THE WHITSUNDAY Game Fish Club’s Billfish and Tuna Rally was contested, last Sunday, with a couple of junior members showing the oldies how it is done.
Ten teams competed in perfect conditions, all encountering good numbers of sailfish, that proved hard to catch for most.
Junior angler, Jasmin Smith, fishing on Dad’s boat ‘Lay Low’, caught the highest point scoring billfish by tagging and releasing a sailfish on 8kg line.
Younger brother Benson, not to be outdone, tagged and released a nice long tail tuna on 10kg line to win the tuna section, and also landed a lovely Mahi Mahi.
A great day was had by all.
Now it’s all system go for the Ben Doolan Light Tackle Tournament, from October 10 to 13, 2024.
It is looking bigger and better than ever, thanks to a host of valued old and new sponsors, and a dedicated committee.
The tournament starts with a compulsory briefing, on Thursday, October 10, from 6pm, followed by a fun Calcutta auction of teams, around 8pm.
All tournament nominations need to be lodged by 5pm, on Monday, October,7.
A sail past of all competing boats will take place at 7am, on Friday, October 11, with start of fishing at 8am.
Fishing continues on Saturday and Sunday, with a presentation dinner on Sunday evening, from 6pm, at the clubhouse, Altmann Avenue, Cannonvale.
One nominated team of all Junior anglers, dads acting as crew, will be one to watch out for and they have vowed to give the big kids a run for their money.
For more information, email whitsundaygamefishclub@gmail.com.
With the numbers of sailfish in the area at the moment, this tournament will be one not to be missed.
Contributed by Ashley Moore, Whitsunday Game Fish Club.
