Awesome Autumn – 12th  April to 26th May 2024
Proudly sponsored by Penn New Zealand

Type: Month long measure comp- photos must include a fishing net or 3 soft bait lures photos must
be on MBFC measure mats. Photos must include the above items or may be declined entry.
Photos must be uploaded to MBFC Facebook page only to be eligible.
Boundaries: Open Boundaries NZ National waters
Qualified Species: Snapper, Kingfish, John Dory, Trevally, Gurnard and Kahawai
When: Fishing Starts 6am 12th April Sunday 26th May 5pm.
Prizing Giving: Club Night, Date TBC

Open Prizes 
Kingfish – 1st, 2nd
Kahawai -1st
Trevally -1st
John Dory -1st
Gurnard – 1st

Mens 

Snapper -1st, 2nd & Average Length

Womens

Snapper -1st, 2nd & Average Length
Kahawai -1st

Junior Under 16’s
Snapper -1st, 2nd & Average Length
Kahawai -1st

Kids U10’s

Snapper -1st, 2nd & Average Length
Kahawai -1st

Rules:
1. This is an open boundary competition, however to qualify for end of year trophies fish must
be caught within MBFC boundary
2. Photos to be on club measure mats.
3. In the event of cancelation, the competition will be postponed to following weekend or
following month at the discretion of the committee.
4. No charters, no spear fishing.
5. Any fish competing for the AGM grand prizes must be weighed in by weighmaster and or
verified by MBFC committee member with photo evidence of scales and fish.
6. One entry per angler per fish species.
7. Ideally anglers would be present at club meeting to accept prizes, if not there to accept
prizes these will go into a spot prize draw on the night
8. If 2 or more fish of equal weight or length become eligible for a prize, they will be entered
into a draw to select a winner.
9. It is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure they only take the vessel out in conditions that are
appropriate to both the type of vessel and their own skill level.

10. This competition is exclusive to MBFC members only and all competitors must hold a current
MBFC membership.
11. Competitions organisers reserve the right to reject any fish presented without reason
12. New Zealand fishing rules and regulations apply
It is the responsibility of skipper to ensure they only take-out vessels that are seaworthy and in
conditions that are suitable for the vessel and the skippers capabilities. New Zealand fishing rules
and regulations apply. By accepting entry into the competition, you do so at your own risk, the
Mairangi Bay Fishing Club and /or committee members will accept no liability for damages, death or
loss at sea.

Map shows MBFC boundary where fish can be caught for end of year trophies