Garmin^® enters the freshwater trolling motor market with force, unveils the industry’s most powerful, most efficient trolling motor

Force Trolling Motor 45″ and 52″

Sydney, Australia. 9th July, 2019 Garmin, the world’s leading marine electronics manufacturer¹ today announced its new Force™ trolling motor, bringing superior power and efficiency to the freshwater trolling motor market. More power and efficiency means anglers can cover more area and stay on their spots longer, even in tough conditions—and without spooking the fish. Thanks to its unique brushless motor, Force operates with almost undetectable levels of sonar and steering noise both below and above the water. It’s also the first trolling motor to include built-in industry-leading Garmin CHIRP traditional and Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars.

“The trolling motor is one of the most critical pieces of equipment on a freshwater fishing boat, and it can single-handedly be the difference between a good or bad day on the water,” said Matthew Thomas, General Manager, Garmin Australasia. “As a new player in the trolling motor market, Garmin is dedicated to delivering a motor that’s as innovative as it is reliable, yet still whisper quiet. Not only is the Force trolling motor at the forefront of power and efficiency, its robust, reliable design was built to withstand strenuous use, season after season, and the result is a trolling motor that’s second to none.”  

Quiet, powerful and efficient  

Anglers with Garmin Force get the best of all three. Thanks to its quiet brushless motor, Force operates with nearly imperceptible sonar noise interference. It’s extremely quiet above water, too, without compromise in performance. In fact, the Force trolling motor is 30% more powerful² than existing freshwater trolling motors on the market today. It can move anglers from one structure to the next more quickly, throttle back with ease when they need to fish slow,and stand up better to winds and currents. Even with all that power, Force is also the most efficient trolling motor available, so anglers can count on it to fish all day. Its high-efficiency brushless motor operates at either 36V or 24V. When running at 24V, Force delivers comparable thrust to competitors’ 36V motors. It’s everything anglers want in a trolling motor and more.

Integrated Ultra High-Definition sonar

The Force trolling motor comes with an integrated transducer optimized for freshwater use with Garmin CHIRP traditional and Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars so anglers can see more fish and structure clearly. The built-in transducer is user serviceable, and the cable management system protects the built-in transducer cables as well as additional accessories, including the full range of Panoptix™ and Panoptix LiveScope™ sonars.

The complete system for precise boat control 

Wireless integration with a Garmin chartplotter and built-in autopilot functionality allow anglers with Force to get to the fish faster and stay in that same location while they fish. Thanks to its integrated heading sensor and GPS, Force offers precise virtual anchor lock to help anglers lock their boat onto their fishing spot quickly and with accuracy. From the chartplotter, users can create routes to their favorite waypoint and follow tracks while they go. Anglers can set their track, or select a suggested Auto Guidance³ route, and the Force will move them along the course.   

Force includes a convenient wireless foot pedal that provides instant control and responsiveness yet feels and steers like a cable-steered pedal. The pedal resistance is adjustable, and features foot-actuated buttons to control speed and heading and anchor lock. It can be operated wirelessly using AA batteries, or with the included power cable for wired power installation.

What’s more, Force can also be controlled from anywhere on the boat via the included wireless remote. The remote gives anglers complete control of the trolling motor with precise virtual anchor lock, autopilot functionality and simple point-and-go gesture steering and includes user-programmable keys for remote chartplotter control—plus it floats! 

A reputation of reliability and award-winning support

Garmin has a long-standing commitment to build products that offer a compelling design and superior quality, and its Force trolling motor is no exception. As the world’s leading marine electronics manufacturer, Garmin has been recognized for four consecutive years as the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), an honor given to the most recognized marine electronics company for support of products in the field. Led by decades of marine industry expertise and innovation, Force is built to last— it’s rugged and durable, yet easy to deploy and retract and stow with dual-gas springs. It’s backed by a 3-year warranty and a limited lifetime warranty on the shaft, along with support through an ever-increasing servicing dealer network.

The Force trolling motor will be on display at The Garmin stand of the Sydney International Boat Show.  Expected to be available in August 2019, it will be available with a 50-inch or 57-inch adjustable shaft with Recommended Retail Prices of $4,999.00 and $5099.00, respectively. For more information, visit www.garmin.com/force.  

