Presidents Report
It has been my privilege to take the helm at the Whakatane Sportfishing club for the 202324 season and while challenging, it has been rewarding, with many exciting changes being made to tournaments and social events by the committee which have been an absolute pleasure to be part of. With many more of the committee’s plans still to be implemented, it is going to be another exciting year in the 24-25 season.
The Committee, Club management and dedicated volunteers have done a fantastic job of ensuring the direction of the club is steady and focused, what a great team and I can only commend everyone for the commitment and drive shown throughout the year.
As you are all aware we have been challenged with a lease renewal and the increase in flood protection required to protect Whakatane from potential flooding, this has been a significant focus for the club and for the separately formed Lease committee which included noncommittee members with appropriate expertise engaged to assist in the process of assessing the options available to the club and providing feedback to the members. This process has taken many months and while the final decision has not been made at the time of writing, we can all feel proud that the entire group has worked tirelessly to ensure we have provided the members with the best information available for them to make a decision on the club’s future.
The inclusion of the Hubbard’s Winter Tuna Tournament to our calendar has been a huge success, having a $50,000 first prize has attracted anglers from around New Zealand and we hope to continue to grow this tournament to be one of the best in the country. The Kai Ika tournament saw a significant number of new people enjoying the club and everyone had a fantastic time, the Ladies and Juniors were hits as always with the ever popular One Base
included into the Nationals seeing several boats entering both events which saw us gain some national accolades which has been missing for a few years. Guppies on the Wharf was an absolute resounding success and saw the entire Wharf area packed with families enjoying what was a beautiful day, again none of this could achieved without the dedication and drive shown by our committee.
It is wonderful to see such a dedicated group of junior anglers showing us all how it should be done with numerous NZ records, Club records and generally fantastic catches coming through the weigh station for ratification both by weight and release, really showing that our club is fully embracing the protection of the resource by allowing a many fish as possible to be left to fight another day.
The Whakatane Sport Fishing Club will also be proudly hosting the NZSFC AGM in September which will see delegates from around New Zealand converge in Whakatane for a weekend of meetings and discussions on our fishery, we will have the Anchorage bar open for members to enjoy the proceedings during the day and mingle with the delegates on Friday evening.
Our social events have seen the club alive with music and dancing, I have even been caught dancing the night away myself! It is wonderful to see so many members and guests enjoying what is the best venue in Whakatāne and may it continue for many years to come.
I personally look forward to seeing you all in the club for the 2024-25 season, enjoying the fishing, comradery and social events that is a hallmark of our club.
“If I fished only to capture fish, my fishing trips would have ended long ago.” —Zane Grey.
Tight lines and fair seas Heyden Johnston, President
Patrons Report
Well, another year goes by and what a positive transformation there has been in our club. Fishing, finance, fellowship all spring to mind. Firstly, Tuna fishing has been so outstanding and has given the club a new lease on life during the winter season! The Hubbard’s Tuna Tournament was the best ever! Congratulations to all the winners. The generosity of the winning teams and club members was something to behold. Tragedy can sometimes bring out the best in people and I know the families of the lost fisherman at Gisborne along with their club are so indebted to our club for their generous donations.
I still can hardly believe the amazing generous sponsors we have in our club; they require the deepest respect and hopefully reciprocal trade from members. Without them we would be fishing in tinnies and off the wharf or riverbank.
The incentives to fish for the club is made up of some of the most beautiful trophies amongst New Zealand’s clubs. Also, the forward thinking of the committee made the juniors fishing day off the wharf a really memorable occasion.
The Whakatane Sportfishing Club is in good shape, we are all in very good hands from the top to the bottom. The morale is at an all-time high and it is such a pleasure to feel the warmth emanating from the club members. We still have a few hurdles in front of us re: the lease etc, so thank you. A special thanks to all staff and especially the behind-the-scenes workers who give their time freely and for giving to the committee your full support.
Please support the new committee in the same respectful manner and remember this is your club so please support it.
John Baker, Patron
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Annual Awards 2022-2023
First Fish Certificates
Tim Cooper
Jye Mexted
Russell Hynd
Alexis Ogle
Tagging Certificates
Brian Gray 2
Paul Braithwaite 2
Jayden Burgess 2
Chris Clarry
Brad Long
Mike Rivers
Olliver Pask 2
Toby Barkla 2
Gabrielle Main
Jemma Shaw 2
Pin Fish Juniors
Ashley Studer
Chris Clarry
Marlin Brown
Hamish Mcleod
Oliver Good
Cody-Bruning Archer
Corey Munn
Sarah Stone
Eddie Lambert 2
Chloee Munn
Julie Bakalich
Cameron Ogle -2
Corey Munn
Clint Bell
Isobelle McDonald
Jamie Munn
Alexis Ogle
Joshua Yorke
Austin Pask
Ryan Moloney Huey Lean 2
Marley Orr
Steven Webb
Dean Ritchie 2
Warwick Searle
Pin Fish
Ladies
Mahimahi
Pin Fish
Men
Snapper Light Tony Hill Annjakana 3.235kg/8kg 18/07/22
Yellowfin Tuna Heavy Troy Davey JJ 47kg/37kg 18/12/22 Broadbill Heavy Wyatt Johnston Tung-it All 150.6kg/60kg 3/06/23
Annual Awards 2022-2023
Jack
Club Patron John Baker
Corisa Johnston club record snapper
Cadmin & Wilkins Trophy Heaviest Tuna
John Anderson Trophy Heaviest Yellowfin Tuna
Tuna
Tuna
Codling Rose Bowl 1st Fish Over 36kg
Tuna
22/12/22 Ashley Studer Liquid Asset
22/12/22
Ashley Studer
22/12/22 Ashley Studer
Tuna
Rod Bellerby Rose Bowl Heaviest Fish of the Season
Isobel Buchanan Rose Bowl Ladies Most IGFA Points 191.89 pts Ashley Studer
Stu Davidson Trophy Most Meritorious Catch Yellowfin Tuna 45.6Kg on 24kg line 190 pts
29/12/22 Maree Atkinson Marlborough
Tagged marlin Mike Rivers on Lucky Devil
Heaviest yellowfin Juniors Alexis Ogle
Annual Awards 2022-2023
WSFC Trophy
Heaviest Tournament Snapper
Black Magic Trophy Heaviest Snapper of the Season
Kilwell Trophy
Heaviest Yellowtail Kingfish of Season
Pearly Shell Trophy Boat Most IGFA Points of the Season
Rigden Plate
Mills Office Equipment Trophy
Jerry Kwak Freed-em
Oliver Good Silverado
Heaviest Southern Bluefin Tuna 79kg 4/08/22
Graham Walker Blue Magic
31/03/23
Heaviest Fish on 8kg Line
Bill Hamill Trophy Heaviest Yellow Fin Tuna
Hale Trophy
Garth Channon Memorial Trophy
Heaviest Tuna Male
Yellowtail Kingfish 9.24kg
Tim Cooper Lerreck
Stuart Chapman Obsession
Tuna 79kg 4/08/22
Graham Walker Blue Magic
Russell Meade Oar Else
Errol
Whakatane
Greg Gray Plate Last Gamefish of the Season
Dennis Davey L.A.
Hirst Wholesale Trophy Boat Most Billfish of the Season 4 Sea-K Game Changer Stella Maris Trophy Boat Most IGFA points Billfish
Tarawera
Grant Mills Trophy First Weighed Game Fish of the Season Albacore
George Anderson Trophy Angler most IGFA points during Tournaments
Wally Downs Memorial Trophy Boat 7M or Less Most IGFA Points
John Kramer Trophy 1st Yellowfin Tuna of the Season
Dennis Davey L.A.
