2012 NZACA OKUMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

MARCH 28th – 31st 2012

FEILDING

HOSTED BY FEILDING SURFCASTING CLUB

IN ASSOCIATION WITH NZACA

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President’s Welcome

On behalf of the Feilding Surfcasting Club and the NZACA Executive, I would like to invite you all to the 2012 NZACA Okuma Nationals.

Hosted by Feilding, New Zealand’s friendliest small town, based at mighty Manfeild in the Manawatu, the 2012 Nationals will hopefully be one that all competitors and support crew will never forget. The 2012 Nationals boast boundaries and fish species that will provide a challenge and potentially great rewards for anglers of all ages and skill levels. The brave decision by the host club and NZACA Exec to have boundaries that minimize potential adverse effects of the weather for fishing, and hire dry casting facilities that are as good as anywhere in the country, should provide a good level playing field for all.

As with any voluntary event of this magnitude there have been many who have sacrificed endless hours to make this an enjoyable experience for all and I would like to personally thank them for this effort. The same must be said of our many great sponsors who have contributed so kindly. I would hope that all NZACA members will consider our sponsors when making their next purchasing decision.

Best of luck and I look forward to seeing you all in Feilding late March 2012.

Brent RolstonNZACA President & Event Organizer

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A word from our Principal Sponsor

Following the outstanding success of last seasons “Baby” campaign which we briefly described to you in this bulletin last year, we are happy to say that the brand of Okuma reels and rods has again expanded and enjoyed awesome growth this past year, thanks to you out there who have supported us. It seems as though this campaign (Kiwis are born to fish) really touched a lot of people’s hearts, including the thieves around the place, as we lost way too many skins from our billboards. The police department commented that this type of theft hadn’t been reported for a long time so if you see them on your mate’s wall or in his garage give us a call as we would love to see where they ended up!!! This year will see the same theme run on a reduced scale and also incorporate more technical features of the reels etc, especially the new Andros 5-2 speed that just won “Best of Reel” at the EFTTEX show in Europe. We have just received our first shipment as the production facility has been hard pressed to keep up with the demand from the U.S.A and Europe. Another new addition this season will be the high speed Trio, TR80S, 6.2 to 1, dual drag and the unique graphite and aluminium crossover hybrid body, making this one of the lightest large capacity reels with game fish fighting abilities around. We have again put a lot of effort into New Zealand’s leading fishing catalogue and we have produced this with the consumer in mind, so if you want a copy feel free to drop into your local retailer and request one or simply write or give us a call here at C.D. Thanks again for allowing us to be a part of your active organisation and also for the support you all give us. Good luck out there this coming season and remember it’s also about fishing for tomorrow.

Wishing I was fishing, Marty Johanson. Managing Director.

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Contacts: Brent Rolston NZACA President & Event Organizer srolston@farmside.co.nz 027 230 2491Bryan Snaith Feilding Surfcasting Club President bryan@inspire.net.nz 027 506 6857Paul Peetoom Nationals Organizing Committee willypilly@xtra.co.nz 027 224 1616Ross Blackwell Nationals Organizing Committee ross.kathryn@xtra.co.nz 027 631 9739 Kevin Blackwell Nationals Organizing Committee oldboykev@xtra.co.nz 027 355 4502 Jock Bielski Nationals Organizing committee jbielski@inspire.net.nz 027 3069940

What’s happening – when, where & at what time!

All casting events, flag raising, registration, AGM, briefing, weigh-in and prize-giving will be held at the Manfeild Events Complex, South Street entrance,

the casting events will be held in front of the grandstand at Manfeild, Feilding.

