Any angler that has fish taken by MPI or not complying with MFish regulations or daily bag limits will result in automatic disqualification from the competition and all prizes.
Any vessel where an angler has been disqualified will result in the whole vessel being disqualified.
In the event of a tie, the first fish submitted will be the winner. All fish submitted for weighing will become the property of the Petone Working Men’s Club and will be auctioned on both days soon after the final measuring.
Prizes will be awarded for the following species: – Snapper, Kingfish, Groper, Terakihi, Blue Cod, Trevally, Gurnard and Tuna for the Water Competition and Kingfish, Moki, Snapper, Kahawai, Gurnard, Trevally and Blue Cod for the Land Competition.
All fish submitted for weighing in must be entire – no gutting except for Kingfish, Kahawai and Tuna which must be bled. All tags to be worn/carried by each individual angler and displayed at fish weigh-in.
The Water Competition starts at 5:00am and finishes 3:00pm on both Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th of February.
The Land Competition will start at 5:00am on Saturday the 8th of February and conclude at 3:00pm on Sunday the 9th of February. Land Competitors will be able to fish through the night.
The weigh station closes at 5:30pm. Closing time is FINAL. Starting and finishing times can be changed at the organizer’s discretion for whatever reason.
Water Contest fishing grounds: The northern boundary is a straight line from just north of Kapiti island to co-ordinates S40’652 E174’831. The southern boundary is a straight line from Cape Palliser to co-ordinates S41’671 E174’390. The western boundary is to co-ordinates S41’323 E174’385. Excluding all marine reserves.
Land Contest fishing grounds are set at just north of Kapiti Island to Cape Paliser as designated in the contest map.
Rods and hand-lines ONLY are to be used. No set lines, kontikis, longlines, droppers, nets or any other method is allowed.
Any rig with more than 3 hooks is ruled as a long line/set line and is therefore banned.
All contestants must be paid up competitors (no passengers). No fishing substitution will be allowed.
You can enter in one of 3 ways.
You can enter online or by downloading the Entry Form and bringing it into the Petone Club before Friday the 6th of February 2026.
We will also be allowing entries on the Briefing Night (Friday 6th of February 2026) if you want to enter then.
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.
Forcemaster 9000 A Electric Reel
Xitus Pro 5’6″50-80lb 2pce B/Butt Rod
Power Pro Spectra
TLD 50 A Two Speed Reel
Xitus Pro 5’6″ 1pce Boat 15/24kg Rod
Power Pro Spectra Hi-Vis YLW 50lb One Shot
Shinmano Insulated Fish Bag
Talica 12 Reel
Extraction 5’5″2pce Jig O/H PE8 300-400G Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 80lb/36.3kg 0.42mm 300m
Torium 20PG A Reel
Extraction 5’5″2pce Jig O/H PE6 200-300g Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 80lb/36.3kg 0.42mm 300m
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Talica 10 Reel
Carbolite 7’2pce O/H 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Torium 20HG Reel
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Trinidad 16 Reel
Carbolite 7’2pce O/H 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Torium 16HG A Reel
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Trinidad 16 Reel
Carbolite 7’2pce O/H 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Torium 16HG A Reel
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Trinidad 16 Reel
Carbolite 7’2pce O/H 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Torium 16HG A Reel
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Trinidad 16 Reel
Carbolite 7’2pce O/H 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Torium 16HG A Reel
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Rod
Kairiki 8 Mantis Green 50lb/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
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
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
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Quest Lounge Room 4.0
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
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
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
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Tekota 500HG A REEL
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Overhead Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 50LB/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Tekota 500HG A REEL
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Overhead Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 50LB/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Tekota 500HG A REEL
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Overhead Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 50LB/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Tekota 500HG A REEL
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Overhead Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 50LB/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Tekota 500HG A REEL
24 Shadow X 6’3″ 1pce 10-15kg Overhead Rod
Kairiki 8 Multi 50LB/22.7kg 0.315mm 300m
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
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
Shimano Insulated Fish Bag
Shimano Tackle Bag
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!!
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
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
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
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
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
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
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
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
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
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
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
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
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
Quest Lounge Room 4.0
Ultegra 14000 XSE Surf Reel
Exvance 13’6″ 3pce 10-15kg 3-6oz Medium Heavy Surf Rod
Exage + 300m 20lb/9.1kg
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Bag
Baitrunner 12000 D Spin Reel
Dynaflare 9’6″ 3pce 10-15kg Medium Heavy Rock Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20/9.1kg
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Bag
Baitrunner 12000 D Spin Reel
Dynaflare 9’6″ 3pce 10-15kg Medium Heavy Rock Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20/9.1kg
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Bag
Baitrunner 12000 D Spin Reel
Dynaflare 9’6″ 3pce 10-15kg Medium Heavy Rock Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20/9.1kg
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
Baitrunner 12000 D Spin Reel
Dynaflare 9’6″ 3pce 10-15kg Medium Heavy Rock Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20/9.1kg
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Box
Baitrunner 12000 D Spin Reel
Dynaflare 9’6″ 3pce 10-15kg Medium Heavy Rock Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20/9.1kg
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Bag
Baitrunner 12000 D Spin Reel
Dynaflare 9’6″ 3pce 10-15kg Medium Heavy Rock Spin Rod
Exage + 300m 20/9.1kg
Shimano Backpack & Tackle Bag
Shimano Tackle Bag
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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