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We're super excited about our 27th fishing competition on 21 February 2026.
Members and their families and guests are warmly invited to enter the competition. We look forward to a great day.
PRIZES
Cash and prizes over $10,000 in value
Prizes include:
- $1000 - largest cash prize
- 3.5HP Mercury 4ST Outboard, $1987.00 rrp
- Weber BBQ
- Connelly Raptor 2 ski tube
- Salt Attack salt remover kits, Smart Marine vouchers, Trojan products, Just Another Fisherman Angler Tech products, LegaSea Legend membership, Victory knives, Wild Chix vouchers, Safety at Sea products, Man O War and Lilliput Vouchers
PRIZE CATEGORIES
ADULT
HAINES HUNTER Snapper Mystery Length Adult 1st (member only)
Snapper Mystery Length Adult 2nd
Snapper Mystery Length Adult 3rd
MARINE WORKS Snapper Adult 1st
Snapper Adult 2nd
Snapper Adult 3rd
INNOVISION BOATS Kahawai Adult 1st
SALT ATTACK Kingfish 1st
KIDS
Kids Snapper Mystery Length 1st
Kids Snapper Mystery Length 2nd
Kids Snapper Mystery Length 3rd
Kids Snapper 1st
Kids Kahawai 1st
Kids Other 1st
OTHER
HAINES HUNTER LegaSea Spot Prize
GO2TRAILERS Lucky Skipper
Lucky Lady
Sporting spirit (for helping others, being a top bloke or lady)
Best Picture
Early Bird Entry (closes 21 January)
GOODY BAG FOR EACH SKIPPER
Includes:
- Vouchers for two free standard drinks at OBC's bar
- Water and snacks
- Magazine(s)
- Dry bag
- Loot from sponsors
- Salt ice
COST TO ENTER
- Boat / Skipper $50 - includes a goody bag
- Adult crew $40
- Children (4-14 years) $15
Entries close Tuesday 17 February, please enter early if you can.
Enter and pay online here
OUTLINE FOR THE DAY (21 February)
6am onwards - Check-in
Collect your free breakfast snack, goody bag and competition code from the clubroom. Hopefully we'll have a coffee cart onsite too.
You can leave from the OBC as early as 5am. Your goody bag can be collected from the OBC's office the day before or when you get back. The competition code will be emailed to the skippers before the competition starts.
2pm - Cutoff for competition catches to be uploaded/entered
3pm - Prizegiving in the clubroom. Anglers need to be there to receive a prize.
1-5pm - Bar open in clubroom
1-4pm - Food truck, entertainment, kids activities
COMPETITION INFORMATION
- It is a measure tournament and fish will not be weighed. This allows fish to be released if the angler chooses. Unless specified, prizes are for the longest fish.
- Ensure there is an official measure onboard. These can be purchased from the OBC office or from 6am on competition day.
- All anglers need to be registered prior to the competition starting. Entries close Tuesday 17 February.
- The competition will use a fishing competition app to record catches. Instructions will be provided in advance and assistance provided when needed.
- If the weather is unsuitable, the rain date is Sunday 22 February
- Draft COMPETITION RULES & GUIDELINES. A final version will be provided prior to the competition.
HUGE THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS
We encourage members to support our sponsors - their generosity has made the competition possible.
PLATINUM
Haines Hunter
SILVER
Marine Works
Innovision Boats
Go2Trailers
Salt Attack
BRONZE
Family Boats
Farnley's Yamaha
Safety at Sea
Orakei Marine
Smart Marine
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
Just Another Fisherman, Victory Knives, Lilliput, NZ Fishing News, Man O War
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