Wednesday 28th March Thursday 29th March9.00 am Flag raising and Distance Casting 5.00 am All fishing starts 2.30 pm Registration Opens 8.00 pm Boats/Kayaks stop 4.30 pm Annual General Meeting 6.00 pm Briefing

Friday 30th March Saturday 31st March5.00 am Boats/Kayaks start 9.00 am Accuracy Casting 3.00 pm All fishing finishes 4.00 pm Prize-giving starts 4-6.00pm Compulsory weigh station open 6.00 pm Dinner 7.30-Late Entertainment

Bar open 2.30pm on 28th with bait, berley and salt ice for sale – preorders taken

Action Bait & Tackle order form over page (page 4)

BBQ & Bar at weigh-in – NO B.Y.O BBQ @ Casting both days

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Full Name: Fishing Club:

SQUID Kg RRP incQTY

Ordered Sub Total NZ Squid 1.0 $13.00

PILCHARDS Kg RRP inc Pilchards FF 1.0 $12.00

UNSALTED SCALED VAC PACKS Kg RRP inc Mullet Bait Fillets 1.0 $16.00

Bonito Bait Fillets 1.0 $16.00

SALTED VAC-PACKS Kg RRP inc Pilchards approx 1 $15.00

Mullet approx 1 $19.00

Bonito approx 1 $18.00

Mackerel approx 1 $13.00

Combo (Bonito, Mullet, Pilchard) approx 1 $18.00

BERLEY Kg RRP inc Pure Kina 1.8 $10.00

Pure Kina 3.0 $14.00

Kina & Mussel 3.0 $12.00

Kina & Paua 3.0 $14.00

Salmon Berley 1.8 $10.00

SALT ICE Kg RRP inc Salt Ice 5.0 $6.50

CASH ONLY AT THE COMP TOTAL $_________

Email: enquiries@actiontackle.co.nz Web: www.actiontackle.co.nz

Bait & Berley Pre-Order Form

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Thank you very much!

The organizing committee would like to express our gratitude to all our very loyal and reliable sponsors and people who have helped make this event possible.

ARE YOU READING THIS BOOKLET AND ENJOY FISHING?

Do you belong to a Fishing Club?If not – why not? Fishing clubs provide a place of sharing and learning, a place of comradeship and camaraderie. Learn from others experiences and find great places to fish.

Is your club part of a National Organisation?

If not – why not? National Parent Bodies such as the NZACA enable fishers to do things that asindividuals or as clubs they cannot do - such as Nationals like these ones. Also showing a united front in maintaining fishing rights, standing up to thecommercial pressures and speaking with a united voice with GovernmentDepartments. If want to know more – contact:-NZACA Secretary – Graeme Dawber P O Box 12 042, Rotorua 3045 nzaca@xtra.co.nz (07) 357 4446 (027) 288 2790

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Thank you very much!

The organizing committee would like to express our gratitude to all our very loyal and reliable sponsors and people who have helped make this event possible.

ARE YOU READING THIS BOOKLET AND ENJOY FISHING?

Do you belong to a Fishing Club?If not – why not? Fishing clubs provide a place of sharing and learning, a place of comradeship and camaraderie. Learn from others experiences and find great places to fish.

Is your club part of a National Organisation?

If not – why not? National Parent Bodies such as the NZACA enable fishers to do things that asindividuals or as clubs they cannot do - such as Nationals like these ones. Also showing a united front in maintaining fishing rights, standing up to thecommercial pressures and speaking with a united voice with GovernmentDepartments. If want to know more – contact:-NZACA Secretary – Graeme Dawber P O Box 12 042, Rotorua 3045 nzaca@xtra.co.nz (07) 357 4446 (027) 288 2790

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Fishing Rules

Entries must be to National Secretary by 1 March 2012. The maximum bag limits and minimum sizes for the qualifying species for both shore and boat fishing are as shown:-

Boat

SPECIES Maximum Bag MinimumSize

Species Points

Tuna 1 40cm 5 Hapuka 1 - 5 Bluenose 1 - 5 Trumpeter 1 45cm 7 Kahawai 3 45cm 5 Kingfish 1 78cm 7 Snapper 7 35cm 8 Terakihi 5 35cm 15 Trevally 2 40cm 8 Blue Cod 5 35cm 15 Blue Moki 1 45cm 8 Gurnard 5 33cm 15

Shore

SPECIES Maximum Bag MinimumSize

Species Points

Gurnard 8 33 cm 15 Kahawai 3 45 cm 5 Kingfish 1 78 cm 7 Snapper 8 35 cm 8 Terakihi 2 32 cm 15 Trevally 1 40 cm 8 Blue Cod 4 35 cm 15 Blue Moki 6 45 cm 7

Competition bag limit is total for both days.