Garmin’s portfolio includes some of the industry’s most sophisticated chartplotters and touchscreen multifunction displays, sonar technology, high-definition radar, autopilots, high-resolution mapping, sailing instrumentation, audio, entertainment and other products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and ease-of-use. Other Garmin marine brands include FUSION® Entertainment, Navionics–a premier supplier of electronic charts, and EmpirBus.

For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary markets, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation

¹ Based on 2017 reported sales.

² In compliance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements for small craft static thrust.

³ Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.

Garmin recently announced the ECHOMAP™ Ultra series, a new line of keyed-assist 10- and 12-inch touchscreen chartplotters designed to bring professional performance to inland and nearshore anglers. Offering a best-in-class sonar solution, the ECHOMAP Ultra series has built-in support for Garmin’s crystal-clear Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar as well as the award-winning Panoptix LiveScope™ series, including the new single-array LVS12, that delivers live scanning sonar images of structure, bait and fish swimming below and around the boat in real time.

“ECHOMAP Ultra forges the DNA of our popular ECHOMAP Plus series together with premium features of our best-in-class GPSMAP® chartplotters, to deliver an exciting new series that brings professional performance to larger, more affordable display options,” said Matthew Thomas, General Manager, Garmin Australasia . “These new chartplotters are the perfect solution for anglers who want the best sonar and mapping available, but still want the convenience of an all-in-one design that can be quickly installed and removed from the boat at the end of the day.”

The ECHOMAP Ultra series is expected to be available in Q2 2019. The recommended retail prices are $2,999 for the echoMAP Ultra 105sv and $3,999 for the echoMAP Ultra 125sv.

Eden Amateur Fishing Club Inc. Annual Fishing Competition $50,000 in Cash and Prizes

 March 2nd to 9th 2019

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Date: Sunday 2nd April 2017 (8am to 3pm)  – Registrations from 8am

Location: Beaufort Lake, Victoria

(over 3000 fish currently in stock – rainbow trout, brown trout and redfin)

Entry Cost: $5 Juniors (under 18) / $10 Adults

Prizes: There will be prizes for Juniors (Under 18), Adults and Seniors (over 60)

Date: 12th – 13th March 2016

Location: Tuross Heads, NSW

Where: Tuross Head Country Club

Entry Cost: $110

Prizes: $6,000 in fishing prizes and loads of lucky angler draw prizes including a $4,000 Native Watercraft Kayak.

Description:

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE COUNTRY CLUB (11^th March)

Full briefing will occur at the Tuross Head Country Club at 8pm.

At this briefing, angler bags and Tournament shirts can be collected from 6-8pm.

Late entries may not receive their shirt until after the competition.

Several lucky angler draws will occur between 7–9pm.

The restaurant is open from 6pm, bookings are advisable or sausage sandwich type meals can be purchased down stairs in the briefing area. A Courtesy Bus will operate from 6 pm Friday, 4pm Saturday & 3pm Sunday. Please phone 4473 8186 to book the bus and/or reserve your table.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY FISHING RULES (12^th & 13^th March)

1. Angler Key Tags can be collected from the Boatshed Café from 6:30am onwards each morning (Coffee & Breakfast will be available for sale, at this time). These Tags must be produced when measuring a fish at any official station or clearly visible in the photograph on the brag mat supplied.
2. Angler Key Tags must be returned to the Boatshed Café no later than 10 minutes after the close of each day’s competition hours. Failure to do so will result in a 20% penalty per each 30 minutes late.
3. Fishing competition hours will be 7am–5pm Saturday and 7am–3pm Sunday.
4. Photographed fish can be verified and recorded on Saturday until 5pm at the Boatshed Café or 6pm at the Tuross Head Country Club, and Sunday until 3pm at the Boatshed Café or 3:30pm at the Tuross Head Country Club. Verification will close at 3:45pm sharp on Sunday at the Country Club.
5. Any flathead over 70cm and/or any bream over 40cm or a tagged fish caught must be measured, recorded & verified by a Tournament marshals. Once the fish is landed, call the marshals on 0417 280 580. No fish in this category will be measured 15 minutes after close of fishing. Any fish over this size, not sighted and measured by officials, will not be considered eligible.
6. Fish under these limits should be photographed clearly, showing overall length with Angler Key Tag on the brag mat supplied. Flathead are measured to the tip of the tail; bream are measured to the fork of the tail.

