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The chances of landing the ‘big one’ in Wairarapa waters are the best they have been for many years, according to Craig Mulligan, Club Captain for the Wairarapa Sports Fishing Club. “The water is teeming with fish ... Tarakihi, Blue Cod and Gurnard are in good numbers along with plenty of Kahawai workups and bait schools. There’s been some big Kingfish caught off Castlepoint in recent months too, breaking club records, and the water is warm enough to be Yellow Fin Tuna country,” enthuses Craig. The warmer waters (averaging over 21 degrees) are certainly attracting fish in large
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numbers. Snapper have been seen off Castlepoint to Lake Ferry, in numbers not seen since the 1980s. Craig is not sure if there’s a single reason. It could be the warm water, combined with Covid keeping fishers indoors, and less international fishing happening in New Zealand waters, but whatever the reason with the SuperFish 500 competition happening at Castlepoint over Waitangi weekend – it’s perfect conditions. It’s the Wairarapa Sports Fishing Club’s premier tournament – Superfish 500 – and will be held over three days (4th-6th February) at Castlepoint Beach. It’s the great boat and land-based fishing competition which
attracts keen fishers from all over. There are seven categories of fish to compete for: Tuna, Kingfish, Kahawai, Blue
cod, Gurnard, Tarakihi and Shark (over 90kg). Entry fee is $50 ($60 for non-club or nonaffiliated members). Tractor launching will be
ENTRY FEE $50 PER ANGLER (ENTRY FOR NON WSFC OR NON AFFILIATED CLUB MEMBERS $60) REGISTRATION: 6PM – 8PM ON THURS & 7AM – 9AM EVERY MORNING AT WSFC CLUB ROOMS 38 JETTY RD CONTACT: Craig Mulligan (Club Captain) PH 027 233 1752 COVID INFO: EntrySponsors into the SuperFish Comp will only be allowed to double vaccinated anglers with a 500 Club vaccine passport scanned when you register.
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With the generous help of the sponsors – 1st place for Kahawai, Blue Cod, Kingfish Tuna,
Gurnard, Tarakihi and Shark over 90kg will attract a cash prize of $500. If you were lucky enough to catch a Marlin or
Yellow Fin tuna – there’s a prestigious $1000 cash prize for the first caught. This prize has not yet been scored.
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AT CASTLEPOINT Continued from Page 37 In line with the club’s continuing emphasis on sustainable fishery, the tagging prize of $200 cash will remain for Kingfish and sharks. These fish will need to be tagged, photographed, and released. On presentation of the tag card and photo to the weigh station, the card will be entered in the draw to win the cash.
Then registrations will occur each day from 7am-9am Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The competition will be run from the Fishing
Each evening there will be a chance to enjoy the club’s hospitality with spot prizes, free nibbles, a cash bar, tall tales, and friendly rivalry. Daily registrations can be made at the clubrooms
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Entry into the SuperFish Competition will only be allowed to double vaccinated anglers.
Any questions phone Craig on 027 233 1752 or email the Fishing Club wsportfc@gmail.com
The Wairarapa Sport Fishing Club would like to thank the following for helping make it all happen:
MAJOR SPONSORS – THE 500 CLUB:
Clatworthy Accountants, Ziggy’s Glass, Baker & Co, Husqvarna, King and Henry, Fagan Suzuki, McAuley’s Transport The Boat Shed & Autos Masterton, First Class Hair Studio.
Call us for a no-obligation free quote
Competition is cancelled.
• Registrations begin
Ed Beetham – Highcliffs, John Griffith Livestock Ltd, Resene Paint, Farmlands, Jim’s Hairdressing, J.A. Russell Ltd, Wild Blue Tackle, Langlands Honda, Castlepoint Store, Prologo, Sthil Shop, Noel Leeming Masterton, Auto Electrical Services (AES), Keinzley Agvet, Tumu Timber, Norwoods, Grant Beaumont Builders, Neil Christensen Builders, Mico Plumbing, Master Blaster Wairarapa, Tunnell Tyres, Wairarapa Mitsubishi, Southern Engineering and Marine, Tullochs Masterton,
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The Club would also like to thank the businesses that offer spot prizes:
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Craig Mulligan is this year’s event convener.
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SuperFish 500 Covid info
Fishing times are from 7am-7pm Friday and Saturday and 7am-4pm Sunday. You must be in the weigh station by 4.30pm each day to ensure plenty of weighing time. Prize giving will be held from 6pm on Sunday at the clubrooms.
Thursday 3rd February from 6pm at club rooms. Briefing at 8pm. • Registrations each day from 7am-9am Friday, Saturday, Sunday. • Fishing times are from 7am-7pm Friday and Saturday, 7am-4pm Sunday. • You must be in the weigh station by 4.30pm each day • Prize giving from 6pm Sunday 6th February at the clubrooms
Happy Fishing!
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