Championship points are scored on the basis of the following formula:- One point, plus the fish weight in kilograms multiplied by the species factor (1+(weight * species factor)). No fish under 500g will qualify regardless of its length. Fish should be presented in a clean condition. Only the fish you intend to weigh should be brought to the weigh station. If you sort fish in front of the Weigh-master, you may be asked to go to the back of the line. All fish must be presented at the weigh-in at the designated time. Fish that are not eligible for points can be presented at the weigh-in for Record or Award purposes. These should be presented to the Weigh-master after competition fish have been weighed in. There will be no unwanted bait, fish or fish carcasses disposal facilities available at these National Championships. Competitors will need to make their own arrangements but are urged to consider principles of waste management and not by any action bring disrepute on the event or the Association. If, in the opinion of the organizing committee, competitors have breached the spirit of the competition, then the committee reserves the right to exclude the competitor(s). The committee’s decision will be final. Any failure to observe the stated fishing times will result in disqualification. All entrants, boat owners and spectators participate at their own risk. The organizers, promoters or any other party connected with the event accept no responsibility in any respect to personal injury, loss or damage to property regardless of the cause. In the Central Fisheries Management area, there is a combined maximum daily bag limited of 20 fin-fish, plus 10 snapper and a combined bag limit of 5 Hapuka/Bass and Kingfish with no more than 3 Kingfish.

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Ministry of Fisheries regulations must be observed. Failure to observe these regulations will result in disqualification from the competition.

Please be aware of new or different by-laws that maybe in place in this area;

Be aware that you are in someone else’s backyard. NOTE: Please refer to the NZACA Members Manual & Handbook for competition rules that apply to the NZACA National Fishing Championships. Please also refer to the detailed rules in the NZACA Members Manual & Handbook concerning equipment and terminal tackle.

The rules included in this handbook are a summary and have been amended as required for the 2012 competition. Note that these amended rules supersede any rules as written in the NZACA Members Manual & Handbook and may differ from IGFA rules.

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All fishing competitors are to fish within the following boundaries:(As shown below)

From the southern side of the Patea river-mouth, to Blackhead Point at the northern end of Porangahau Beach, and all areas south within the North Island.

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Information on fishing spots within the boundary

South Beach (West Coast)

South Beach is about a 45 minute drive north-west from Feilding and stretches about 15kms between the Wanganui and the Whangaehu Rivers. A relatively easy beach to drive on (4wd is required at times), the beach is relatively flat and sandy towards the Wanganui end and little more steep towards the Whangaehu end. Access is via Airport Road just south of the Wanganui River bridge. Best fishing is around the change of light, this time of the day the tide doesn’t generally matter too much. Low tide to incoming can be very productive. The beach is full of channels and gutters, wading and long casts do offer more opportunities but big Snapper can be caught very close to shore with short casts in deep channels and holes. Best baits are Bonito, Pilchards, Fresh Kahawai, Small Crabs, Shellfish and live baits. Most likely catches are Kahawai, Snapper, Gurnard, with the odd Trevally and Kingfish. Any wind from west or south-west will make this a harder beach to fish. Northerly to easterly winds are ideal.