7. The boundaries for this event are the Tuross River and its tributaries. The eastern boundary is as detailed on the map supplied. Fishing outside this boundary will result in disqualification. Official competition measuring stations are boats on the lake, which will come to you once we receive your call. If mobile is not operable, proceed directly to the Boatshed Café, without causing undue stress to the fish. Dead fish will not be considered under any circumstances. Coila Lake is not included in the Tuross River system.
8. All fish must comply with NSW fishing regulations to be eligible for measuring.
9. Lure and fly fishing only. Bait & burley are NOT permitted. This is a catch & release tournament. All fish must be released in healthy condition to be eligible. It is the angler’s responsibility to ensure the survival of the fish. Again, dead fish are not eligible.
10. There are three main prize categories. Longest Flathead, Longest Bream and Longest Total Bag (4 fish = 2 flathead & 2 bream).
11. In the event of a tie for Longest Fish, the fish recorded at the earliest time will be the winner. This will be the time recorded by an official at the time of measuring.
12. In the event of a tie in the Longest Total Bag category, the person with the longest overall single fish will be the winner.
13. Biggest two flathead & biggest two bream is your target on both days. Maximum two fish of each species will be recorded for each entrant per day.
14. Tuross River system has various speed regulations. Please be aware of these rules and follow them accordingly. Maritime authorities are aware of the Tournament taking place and may be present over the duration of the competition. It is the responsibility of each competitor to hold a valid NSW Recreational Fishing Licence, if required. All NSW Maritime boating regulations must be adhered to.
15. ALL ENTRANTS must adhere to the new life jacket regulations. Be warned… Maritime officials will be present on the water.
16. The Competition Co-ordinator’s decision is final. All protests must be lodged to the committee one hour prior to the competition closing. Protests lodged after this will not be considered.

NOTE: The Boatshed Café will take phone orders, so your food is ready when you arrive at the deck. Menu is supplied in your Angler Bag. They also have a good range of tackle & marine products. Phone your orders through on 4473 8127.

SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER AT THE TUROSS HEAD COUNTRY CLUB

Your entry fee includes The Competition Halfway Dinner at the Tuross Head Country Club starting at 6pm.

During the dinner, the halfway leader board will be up and running along with Fishing Club promotions & lucky angler draws. With cash and prizes up for grabs, we suggest all entrants be present for this draw. There will be other giveaways throughout the night, along with your chance to win some great prizes.

SUNDAY PRESENTATION AT THE COUNTRY CLUB BARBEQUE AREA

Presentation will be held at 4pm, downstairs in the BBQ area on Sunday afternoon roast beef / Lamb rolls will be on sale during presentation. All prizes will be awarded at this time, along with raffle and many giveaways.

We look forward to another great fishing weekend in Tuross Head. Happy Fishing!

Link to Website: Tuross Heads Fishing Club

Date: 27th – 28th February 2016

Location: Tallowa Dam, NSW (located inland from Nowra)

Where: Tallowa Dam wall campsite

Entry Cost: $50

Description:

Return: 100% Return after costs
Target Species: Australian Bass
Bycatch Species: Carp
Weigh in: Photo Catch Card
Fishing Method: Lure & Fly
Kayak: Any Kayak including tandem allowed, Peddle and Paddle only NO electric motors.
Boat: No Boats
Accomodation: Camping(Free)

GOLDEN BASS Sponsor: Compleat Angler and Camping World Nowra Golden Bass award $200 Gift Voucher
BIG BASS SPONSOR: BASSMAN SPINNERBAITS $150 Prize
BIGGEST CARP (KILL) Sponsor: Mixed sponsor Bag
1st: 50% + $200 SAX SCENT Prize
2nd: 20% + Sponsor
3rd: 15% + Sponsor
4th: 10% + $100 HARDCORE SPINNERBAITS Prize
5th: 5% + Sponsor

Link to Facebook Page: Sax Scent Tallowa Dam Bass Bash

Date: 5th – 12th March 2016

Location: Eden, NSW

Where: Eden Amateur Fishing Club clubhouse, Quarantine Bay

Entry Cost: $40 Open, $20 Ladies, $5 Junior

Description:

Since 1979 the Eden Amateur Fishing Club Inc. has conducted a fishing competition in March commencing on the first Saturday of the month.