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Annual Awards 2022-2023
Trophy Award
Bert & Jeanette Story Trophy 1st Tagged Fish of the Season Southern Bluefin Tuna
16/07/22 Joshua Yorke Aquarius
Johnson Tagging Trophy Angler Tagging Most Fish 2 Jayden Burgess Lerreck
B.O.P Electricity Trophy Team Most Tag Points 2550 points Game Changer
Ken Tebutt Shield 1st Billfish of the Season
Locky McKenzie Trophy Charter Boat Skipper Most Points
John Baker Trophy Heaviest Broadbill
Beacon Betterment Trophy Non-Committee Outstanding Service Always
3/06/23 Wyatt Johnston Tung-it All
Jenny Chapman
Photogenic Cup Best photo Over Season Mike Rivers
Blue Marlin Club
New Zealand Record
Club Records
Mark Oxley 27.6kg23/1/09
John Baker 23kg29/6/88
Ward Mills 24.8kg7/7/91
Jim Bayliss 141kg27/11/76
John Harnett 304kg28/12/81
Rex Deans 462kg23/2/84*
Geoff Bakalich 146kg21/2/89
Robbie Robinson 133.4kg16/2/02 N DeMalmanche 82kg26/2/85
Peter Cavanagh 74kg20/2/83
David Kahlenberg 40.8kg23/2/10
Andrew Hope 55.8kg6/2/06
Mako Shark David Kahlenberg 68.2kg23/2/10** David Kahlenberg 52kg21/2/10*
W Middleton 134kg24/2/76
Pat Allerby 209kg23/2/70
Les Goebel 171kg24/1/80
L Crowley 132kg5/2/92
Doug Reekie 115kg4/1/78
Larry Armstrong 148.5kg21/2/83
Kieran Hickey 185kg27/2/82
Ross Gildon 65kg20/2/79
Butch Savage 23kg4/1/74
G Thompson 196.5kg21/2/74
Dennis Davey 248kg24/1/03
Roy Ludwig 276kg24/2/87*
Peter Walker 304.6kg21/2/00
Gary Van Der Werff 77kg21/2/11 Shane Wilson 136.6kg28/2/09
N DeMalmanche 66kg2/1/88 Russell Chapman 137kg7/1/87 Mike Scott 139kg26/2/81 Bill Cavanagh 159kg4/5/88 Pip Tocker 165kg11/5/86*
Craig Arfman 48kg13/1/86 Jim Bayliss 43kg11/4/75*
Hammerhead Shark
Peter Cavanagh 23.6kg25/10/05
David Kahlenberg 183.4kg31/12/10 Tony Stokes 57kg8/3/87
Blair Sedcole 29kg27/1/87 Lyall Joss 59kg8/3/82
David Kahlenberg 41.2kg26/1/09
Tony Stokes 19.5kg14/12/87
Lionel Korach* 2.44kg17/11/05
David Kahlenberg 42.2kg7/1/10
Thresher Shark
Bronze Whaler Shark
Blue Shark
Yellowtail R Keliher 5.6kg16/5/86 Nick MacDonald 16.65kg17/2/15 Don McAdam 16.75kg2/2/84 Sterling Pollock 26kg21/2/84 Andrew Hope 25.8kg24/10/05 T Noble 36kg10/1/87 N Wood 37kg12/3/85 Dave Lugton 52kg9/1/87*
92.0kg12/7/17 Paige Haddock 94.4kg 4/7/20
P Oatham 22.6kg16/5/92*
Christine Isbister 21.2kg30/9/05
Gwen Cooksey 2.26kg15/3/86 Tracey Beaufill 4.79kg28/12/12 Gwen Cooksey 4.50kg28/2/84 Tracey Beaufill 4.79kg28/12/12 Christine Isbister 19.6kg3/10/04 Desley Maynard 19.2kg14/6/03 Sailor Hope 22kg14/2/93*
Robyn Cavanagh 195kg20/12/87
Sheryl Kramer 150kg29/11/84
Leticia Arahanga 95kg4/1/92
Mawera Karetai 66.8kg6/2/09
Emma Scott 57.6kg3/2/07
Donna Turner 46.4kg13/2/10
Oksana Kahlenberg 47kg13/2/10
Norma Smith 6.740kg12/4/98
Oksana Kahlenberg 28kg13/1/10**
Oksana Kahlenberg 44.20kg13/1/13
Mako Shark
Kath Bayliss 184kg22/1/77
Lynne Kramer 163kg3/1/82
Ros Johnston 46kg17/1/78
Romy Penwarden 176.8kg12/2/11
Michelle Goodhew 224.6kg28/2/99*
Joanne Smith 95kg19/2/00
Chrissy Pulman 38.8kg4/6/01 Toni van der Werff 96kg13/3/05
Oksana Kahlenberg 162.2kg6/2/11
Sue Ridley 83kg30/1/82
Kay Scott 140kg19/1/85
B Heap 104kg15/11/80
Noleen Hill 31.8kg5/12/99 Lyn Griffiths 106kg15/4/84
Oksana Kahlenberg 401kg30/12/10* Ev Gilby 43kg10/1/87
Cynthia Dreifuss 70kg26/3/89
Oksana Kahlenberg 48.60kg10/11/12
Hammerhead Shark
Carolyn Theiss 38.25kg12/2/81
Remond Grunwell 42kg23/1/90
Amandra Austrin 18.2kg6/2/11 Sheryl Kramer 6.5kg8/2/86 Cushla Brinkley 8.32kg1/6/13 Sheryl Kramer 21.5kg9/3/86 Michelle Goodhew 21.8kg23/2/11 Roz Searle 26kg30/12/87
Cynthia Dreifuss 2.4kg13/12/87
Joanne Smith 19kg10/2/01
Thresher Shark
Bronze Whaler Shark
Blue Shark
Yellowtail
Shortbilled Spearfish Kiri WilsonGray 21.2kg6/2/06
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Hammerhead Shark Vaughn Ellmers 141kg16/1/88 Liam Wharry 145.4kg6/1/08 G Lochart 141kg19/1/86 Thresher
Miss V Whale 141kg2/1/74
Henry Claydon 69kg27/12/86
Daniel Kajavala 302kg24/3/88
Sarah Beaufill 134kg6/1/13
Shaun Griffiths 39kg12/1/86*
Scott Towler 73kg19/1/85
Shaun Griffiths 134kg12/1/80*
Tony Mills 61kg29/1/83
Shaun Patterson 117kg24/10/87
Rodney Mills 113kg25/10/87
Hayley Hope 62kg12/1/14
Debbie Chapman 43kg15/1/95
Adrian Stokes 48.5kg28/10/90
Bailey Beaufill 46.4kg12/1/10*
7/1/07*
Bronze Whaler Shark
Sarah Beaufill 37.4kg18/2/12 Bailey Beaufill 35.4kg22/12/11* Sarah Beaufill 48.8kg24/12/10*
Blue Shark
Yellowtail Melissa Thornborough 6.69kg4/1/03** Jessie Keeber 4.94kg15/9/02 Mitchell Kingi 14kg4/2/05 Kydd Pollock 18.2kg
Tournament schedule for 2023
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Southern Bluefin Jackpot
18th June to 7th August 2022
18 Anglers fishing off 7 boats created this mini-Tournament to create some winter excitement, with a winner takes all, being Joe Stewart fishing off Sea-K, with one tagged Southern Bluefin.
Bluefin winners 2022
Davey Painters Month Long Tournaments
2022 - 2023
With COVID and the flu making a nuisance of themselves the club and sponsors have decided that this year these tournaments will be measure only.
Gurnard
Results: Length Angler Boat
Juniors:
1st 37.4cm
Ladies:
1st
2nd
Mens:
1st
2nd
3rd
Average
Danielle Taylor Coz I Can
Joe Taylor Coz I Can
Jenny Buckton Wee Buck
Darren Hamilton Spyglass
Bob Buckton Wee Buck
Paul Taylor Coz I Can
Shane Cowper Red Baron
Mystery Weight Snapper Peter Hay Efishcient
Kahawai
Results: Length Angler Boat
Juniors:
1st 54.6cm
2nd 51.2cm
Ladies:
Corey Munn About Time
Chloee Munn About Time
1st 51.0cm Emma Munn About Time
2nd 50.6cm
3rd 50.4cm
Average
Mens:
1st 59.0cm
Cushla Brinkley Blue Beat IV
Ginny Kilgarriff Red Baron
Brenda Ludwig Clearwater Pride
Shane Cowper Red Baron
2nd 54.7cm Paul Taylor Coz I Can
3rd 52.2cm
Average 49.8cm
Barry Kilgarriff Red Baron
Les Brinkley Blue Beat IV
Mystery Weight Snapper Paul Taylor Coz I Can
Tarakihi
Results: Length Angler Boat
Juniors:
1st
2nd
3rd
Average
Ladies:
1st
2nd
3rd
Mens:
1st
2nd
3rd
Average
Mystery Weight Snapper
Danielle Taylor Coz I Can
Kylie Hanlen Hot Rod
Austin Pask Nauti Buoys
Olliver Pask Nauti Buoys
Emma Munn About Time
Nikki Pask Nauti Buoys
Ginny Kilgarriff Red Baron
Wayne Farrow Mission Accomplished
Steve Hanlen Hot Rod
Paul Taylor Coz I Can
Allen Pask Red Baron
Barry Kilgarriff Red Baron
Landmark Homes 7 Species & Tournament
2022 - 2023
Gurnard
Results: Weight Angler Boat
Juniors:
1st 2.38kg
2nd 2.07kg
3rd 1.84kg
Average 1.50kg
Ladies:
1st 2.22kg
2nd 2.12kg
3rd 2.09kg
Average 1.80kg
Mens:
1st 6.02kg
2nd 5.43kg
3rd 3.99kg
Average 2.15kg
Overall Snapper Average
Team Winners:
Lachlan Summers Weekend Hooker
Paige Boswell The Gambler
Liam Kloppenburg The Gambler
Toby Boswell The Gambler
Lucy Whalley Ruhi
Wendy Johnson Ruhi
Julie Du Pain Catchm
Debbie Croad Obsession
Chris Van Leeuwan Brodan
John Moore Moore Action
Nick Du Pain Catchm
Andrew Poole Brodan
Wendy Johnson Ruhi
1st The Gambler
2nd Sea-K
3rd Captain Caveman
4th Vortex
Average
Mens:
1st
2nd
3rd
Average
Mystery Weight Snapper
Brenda Ludwig Clearwater Pride
Shane Cowper Red Baron
Paul Taylor Coz I Can
Barry Kilgarriff Red Baron
Les Brinkley Blue Beat IV
Paul Taylor Coz I Can
7 species snapper winner
7 species stage
Whale Plumbing Limited Christmas
Hams Tournament
2022 - 2023 / 27 boats, 88 anglers
Kahawai
Another nice one
Deb Dupain
Whale Plumbing Limited Christmas
Hams Tournament
2022 - 2023 / 27 boats, 88 anglers
Gurnard Place
2nd Weta Marshall
3rd
4th Bugs Edwards
5th
6th
7th
8th
Tarakihi Place
3rd
4th Zac Hickford
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th Pete Walker
10th Rob Hardie
Ave Chris Turnbull
1st Connor Stables Vortex 7.200 kg
Christmas hams Mike Rivers
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2PM - 6PM
Box Tuna Tournament
2022 - 2023
This tournament was created at a moment’s notice to take advantage of the Yellowfin when they arrive. Its good to see the yellowfin back after so many years of them not being here.
Results The total Tuna Jackpot is $1250
Place Angler
1st Chev Addison
2nd Myles McNaught
3rd Russell Hynd
New World Whakatane Juniors Tournament
2022 - 2023
The little three was popular again with 34 Boats entered with 76 Anglers all competing for the top prizes.