Wanganui Boat Fishing (West Coast)

Boats can be launched from Wharf Street Ramp, Wanganui, with plenty of parking between the Wanganui-Manawatu Sea Fishing Club and the Coast Guard Headquarters. Care must be taken crossing the Wanganui River Bar. Boat fishing offers many opportunities with both sand and reef available. Best baits are firm baits and ideally fresh Squid, Kahawai, Trevally all work great. Live baits will be taken by Kingfish and Big Snapper. Soft baits and jigs work well on all species. Species that can be caught off Wanganui are Snapper, Gurnard, Trevally, Blue Cod, Tarakihi, Kahawai, Kingfish and Grouper.

REMEMBER:- LIFE JACKETS COASTGUARD TRIP REPORTS GO SLOW IN MARINA AREA

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NOTES:-

∗ USING BOAT NAME AS CALL SIGN NOT ALLOWED IN 2012 – MUST USE NUMBER OBTAINED FROM ATTENDING VHF RADIO COURSE

∗ THURSDAY 29 MARCH 2012 HIGH TIDE 3.19PM

LOW TIDES 9.17AM 9.34PM

NOTES:-

∗ USING BOAT NAME AS CALL SIGN NOT ALLOWED IN 2012 – MUST USE NUMBER OBTAINED FROM ATTENDING VHF RADIO COURSE

∗ THURSDAY 29 MARCH 2012 HIGH TIDE 3.19PM

LOW TIDES 9.17AM 9.34PM

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Santoft Beach (West Coast)

Santoft is the “Local” beach for the Feilding Surfcasting Club and covers from the northern side of the Rangitikei River up to Turakina, a distance of 16kms. Access is by Scotts Ferry and Turakina for 4wd vehicles and Fusilier Road through the Santoft Forest where you can walk over the sand dunes or take a 4wd motorbike. Santoft is all sand and if the sea conditions allow when the Nationals are on, there will be many Snapper up to 12kgs, a few Gurnard and Kahawai to be caught along its entire length.

Foxton Beach (West Coast)

Foxton Beach is about a 40 minute drive south from Feilding and stretches about 20kms between the Manawatu and the Rangitikei Rivers. An easy beach to drive on, sandy and flat. Best fishing from end of low through the incoming tide. Shallow along most of beach and requires some wading and long casts. Best baits are Salted Bonito and Pilchards. Most likely catches are Kahawai, Snapper, Sting Rays, Terakihi, and at night Gurnard. Any wind from north or south-west will make this a harder beach to fish.

For boat fishing: Boats can be launched from either the beach itself or from the Manawatu Boating Club ramp ($10 ramp fee). Care must be taken crossing the Manawatu River Bar. Similar baits used and fish catches to surfcasting.

Waitarere Beach (West Coast)

Waitarere Beach is between Levin and Foxton and is well sign posted off State Highway 1. An easy beach to drive at all but the highest of tides. Watch for worm holes at low tide. Beach extends approximately 6kms to the north and 5kms to the south. This is a shallow beach so wading is required. Best fished in calm conditions, at low tide and low light. Main fish caught is Kahawai with the odd Snapper if conditions allow. Small boats can be launched off the beach. Boat fishing is more productive than land based. Best baits are half pilchard with long cast.

Waikane to Otaki River Mouth (including Te Horo Beach)

Sandy to gravel beaches, with steep drop offs. Species to catch are Kahawai, Rays, Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, Rig and Gurnard. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Paddle Crab, Cray, Mussel, Kahawai.

Fishermans Table to Waikanae

Very shallow beaches. Species to catch are Kahawai, Rays, Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, Rig and Gurnard. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Paddle Crab, Cray, Mussel and Kahawai.

Pukerua Bay

Walking access from Plimmerton or Pukerua Bay. Numerous bays, rocky outcrops (care must be taken). Species to catch are Kahawai, Rays, Blue cod, Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, Terakihi and Shark. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Paddle Crab, Cray, Mussel and Kahawai.

Titahi Bay

Numerous rocky outcrops, a few beaches, walking access around the coastline. Species to catch are Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, Terakihi and Shark. Bait to use is Crab, Cray, Mussel and Kahawai.

