Tri-Estuary Challenge
Challenge your Angling skills and catch all 6 species
Cash & Prize value off $2700+ in prize
18th & 19th November 2023
WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Location: Bega River Estuary, Merimbula Lake including Merimbula Back Lake &Pambula Lake and Rivers
Cost: $35 Adult entry,
Kid’s under 16 are Free (under 16 years on 18th, November 2023 is free.
kid’s wish to fish for major Prizes their will need to pay a Adult entry
6 Species: Bream, Dusky Flathead, Trevally, Tailor, Whiting & Mulloway
Entries and Briefing: Friday 17th November; Merimbula Big Game & Lakes Angling Clubrooms, Spencer Park; Open 5.00pm – 7.00pm for entries, briefing
and pick up Tokens. Depending on social distancing rules, briefing may
be documentary. .
To be eligible for prizes Dusky Flathead and Bream are required to be released after photograph. MBGLAC encourage catch and release for all other species. All fish to be photographed on DPI brag mat with the issued token clearly displayed. Unless exempt all anglers must hold a NSW Fishing Licence.
Weighmaster forms and Rules down load the PDF
2023 Tri Estuary PRIZE List
ADULT PRIZES
Bream on Lure: 1st Prize $400, 2nd Prize $150
Bream on Bait: 1st Prize $400, 2nd Prize $150
D. Flathead: 1st Prize $250, 2nd Prize $150
Trevally: 1st Prize $150, 2nd Prize $75
Whiting: 1st Prize $100, 2nd Prize $50
Tailor: 1st Prize $75, 2nd Prize $50
Mulloway: 1st Prize $300 (must be Legal length 70mm or bigger)
JUNIOR PRIZE
Bream: 1st Prize $50 plus trophy, 2nd Prize $30 voucher
D. Flathead: 1st Prize $50 plus trophy, 2nd Prize $30 voucher
Trevally: 1st Prize $50 plus trophy, 2nd Prize $30 voucher
Tailor: 1st Prize $50 plus trophy, 2nd Prize $30 voucher
Surprises
kids participation 10 x 30 vouchers to kids who didn’t pick up a prizes
MBGLAC TRI-ESTUARY CHALLENGE RULES
ELIGIBILITY FOR PRIZES
All fish must be presented via a photo on a DPI brag mat showing the token. Photos will be scrutinised by the Weighmaster, who may adjust the length claimed or reject the photo totally. Brag mats may be purchased from the club for $10 any time.
FISHING AREAS
Bega River and estuary, Merimbula Lake and Merimbula Back Lake & Pambula Lake and Rivers, upstream from their mouths.
FISHING METHODS
Fish must be caught by rod and reel, and comply with NSW DPI Fisheries regulations.
MBGLAC and the DPI encourage and recommend the use of Circle hooks when using bait, especially for large flathead
using strip and live baits.
FISHING TIMES – Please note
On Saturday, 18th November, fishing commences at 5.00am and stops at 8pm
On Sunday, 19th November, fishing commences at 5am and All completed Record sheets must be at the clubhouse no later than 2.00pm on Sunday 19th Nov.
There will be no fishing after dark.
RECORD SHEETS
Anglers are required to fill in the date, time of capture and lengths as specified for all legal length fish.
All photos and completed/filled in record sheets must be in the hands of the weighmaster by 2.00pm on Sunday 19th Nov.
This means the record sheets must be filled in and completed by 2pm. If record sheets are not completed by 2pm, fish will be ineligible for prizes.
OFFICIAL MEASURING STATION
The MBGLAC clubhouse is the official station. The Weighmaster available from 1.00pm. All record sheets must be verified and signed by the weighmaster.
All photos and completed/filled in record sheets must be in the hands of the weighmaster by 2.00pm on Sunday 19th Nov. If record sheets are not completed by 2pm, fish will be ineligible for prizes.
FISH MEASUREMENT
Fish are judged by length, not weight. All fish are measured from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail, as per DPI regulations using a DPI Brag Mat. Quality photo clearly showing Brag Mat, Token and full length of fish is required to be presented.
PRESENTATION
The presentation will be held at the MBGLAC
clubrooms at approx. 4.00pm on Sunday 19th Nov.
Additional prizes may be awarded at the Committee’s discretion.
we encourage participants to enjoy a social afternoon at the clubrooms while waiting for all capture results to be checked andratified. Please be patient: the collation of results is a big job.