Juniors 11 And Under
Heaviest Snapper 5.420kg
Fishing From The Boat: Balls Deep Winner: Ashton Brown
2nd Heaviest Snapper 4.890kg
Fishing From The Boat: Moore Action Winner: Pippa Moore
3rd Heaviest Snapper 4.870kg
Fishing From The Boat: Plan B
Winner: Jake Sinclair
Heaviest Tarakihi 2.215kg
Fishing From The Boat: Jj
Winner: Lachie Bakalich
2nd Heaviest Tarakihi 1.365kg
Fishing From The Boat: Still On It
Winner: Harley Jaram
3rd Heaviest Tarakihi 1.260kg
Fishing From The Boat: 5 More Minutes
Winner: Kaycee Roy
Heaviest Trevally 4.840kg
Fishing From The Boat: Silverado
Winner: Corey Munn
2nd Heaviest Trevally 4.590kg
Fishing From The Boat: Nauti Lady
Winner: Flynn Donald
3rd Heaviest Trevally 3.270kg
Fishing From The Boat: Silverado
Winner: Adara Laurent
Heaviest Kahawai 2.975kg
Fishing From The Boat: Moore Action
Winner: Pippa Moore
2nd Heaviest Kahawai 2.540kg
Fishing From The Boat: Wreckless
Winner: Harvey Ferguson
3rd Heaviest Kahawai 2.500kg
Fishing From The Boat: Wreckless Winner: Josh Jennings
4th Heaviest Kahawai 2.420kg
Fishing From The Boat: Lit-Up
Winner: Mason Sisam
Little Three Junior 11 And Under 1st Little Three 7.340kg
Fishing From The Boat: Plan B
Winner: Jake Sinclair
2nd Little Three 7.130kg
Fishing From The Boat: Still On It
Winner: Harley Jaram
3rd Little Three 6.100kg
Fishing From The Boat: Lit Up
Winner: Quinn Shove
Average Weight Junior 11 And Under Snapper 2.055kg
Fishing From The Boat: Lit Up
Winner: Mason Sisam
Tarakihi 1.070kg
Fishing From The Boat: Wreckless
Winner: Joe Ferguson
Trevally 1.380kg
Fishing From The Boat: In The Black
Winner: Jake Wells
Kahawai 1.905kg
Fishing From The Boat: Nauti Lady
Winner: Austin Pask
Juniors 12 -16
Heaviest Kingfish 28.00kg
Fishing From The Boat: Silverado
Winner: Oliver Good
2nd Heaviest Kingfish 20.00kg
Fishing From The Boat: Sea-K
Winner: Levi Thomas
3rd Heaviest Kingfish 18.60kg
Fishing From The Boat: Sea-K
Winner: Cody BruningArcher
Heaviest Snapper 8.575kg
Fishing From The Boat: Freed-Em
Winner: Jerry Kwak
2nd Heaviest Snapper 6.100kg
Fishing From The Boat: Poppa’s Boat
Winner: Sam Jackson
3rd Heaviest Snapper 5.025kg
Fishing From The Boat: Silverado
Winner: Chloee Munn
Heaviest Tarakihi 1.535kg
Fishing From The Boat: Jj
Winner: Benji Thomsen
2nd Heaviest Tarakihi 1.390kg
Fishing From The Boat: Silverado
Winner: Oliver Good
3rd Heaviest Tarakihi 1.375kg
Fishing From The Boat: Magnetic
Winner: Dion Pawson
Heaviest Trevally 4.930kg
Fishing From The Boat: Pearler
Winner: Keisha Dempster
2nd Heaviest Trevally 4.665kg
Fishing From The Boat: Pearler
Winner: Jorja Van Den Broek
3rd Heaviest Trevally 4.355kg
Fishing From The Boat: Nauti Lady
Winner: Grace Donald
Heaviest Yellowfin 43.40kg
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius
Winner: Alexis Ogle
2nd Heaviest Yellowfin 31.20kg
Fishing From The Boat: Obsession
Winner: Sophie Chapman
Marlin Most Igfa Points 600 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Nauti Lady
Winner: Grace Donald
Average Weight Junior 12-16
Kingfish 17.80kg
Fishing From The Boat: Silverado
Winner: Chloee Munn
Snapper 2.280kg
Fishing From The Boat: Easy Rider
Winner: Amelia Westeneng
Tarakihi 1.100kg
Fishing From The Boat: Silverado
Winner: Chloee Munn
Trevally 2.305kg
Fishing From The Boat: Jj
Winner: Benji Thomsen
Bay Of Islands Team
Oliver Good
Chloee Munn
Cody Bruning-Archer
Samuel Jackson
Gibbos Fresh Fish Ladies Tournament
2022 - 2023 / 42 boats, 109 Anglers
Gurnard
Trevally
Tarakihi
Ladies 2023 best dressed team
Gibbos Fresh Fish Ladies Tournament
2022 - 2023 / 42 boats, 109 Anglers
Snapper Jackpot $2000
Place
1st - $1000
2nd - $600
3rd - $400
Kingfish 1st
Tuna
Team Most T&R Marlin
Billfish Jackpot $1100
1st - $550
2nd
2nd
Trophies
- $275
John Dreifuss
Memorial Trophy
Skipper Winning Vessel
Budget Wear Trophy Most Meritorious Catch
Grahame Lerway Trophy
Heaviest Qualifying Fish Jen McConnachie Malachi
The Andrew Wilde 1st Yellowfin Tuna Weighed Jen McConnachie Malachi Memorial Trophy
Mark Dobson Trophy Best Dressed Team Barbara Bee
New Zealand Sportfishing Nationals
2022 - 2023 / Boats 9, Anglers 27
This tournament is the most prestigious tournament where anglers are competing for their club against other clubs in NZ. Whakatane has always featured well with this year being no exception. Competition was fierce, with 212 teams entered and fishing was anywhere within New Zealand waters.
Section Place Angler Boat
WML One Base Tournament
2022 - 2023 / 201 Anglers fishing from 63 boats
WML One Base Tournament
2022 - 2023 / 201 Anglers fishing from 63 boats Place
Trophies
Gideon Cup
Heaviest YFT Michael Chapman The Marlborough
Kilwell Tuna Cup
YFT Michael Chapman The Marlborough
Manuku Tutahi Trophy
Best Sportsperson Team Dream Away
Jack Nelson Memorial Trophy
Most Meritorious Catch Russell Meade Oar Else
Rex Higgie Memorial Trophy
Heaviest Marlin Russell Meade Oar Else
Hayden Inman Memorial Trophy
“King of Kings” Longest Kingfish Huey Lean Liquid Asset
NZSFC Youth Nationals 2023
2022 - 2023
This tournament created by the New Zealand Sportfishing Council is the first of many to come. Open to all keen young anglers in New Zealand, this encourages the sport of fishing to continue for many years to come. Just like the Nationals, clubs are competing against each other for the grand winner on the day. There are two categories: High School & Primary School. Great effort from the kids this year, with Whakatane coming 7th overall.
Olliver Pask
A-Champion
Phoenix Hill
A-Champion Kahawai 17th 16.45
A-Champion Snapper 15th 23.00
B-Champion
C-Overall Champion 20th 39.45
G-Club Champion Angler 3rd
Primary School
Austin Pask
A-Champion
Casper Hill
A-Champion
G-Club Champion Angler 2nd
Haddock Spraypainters & Panelbeaters
Trout tournament
2022 - 2023
We had 68 Anglers entered – 10 Juniors, 13
Ladies and 45 Men fishing off 25 boats, with one team fishing from the shore. A total of 181 Fish were caught over the two days.
Juniors
Average Weight 1.942 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Lady Hawke
Angler: Malakai Ogle
3rd Heaviest
2.655 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Time Out
Angler: Riley Allan
2nd Heaviest
2.865 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Garcia
Angler: Isabella Jones
Heaviest 2.870 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: L.a
Angler: Luca Davey
Ladies
Average Weight 1.877 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Lady Hawke
Angler: Leilana Ogle
3rd Heaviest
2.860 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Time Out
Angler: Linda Hill
2nd Heaviest 3.000 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Play Maker
Angler: Susan Short
Heaviest
3.110 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Fly Time
Angler: Schyler Kenealy
Men
Average Weight 1.849 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Topaz
Angler: Owen Coppin
3rd Heaviest 3.355 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Water Babies
Angler: Grant Moore
2nd Heaviest 3.445 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Time Out
Angler: Graham Hill
Heaviest 3.900 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Off The Hook
Angler: James Wright
3rd Best Condition Factor 52.796 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Time Out
Angler: Phillip Allen
2nd Best Condition Factor 54.333 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Stabi
Angler: Darrell Black
Best Condition Factor 57.352 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Off The Hook
Angler: James Wright
Heaviest Trout Caught Jigging
3.260 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Stabi
Angler: Darrell Black
Heaviest Trout Caught
Shore/Fly Fishing
3.900 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Off The Hook
Angler: James Wright
Mystery Weight 2.489 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Oscar
Angler: Allan Wardlaw
Hard Luck Draw (No Trout Caught)
Fishing From The Boat: Frostbite
Angler: Toby Barkla
Hubbard Contracting Limited Winter
Tuna Tournament
2022 - 2023
The Hubbard Contracting Ltd Winter Tuna Tournament, that started three years ago as a Blue Fin Tuna competition with a few anglers with the winner takes all, has been taken to the next level this year. Over $50,000 worth of sponsored prizes saw an influx of anglers. Despite the tournament being postponed twice and to go ahead with a window of weather lasting two days, the tournament was a huge success.
276 Anglers braved the conditions to chase the elusive Southern blue fin and entries were still coming in on the night of the briefing. The Kai Ika Fish Filleting Trailer at the weigh station was also a success with the anglers.
Chatham Islands donated a trip to the winning team and as there were two teams that had the same points, being Pescatore & Tung-it All, the sponsor decided instead of a draw to do Rock, Paper, Scissors, which the packed club house enjoyed.
Tuna
5th Heaviest Tuna Drawn
Fishing From The Boat: Angler:
4th Heaviest Tuna Drawn
Fishing From The Boat:
Angler:
3rd Heaviest Tuna
30.2 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Penrod
Angler: Rawiri Morrison
The winner was:
Fish caught during the tournament were:
Southern Blue Fin Tuna: 3
Albacore: 7
Fish tagged during the tournament: Southern Blue Fin Tuna: 2
5
The overall winner for Southern Bluefin Tuna weighing 62.2kg was Oliver Wynyard fishing from the boat Te Ariki Nui.
The overall winner for Albacore weighing 20.0kg was Louis Meyer fishing from the boat Recon. Prizegiving night was party night with all anglers turning up to share stories and celebrate the winners.
Comments on social media were all positive with one angler saying” watch this space, its going to be the 2nd best competition in New Zealand behind the Kubota Classic.”
2nd Heaviest Tuna 41.2 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Overtime
Angler: Callum Pierce
Heaviest Tuna 62.2 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Te Ariki Nui
Angler: Oliver Wynyard
Albacore
5th Heaviest Albacore 12.8kg
Fishing From The Boat: Buc Fever
Angler: Michael Sims
4th Heaviest Albacore 12.8kg
Fishing From The Boat: About Time
Angler: Brett Dunstan
3rd Heaviest Albacore 13.2kg
Fishing From The Boat: Moore Action
Angler: John Moore
2nd Heaviest Albacore 19.0kg
Fishing From The Boat: Recon
Angler: Mike Roberts
Heaviest Albacore 20.0kg
Fishing From The Boat: Recon
Angler: Louis Meyer
Juniors
5th Heaviest Tuna (All Species) Drawn
Fishing From The Boat: Angler:
4th Heaviest Tuna (All Species) Drawn
Fishing From The Boat:
Angler:
3rd Heaviest Tuna (All Species) Drawn
Fishing From The Boat: Angler:
2nd Heaviest Tuna (All Species) Drawn
Fishing From The Boat:
Angler:
Heaviest Tuna (All Species) 12.8 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: About Time
Angler: Corey Munn
Male Angler 1st Most Catch & Release Points
100 Each
Fishing From The Boat: Tung-It All & Pescatore
Angler: Mick Brown & Will King
Lady Angler 1st Most Catch & Release Points 40 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Bonzai
Angler: Kayla Benner
Junior Angler 1st Most Catch & Release Points Drawn
Fishing From The Boat: Angler:
1st Tuna Catch & Release
Fishing From The Boat: Tung-It All
Angler: Mick Brown
Hubbard Contracting Limited Winter
Tuna Tournament
2022 - 2023
Last Tuna Catch & Release
Fishing From The Boat: Pescatore
Angler: Will King
Heaviest Broadbill Drawn
Fishing From The Boat:
Angler:
Champion Team Two Boats
Fishing From The Boat: Pescatore
Tung-It All
Champion Tuna Boat Jackpot - 1st
100 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Pescatore
$3,960
Champion Tuna Boat Jackpot - 2nd
100 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Tung-It All
$3,960
Champion Tuna Boat Jackpot - 3rd
62.2 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Te Ariki Nui
$880.00
Bay of Island Juniors
2022 - 2023
Whakatane Juniors in the Bay of Islands 2023 International Yellowtail Kingfish TournamentJune 2023
Team members:
-Chloee Munn
-Oliver (Ollie) Good
-Cody Bruning-Archer
-Sam Jackson
-Chaperones: Jason Good and Jamie Munn
Day One: Travel day (10 June 2023)
We travelled up to Russell from Whakatane and settled into our accommodation at the Russell Top 10 Holiday Park and got ready for the couple days of fishing ahead. After that we made our way down to the Bay of Islands Sword Fishing Club to meet our Skipper and watch the briefing. Our Skipper for the trip was Jason Reece and our Deckie was Trent Morgan. He was an interesting character. Once the briefing was finished, we made our way back to the Holiday Park for the night.
