It’s that time again when the best anglers in New Zealand assemble at Gulf Harbour for the 11th Annual Maverix 6kg International Fishing Tournament. April is great time to fish for big Snapper and Kingfish with the waters still warm enough to hold the kingfish before there departure to warmer waters. And all signs are pointing to this year’s event as the big one. This tournament offers everything for the angler competing.
Knowing your competing is one thing, but knowing that your fellow competitors are facing the same challenges as yourself is quite a buzz. Upon arrival at the venue your reels will be spooled with 6kg Momoi Hi Catch Line, this high end line has proved to a formidable component in this event, sure it offers some challengers but the results are worth it. You will be looked after from the start to the end with your meals supplied at night and lunches by the day. This event has a carnival feel to it mixed up with a Grande prix event. Boats of all sizes compete with teams ranging from 2 to 6 members.
With prizes on offer for both individual and teams the pressure is on to catch. It is simple, weigh your best fish for each day, One Snapper and One Kingfish each angler and let the points do the rest. Couple this with the two Cash Jackpots that are running Snapper & Kingfish and the competition heats up. Anglers are encouraged to enter these as who knows who will win. Sponsors products and the nights entertainment provides a great atmosphere to sit back and relax. Mix and mingle with the big names in sport fishing. And plan the next day’s fishing . This is the last big event before winter sets in, after an amazing summer of fishing in the Hauraki Gulf this is great way to finish the season on a high. Fishing as far away as the Mokohinau Islands, Great Barrier, Coromandel, Cuvier the choice is yours to make taking into consideration the weather and the time you have to fish. Many of the winning fish in past years have come from local fishing grounds closer to the inshore islands of Kawau, Tiritiri Matangi,, Little barrier, Channel Island.the fishing options are boundless.
With no boundaries it is important that the teams plan their fishing day’s wisely as they must be back at the weigh station on time to sign in before the cut off time. The event is open to all sport minded persons over the age of 16 year’s, entries must be submitted for each angler with payment. Upon receipt of these, each angler’s application will be processed and the angler will be notified when accepted. This challenging event is truly special, as the friendship respect and spirit of the anglers is recognized, you do not need to own a Maverix Rod but if you choose to enter you can purchase at a reduced rate. So why not give it a go
For more information call Lynette on 09 424 0588 or email tournament@maverixrods.com