This competition has grown to where in 2016 it will be worth $40,000 in prizes and draws. Competitors from across Australia travel to the area to fish this great comp.

You may enter before or on any day of the comp at the EAFC clubhouse, Quarantine Bay between 7am and 7pm. Friday 6th there will be a briefing for all anglers commencing at 5.30pm – a free BBQ will be supplied. Competition commences at 6am on Saturday 7th March and ceases at 12 noon on Saturday 14th March.

Fish may be weighed in 3 hours after entering the competition. In the event of an equal weight fish, the first recorded fish will win the prize. Heaviest of each species listed, uncleaned, to be awarded the winning prize.

There is a free BBQ supplied prior to the presentations.

The competition is divided into 4 sections

OPEN – anyone may enter- entry fee $40. Major prize is a boat, trailer and motor package. 24 species are targeted with the top weight for each species receiving a $400 prize.

LADIES – only ladies may enter – entry fee $20. 16 species are targeted with the top weight in each species receiving a prize of $200.

BOYS and GIRLS SECTIONS – for children under 16 years of age – entry fee $5. 15 species targeted. All winners receive a trophy and a $50 voucher to be spent at Eden Outdoors and Marine.

Link to Website: Eden Amateur Fishing Club

Date: 23th – 27th September 2015

Location: NSW North Coast – Clarence River to Tweed River

Where: Fawcett Park, Ballina – see map below

Entry Cost: Adults $120, Cadet $50 (12-16 years, Parent/Guardian must approve), Junior $15 (0-12 years, Parent/Guardian must approve). 10% Family Discount applies with min 2 Adults and 1 Cadet / Junior

Description:

The 2015 North Coast Fishing Bonanza presented by Gamakatsu and Evinrude is on again. This is prime time for school holidays, so if you’re looking for something to get the kids involved in, look no further. The format involves 4 days of fishing starting Wednesday night to allow for bad weather, finishing Sunday. Last year the event was a hit with over 300 competitors chasing a wide variety of inshore and offshore species from boat and land.

This year Adults compete in a variety of fish categories from snapper, pearl perch, mulloway, tailor, king/cobia, amberjack/samson fish, whiting, bream, blackfish, flathead and bass. For Cadets, there is a range of offshore and inshore including snapper and mulloway, bream and flathead to target while juniors can fish for the usual estuary suspects, flathead and bream as well as snapper and bass.

There are a host of prizes on offer with a total prize pool over $80,000. All adult competitors have the chance to win a boat motor trailer package from TABs and ETec plus Lowrance sounders and Engel fridge/freezers. Cadets have a Hobie Kayak up for grabs as well as Electrical products, bicycles and fishing gear.

At the show site on the banks of the Richmond River, daily talks will attract plenty of interest with some enthusiastic youngsters sure to be involved in the soft plastics demonstrations.

Last year there were also a host of winners receiving sponsors product from Samurai rods, Atomic packs to Shimano estuary packs, Penn Combos, Engel fridges and eskies courtesy of the Ice Box Bloke.

Useful Info: Fishing based prizes are based on length and not weight

Link to Website: North Coast Fishing Bonanza

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fishingbonanza

Kids it’s time to Get Fishing! We are excited to introduce a national monthly Kids Fishing Comp to our list of Tournaments starting 1st September 2015. Hooks will be baited and drags will be screaming as hundreds of kids from around the country compete for 10 popular species each month.

Prizes from the biggest brands in the country will be awarded for the longest of each species, and winners will take home a minimum $50 prize pack and certificate for their efforts. For a full list of prizes head to Prizes page and click on the kids comp.

Kids are required to follow the same procedure of photographing their catch as adults and by competing in the tournaments agree to be bound by the tournament Rules and website Terms and Conditions. All of the information you need to compete is under the ‘Tournaments’ tab in the menu bar.

The comp is open to all kids aged 15yrs and under. Kids may also compete in our State and National tournaments.

