Cardwell Barra Bonanza

[Flying Ant]

Figured it was best to start a new thread on this event as it is starting to generate a bit of interest.

Here is some info on the event.

Cardwell Barra Bonanza

“Where the fish live to tell the tale….”

5th – 7th February 2009

Briefing Thursday 5th at “Inspirations” Port Hinchinbrook

Fish Friday 6th: 6:30am – 4:00pm
Weigh-in 5 - 6pm

Fish Saturday 7th: 6:30am – 3:00pm
Weigh-in 3:30 – 5pm

Presentation of prizes 7pm Saturday
Registration details:
$145 per angler;
$70 junior angler
Registration includes: Briefing BBQ, T-shirt and cap.

Accommodation options

Mudbrick Manor ph 40662299 http://www.mudbrickmanor.com.au

Kookaburra Holiday Park 40668648 http://www.kookaburraholidaypark.com.au

Cardwell Beachcomber 40668550 http://www.cardwellbeachcomber.com.au

Inspiration Resort 40662250 http://www.stayporthinchinbrook.com.au

Port Hinchinbrook Resort 40662000 http://www.porthinchinbrookresort.com.au

Lyndoch Motor Inn 40668500


ELIGIBLE SPECIES AND LENGTHS

Barramundi Minimum length 60cm Maximum 1,2 metre released
Mangrove Jack Minimum length 40cm
Javelin (Grunter) Minimum length 40cm
Threadfin Salmon Minimum length 50cm


COMPETITION RULES

1 All competitors must attend briefing 7pm Thursday.

2 All cameras must be digital cameras and have the date and
time set. All camera leads are to be provided for
downloading of photos.

3 Any line class may be used.

4 All captures must be caught on rod and reel or handline.

5 All released captures must be clearly recorded on digital
camera. The length of fish, the measuring tape and ID
capture tag must be clearly visible.

6 Minimum 2 anglers per team; maximum 4 anglers per team.
Junior anglers may be part of a team.

7 Individuals not part of a team are not eligible for champion
team prize.

8 All captures weighed must be gilled and gutted and in a
fresh, unfrozen condition.

9 Minimum and maximum lengths of qualifying species as per
briefing.

10 Maximum one (1) fish per species, of mangrove jack, javelin
and Threadfin Salmon per day, per angler may be weighed.

11 Maximum 2 barramundi per day may be recorded for
accumulated length.

12 Anglers must weigh/log fish on day of capture.

13 Fish caught in stocked impoundments are ineligible.

14 All fish will have pectoral fin cut by Weigh Master.

15 Angler must be present to weigh fish

16 Capture cards to be given to Weigh Master by 6pm Friday
and 5pm Saturday. For safety reasons, every participant
must submit a daily capture card to Weigh Master or
Committee

17 All fisheries regulations must be adhered to.

18 Weigh-in times: 4-6pm Friday and 3-5pm Saturday.

19 Boundaries: Nth Bank of Murray River - to - 100m South of
Lucinda Jetty.

20 All measuring boards must be returned to committee at final
weigh in.

21 Port of call discounts for anglers, flash id tag for discount.

[Adam Royle]

Editor Ant Wrote:Figured it was best to start a new thread on this event as it is starting to generate a bit of interest.

Hey Ant!

Spent most of the arvo looking around northern end of Hinchinbrook area with the girls today. I haven't fished this area much at all before but it looks ok.

Found several rock bars (one really good one), an old aboriginal fish trap and some nicely spaced mangrove trees on a beach and a headland for the high tides. Even saw a few big mullet leeping for their life as water sprayed everywhere around them!

Got bloody wet and only hooked up to a cod and trevelly but then we only spent about 20-30 minutes fishing in the 4 hours on the water.

Girls kept dry and had a ball, even stopped to watch a few dolphins and check out the barra farm in Conn Creek.

Can't wait to catch up mate!

[cammo79]

Hi all, im very interested in this comp, however being new to nth qld have no one to fish with, im based in mackay and if someone else would like to fish with me and share costs etc, please pm me or email camerongow@iprimus.com.au

[Adam Royle]

Adam Royle Wrote:Got bloody wet and only hooked up to a cod and trevelly but then we only spent about 20-30 minutes fishing in the 4 hours on the water.

Sorry, forgot to mention that we weren't actually targeting Barra either! Thought it important to mention as the season is still closed.

Just scaled down the plastics to target cod, jacks, queenies etc.

[cammo79]

isnt it funny though when your not chasin em there every where, i cant nail one any other time though!!!

[Flying Ant]

It is going to be interesting to note the weather on the lead up to this comp. With it being less than a week away, there may be some people who may not be able to make it.
Lets hope things clear up.

[harro]

yeah its going to be very interesting

[Adam Royle]

There are currently 58 semi-trailers in Ingham's main street. Apparently still cut in two places and could be Monday before traffic will be flowing, weather permitting. I've been really looking forward to this comp and catching up with a few blokes so I better bloody be able to get through!!!!

[harro]

yeah doesn't look too good

[Adam Royle]

harro Wrote:yeah doesn't look too good

Where abouts do you hail from Harro? Are you heading to the Bonanza (if weather and flooding permits)?