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Boom Rock (2hr walk north of Makara beach) Other bays are fishable in-between, very rocky. Walking access to Boom Rock only. Species to catch are Kahawai, Rays, Blue Cod, Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, Terakihi and Shark. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Paddle Crab, Cray, Mussel and Kahawai.

Makara Area

Vehicle access to Makara beach. Species to catch are Kahawai, Rays, Moki, Blue Cod, Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally and Terakihi. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Paddle Crab, Cray, Mussel and Kahawai.

Red Rocks, Long Beach, Windy Bay and Bach Beach to Cave Bay

Access via 4 x 4, quad, trail bike, walking anywhere from half an hour to 2hrs walk. Species to catch are Kahawai, Rays, Moki, Blue Cod, Gurnard, Trevally and Terakihi. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Paddle Crab, Cray, Mussel and Kahawai.

Breaker Bay to Houghton Bay

Limited fishing region, rocks, and Lyall Bay breakwater. Species to catch are Kahawai, Rays, Moki, Blue cod and Gurnard. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Cray, Kahawai and Paddle Crab.

Seatoun Beach to Breaker Bay

Shallow beaches, with the odd rocky outcrop. Species to catch are Kahawai, Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, Tarakihi, Rays, Elephant Fish, Moki, Blue cod and many other species. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Cray, Kahawai and Paddle Crab.

Point Haswell, Mahanga Bay to Point Gordon

Rocky outcrops, small bays. Species to catch are Kahawai, Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, Tarakihi, Rays, Elephant Fish and many other species. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Cray, Kahawai and Paddle Crab.

Point Jerningham round to Point Haswell

Rocky outcrops, small bays including Miramar Wharf. Species to catch are Kahawai, Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, Terakihi, Rays, Elephant Fish and many other species. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Cray, Kahawai and Paddle Crab.

Oriental Wall

Anywhere along this stretch up to Point Jerningham off the wall. Species to catch are Kahawai, Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, Rays, Rig, Elephant Fish and many other species. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Cray, Kahawai, Paddle Crab.

Motorway (Hutt Valley to Wellington)

Limited parking and access very limited. Species to catch are Kahawai, Snapper, Gurnard, Tarakihi, Rays and Congers. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Cray and Kahawai.

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Petone to Eastbourne side of the harbor

Extensive bays, rocky outcrops and easily accessible. Species to catch are Kahawai, Snapper, Gurnard, Tarakihi, Blue Cod, Rays and Congers. Bait to use is Pilchard, Skippy, Cray and Kahawai.

Fitzroy & Pencarrow Bays (P.C)

Walking and pushbike access only from Eastbourne Gate. There are other bays in this area, some can be rocky and full of weed but fishing can be exceptional. Species to catch are Moki, Trevally, Kahawai, Blue Cod, Tarakihi, Rays, Congers and Rig.

Wainuiomata Beach

Access at end of road. Open beach with weed and rocks at each end. Species to catch are Kahawai, Moki and Rig. Bait to use Pilchard, Skippy, Paddle Crab, Cray and Mussel.

Palliser Bay (South Coast)

Palliser Bay is made up of two main beaches; both are about 2 hours drive from Feilding. The first, on the eastern side of Lake Onoke is known as Lake Ferry, which is a pebble beach. Fish anywhere on this beach – good Kahawai can be caught here. The Feilding Surfcasting Club record for Trevally of 3.5kg came from here, and one of our club members won a local competition with a Snapper caught during daylight hours. Ocean Beach is on the other side of Lake Onoke and is also a pebble beach. Fishing anywhere here is good for Kahawai and Gurnard and a number of the Feilding Surfcasting Clubs’ Moki came from this area.