We are offering kids FREE Standard 1 or 6 months Membership up until the 30th September, so take advantage of this awesome offer while it lasts. After the 30th September kids membership will be the same price of adults membership, and enable them to compete in all of our tournaments – Kids, State and National.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are an existing adult member and wanting to register your kids, you will need to create a new user account for each kid. This way everyone gets a separate monthly code and when they submit a fish their name will appear on the leaderboard. Please do not add them to your existing account or while logged in as you.

Kids under 15yrs can get their FREE membership before 30th September 2015 by selecting either the 1 or 6 month Standard Membership options on the Compete Now page and entering the following coupon code during checkout: kidsfree

We recommend you read through all of the information and watch the videos on the How It Works page before proceeding. During checkout is where competitors are required to create a new member account, so complete the appropriate fields and make sure you write down your username, email address and password for future reference. September tournament codes will be available to all members from 2am on the 1st, simply login and head to the Tournament Codes page to retrieve it.

Kids under 13 must have parent supervision when using the website or when competing in our tournaments. Members must be 18 years of age or older to purchase any product or membership, or otherwise be accompanied by a parent while doing so.

If you are a parent looking to register your kids the process is outlined on the How It Works page and should be pretty simple. If you get stuck or if you have any questions please visit our Contact Us page and get in touch. We also have a tournament-members-only Facebook group called ‘Australian Fishing Tournaments’, feel free to join the group after completing your tournament registration.

Each month the target species list will change slightly. Here’s a list of kids target species for September:

Bream
Carp
Flathead
Golden Perch
Herring (tommy ruff)
Mullet
Snapper
Squid
Trout
Whiting

So what are you waiting for? Become a member today and experience the thrill and excitement of competitive fishing. Remember that winning prizes is a bonus but not everything. If you are outdoors and having fun then you are already winning. We wish you the best of luck, tight lines!

Date: 29th – 30th August 2015

Location: Mount Perry, North Burnett Area, QLD

Where: Mingo Crossing Caravan Park on the Burnett River – see map below

Entry Cost: Adults $20, Juniors $5 or Family $45

Description:

The annual Mingo Crossing “Catch a Catty” Family Fishing Competition is on again in August 2015. Queensland Boating and Fishing rules apply. Competition hours: Saturday 5.00am to 6.00pm and Sunday 5.00am to 11.00am. Continuous weigh-in from 6.00am until closing times on both days. Must be in the line at closing times to qualify for the weigh in.

Competition is a preferred catch and release and fish must be live to be weighed. Fish to be kept must apply to size and bag limits. Barbecue available from Friday night through to Sunday lunch. Bring your own alcohol. Camping at Mingo Crossing Grounds – powered sites for caravans and unpowered sites, hot showers and toilets. Nominations (Adult, Junior and Family) will attract an entry fee.

Useful Info: Multiple species and categories prizes

Link to Website: Biggenden Amateur Fishing Club

Brochure: Catch A Catty Brochure

Date: September 6th 2015

Location: Ipswich, QLD

Where: Bremer River

Entry Cost:

Description:

Celebrate your Dad this Father’s Day by getting out on the Bremer River and being a part of the second Ipswich Father’s Day Fishing Fest!

In addition to the category prizes, come along for your chance to go in the lucky draw for a Dream Catcher 3G Fishing Kayak!

This is a fantastic 2.7m single-seater fishing kayak by Dream Kayaks, equipped with deluxe seat, two-piece paddle, and 5 rod holders. Winners must be present to claim a prize.

Free BBQ, information stalls and entertainment for the kids.

This competition is Catch-Photo-Release and you can fish from your kayak, canoe, boat or from the riverbank.

Access to a digital camera or smart phone is a requirement for all participants as evidence of catch will need to be provided in the form of a digital photograph taken on the day.

Fishing will be allowed in legal fishing spots in the Bremer River only, from the One Mile Bridge to where the Bremer joins with the Brisbane River at Barellan Point/Riverview.

Useful Info: This competition is Catch-Photo-Release

Link to Website: Ipswich Father’s Day Fishing Fest

Register Here: Registration

Location:

Date: Mar 14th – 21st 2015

Location: Exmouth, WA

Where: Exmouth Game Fishing Club – 64 Madaffari Drive, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707

Entry Cost: $200 Senior, $100 Junior

Description:

Compulsory registration Saturday 14th March 2015. Teams must register by 5pm. Meals provided for competitors.

