Major changes to the venue of the Maverix 6 kilo Tournament this year meant that it was moved to the premier location of The Gulf Harbour Yacht Club.
The Maverix 6kg World Challenge Tournament had a name change to the Maverix 6kg International Fishing Tournament it was felt that this would better describe the event to the general public.
This year presented the anglers with new challenges, not only did they have to return on time to the new venue, slightly further away from their preferred fishing destinations but the vessels would have to be moored on their respective berths in plenty of time to get fish to the weigh queue, this all went off without a hitch.
Teams competed for all the catorgoires of special interest was the Teams places as each angler weighs their best fish, every kilo helps to promote their teams placing as well as boosting the individual placing of the each angler. As this a major part of the prize pool anglers are keen to make sure the points are allocated correctly.
With so many great prizes up for contention everyone is out to make the best of their time on the water.
The New Venue certainly provided a spark of enthusiasm as boats where easily berthed at the prestiguos Gulf Harbour marina, this meant that crews were able to get ashore with dry feet and get showered up for the evenings festivities etc
Also a greater public viewing of the event has helped to increase the exposure.
With an increase in international competitors this has given the event more flavour especially when they come from across the ditch ( Australia)
Pat Langevad and Bruce Hubrich
April is a great time fish for kingfish and snapper. The anglers were primed and ready to do the business. This prestigious event is the pride of local Fishing rod manufacturing company Maverix Rods ltd. Suppliers of high end graphite rods. The aim of this tournament is to compete on a fair and even basis all competitors compete with the same brand and rated 6kilo Mo-moi line.
Line, meals and tournament clothing are provided.
