors) are prohibited.
8 COMPETITION AREA AND MOVEMENT
・The consultation area is within 20 liters
・Shore fishing possible
The competition area is a water area that can be reciprocated from the start point with 20 liters of fuel x 1 tank (including water areas connected when the water level rises and dammed lakes). However, excluding prohibited areas designated by the competition committee.
Quoted from Lure News https://www.lurenewsr.com/264956/
In water areas connected to rivers, if it is difficult to enter due to fallen trees, etc., it is allowed to remove them manually with hatchets, saws, etc., and proceed ahead. The use of equipment such as chainsaws is prohibited.
Competitors may push their competitor boats by hand with the help of a pilot and cameraman on board their competitor boats. Competitor boats may not be pushed forward with the cooperation of other competitors.
[GreatAmazon2023] Introducing the main Japanese contestants of the 2nd Great Amazon World Fishing Rally
In the 2nd GreatAmazon2023, a total of 7 people, 2 men and 5 women, have entered from Japan. It would not be an exaggeration to say that they are top class in Japan in terms of both ability and name recognition.
As if to back it up, when it comes to fishing in the Amazon, this guy is it! Mr. TERU, representative of Bombada Agua , is also working as an advisor to excite the tournament.
In addition, the sponsors are also super gorgeous.
It seems that the popularity of “Greama” will increase more and more in the future!
I will introduce each profile.
NAMIKI TOSHINARI (JAPAN)
: Great Amazon Rally official Facebook page
HATA TAKUMA (JAPAN)
marucos(JAPAN)
ICHIKI KAREN(JAPAN)
FUJIKI KANA (JAPAN)
YUMIKO(JAPAN)
AOI SAYA (JAPAN)
[GreatAmazon2023] The latest information on the 2nd Great Amazon World Fishing Rally (*will be updated from time to time)
Latest report
I put together a chronological digest
[GreatAmazon 2023] 2nd Great Amazon World Fishing Rally Start date 7/14
■ Players arrive one after another
■Accident upon arrival! ?
■ Gradually increasing tension even at Greama official
[Greama 2023] The 2nd Great Amazon World Fishing Rally Opening Ceremony
■サブプロジェクトで社会貢献も
■開幕を終えて4日かけてアマゾン川に到着！！….いよいよ開始へ
[GreatAmazon 2023] The 2nd Great Amazon World Fishing Rally Opening Ceremony
■速報もSNSで随時UPされる
■ Breaking news is also uploaded on SNS at any time
■ Players’ impressions are uploaded one after another, and there is plenty of realism
[GreatAmazon 2023] 2nd Great Amazon World Fishing Rally DAY2 (July 18, 2023)
■ End of Day 2 Brazil’s Lorena overtakes 1st place
[GreatAmazon 2023] The 2nd Great Amazon World Fishing Rally DAY3 (July 19, 2023) is a special stage where bait fishing is allowed
■ The result of the 3rd day is also Qin’s first place ❗️
■ Hata runs alone even in the overall points total on the third day ❗️ Will he win the championship?
■ After 3 days, the players are also in the crucible of excitement in the Amazon
[GreatAmazon 2023] 2nd Great Amazon World Fishing Rally DAY4 (July 20, 2023)
■ Concentration of the players increases for the final race
■ On the 4th day, Brazilian Henanna Kamura won and won 1740pts in one day❗️
■ I’m losing track of my victory
[GreatAmazon 2023] The 2nd Great Amazon World Fishing Rally DAY5 (July 21, 2023) Last day
■ One-on-one combat on the final day
■The audience was excited! ?
[GreatAmazon 2023] The 2nd Great Amazon World Fishing Rally And the final day is over… How will the result be?
Qin won the championship!!!
■ Impressed. . . Great Amazon!
[GreatAmazon 2023] 2nd Great Amazon World Fishing Rally Reactions on SNS etc.
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