Fishing commences Sunday 15th March 2015. Lines in 8am, Lines out 5pm. Tag verification 6pm-8pm.

Fishing Monday 16th March 2015. Lines in 6am, Lines out 5pm. Tag verification 6pm-8pm.

Fishing Tuesday 17th March 2015. Lines in 6am, Lines out 4pm. Tag verification 5pm-6pm.

Fishing Wednesday 18th March 2015. Lines in 8am, Lines out 5pm. Tag verification 6pm-8pm.

Fishing Thursday 19th March 2015. Lines in 6am, Lines out 5pm. Tag verification 6pm-8pm.

Fishing Friday 20th March 2015. Lines in 6am, Lines out 5pm. Tag verification 6pm-8pm.

Presentation Saturday 21st March 2015, 6.00pm til late.

Useful Info: WAGFA sanctioned event. Sponsored by Club Marine Insurance.

Link to Website: Exmouth Game Fishing Club

Brochure: GAMEX 2015 Brochure

Entry Form: GAMEX 2015 – Entry Form

Rules: Comp Rules

Date: May 25th – June 2nd 2015

Location: Carnarvon, WA

Where: Gascoyne Hotel – 57 Olivia Terrace, Carnarvon WA 6701

Description:

BRIEFING: Sunday, May 24th 1900hrs – 2000hrs @ the Gascoyne Hotel

FISHING: Monday, May 25th from 0600hrs to Sunday June 2nd, 1600hrs

WEIGH-IN: Gascoyne Hotel

Bar Facilities & Sausage Sizzle each day.

Useful Info: Over $25,000 in prizes.

Link to Website: CARNAR-FIN 2014

Phone: 0427 413 151

Email: info@carnar-fin.org.au

Date:

February 28th – March 1st 2015

Location:

Darlington Point, NSW

Where:

Darlington Point Riverside Caravan & Tourist Park, Narrand Street, Darlington Point, NSW

Entry Cost:

$40 Adult, $20 Junior (15 yrs and under at 12/03/2014)

Description:

The Darlington Point Riverina Classic Fishing Competition and combined Riverside Markets will be a massive fishing and family weekend including Entertainment, Market Stalls, Lucky Dips, Catering, Food stalls, Altina Wildlife Park Horse Drawn Tours, Major Raffles.

With over $60,000.00 in Prizes & Giveaways!

Additional Activities Include:

Helicopter joy flights, Face Painting, River Train Rides, Jumping Castle, Giveaways, Wine-Tasting, River Walks, Sausage Sizzles, Rides, Sandy Beach, Dodgem Cars, Swimming and much more.

Useful Info:

This is a Catch & Release Fishing Competition

How To Enter:

Register online, by phone or register at the Event Committee Headquarters Marquee at the Darlington Point Riverside Caravan Park.

Link to Website:

Darlington Point Riverina Classic Fishing Competition

Date:

July 3th – 10th 2015

Location:

Evans Head, NSW

Where:

Woodburn-Evans Head RSL Club

Description:

Evans Head Annual Fishing Classic is the perfect place for you to experience a week of fun and fishing with your family or solo.

Held each year during the June/July NSW School holidays, Evans Head offers a unique holiday experience for you and your family. Pristine Beaches, local atmosphere and a range of accommodation options to suit any budget. It is the ultimate school holiday destination.

Each year hundreds of people, ranging from children to the experienced fisherman, travel to Evans Head to participate in the Evans Head Fishing Classic where they get to experience all that the North Coast of NSW has to offer.

With prize draws every night, daily winners and amazing prizes – there is much to keep you entertained for the 7 days.

Useful Info: $90,000 in prizes up for grabs!

Link to Website:

Evans Head Fishing Classic 2015

Date:

28th – 29th March 2015

Location:

Kiama, NSW

Where:

Kiama Leagues Club

Entry Cost: 

$100 Adults, Junior

Description:

The Kiama Game Fishing Club’s “Kiama Leagues Club Blowhole Big Fish Classic” will be held this year on March 28th – 29th 2015. For entry forms and more information visit the Kiama Game Fishing Club, the club’s website or the Kiama Visitors Centre.