Day Two: First day fishing
We woke up bright and early, all pumped up for fishing and then hopped on the May Marie and headed out to the local known hole in the rock. It was a shotgun start, but we got to start early as the boat we were on (The May Marie) could only go 8.2 knots. As we made our way to the spot to catch some live bait, we watched as all the other boats boosted past us. Once we finally made it to the spot and we dropped our lines down, only to find that the fish weren’t biting. And that seemed to be the theme for that day. However, we did manage to catch some other species. Ollie caught a respectful Snapper that weighed in at 5.25kg. Cody managed to catch a nice John Dory too. Chloee had a long fight with what turned out to be a shark. It was good practice for us on the light line though.
Day Three: Second day fishing
With another early start, we made our way to a different spot for the day at the Cavalli Islands, in hope that we would have more luck than day two. Sam had a good fight on the 6kg line and pulled in a 14.35kg Kingfish that was only in 10 metres of water. Chloee also managed to pull in a nice Kingfish and only just missed out on the minimum length by a few centimetres. The weather was doing us justice though with some great conditions
Day Four: Third day of fishing
We had our early start again and made our way back out to the Cavalli’s for the day. The crew had lots of fun catching blue kohis as live bait with lots of other boats around us. There were so many blue kohis, we could even net them straight out of the water. Once we made it to the spot, Cody hooked up to a good Kingfish. He had a good fight on the 6 kg but sadly the fish got off. Later on that day Sam managed to pull in a nice Kingfish on the 6kg that weighed in at 9.70kg. The rest of the fish decided to stop biting so we called it a day and headed back in.
Day Five: Last day fishing
It was our last early start for the International Yellowtail Competition, and we were all excited to get back out on the water. The crew all had their bacon and egg sandwiches that the Russell locals cooked up for us each day that we fished in the comp. We made our way back out to the Cavalli’s for the day with our top speed of 8.2knots. The crew were all hyped up and ready to catch some fish. When we made it to our spot, the fish were biting. Chloee, Cody, Ollie and Sam caught some nice Kingfish, but they all just missed the minimum length by a few centimetres. We gave up fishing at that spot after two and a half hours. The fish just weren’t big enough to weigh in. Our Skipper Jason took us to a different spot, and we dropped our live
bait down. However, it wasn’t Kingfish that came up - it was some decent Snapper. So, we got enough for a feed of Snapper and decided to call it a day.
Day Six: Exploring The Bay of Islands
The crew had 2 days before the competition prize giving. Jamie and Jason decided to take us for a better look around the Bay of Islands, so we all piled in the van and headed to Kerikeri where we went to a chocolate factory called Makana Confections. Everyone quite liked it there as we got lots of free samples to try. We drove to the Haruru falls and had a quick look at the waterfalls. Jamie and Jason also took us to the Historic Stone Store and Kemp House to have a look around. We had lunch in Paihia and then headed back to Russell for the afternoon. The crew decided to go fishing down at the wharf for the rest of the day while Jamie and Jason went on a bush walk to the lookout above Russell. Chloee caught a legal snapper off the wharf, so the team took it back to the Holiday Park and gave it to Roger Mather for his dinner.
Day Seven: Final day in Russell
For our final day in Russell, we all wanted to all have a look around Russell then go fishing off the wharf for the day. Chloee also made the boys go shopping with her. Throughout the trip we had all become good mates with some of the Russell kids. They came down the wharf to see what we were up to. It was good fun fishing off the wharf and we managed to catch a few fish. For the afternoon, Jason and Jamie took us for a drive around Russell so that we could have a look around and write our speech for the competition prize giving together. They also took us to have a look at the church and the “dead centre of town” also known as the cemetery. It was very interesting looking at all the bullet holes in the church. The team were all nervous to present their speech at prize giving but did a very good job. Everyone in the Club loved it. The team presented Jason and Trent with a gift to say thanks for looking after us. The overall outcome of prize giving was very great for the Whakatane Team. The team did very well and managed to come home with lots of prizes.
Bay of Island Juniors
2022 - 2023
Sam got First place Junior Angler for having the most points with 975.041 points in total. Chloee got The Hardest Trying Junior Angler for the tournament for her hard work at fishing and putting up with all of the boys’ banter. And the team got Second place for the Overall Junior Teams. The charter boat that we were fishing on (May Marie) took out the Charter Boat with the most points category.
The Teams Highlights:
Cody:
My favourite parts of the Bay of Islands trip were meeting all the great people fishing in the comp. Even though I didn’t catch a legal fish, I still had fun catching rats on the 6kg line, and losing a couple of nice fish.
Sam:
My highlight for the trip was all the banter I had with the crew and with the Aussies on St Moritz, I heard their kangaroo really like bananas. Another highlight for me was also meeting new people from the Bay of Islands and all over the country. But of course, the best part was catching fish and taking out most points from Junior Anglers.
Chloee:
My overall highlights of this trip were getting to meet lots of very talented fishermen from all over the country and Australia. It was fun getting to play pool with the Russell kids each night and becoming good mates with them. I enjoyed learning more about light line fishing and having a look around the Bay of Islands as I had never been to that part of the country before. I also enjoyed all of the comedic banters that the team, Jason, Jamie and I had with each other while we were fishing. I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to fish in this competition and represent the Whakatane Sportfishing Club. It was a very memorable trip
and the team and I have all become good mates from it.
Oliver:
My highlights for the 2023 International Yellowtail Kingfish Tournament were being able to learn some new light line techniques of rigging live baits. It was cool meeting all of the hospitable people up there, exploring the Bay, both land and sea. It was a privilege to be able to represent the Whakatane Sportfishing Club.
Results
Angler Total Points
Sam Jackson 975.041
Daniel Martin 888.048
Jack Hay 883.628
Kye McKinnon 850.500
George Holland 716.698
Ella Davey 381.098
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Annual Awards 2023-2024
First Fish Certificates
Rawiri Morrison
Cole Smith
Samuel Jackson
Tagging Certificates
Alexis Ogle -
Keanu Carter
Cameron Ogle
Michael Chapman
Chris Butler
Raewyn Connolly
Georgia Edwards
Toby Barkla - 2
Jamie Munn
Jesse Davies - 2
Pin Fish - Weight Juniors
Toby Boswell
Liam Layland
Samson Croad
Benji Thomsen
Joshua Yorke
Brandon Young
Kirsty Young
Chloee Munn
Peter Chapman
Corey Munn - 4
Samuel Jackson - 3
Isobelle McDonald
William King
Amy Wilson
Kelly Snell
Chelsea Braithwaite - 2
Myles McNaught
Cody Bruning-Archer - 3
Robert Ferris
Helena Preater
Warwick Searle
Jemma Shaw - 2
Bronze
Southern
Pin Fish
Ladies
Yellowfin
Pin Fish
Men
Annual Awards 2023-2024
Pin Fish - Length Juniors
Ladies
Men
Trophy Award Catch Details Boat/Angler
Juniors:
Sand Piper Trophy Heaviest Snapper
Margaret Knowles Annual Trophy Heaviest Marlin
Jack Knowles Cup Most Meritorious catch
Jack Knowles Trophy
Jim Harley Shield
Male Junior Most IGFA Points
Female Most IGFA Points
Ray Buchanan Trophy Heaviest Fish of Season
Harry Davidson Heaviest Tuna of
Alexis Ogle Aquarius
Benji Thomsen
points Alexis Ogle
Points Samuel Jackson
Points Alexis Ogle
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Alexis Ogle
Alexis Ogle Fred Needham
