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Welcoming not only die-hard fisherfolk but also their families is key to the success of the Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic and Expo, with the event dedicating a full day each to both kids and teens.
Mother Nature definitely turned it on for our competitors and guests this year, with absolutely ideal conditions totally borne out by the outstanding 1800-plus fish weighed in.
This year saw 40 junior and 45 teen competitors comparing catches throughout the week and walking away with kayaks, boogie boards and some awesome fishing kit.
One of the highlights this year was being able to honour a founder, committee member and past vice-president of the club with the official naming of the new Paul Arthur Shed.
Six special trophies were also awarded at the event.
The Cedric Byrne Perpetual Memorial Trophy for Tailor Fisherperson went to Steve Andreassen and the Peter Brady Perpetual Memorial Trophy for Best and Fairest Fisherperson was awarded to Harry Carter, with four fishos picking up the Milton Modin Perpetual Trophy – Dorian Abel for Beach, Jye Treloar for Reef, Tim Bull for Mulloway and Jack Stewart for Big Fish.
The event’s major prize, the $35,000 Stacer 429 Outlaw SC boat with trailer and Yamaha Motor boating package, was scored by popular Rainbow Beach local, Vern Ezzy.
Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic and Expo organisers wish to thank all competitors and their families, volunteers, Rainbow Beach Sports Club staff, vendors and, of course, our generous sponsors for making 2024 such an outstanding success.
Catch you next year from June 8-14, 2025 for our thirty-eighth event!
