Hit the water and catch some monsters in the Water Competition. You will need a boat and crew to enter into this one, so get the girls and boys together for a weekend full of fishing and good times.
There are plenty of species to catch and tons of fantastic prizes on offer so you would be crazy to miss out on one of the greatest contests around.
All fish caught are auctioned off on the day and all proceeds go to our well deserved charities so it doesn't matter whether you win anything or not. You're sure to have a great time and will be safe in the knowledge that your hard work is all going towards a worthy cause.
So sign up today.
Categories
Groper
Kingfish
Snapper
Terakihi
Blue Cod
Gurnard
Trevally
Top Child Angler
Most Species Caught
Water Competition Prizes
Groper
First
Forcemaster 9000 A Electric Reel
Xitus Pro 5’6″50-80lb 2pce B/Butt Rod
Power Pro Spectra
Valued at$2360
Second
TLD 50 A Two Speed Reel
Xitus Pro 5’6″ 1pce Boat 15/24kg Rod
Power Pro Spectra Hi-Vis YLW 50lb One Shot
Valued at$860
Average Weight
Shinmano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$230
Kingfish
First
Talica 12 Reel
Extraction 5’5″2pce Jig O/H PE8 300-400G Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 80lb/36.3kg 0.42mm 300m
Valued at$1060
Second
Torium 20PG A Reel
Extraction 5’5″2pce Jig O/H PE6 200-300g Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 80lb/36.3kg 0.42mm 300m
Valued at$710
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$230
Snapper
First
Talica 10 Reel
Carbolite 7’2pce O/H 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$1100
Second
Torium 20HG Reel
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$640
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$230
Tarakihi
First
Trinidad 16 Reel
Carbolite 7’2pce O/H 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$1200
Second
Torium 16HG A Reel
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$640
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$230
Trevally
First
Trinidad 16 Reel
Carbolite 7’2pce O/H 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$1200
Second
Torium 16HG A Reel
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$640
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$230
Blue Cod
First
Trinidad 16 Reel
Carbolite 7’2pce O/H 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$1200
Second
Torium 16HG A Reel
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$640
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$230
Gurnard
First
Trinidad 16 Reel
Carbolite 7’2pce O/H 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$1200
Second
Torium 16HG A Reel
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$640
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$230
Tuna
First
23 Talica 16 Two Speed Reel
Xitus Pro 5’6″ 50-80lb 2pce BB/Butt Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 80lb/36.3kg 0.42mm 300m
Valued at$1360
Second
Speedmaster 16 Two Speed Reel
Status Bluewater 5’8″ 1pce 15kg R/T S/Butt Game Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 80lb/36.3kg 0.42mm 300m
Our brand new, Junior Water Competition will let the young ones vie for the chance of winning one of the awesome prizes we have on hand.
Featuring all of the categories in the Water competition, the juniors will get all the thrill of competing like the big boys
Categories
Groper
Kingfish
Snapper
Terakihi
Blue Cod
Gurnard
Trevally
Top Child Angler
Most Species Caught
Junior Water Competition Prizes
Groper
First
TLD 30 A Two Speed Reel
Status Bluewater 5’8″ 1pce 15kg R/T S/BUTT GAME ROD
Power Pro Spectra Hi-Vis YLW 50lb 0.36mm 650Yd One Shot
Valued at$950
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$190
Kingfish
First
Speedmaster 12 Two Speed Reel
Extraction 5’5″ 2pce Jig O/H PE6 200-300g Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 80lb/36.3kg 0.42mm 300m
Valued at$790
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$190
Snapper
First
Tekota 500HG A REEL
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Overhead Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 50LB/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$680
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$190
Tarakihi
First
Tekota 500HG A REEL
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Overhead Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 50LB/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$680
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$190
Trevally
First
Tekota 500HG A REEL
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Overhead Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 50LB/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$680
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$190
Blue Cod
First
Tekota 500HG A REEL
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Overhead Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 50LB/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$680
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$680
Gurnard
First
Tekota 500HG A REEL
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Overhead Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 50LB/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Valued at$680
Average Weight
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Valued at$190
Tuna
First
Speedmaster 16 Two Speed Reel
Status Bluewater 5’8″ 1pce 15kg R/T S/BUTT Game Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 80lb/36.3kg 0.42mm 300m
The Land Competition will take place alongside the Water Competition and will be set to the same times and rules (where applicable).
So get yourself ready and make sure you're in for a weekend of hauling in the big ones. There are heaps of prizes on offer along with all the lucky angler prizes so there's not much stopping you from having a great weekend fishing!!