Trophy Kingfish of Season Alexis Ogle
McIntyre Trophy Heaviest Albacore
Laides:
Cadmin & Wilkins
John Anderson Trophy Heaviest Yellowfin Tuna
Codling Rose Bowl 1st Fish Over 36kg
Fred Prime Trophy Heaviest Marlin
Rod Bellerby Rose Bowl Heaviest Fish of the Season
Isobel Buchanan Rose Bowl
Ladies Most IGFA Points
Stu Davidson Trophy Most Meritorious Catch
Te Puke Members Plate Heaviest Yellowtail
Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Corey Munn
Points
Van Rossum
Amy Wilson
Amy Wilson
Amy Wilson
Points Amy Wilson
Samantha Wells
Van Rossum
Annual Awards 2023-2024
WSFC Trophy
Black Magic Trophy
Kilwell Trophy
Pearly Shell Trophy
Rigden Plate
Heaviest Tournament
Snapper
Heaviest Snapper of the Season
Heaviest Yellowtail
Kingfish of Season Alexis Ogle
Boat Most IGFA Points of the Season
Heaviest Southern Bluefin Tuna
Bill Hamill Trophy Heaviest Yellow Fin Tuna
Hale Trophy Heaviest Tuna - Male
Garth Channon Memorial Trophy
Boat Most Tuna of Season 5
Taneatua Hotel Cup Heaviest Albacore
Epiglass Cup Heaviest Marlin
Points Aquarius
Craig Bowers
Matt Orr
Bowers
Nick Linton
Errol Spencer Trophy Most Meritorious Catch Mako Shark
986.25 points Alexis Ogle
Penn Reels Trophy
Whakatane Borough
Golden Jubilee Cup
Greg Gray Plate
Hirst Wholesale Trophy
Stella Maris Trophy
H.K. Peachy Shield
Tarawera Farm Trophy
Most Meritorious IGFA Catch
Heaviest Fish of the Season
poins Alexis Ogle
Marlin
Last Gamefish of the Season Southern Bluefin Tuna
Boat Most Billfish of the Season 3
Boat Most IGFA points Billfish
Amy Wilson
Noel Galloway
Angler Most Species of the Season 5 Alexis Ogle
Last Weighed Billfish of the Season Broadbill 141 Kg
Toby Barkla
Grant Mills Trophy First Weighed Game Fish of the Season
George Anderson Trophy Angler most IGFA points during Tournaments
Wally Downs
Memorial Trophy
Bluefin Tuna
Boat 7M or Less Most IGFA Points
Radiator Repair Trophy Heaviest Striped Marlin
John Kramer Trophy
Bert & Jeanette Story Trophy
1st Yellowfin Tuna of the Season
1st Tagged Fish of the Season Southern Bluefin Tuna 7/07/23 William King
Johnson Tagging Trophy Angler Tagging Most Fish
B.O.P Electricity Trophy Team Most Tag Points
Ken Tebutt Shield 1st Billfish of the Season
Locky McKenzie Trophy Charter Boat Skipper Most Points
John Baker Trophy Heaviest Broadbill
Beacon Betterment Trophy Non-Committee Outstanding Service
Annual Awards 2023-2024
Blue Marlin Club
New Zealand Record
Records
John Baker 23kg29/6/88
Jim Bayliss 141kg27/11/76
John Harnett 304kg28/12/81
Rex Deans 462kg23/2/84*
Geoff Bakalich 146kg21/2/89
Robbie Robinson 133.4kg16/2/02 N DeMalmanche 82kg26/2/85
Peter Cavanagh 74kg20/2/83
David Kahlenberg 40.8kg23/2/10
Andrew Hope 55.8kg6/2/06
21/2/10*
W Middleton 134kg24/2/76
Pat Allerby 209kg23/2/70
Les Goebel 171kg24/1/80
L Crowley 132kg5/2/92
Doug Reekie 115kg4/1/78
Larry Armstrong 148.5kg21/2/83
Kieran Hickey 185kg27/2/82
Ross Gildon 65kg20/2/79
Butch Savage 23kg4/1/74
G Thompson 196.5kg21/2/74
Dennis Davey 248kg24/1/03
Roy Ludwig 276kg24/2/87*
Peter Walker 304.6kg21/2/00
Gary Van Der Werff 77kg21/2/11 Shane Wilson 136.6kg28/2/09
N DeMalmanche 66kg2/1/88 Russell Chapman 137kg7/1/87 Mike Scott 139kg26/2/81 Bill Cavanagh 159kg4/5/88 Pip Tocker 165kg11/5/86*
Craig Arfman 48kg13/1/86 Jim Bayliss 43kg11/4/75*
Andrew Hope 25.8kg24/10/05 T Noble 36kg10/1/87 N Wood 37kg12/3/85 Dave Lugton 52kg9/1/87*
Peter Cavanagh 23.6kg25/10/05
David Kahlenberg 183.4kg31/12/10 Tony Stokes 57kg8/3/87
David Kahlenberg 41.2kg26/1/09 Blair Sedcole 29kg27/1/87 Lyall Joss 59kg8/3/82
Tony Stokes 19.5kg14/12/87
Lionel Korach* 2.44kg17/11/05
David Kahlenberg 42.2kg7/1/10
Hammerhead Shark
Thresher Shark
Bronze Whaler Shark
Blue Shark
Sterling Pollock 26kg21/2/84
Yellowtail R Keliher 5.6kg16/5/86 Nick MacDonald 16.65kg17/2/15 Don McAdam 16.75kg2/2/84
Shortbilled Spearfish John Rae 21.6kg19/2/94 Norman
Christine Isbister 21.2kg30/9/05 P Oatham 22.6kg16/5/92*
2.26kg15/3/86 Tracey Beaufill 4.79kg28/12/12 Gwen Cooksey 4.50kg28/2/84 Tracey Beaufill 4.79kg28/12/12 Christine Isbister 19.6kg3/10/04 Desley Maynard 19.2kg14/6/03 Sailor Hope 22kg14/2/93*
Robyn Cavanagh 195kg20/12/87
Sheryl Kramer 150kg29/11/84
Leticia Arahanga 95kg4/1/92
Mawera Karetai 66.8kg6/2/09
Emma Scott 57.6kg3/2/07
Oksana Kahlenberg 47kg13/2/10 Donna Turner 46.4kg13/2/10
Norma Smith 6.740kg12/4/98
Oksana Kahlenberg 28kg13/1/10**
Mako Shark Oksana Kahlenberg 44.20kg13/1/13
Kath Bayliss 184kg22/1/77
Lynne Kramer 163kg3/1/82
Ros Johnston 46kg17/1/78
Rom e y Penwarden 176.8kg12/2/11
Michelle Goodhew 224.6kg28/2/99*
Joanne Smith 95kg19/2/00
Toni van der Werff 96kg13/3/05
Chrissy Pulman 38.8kg4/6/01
Oksana Kahlenberg 162.2kg6/2/11
Sue Ridley 83kg30/1/82
Kay Scott 140kg19/1/85
B Heap 104kg15/11/80
Lyn Griffiths 106kg15/4/84
Noleen Hill 31.8kg5/12/99
Ev Gilby 43kg10/1/87
Remond Grunwell 42kg23/1/90 Carolyn Theiss 38.25kg12/2/81
Sheryl Kramer 6.5kg8/2/86 Cushla Brinkley 8.32kg1/6/13 Sheryl Kramer 21.5kg9/3/86 Michelle Goodhew 21.8kg23/2/11 Roz Searle 26kg30/12/87
Oksana Kahlenberg 401kg30/12/10*
Cynthia Dreifuss 70kg26/3/89
Oksana Kahlenberg 48.60kg10/11/12
Amandra Austrin 18.2kg6/2/11
Cynthia Dreifuss 2.4kg13/12/87
30.6kg4/2/05
Hammerhead Shark
Thresher Shark
Bronze Whaler Shark
Blue Shark
Yellowtail
21.2kg6/2/06
Shortbilled Spearfish Kiri
Cooksey 3.05kg7/3/83*
Tania Hammond 185kg4/1/04
Troy Merry 231.2kg10/1/00
Liam Wharry 145.4kg6/1/08 G Lochart 141kg19/1/86
Patterson 76kg - 23/2/88
Henry Claydon 69kg27/12/86
Vaughn Ellmers 141kg - 16/1/88
Miss V Whale 141kg2/1/74
Daniel Kajavala 302kg24/3/88
Sarah Beaufill 134kg6/1/13
Shaun Griffiths 39kg12/1/86*
Scott Towler 73kg19/1/85
Shaun Griffiths 134kg12/1/80*
Tony Mills 61kg29/1/83
Shaun Patterson 117kg - 24/10/87
Rodney Mills 113kg - 25/10/87
Hayley Hope 62kg12/1/14
Forster 24.60kg11/06/17 Samuel Boyes 28.4kg10/1/15 Alan McRobbie 31.8kg7/01/02 Maddy Herlihy 42.6kg5/01/09*
Debbie Chapman 43kg15/1/95
Bailey Beaufill 46.4kg12/1/10* Adrian Stokes 48.5kg28/10/90
Nicole Rackham 26.4kg7/1/07*
Sarah Beaufill 48.8kg24/12/10*
14kg4/2/05
2/2/07
Hammerhead Shark
Thresher Shark
Samuel Jackson 2.245kg23/4/24
Bronze Whaler Shark
Sarah Beaufill 37.4kg18/2/12 Bailey Beaufill 35.4kg22/12/11*
Melissa Thornborough 6.69kg4/1/03**
Blue Shark
Yellowtail
Shortbilled
Tournament schedule for 2023
Gibbos Fresh Fish Month
Long Tournaments
Due to ongoing weather conditions the fishing opportunities were not there for a lot of anglers, however the dedicated few were evident in winning the month long competitions.
2nd Longest
Angler Stuart Chapman Boat Obsession
3rd Longest
Angler Shane Cowper Boat Red
Baron
Monthly - Tarakihi
Pask
Bouys
Bouys
Cowper
Cowper
Baron
2nd Longest
Angler Allen Pask
Boat Red Baron Longest
Angler Allen Pask
Boat Red Baron
Mystery Weight - Snapper
Angler Bob Buckton
Boat Wee Buck
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Landmark Homes Kia Ika Fishing & Diving Tournament
2023 - 2024
The historical Christmas Hams Tournament has had a facelift. Traditionally, this was all about hams and fishing from boats. This tournament under went a transformation to include a diving and a Landbased section. Vessels included jet skis and kayaks. As for the species list, this was impressive. It included all the usual species, but this time, Crayfish, Kina and Wreckfish were added to the list. This tournament was the first of its kind in New Zealand, being a 100%
sustainable tournament, i.e. nothing was wasted. The Kai Ika Filleting station was on hand to process Anglers fish with unwanted fish going out to the local community. Over $30,000 worth of sponsored prizes along with 300kg of Christmas Hams were up for grabs. Despite postponements happening a full house and full registration made this tournament a winner with 180 Anglers & divers fishing for a wide variety of prizes. Community involvement included a Kina eating competition which was a hit with the locals. As for the crayfish, this included Packhorse and Red. This Packhorse was caught by Toby Barkla and weighed a massive 6.920 kg. Many photos were taken of this fish during the tournament with questions around how it was going to be cooked. The Weigh station was kept busy over the tournament with a total of 236 fish and 380 kina weighed.
The end result: A packed clubhouse for prizegiving, with standing room only and great feedback from the anglers.