Useful Info:

Big prizes up for grabs across many categories. Late entries will incur a late fee.

Link to Website: 

Kiama Game Fishing Club

Contact: Mark Way – 0427 377 865 – myway@bigpond.net.au

Date:

Oct 23rd – 24th 2015

Location:

Lake Moondarra, QLD (Mount Isa)

Where:

Black Rock, Lake Moondarra

Entry Cost:

$30 Senior, $10 Junior (15 years and under)

Description:

The most family friendly and richest freshwater fishing event in Queensland, the Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic promises three days of non-stop action! Hosted at picturesque Lake Moondarra, 15 kilometres North of Mount Isa the annual Moondarra Classic offers a weekend jam packed with fun and excitement for all tastes.

Hosted by the Mount Isa Fish Stocking Group the Fishing Classic raises funds for re-stocking local impoundments with native fish species for recreational and environmental purposes.

Prizes:

There are thousands of dollars in prizes, trophies and cash up for grabs AND the chance for one lucky angler to snag the infamous Tagged Barra.

By simply nominating for the 2014 Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic you will also be in with a chance to win our Junior or Senior Lucky Nomination Prizes.

Activities

The activities of the 2015 Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic will take place over the weekend of October 23rd-24th.

Packed into the two days the 2015 Classic will boast over 30 prize categories and the infamous tagged barra; along with an enormous line up of entertainment including:

• A Fireworks Spectacular
• The DIY Dragon Boat Regatta
• A Beach Volleyball Competition
• Yabby races
• Casting competitions
• Live bands
• Trade exhibits
• Camping
• Food, drink and bar facilities…

and much much more!!

How To Enter:

Nominations will be available one week prior to the event from local supporting businesses, online or at the nomination tent at the event from 12pm Friday 23rd..

Link to Website:

Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic 2014

Date:

March 28th – 29th 2015

Location:

Balranald, NSW

Where:

Balranald Caravan Park, Balranald NSW 2715

Entry Cost:

$130 per person and includes:

Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch (on water) and Roast Dinner
Sunday: Breakfast and BBQ Lunch
Ticket into the raffle

Description:

The Balranald Murrumbidgee Fishing Classic is a catch and release fishing competition with a maximum of 200 anglers and 2 per boat. This fishing competition has all the hallmarks of a classic and apparently the fishing is so good it’s like “shooting fish in a barrel”.

Where to stay:

Camping available at the: Balranald Caravan Park Phone: 03 5020 1321

How to enter:

Friday night registration from 6pm to 8pm at the Balranald Caravan Park (Sausage sizzle)

Start & finish times:

Fishing Saturday from 7:00am to 6pm and Sunday from 7:00am to 11:30am

Fishing Boundaries:

Fishing approximately 5kms either side of the boat ramp near the Balranald Caravan Park on the Murrumbidgee River

Prizes:

• 1st prize – Boat & Trailer Package valued at $10,000
• 2nd prize – Camping Package valued at $700
• 3rd prize  – 60L Portable Fridge and Bag

Link to Website:

Balranald Shire Tourism

For more information contact: 

Brian Shirley: 0427 502 010

Jim Davis: 0429 901 256

Date:

3rd – 11th July 2015

Location:

Rainbow Beach, QLD

Where:

Rainbow Beach Sports Club, Turana Street, Rainbow Beach

Description:

If you want an extraordinary fishing experience that you will treasure forever, then you can’t miss this annual event.

The 2015 event kicks off in on Friday the 3rd July to Saturday the 11th July(School Holidays). This event just bursts at the seams with a full program of fishing, activities, entertainment, great food, wine & a whole lot of family fun. The event is open to all ages and gender, from the angler/pro to the whole family.

Entry Cost:

• Before May 14th: $120 Adults, $65 Cadet (Under 18 as of the 03.07.2014), $25 Junior (Under 10 as of the 03.07.2014),  -$25 off total for a Family (2 Adults & 2 Cadet/Junior).

