Anglers ready to fish
The Denarau Game & Sports Fishing Club is hosting Fiji’s largest ever fishing tournament and Denarau’s first International tournament.
The tournament started yesterday with registration and captains briefing followed by a Calcutta and the fishing proper is scheduled to begin this morning and continue until Friday, August 8th with one rest day in between.
The official prize giving ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 9 at the Cardo’s Steakhouse.
The event is hosting twenty fishing boats, with at least 120 anglers (recreational fishers) participating in the tournament – local anglers will mix with competitors that are traveling from as far a field as Texas, Brisbane, Sydney, and New Zealand.
Over $30,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs, including Fishing Rods & Reels, assorted Fishing Gear, Holiday Packages with Airfares, and a host of other prizes.
The competition will be run from Denarau Marina, which was selected due to its close proximity to deepwater fishing grounds and world class facilities.
Members of the public are invited to come along to the official ‘weigh-ins’ that will be held each afternoon of the tournament. During the ‘weigh-in’ each competitor presents their catch for the day, the fish are weighed and each team is assigned its score.
The ‘weigh-ins’ are an exciting way to follow the competition and to witness the variety of fish that can be found in the waters of the Mamanucas.
The weigh-ins also have a festive atmosphere with live music and a bar. The weigh-ins will be held at 5.30pm on Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8 (excluding Wednesday, August 6), on the deck of Cardo’s Restaurant, Denarau Marina.
The prize-giving ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 9 at 12.30pm (lunchtime) at Cardo’s restaurant. Members of the public are invited to witness the culmination of the competition for free.
Tickets to the prize-giving lunch are also available from the tournament desk at Cardo’s Restaurant Deck at Port Denarau from Sunday, August 3 onwards.
For further information log onto the Denarau Game & Sports Fishing website at www.dgsfcfiji.com or contact Marc McElrath on mobile 9997 230.
For media queries contact Craig McElrath on mobile 9997 235 or Nicky Thomson on mobile 9923 182.
TOURNAMENT SPONSORS:
The tournament’s main sponsor is Riviera Fiji.
Other significant sponsors include Air Pacific, Pacific Sun, Island Hoppers, McDonalds, Gamefish Fiji, Marine Power, Terry Allen Construction, Cardo’s Steakhouse, Mokosoi Soaps, Asco Motors, Marshall Sails, Tourist Transport of Fiji, Savusavu Hot Springs Hotel, Uprising Resort, Sofitel Resort & Spa, Awesome Adventures, Kilwell NZ, NZ Fishing News, Wellesly Tackle, Pacific Harbour Gamefishing Club, Coca Cola Amatil, Saltwater Real Estate, Demar Fishing Ltd, Imported Marine Accessories, Xtsea Fishing Charters, Biz Clothing, BP Aviation, Lawhill Wines, Fiji Daily Post, Ice Man, M Recht Accessories, SK Davey Ltd and Fiji Gas.
By NICOLA THOMSON
Fiji Daily Post News - Anglers ready to fish
8 Aug 2008
Anglers ready to fish at Denarau’s first International tournament
30 Mar 2008
Another Fiji National Record on Bite Me!
Angler: Magdeline Ko
Species: Giant Trevally
Weight: 9.4kg
Place: Kadavu
Boat: Bite Me
Lure: Mother-in-Law popper from PalmFishing
Skipper: Capt Adrian Watts
Deckie: Glen Gardner
Well done Magdeline!
12 Sept 2007
Results of The 27th IGFC Tournament, 2007
In Association with
Kania
Force Line
Highest Scoring Male Angler
Max Oyagawa - Kania
David Fiu - Kania
Phillip Tombs – Play Station
Higest Scoring Lady
Phyllis Williams – Bill Fever
Highest Scoring Junior
Matthew Cook –
Tag & Release –
Max Oyagawa - Kania
David Fiu - Kania
Phillip Tombs - Playstation
Heaviest Fish
Adrian Henington – Turaga Levu
Heaviest Wahoo
Phyllis Williams – Bill Fever
Heaviest Tuna
Matthew Cook –
Heaviest MahiMahi
Anil Kumar –
Heaviest Walu
Bruce Southwick - Kania
Hard Luck Prize
Ryan Irvine – Wai Tadra (Down Under)
Best Dressed Team
Turaga Levu
International Game Fishing Club Fiji
16 Aug 2007
International Game Fishing Club- Tournament
Well here we go. Today marks the start of THE INTERNATIONAL GAME FISHING INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT 2007.
International Game Fishing Club- Tournament
Adrian is on his way, so I'm posting this.
Wish the Bite me Team all the best
Stuart
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You are invited to register for THE INTERNATIONAL GAME FISHING INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT 2007 organized by the International Game fishing Club to be based at The Pearl Resort, Pacific Harbour , Fiji Islands
11 Jul 2007
International Game Fishing Club- Fiji Islands
International Game Fishing Club- Fiji Islands
"Fiji is renowned as a popular holiday destination, but is now being recognised for having more than just sun, sand, and surf. Under the glittering crystal clear and placid waters are some of the biggest and most sought after game fishing species in the world.
Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish and Marlin are just some of the fighters which thrive in Fiji waters ready to challenge keen anglers.
There are boats equipped with sophisticated gear available, and fishing grounds widely acknowledged as the best game fishing area in Fiji.
We hope that you will take this opportunity to visit and fish these wonderful islands and wish you all good luck, good weather and good fishing.
Our organising committee is keen to assist with your arrangements and any queries you may have.
Registrations are now open for The International Shimano Invitational Tournament 2007"