Results
Landbased Section - Juniors No Winners
Landbased Section - Open
Longest Snapper
60.2 Cm
Winner: Brett Gibson
2nd Longest Snapper
42.9 Cm
Winner: Brett Gibson
Heaviest Red Gurnard
.630 Kg
Winner: Brett Gibson
2nd Heaviest Red Gurnard .540 Kg
Winner: Brett Gibson
Vessel Section - Juniors
Longest Snapper
64.9 Cm
Fishing From The Boat: About Time
Winner: April Kauta
Longest Kingfish 118.80 Cm
Fishing From The Boat: Rafiki
Winner: Himiona Herewini
Heaviest Kahawai
2.580 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Obsession
Winner: Emily Croad
2nd Heaviest Kahawai 2.075 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Pacific Prowler
Winner: Braxton Yardley
3rd Heaviest Kahawai
2.040 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Obsession
Winner: Samson Croad
Vessel Section - Open
Longest Snapper
75.1 Cm
Fishing From The Boat: Medusa
Winner: Rory Mitchell
2nd Longest Snapper
68.8 Cm
Fishing From The Boat: Rafiki
Winner: Wesley Herewini
3rd Longest Snapper
68.2 Cm
Fishing From The Boat: Your Mumma (Kayak/Jetski)
Winner: Liam Ireton
Heaviest Tarakihi
Fishing From The Boat:
2.030 Kg
Winner: Allie Woodward
2nd Heaviest Tarakihi 1.930 Kg
Fishing From The Boat:
Winner: Allie Woodward
3rd Heaviest Tarakihi 1.705 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: L.a
Winner: Maz Davey
Heaviest Red Gurnard .995 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Passport Winner: Jason Good
2nd Heaviest Red Gurnard .915 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Execution Winner: Mason Bakalich
3rd Heaviest Red Gurnard .835 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Reel Magic Winner: Mike Ohia
Longest Kingfish
118.80 Cm
Fishing From The Boat: Rafiki
Winner: Himiona Herewini
2nd Longest Kingfish
111.50 Cm
Fishing From The Boat: Liquid Asset
Winner: Byron Maui-Black
3rd Longest Kingfish
108.00 Cm
Fishing From The Boat: Silver Back
Winner: Cara Bargent
Heaviest Wreckfish (All Species)
44.00 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Big Is Good Winner: Mick Goodin
2nd Heaviest Wreckfish (All Species) 16.740 Kg
Fishing From The Boat:
Winner: Allie Woodward
3rd Heaviest Wreckfish (All Species) 11.200 Kg
Fishing From The Boat:
Winner: Allie Woodward
Crayfish & Kina Section - Juniors
Most Meritorious Catch Juniors
Red Crayfish 1.580 Kg
Winner: Dreyell Drummond
2nd Most Meritorious Catch Juniors
Red Crayfish 1.340 Kg
Winner: Oliver Good
3rd Most Meritorious Catch Juniors
Kina - 4.385 Kg
Winner: Dan Mccormack
Crayfish & Kina Section - Open
Heaviest Kina (10) 5.710 Kg
Winner: Chaz Te Rire - Te Aihe
2nd Heaviest Kina (10) 5.650 Kg
Winner: Tim Bowker - Medusa
3rd Heaviest Kina (10) 5.590 Kg
Winner: Zayin Nahi - Ruffy
Heaviest Red Crayfish
2.270 Kg
Winner: Rory Mitchell - Medusa
2nd Heaviest Red Crayfish 2.175 Kg
Winner: Anton Thyne - Wet Dreams
3rd Heaviest Red Crayfish
2.165 Kg
Winner: Baz GroubyGamekeeper
Heaviest Packhorse Crayfish 6.920 Kg
Winner: Toby Barkla - Sea-K
2nd Heaviest Packhorse Crayfish
5.560 Kg
Winner: Toby Barkla - Sea-K
3rd Heaviest
Packhorse Crayfish 2.535 Kg
Winner: Phil Ruru - Scarlett
Average Weight/Length All Species-Open
Snapper 51.607 Cm
Winner: St Khan Gordon Faber - 51.50 Cm
Tarakihi 1.067 Kg
Winner: L.a. Sean Wilson - 1.080kg
Red Gurnard .505 Kg
Winner: Red Baron Allen Pask - .510 Kg
Kingfish 106.54 Cm
Winner: Liquid Asset Damon Griffiths - 106.50 Cm
Wreckfish 9.793 Kg
Winner: Ruffy Cody Marr - 9.925 Kg
Kahawai (Juniors Only) 1.453 Kg
Winner:About Time Khyren Strike - 1.435kg
Kina 4.266 Kg
Winner: Rafiki Himiona Herewini - 4.305kg
Red Crayfish 1.264 Kg
Winner: Ruffy Henare Ruru - 1.235 Kg
Packhorse Crayfish 5.005 Kg
Winner:Sea-K Toby Barkla - 5.560 Kg
New World Juniors Tournament
2023 - 2024
What a great tournament the Juniors had! 87 Anglers fishing from 39 boats. The weather was perfect, and the catches matched the weather. 206 fish weighed, measured and tagged. Three New Zealand records have been issued – two for the girls from the Bay of Islands and one for our own junior – Fletcher Sefton for his 6.110kg Trevally caught on 10kg Line. The big winner in the 12-16 section was Benji Thomsen with his 102.2kg Striped marlin earning him 276.22 points. Lachlan Bakalich was the winner for the little three – 11 years and under with a total weight of 6.235kg. Steve haddock on the Meagan H had the pleasure of taking the team from the Bay of Islands out and showing the best we have to offer, with great catches of yellowtail Kingfish and Trevally.
Juniors 11 And Under
Heaviest Snapper
Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Oar Else Winner: Danika Meade
Fishing From The Boat: Clearwater Pride Winner: Hunter Lock
3rd Heaviest Snapper
Fishing From The Boat: Dooz It Winner: Taylor Davy
Heaviest Tarakihi
Fishing From The Boat: Jj
Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Seaxpress
3rd
Fishing From The Boat: Dooz It
Winner: Lachlan Bakalich
Winner: Jaeden Priestley
Winner: Taylor Davy
Heaviest Trevally 5.155kg
Fishing From The Boat: Wreckless Winner: Josh Jennings
2nd Heaviest Trevally 4.720kg
Fishing From The Boat: Plan B Winner: Jake Sinclair
3rd Heaviest Trevally 4.500kg
Fishing From The Boat: Nauti Lady Winner: Flynn Donald
Heaviest Kahawai 2.250kg
Fishing From The Boat: Lerreck Winner: Olivia Mcdonald
2nd Heaviest Kahawai 2.205kg
Fishing From The Boat: Balls Deep Winner: Ashton Brown
3rd Heaviest Kahawai 2.180kg
Fishing From The Boat: Montana Winner: Louie Taylor
Little Three Junior 11 And Under
1st Little Three 6.235kg
Fishing From The Boat: Jj Winner: Lachlan Bakalich
2nd Little Three 5.960kg
Fishing From The Boat: Clearwater Pride Winner: Hunter Lock
3rd Little Three 4.375kg
Fishing From The Boat: Wreckless Winner: Josh Jennings
Average Weight Junior 11 And Under
Snapper Computer Average: 2.148kg
Fishing From The Boat: Oar Else Winner: Danika Meade - 2.150kg
Tarakihi Computer Average: 1.016kg
Fishing From The Boat: Blue Magic Winner: Piper Rowlans - .975kg
Trevally Computer Average: 2.714 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: The Gambler Winner: Toby Boswell - 3.475kg
competition winner Hunter Lock
Kahawai Computer Average: 1.708kg
Fishing From The Boat: Muriwai Lady
Special Prize
Kingfish - 22kg
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius
Air Chathams Photo Competition
Day One - 11 And Under
Winner: Charlotte Hopkirk - 1.700kg
Winner: Malakai Ogle
Fishing From The Boat: Clearwater Pride Winner: Hunter Lock
Day One - 12-16
Fishing From The Boat: Pescador
Day Two - 11 And Under
Fishing From The Boat: Anarchy
Day Two - 12 -16
Fishing From The Boat: Lerreck
Winner: Kiana Skead
Winner: Leighton Holmes
Winner: Jayden Burgess
Photo
Day Three - 11 And Under
Fishing From The Boat: Interceptor
Day Three - 12 -16
Fishing From The Boat: Silverado
Overall Winner
Winner: Cohen Snell
Winner: Oliver Good
Fishing From The Boat: Clearwater Pride Winner: Hunter Lock
Juniors 12 -16
Heaviest Kingfish
22.6kg
Fishing From The Boat: Meagan H
2nd Heaviest Kingfish
19.44kg
Fishing From The Boat: Sea-K
3rd Heaviest Kingfish
18.150kg
Winner: Ella Davey
Winner: Hudson Sims
Fishing From The Boat: Silverado Winner: Chloee Munn
Heaviest Snapper 4.030kg
Fishing From The Boat: Bay Queen 2
2nd Heaviest Snapper
2.965kg
Winner: Ella Copeland
Fishing From The Boat: Oar Else Winner: Joe Ruiter
3rd Heaviest Snapper 2.405kg
Fishing From The Boat: Balls Deep Winner: Marlin Brown
Heaviest Tarakihi 1.960kg
Fishing From The Boat: Silverado Winner: Chloee Munn
2nd Heaviest Tarakihi 1.670kg
Fishing From The Boat: Kiera Simpson Winner: Bay Queen 2
3rd Heaviest Tarakihi 1.510kg
Fishing From The Boat: Oliver Good Winner: Silverado
Heaviest Trevally 6.110kg
Fishing From The Boat: Bar Tender Winner: Fletcher Sefton
2nd Heaviest Trevally 5.370kg
Fishing From The Boat: Meagan H
3rd Heaviest Trevally 5.250kg
Fishing From The Boat: Silverado
Heaviest Yellowfin Drawn
Fishing From The Boat: Seaxpress
2nd Heaviest Yellowfin
Drawn
Fishing From The Boat: L.a
3rd Heaviest Yellowfin
Drawn
Fishing From The Boat: Bar Tender
Marlin Most Igfa Points 276.22 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Jj
Marlin 2nd Most Igfa Points 246.49 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius
Average Weight Junior 12-16
Winner: Hope Maioha
Winner: Oliver Good
Winner: Bayley Shaw
Winner: Tom Davey
Winner: Blake Sefton
Winner: Benji Thomsen
Winner: Alexis Ogle
Kingfish Computer Average: 17.691kg
Fishing From The Boat: Sea-K
Winner: Hudson Sims - 18.35kg
Snapper Computer Average: 1.787kg
Fishing From The Boat: Meagan H
Winner: Hope Maioha
Tarakihi Computer Average: 1.102kg
Fishing From The Boat: Muriwai Lady
Winner: Tangaroa Cooper - 1.105kg
Trevally Computer Average: 4.427kg
Fishing From The Boat: Plan B
Winner: Cooper Hargreaves
Marlin Computer Average: 96.70kg
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius Winner: Alexis Ogle- 91.2kg
Trophies
Don Hills Trophy
276.22 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Jj
Crosland Shield 276.22 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Jj
Mccracken Farm Trophy 4.115kg
Fishing From The Boat: Oar Else
Bay Of Islands Cup Not Won
Fishing From The Boat: Winner:
Kevin Mccracken Memorial Trophy
Fishing From The Boat: Meagan H
Winner: Benji Thomsen
Winner: Benji Thomsen
Winner: Danika Meade
22.6kg Kingfish
Winner: Ella Davey
Pending Nz Records
Species Trevally 4.450 On 6kg Line
Fishing From The Boat: Meagan H Angler: Kyla Rogers
Species Trevally 5.370 On 6kg Line
Fishing From The Boat: Meagan H Angler: Hope Maioha
Species Trevally 6.110 On 10kg Line
Fishing From The Boat: Bar Tender Angler: Fletcher Sefton
Bay Of Islands Team
Hudson Sims Cooper Hargreaves
Benji Thomsen Kyle Hanlen
Gibbos Fresh Fish Ladies Tournament
2023 - 2024
Another successful tournament. With 140 Ladies fishing from 58 Boats. And a great weather window saw the ladies having fun and catching fish, with 208 fish weighed, tagged and measured. Three striped Marlin tagged, one blue marlin weighed. The yellowfin only made a brief appearance during this tournament with three tagged and one weighed. And Albacore were absent from everyone, but Snapper and Tarakihi were abundant. The end result: judging by feedback from the ladies – a great tournament.