• After May 14th: After May 15th: $130 Adults, $70 Cadet (Under 18 as of the 03.07.2014), $25 Junior (Under 10 as of the 03.07.2014),  -$25 off total for a Family (2 Adults & 2 Cadet/Junior)

Useful Info:

One of the biggest fishing events on the east coast!

Useful Links:

Rainbow Beach Sport, Recreation & Memorial Club Website

General Comp Information and FAQ’s

Rainbow Beach Sports Club Facebook Page

Date:

18th – 20th September 2015

Location:

Dubbo, NSW

Where:

Dubbo Showgrounds, Cnr Fitzroy & Wingewarra Street

Description:

The Orana Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish & Boat Show is a unique event for the Dubbo Region. Held at Dubbo Showgrounds 9am – 5pm Friday/Saturday and 9am – 4pm Sunday, the show offers visitors and locals an opportunity to see a huge display of over 160 various caravan, camping, boating and fishing exhibitions.

The Dubbo 4WD Club provides great entertainment each year on the 4WD demonstration track.  Other attractions include the Australian Traveling Fish Show, the Reptile Awareness Display and bike shows by Flair Action Sports Promotions.

Cost:

$15 Adults, $11 Pensioners, Children free (up to 16yrs)

Useful Info:

Free car parking and disabled access available.

Link to Website:

Orana Caravan and Camping 4WD Fish and Boat Show 2015

Link to Facebook page:

Orana Caravan and Camping 4WD Fish and Boat Show 2015 Facebook Page

Date:

September 11th – 13th 2015

Location:

Darwin, NT

Where:

Bynoe Harbour

Description:

This fun and challenging fly fishing contest is held in the fish rich waters of Bynoe Harbour. This vast natural harbour, with its myriad of fishing options, is a fly fishing haven. There are ample mud flats that provide outstanding run-off sight fishing opportunities. The usual rocky outcrops, islands, creeks and tidal estuaries provide numerous surface and deep water fly fishing challenges.

This catch and release tournament focuses on seven target species including barramundi, salmon, tarpon, queenfish, trevally, mackerel and snapper. The Challenge is to land all of the 7 species in one day.

Meals, evening entertainment and presentations are provided by the Club, as well as great prizes and a competition shirt.

For more details on this event contact Darwin Flyrodders on 0413 586 636, send an email to info@darwinflyrodders.org.au or visit their website www.darwinflyrodders.org.au

This event is not to be missed with over $40,000 in prizes and giveaways!

Link to Website:

Darwin Flyrodders Saltwater Fly Fishing Challenge 2015

Date:

27th – 31st July 2015

Location:

Broome, WA

Where:

Broome Fishing Club

Description:

The Tackle World Broome Billfish Classic is the Broome Fishing Clubs premier event. The competition targets all billfish species that inhabit the waters around Broome (namely sailfish and black marlin). Sailfish are awarded 500 points per capture where as marlin are honoured with 1000 points each.

The competition attracts anglers from all over Australia and even abroad and at some stages has had over 50 boats competing for a variety of trophies and prizes.

The competition is a week-long event that complies with IGFA rules. Furthermore Sailfish can only be caught on 10kg line by using dead baits or lures and fishing occurs during the productive neap tides in calm waters of the dry season.

Rules:

Only 10kg tournament class line and 10kg tippet for fly is allowed for sailfish, however teams may run a maximum of one extra rod up to 37kg for the purpose of tagging marlin. Points will not be awarded for any sailfish caught on this rod and points will only be awarded for a marlin that has an estimated weight that exceeds the line class used. The tournament will be fished within the current angling rules and equipment regulations of the Game Fishing Association of Australia. Circle hooks ONLY to be used in any bait.

Entry Cost:

$180 + WAGFA registration.

Eligible Target Species

Estimated weight of sailfish must exceed 10kgs. Estimated weight of Marlin must exceed line class used. Sailfish will only be eligible for points if caught on 10kg line class.

Points:

Marlin – 1000 points. Sailfish – 500 points. Spearfish – 1000 points.

Categories:

There are two boat categories. <7.5m and >7.5m.

Further information:

Contact Chris at billfish@broomefishingclub.com.au or call 0448 070 086. Alternatively or write to PO Box 1957, Broome WA 6725.

Broome Fishing Club Website