Anglers are preparing to chase some of the ocean’s most exciting sport fish at the Whitsunday Game Fish Club’s Annual Light Tackle Tournament, running October 16–19 at the Marine Club, Altmann Avenue, Cannonvale.
Airlie Beach Tackle World and Daiwa have signed on as naming rights sponsors for the next three years, following nearly a decade of support from Ben Doolan Builders. The club thanked all three for their generosity.
Competitors must be financial members of a Game Fish Club affiliated with the GFAA. Teams of two to five anglers will fish with 10kg monofilament line only, vying for trophies and prizes in Men’s, Ladies, Junior (11–16 years) and Smallfry (5–11 years) categories.
Presentations will take place at the dinner on Sunday, October 19.
The action begins with a compulsory skipper’s briefing on Thursday, October 15 at 6pm, followed by the popular Calcutta auction.
Nominations are capped at 35 boats and are filling quickly via www.whitsundaygfc.com.au.
The tournament has earned a reputation as one of Queensland’s best. Last year, 172 game fish were tagged and released, including 69 sailfish, 66 tuna and five juvenile black marlin, alongside other species. Organisers are expecting another busy three days on the water.
The club continues to encourage families and juniors to take part, with women and kids achieving impressive results. A new juniors program will be announced soon.
With strong sponsorship and community support, the Whitsunday Light Tackle Tournament looks set for another successful year.
Contributed with thanks to Ashley Moore
Local Sailfish action. Photos supplied
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