Results
3rd Heaviest Red Gurnard 0.640
Fishing From The Boat: Debaitable
2nd Heaviest Red Gurnard 0.665
Fishing From The Boat: Weebuck
Heaviest Red Gurnard 0.845
Fishing From The Boat: Reel Magic
Average Weight
Winner: Amelia Wilshier
Winner: Julie Murray
Winner: Rachel Cox
Red Gurnard .411kg
Fishing From The Boat: Tinny Mahuta Computer
Winner: Lainee Wester
3rd Heaviest Trevally 1.185kg
Fishing From The Boat: Jj
2nd Heaviest Trevally 1.195kg
Winner: Mikayla Pierce
Fishing From The Boat: Jalumaro Winner: Mariah Pepper
Heaviest Trevally 1.245kg
Fishing From The Boat: Waka Fun Winner: Jennifer Ainsley
Fishing From The Boat: Horizon Computer Winner: Lynne Mcintyre-Paul
3rd Heaviest Tarakihi
Fishing From The Boat: Snoopy
2nd Heaviest Tarakihi
Fishing From The Boat: The Gambler
Heaviest Tarakihi
Winner: Lisa Papuni
Winner: Sue Boswell
Fishing From The Boat: Snoopy Winner: Tracy Papuni
Best dressed Team
Amy Wilson Blue Marlin
Fishing From The Boat: The Gambler Computer Winner: Sue Boswell
3rd Heaviest Snapper 5.860kg
Fishing From The Boat: Horizon Winner: Tania Macintyre
2nd Heaviest Snapper 7.430kg
Fishing From The Boat: Horizon Winner: Jude Todd
Heaviest Snapper 7.900kg
$500
Fishing From The Boat: Lollipop Island View
Winner: Angelia Lesueur Logging
Fishing From The Boat: Debaitable Computer Winner: Amanda Wilshier
3rd Heaviest Kingfish 16.360kg
Fishing From The Boat: Snoopy Winner: Kelsey Papuni
2nd Heaviest Kingfish 16.360kg
Fishing From The Boat: Balls Deep Winner: Marie Brown
Heaviest Kingfish
$500
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius Island View
Winner: Raewyn Connolly Logging
Fishing From The Boat: The Gambler Computer
Winner: Samantha Wells
Heaviest Tuna
Fishing From The Boat: Medusa Williams & Wilshier
Winner: Jemma Shaw
Average Weight
Tuna
38.2kg
Fishing From The Boat: Medusa Winner: Jemma Shaw
Heaviest Marlin
217.60kg $500
Fishing From The Boat: Bounty Hunter Williams & Wilshier Winner: Amy Wilson
Average Weight
Marlin 217.60kg
Fishing From The Boat: Bounty Hunter Winner: Amy Wilson
Team Most Tag & Release Marlin
3 Way Tie - 600 Points Each $2,000
Fishing From The Boat: $666.66 Each Williams & Wilshier
Winner: War Hammer, Spartacus, Malachi
Skipper Winning Vessel 750 Points
Fishing From The Boat: War Hammer Winner: Cam Mitchell
1st Bill Fish Jackpot - 50% $1,350
Fishing From The Boat: Winner:
2nd Bill Fish Jackpot -30% $810
Fishing From The Boat: Winner:
3rd Bill Fish Jackpot - 20% $540
Fishing From The Boat: Three Winners Split Three Ways
Malachi, War Hammer, Spartacus $900 Each
1st Snapper Jackpot - 50% $1,225
Fishing From The Boat: Lollipop Winner: Angela Lesueur
2nd Snapper Jackpot - 30% $735
Fishing From The Boat: Horizon Winner: Jude Todd
3rd Snapper Jackpot - 20% $490
Fishing From The Boat: Horizon Winner: Jude Todd
Trophies
John Dreifuss Memorial Trophy 750 Points
Fishing From The Boat: War Hammer Winner: Cam Mitchell
Budget Wear Trophy
217.60kg
Fishing From The Boat: Bounty Hunter Winner: Amy Wilson
Graham Lerway Trophy 217.6kg Blue Marlin
Fishing From The Boat: Bounty Hunter Winner: Amy Wilson
Andrew Wilde Memorial Trophy
38.2kg
Fishing From The Boat: Medusa Winner: Jemma Shaw
Personal Touch Trophy
217.6 Blue Marlin
Fishing From The Boat: Bounty Hunter Winner: Amy Wilson
NZSFC Nationals
2023 - 2024
The NZSFC Nationals had 43 anglers fishing from 12 boats with great results. Team Game Changer and team Forever Young battled it out for the top spot in the club, with team Forever Young edging out the competition.
Whakatane was 2nd in our zone and 20th overall out of 32 clubs. Grant Moore off L.A came 1st in the Line weight Trevally section and William Gommans with his impressive flyfishing won the Kahawai Section. Not bad for a small team of boats fishing!
Results
Section
Josh Yorke
Alexis Ogle Section
Section
Game Changer (Ahlers, Danielle | Ahlers, Travis | James Ahlers, Bruce | Main, Gabe | Ritchie, Dean | Searle, George | Searle, Harry | Searle, Warrick)
Section 14a -
Jj (Addison, Chev | Bakalich, Jeff | Davy, Bryar | Davy, Troy | Mcnaught, Myles)
Section 14a -
Game Changer (Ahlers, Danielle | Ahlers, Travis | James Ahlers, Bruce | Main, Gabe | Ritchie, Dean | Searle, George | Searle, Harry | Searle, Warrick)
Section 14a -
Jj (Addison, Chev | Bakalich, Jeff | Davy, Bryar | Davy, Troy | Mcnaught, Myles)
Section 14a -
Forever Young (Clarry, Chris | Young, Brandon | Young, Ken | Young, Kirsty)
Section 14a -
Forever Young (Clarry, Chris | Hogg, Sam | Young, Ken | Young, Kirsty)
One Base Tournament
2023 - 2024
The One Base had 171 anglers fishing from 56 boats, including jet skis. 111 fish caught and tagged during the tournament. Notable catches from the tournament were Amanda Ryburn’s Striped marlin weighing 964kg and Kirsty Youngs tagged and released Blue Marlin. Not be out of the limelight was Peter Brodan with his impressive 12.95kg Snapper winning the Heaviest Snapper and Junior Pal Kurei with his 10.652kg Snapper. Again, the Yellowfin were elusive, but there were plenty of fish to go around.
Results
1st Heaviest Striped Marlin 96.4 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Malibu
Winner: Amanda Ryburn
2nd Heaviest Trevally 1.195kg
Fishing From The Boat: Annjakana
Winner: Tony Hill
Heaviest Trevally 2.545 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Reckless
Winner: Roy Box
Average Weight
Trevally
There Were Only 2 Fish Caught Average Weight 1.88
Fishing From The Boat: Annjakana & Reckless
Winner: Tony Hill & Roy Box
3rd Heaviest Snapper 8.180 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Outcast Winner: Alby Kurei
2nd Heaviest Snapper 10.652 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Outcast Winner: Pal Kurei
Heaviest Snapper 12.950 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Brodan
Winner: Peter O’connor
Average Weight Snapper
Average 3.569 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Catch’m
Winner: Nicolas Dupain 3.546kg
3rd Heaviest Kingfish 24.280 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius
Winner: Alexis Ogle
2nd Heaviest Kingfish 27.480 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius
Winner: Cameron Ogle
Heaviest Kingfish 31.650 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius
Winner: Joshua Yorke
Average Weight
Kingfish
Average 18.902 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: The Gambler
Winner: Mike Boswell
18.940kg
Champion Team On Gamefish Points
1000 Points
Winner: Forever Young
1st Gamefish Jackpot - 70%
1000 Points
Winner: Forever Young
Two Equal Winners Split The 2nd & 3rd Prizes
2nd Gamefish Jackpot
20%
600 Points
Winner: Lucky 5
2nd Gamefish Jackpot - 10%
600 Points
Winner: Obsession
1st Snapper Jackpot - 70%
Fishing From The Boat: Brodan
Winner: Peter O’connor
2nd Snapper Jackpot - 20%
Fishing From The Boat: Outcast
Winner: Pal Kurei
3rd Snapper Jackpot - 10%
Fishing From The Boat: Outcast
Winner: Alby Kurei
Trophies
Dreifuss Lockwood Memorial Trophy
Junior Angler Most Igfa Points
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius
Winner: Alexis Ogle
Hayden Inman Memorial Trophy
King Of Kings Longest Kingfish
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius
Winner: Joshua Yorke
Jack Nelson Memorial Trophy
Most Meritorious Catch
Fishing From The Boat: Malibu
Winner: Amanda Ryburn
Rex Higgie Memorial Trophy
Heaviest Marlin
Fishing From The Boat: Malibu
Winner: Amanda Ryburn
Meikle Brothers Trophy Team Catching
The Most Fish
Winner: Aquarius
Pal Kurei winning snapper
NZSFC Youth Nationals
2023 - 2024
The tournament ran for the two-week period over the school holidays and youth from the Whakatane Sportfishing Club competed against 53 other clubs within New Zealand. The Whakatane Sportfishing Club came 6th Overall, with some amazing catches from our Juniors.
In the High School Section – the results are:
- Alexis Ogle was the 3rd overall champion angler for New Zealand, with 6 pending New Zealand Records and 1 pending World All Tackle Record.
- Sam Jackson was the 7th overall champion angler for New Zealand who also has 2 pending New Zealand Records.
- Olliver Pask was 9th overall champion angler for New Zealand and came 2nd for his Gurnard and Blue Cod.
- Luca Davey was 22nd overall champion angler for New Zealand and place 10th for his Kahawai.
- Corey Munn was 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Trevally section and has a pending World All Tackle Record, and place 24th overall champion for New Zealand
- Zara Davey was 26th overall champion angler for New Zealand and came 11th for her Kahawai.
In the Primary School Section – the results are:
- Austin Pask was 12th overall champion angler for New Zealand, with firsts in Blue Cod, by species and all tackle and 1st for his kahawai.
- Maz Davey was 36th overall champion angler for New Zealand and came 10th for her Kahawai.
- Samson Croad was 59th overall champion angler for New Zealand and came 8th for the longest gurnard.
- Emily Croad was 62nd overall champion angler for New Zealand and came 3rd with her Kahawai.
Alexis Ogle with her pending NZ Record Kingfish
Haddocks Spraypainters & Panelbeaters
Trout Tournament
2023 - 2024
92 brave souls were out early on Lake Rotoiti in freezing conditions, but despite the frosty start, the weather really turned on for the weekend with sunny days. At night, anglers were fortunate to witness the Aurora.
