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This annual fishing competition helps to raise funds for the Mid Western Rugby Club Junior teams. Funds raised from the competition are primarily put towards purchasing and updating gear, playing kit and uniforms, etc. and help our kids put their best foot forward out on the field.COMPETITION CATEGORIES
1. Sprat (Children Under 7)
Yellow Eyed Mullet
2. Youth (Aged Under 12)
Snapper (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Kahawai (1st)
Trevally (1st)
Average Overall Weight
Total Combined Weight
3. Adult (Aged 13+)
Snapper (1st, 2nd, 3rd, Average)
Trevally (1st, 2nd, 3rd, Average)
Crayfish (1st, 2nd, 3rd, Average)
Kingfish (1st, 2nd, Average)
Kahawai (1st, 2nd, Average)
Pack Horse (1st, 2nd)
Mystery Weight
Total Combined Weight
TICKETS
Early bird tickets* for the competition are on sale now and these prices are only available until the 22nd of January- so get in quick:
+ Sprat Competition (Aged 7 & under) FREE
+ Youth (Aged Under 12) $35
+ Adults (Aged 13+) $50
After the 22nd of January, ticket prices will be:
+ Sprat Competition (Aged 7 & under) FREE
+ Youth (Aged Under 12) $50
+ Adults (Aged 13+) $65
Tickets can be purchased from:
Lisa 021 023 43205
Sarah 027 431 4464
*All early bird tickets purchased will go in the draw to win a Haere Braai 4.5 which are both made by and has kindly been provided by NT Group and are valued at $380. The early bird draw will take place on briefing night (Thursday 20th February 2025) and you will need to be present to claim the prize.
GENERAL RULES
Rules for the competition remain the same as previous years tournaments. Some key points to highlight include:
1. Fishing starts at 3pm on Friday 21st February and finishes at 3pm on Saturday 22nd February.
2. You must be queued in the weigh in line at Mid Western Rugby Club before 4pm Saturday 22nd, otherwise no weigh in.
3. Fishing can be undertaken anywhere geographically, but MPI rules for the East Coast/ Whangārei Harbour apply to all weighed in fish: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/.../919-Auckland-and-Kermadec...
4. Fishing must be with rods, reels and hand lines only
5. All Kahawai weighed in must be bled.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mid Western Rugby Club, Maungakaramea, Maungakaramea, New Zealand, Whangarei
