Competition Dates

PREPARATIONS for the 25th anniversary of the Wilson Moreton Bay & Offshore Family Fishing Challenge are well under way, with prizes being organised and allocated to various categories and final planning taking place. Our major sponsor Wilson Fishing is providing a prize for every junior entrant as well as more excellent prizes for the event. Loads of great prizes will be …

To be hosted from Friday, October 28 through to Sunday, October 30, organiser the Mount Isa Fish Stocking Group recently welcomed returning naming rights sponsor Clancy Corporation, who locked in the event’s premier sponsorship opportunity for a third year running. An event offering great exposure for local businesses due to its far-reaching promotion and standout reputation, Clancy Corporation director Dave …

In all, nearly 150 prizes were distributed among the participants thanks to the corporate partners that threw their support behind the Challenge, including major sponsor Pirtek as well as Berkley, Evinrude, Stacer, BCF, Spotters Shades, ABU Garcia and new sponsor in 2016, Humminbird. The event raises funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Peter Duncan Neurosciences Research Unit …

AFTER a year out of action, the Lions Charity Greenback Tailor Fishing Competition, on June 11 and 12, is back for its 30th year with a revised format. The Lions Greenback event was originally kicked off by a group of amateur fishermen and women at the old Cabarita Beach Hotel in the mid-1980s. Pat and June O’Keefe are the Lions …

VMR Bundaberg is holding its 11th Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic from June 24 to 26, 2016. The lucky draw prize pool has seen a major upgrade, with three Quintrex boats including outboards and trailers to be given away. Two of the boats are Explorer 390s with mangrove jack wraps and 30hp Suzuki outboards and the big prize is a Renegade …

We are also introducing a family entry package for the excellent price of $200, which provides entry for Mum, Dad and two kids. Our major sponsors Wilson Fishing, Stones Corner Marine, Events in Tents and Toll NQX are again backing the Challenge. Although a shorter event, the fish prizes will remain the same, as will the Pick of the Board …