We had 29 boats, 2 kayakers and 2 jet skis, trying their luck to catch the big one. Stu & Jenny Chapman were kept busy at the weigh station on both days, but while anglers waited their turn, they were treated to bags of lollies and on the Sunday, an extra special treat of a BBQ of venison sausages.
Fish weighed and measured totalled 195, with Juniors catching 28, ladies, 25 and the men 142 fish.
Results
Juniors
Average Weight - $50.00 1.870 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Young One
Angler: Leon Young
3rd Heaviest - $100.00 2.965 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Oar Else
Angler: Danika Meade
2nd Heaviest - $150.00 3.045kg
Fishing From The Boat: Captain Morgan
Angler: Morgan Black
Heaviest - $200.00 + Kara-Val Trophy 3.070 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Time Out
Angler: Riley Allen
The prizegiving was party time, with a few fines handed out for minor misdemenours, and a huge thank you to our sponsors – Haddock Spraypainters and WJ Dippie.
Ladies
Average Weight - $50.00 2.219 Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Kotare
Angler: Melanie Papuni
3rd Heaviest - $100.00 3.000kg
Fishing From The Boat: Gratitude
Angler: Barbara Poots
2nd Heaviest - $150.00 3.280kg
Fishing From The Boat: Pier Pressure
Angler: Anna Roberts
Heaviest - $200.00 3.680kg
Fishing From The Boat: Our Boat
Angler: Sandra Clark
Men
Average Weight - $50.00 2.114kg
Fishing From The Boat: Reel Fun
Angler: 2 Winners So We Took The Bcf
Michael Simpson
3rd Heaviest - $100.00 3.640kg
Fishing From The Boat: Oar Else
Angler: Russell Meade
2nd Heaviest - $150.00 3.700kg
Fishing From The Boat: Gratitude
Angler: Colin Greenslade
Heaviest - $200.00 3.740kg
Fishing From The Boat: Fly Fishing
Angler: Adrian Stokes
3rd Best Condition Factor $100.00 65.075
Fishing From The Boat: Pier Pressure
Angler: Mike Benner
2nd Best Condition Factor - $150.00 66.213
Fishing From The Boat: Passport
Angler: Alex Iremonger
Best Condition Factor $250.00 + Okataina Trophy 74.471
Fishing From The Boat: Do Da
Angler: Tricky Cunningham
Heaviest Trout Caught Jigging - $200 3.700kg
Fishing From The Boat: Gratitude
Angler: Colin Greenslade
Heaviest Trout Caught Shore/ Fly Fishing - $200 + Montgomery Trophy
3.740kg
Fishing From The Boat:
Angler: Adrian Stokes
Mystery Weight -$200 - 1.771kg 1.780kg
Fishing From The Boat: Kayak
Angler: Tim Bosworth
Hard Luck Draw (No Trout Caught)
$50.00 Bar Vouchers X 5
Fishing From The Boat: Oar Else
Angler: Russell Meade
Colouring Competition $50 Paper Plus Vouchers
0 To 8 Years
Lotus Chapman
9 To 16 Years Sophia Judd
Colouring competition 0 - 8 years
Lotus Chapman
Colouring competition 9 - 16 years
Sophia Judd
Hubbards Contracting Limited Winter
Tuna Tournament
With one of the best 3 day forecasts we had seen all bluefin season the excitement levels were sky high as we all gathered at the club on Thursday night for the briefing of the tournament, with the loss of 3 lives of fellow Bluefin fisherman in Gisborne earlier in the week, safety and getting home to our family’s at the end of tournament was definitely top priority for us all. It was great to see that safety message pushed at briefing and also the support shown to the Gisborne Tatapouri fishing club was unreal. Looking forward to seeing exactly how much money we all raised for our mates down the coast. With briefing over it was go time, the bigger boats in the harbour were gearing up and getting ready to leave as soon as they had enough water on the bar to do so, trailer boats were getting their last supplies and heading east, the first day was meant to be the roughest but when we woke to glassy calm conditions 15 miles off cape runaway I think it took us all by surprise. The fishing on that 1st day was a little bit hit and miss, as it generally is on the 1st day as the boats are all searching for that little hot spot all though a few calls were coming through as boats were hooking up. There was definitely a different feel to it knowing a fish with a $50k cheque could grab one of your lures at any minute.
Friday Night was a glass off, we stayed on the 1000m line off Cape Runaway, you could of mistaken it for the Waihau Bay haven with the amount of lights shining from all the boats trying their luck for a night time bite, a bonus Broadbill Swordfish took a liking to one of our dead baits we had deployed, although not much size to it , it will make great eating and an even better mount on the wall!
Saturday saw the boats spread far and wide trying to find that honey hole of Bluefin Tuna, some exploring the outskirts of chart 54 down east as far and the famous Ranfurly Banks, the weather picked up slightly with about 10 – 15 knots of wind which must have meant feeding time for the tuna as the radio was non-stop from 7am – 9am, hook ups and landed fish, double, treble and even five (5) way strikes were getting called out, it was on!
Team Tinnie House was amongst that action where they landed a beast of a tuna which went on to take the lead and claim the $50k for heaviest tuna. 119kg gilled and gutted!
Overnight Saturday, the boats were staying as far east as Hicks Bay and as far west as White Island, as the Tauranga launches made their way back to port. We woke at 5am and left Hicks Bay hoping to get into some hot action northwest of Ranfurly, not to be for us unfortunately but some boats had some last-minute action meaning a quick trip back to the weigh station before the 4pm cut off where they could enjoy a beer and sausage sizzle & watch Wyatt & John process their catch in the Kia Ika Trailer! then
back to the club for the prizegiving at 7pm where over $85,000 in cash was given away plus other prizes. The $50k for the heaviest fish has to be the biggest tuna prize ever in New Zealand? Was very cool to watch and be a part of.
All in all, a fantastic tournament we had with beautiful conditions, thanks to the Whakatane Sportfishing Club and all of the volunteers and helpers. Bring on the next one! Did anyone remember Jason saying on stage the HUBBARD 100????
Results
Tuna
5th Heaviest Tuna 77.4kg
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius
Angler: Cameron Ogle
4th Heaviest Tuna 79.0kg
Fishing From The Boat: On The Run
Angler: Nathan Bath
3rd Heaviest Tuna 91.0kg
Fishing From The Boat: Viking
Angler: Liam Rangiawha
2nd Heaviest Tuna
Kg
Fishing From The Boat: Big Nauti
Angler: Cameron Byron
Heaviest Tuna
Fishing From The Boat: Tinnie House
Angler: Craig Bowers
Champion Team 1059.19 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius
Josh Yorke
Champion Tuna Boat Jackpot - 1st
1059.19 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Aquarius
Josh Yorke
Champion Tuna Boat Jackpot - 2nd 1050.00 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Chasing Tail
Mick Brown
Champion Tuna Boat Jackpot - 3rd 922.09 Points
Fishing From The Boat: Big Nauti
Nick Linton
New Zealand Records
With our Juniors smashing New Zealand Records this year, it is only fitting that we give them a special section to show how proud we are of their achievements. 2023 - 2024
New Zealand Record
Alexis Ogle Kingfish
Austin Pask Slender Tuna
Harley Jaram - Yellowfin
Alexis ogle Bronze Whaler Shark
Alexis Ogle Snapper
Bay of Islands Juniors
2023 - 2024
Day 1
We had an early start so we could get to briefing in Russel and arrived at Romey and Keith’s place at 7am with the news that our deckie had done a runner and the skipper had one leg and once he climbed up to the fly bridge he couldn’t get back down so he was hoping we knew what we were doing! Let the fun begin!! We arrived in Russel for briefing early afternoon after a good drive up.
Day 2
The weather was bad so day 2 was called as the lay day but we met up with our skipper Trevor on his AMAZING boat Family Jewels, probably the flashest boat I have ever seen!!... and he had roped in another deckie Terry. We spent the morning going over knots with Terry and learning some tips
and tricks. Terry was awesome and knew his stuff. It sounded like a good challenge trying to land one of these kingis on 6kg line, we couldn’t wait to get on the water.
Day 3
Headed out in rough snotty conditions. The live bait were easy going, not so much the kingis. Hooked up around midday, played it for around half an hour but lost it to the reef. What a mission. Went back, had a yum feed at the club.
Day 4
Absolutely mint weather. Had some livies left over from day 3 and I hooked up again. It was a 40 minute fight, and definitely a challenge to reel in, but we landed one! Not a monster but at least Family Jewels now had some points on the board! Hudson also caught a nice snapper.
Sam Jackson southern Bluefin Tuna Fletcher Sefton Trevally
Day 5
More primo weather. Had fun catching some of the biggest live baits our deckie and skipper had ever seen but obviously size doesn’t matter, we caught no kingis!. Kyle got a bite but didn’t turn in to much.
Day 6
Another tough day on the water. The weather had packed it in again. Tried a different method of catching kingis, dropping down ledger rigs, but again, nothing taken. Luckily for us, there was no fish at all caught from any juniors for that day so that night at prize giving my name got drawn out for heaviest kingi of the day junior male and heaviest kingi overall for the day and I won an awesome rod and reel a few other bits and bobs to share with the team.
Day 7
Day off today, hung around the camp and spent some time down at the wharf. It was prize giving night, no big prizes for any fish but we all came away with some pretty cool prizes for most improved fisherman and hardest working fisherman!! We also sold tickets for the 3L Jim Beam bottle and bought a couple for our skipper and deckie and funny enough, our deckie won it! He was stoked!! A good way to thank him.
Day 8
Home time. Up early and on the road but going nowhere as the ferry had broken down. So 10 hours later we arrived home.
I want to say a massive thank you first and foremost to Jeff Bakalich and the team on board JJ who have taken me under their wing for the Junior Tournament since I was about 9 years old and managed to help me land a last minute marlin to get me on the Bay of Island Team. Next up thanks so much for Romey and Keith for jumping in as mum and dad and taking us three boys up. You were both awesome and appreciate all you did for us. Keith you were a champ with the sea sickness on those rough days! Sorry for keeping you up on the last
night with our chat!! Last but definitely not least, our skipper Trevor and deckie Terry who volunteered their boat and time and gave us an amazing trip. So grateful for their generosity and knowledge. I had great yarns with Trevor up in the flybridge and learnt so much off Terry and Trevor and hope to get back up there to learn some more from them. Anyone got a spare mill as Trevor is selling his boat and it is wicked!! Ill be your deckie!!
Thanks Whakatane Sport Fishing Club and Bay of Islands Swordfish Club for getting us there and everyone who has supported us through raffles and donations.
What an amazing trip, a once in a lifetime experience…….and a week off school!!!
Benji Thomsen
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