Land Categories
Kingfish
Moki
Snapper
Kahawai
Gurnard
Trevally
Blue Cod
Top Child Angler
Most Species Caught
Land Competition Prizes
Kingfish
First
24 Ultegra XR 14000 XTD Surf Reel
Exvance 14’6″ 3pce 10-15kg 3-6oz Medium Heavy Surf Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20lb/9.1kg
Valued at$1120
Average Weight
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
Valued at$170
Moki
First
Big Baitrunner 14000 XT LC Surf Reel
Dynaflare 14’6″ 3pce 10-15kg 3-6oz Medium Heavy Surf Spin Rod
Exage + 300M 20lb/9.1kg
Valued at$750
Average Weight
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
Valued at$170
Snapper
First
Big Baitrunner 14000 XT LC Surf Reel
Dynaflare 14’6″ 3pce 10-15kg 3-6oz Medium Heavy Surf Spin Rod
Exage + 300M 20lb/9.1kg
Valued at$750
Average Weight
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
Valued at$170
Kahawai
First
Big Baitrunner 14000 XT LC Surf Reel
Dynaflare 14’6″ 3pce 10-15kg 3-6oz Medium Heavy Surf Spin Rod
Exage + 300M 20lb/9.1kg
Valued at$750
Average Weight
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
Valued at$170
Gurnard
First
Big Baitrunner 14000 XT LC Surf Reel
Dynaflare 14’6″ 3pce 10-15kg 3-6oz Medium Heavy Surf Spin Rod
Exage + 300M 20lb/9.1kg
Valued at$750
Average Weight
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
Valued at$170
Trevally
First
Big Baitrunner 14000 XT LC Surf Reel
Dynaflare 14’6″ 3pce 10-15kg 3-6oz Medium Heavy Surf Spin Rod
Exage + 300M 20lb/9.1kg
Valued at$750
Blue Cod
First
Big Baitrunner 14000 XT LC Surf Reel
Dynaflare 14’6″ 3pce 10-15kg 3-6oz Medium Heavy Surf Spin Rod
Exage + 300M 20lb/9.1kg
Just like the Junior Water Competition, the Junior Land Competition allows the juniors to compete in the same way as the adults.
Featuring all the same categories as the Land Competition, the Juniors will be able to compete just like the big boys.
Land Categories
Kingfish
Moki
Snapper
Kahawai
Gurnard
Trevally
Blue Cod
Top Child Angler
Most Species Caught
Junior Land Competition Prizes
Kingfish
First
Ultegra 14000 XSE Surf Reel
Exvance 13’6″ 3pce 10-15kg 3-6oz Medium Heavy Surf Rod
Exage + 300m 20lb/9.1kg
Valued at$800
Average Weight
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Bag
Valued at$170
Moki
First
Baitrunner 12000 D Spin Reel
Dynaflare 9’6″ 3pce 10-15kg Medium Heavy Rock Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20/9.1kg
Valued at$530
Average Weight
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Bag
Valued at$170
Snapper
First
Baitrunner 12000 D Spin Reel
Dynaflare 9’6″ 3pce 10-15kg Medium Heavy Rock Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20/9.1kg
Valued at$530
Average Weight
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Bag
Valued at$170
Kahawai
First
Baitrunner 12000 D Spin Reel
Dynaflare 9’6″ 3pce 10-15kg Medium Heavy Rock Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20/9.1kg
Valued at$530
Average Weight
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
Valued at$170
Gurnard
First
Baitrunner 12000 D Spin Reel
Dynaflare 9’6″ 3pce 10-15kg Medium Heavy Rock Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20/9.1kg
Valued at$530
Average Weight
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
Valued at$170
Trevally
First
Baitrunner 12000 D Spin Reel
Dynaflare 9’6″ 3pce 10-15kg Medium Heavy Rock Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20/9.1kg
Valued at$530
Average Weight
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Bag
Valued at$170
Blue Cod
Blue Cod
Baitrunner 12000 D Spin Reel
Dynaflare 9’6″ 3pce 10-15kg Medium Heavy Rock Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20/9.1kg
From 4:00 pm on both Saturday the 7th and Sunday the 8th of February a Fish Auction shall be held where fish caught during the day are auctioned off. All proceeds from the auction go towards the nominated charities.
Open to the general public
It is illegal to buy, sell or swap recreationally caught seafood.
All fish bought will need to be paid and signed for on the day.
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“You’re not really ever out of the woods,” says Rebecca Gourlay, Maya’s mum.
Heart Kids NZ is the only national organisation in Aotearoa NZ dedicated to providing that support.
We help at every step of the journey; from diagnosis, through childhood, the teenage years and into adulthood. Our practical and emotional support is vital in helping individuals and families cope with the day-to-day challenges of living with a childhood heart condition.
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