Southeast Wairarapa Beaches (beaches from Whangamona to Stone Wall Creek)

From Feilding to Whangamoana is approximately a 2 hour 15 minute drive. Between Whangamoana Beach and the Stone Wall Creek, there is 45kms of coast line, a mixture of sandy and stony beaches and rock outcrops. Most beaches and rocky outcrops are easily accessible by car, and other areas, a 4wd is recommended. There are no restrictions to beach access, camping or driving on beaches, except for some small parcels of Maori land, where camping is not permitted, but these are sign posted. From the beach, this area is very well known for it’s Moki, Kahawai and Blue Cod fishing, but one can expect anything from Kingfish through to the occasional Snapper, Terakihi, the odd Crayfish and very occasional Groper, Sea-run Salmon and even Albacore Tuna. Kayakers and boaties can expect to catch Blue Cod, Moki, Terakihi, Kingfish, Kahawai, Groper, Trumpeter, Albacore Tuna, Bluenose, Gurnard and occasional Snapper. Launching facilities are very limited to trailer boats, but kayakers basically have easy launching from the whole coast line. Because of the nature of this coastline, the weather can change rapidly, so a reliable and updated forecast is highly recommended before going to sea. A southerly swell will put a damper on beach fishing, but if a gale of northerly or northwester is forecast then generally even though uncomfortable on the beach, the sea should be ideal for beach fishing.

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White Rock (East Coast)

White Rock is 2 ½ hours drive from Feilding, situated out from Martinborough. About three quarters of an hours drive is on a metal road. The beach is very isolated. There is a car park with a long drop toilet. You can climb onto rocks here and fish; I have not done this but have seen others do it. At the car park you can climb under a fence to fish on the northern side of White Rock. You don’t have to walk far for those that are not into walking. If you don’t stop at the car park, you can keep driving until the end of the road, southern end of White Rock, then drive down the track to the beach. The beach is very soft and would not advise driving on it. It can also get very windy if putting up a tent. The species of fish caught are Gurnard, Kahawai, Moki. Baits being used were Pillies, Mussel, and Bonito.

Castlepoint (East Coast)

From Feilding to Castlepoint is 176kms and will take approximately 2 ¼ hours via Masterton. When you get to Castlepoint, you will see the lighthouse which is on the reef. There is good fishing from the reef with a number of species to be caught. It is mostly sandy bottom but there is foul. Be Very Careful as there have been a lot of injuries and deaths at this reef. The most common species caught being Kahawai and Gurnard with the occasional Kingfish and Snapper. Travelling north from Whakataki to Mataikona there is a mixture of sandy beaches, rocky platforms and rocky jungles.

Herbertville (East Coast)

Two and a half hours drive from Feilding. An 8km long sandy beach with rocks at each end. Species caught: Snapper, Moki, Gurnard, big kahawai. Bait: Pillie, Bonito and mussel. Accommodation and meals are available at the motorcamp and pub/store. Very exposed to Southerly wind but clean water if sea conditions favourable.

Porangahau Beach (East Coast)

Porangahau Beach is approximately 50km from Waipukurau and around 2 hrs drive from Feilding. It has 16km of drivable beach and is known for big Kahawai and big Gurnard. The two biggest recorded landbased Gurnard caught on 6kg line in NZ were caught at Porangahau. A 1.56kg caught in 2002 by Phil Pearpoint and a 1.58kg caught a bit later in the same year by Gary Kemsley. Accommodation is available in the form of motels and campground. Best Baits: Fresh Mullet, Squid and Kahawai. Best winds are west or south-west.

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NZACA NATIONAL FISHING CHAMPIONSHIPSCOMPETITION RULES

FISHING:

1.1.1 Each competitor is limited to two rods or hand-lines with a maximum of two hooks, per rig, one of which may be a keeper.

1.1.2 Competitors may use any brand or breaking strain of line, but encouraged to use a line as light as practical.

1.2 They must be present at the official weighing of their catch. 1.3 Fish must be caught within the competition boundaries. 1.4 Fish must be brought to the gaff or net unaided. (see clause 2.5)

1.5.1 Fish caught will be eligible for weigh-in only if they exceed 500gms. The minimum length for Snapper is 35cm and for Kahawai it is 45cm. (see clause 1.5.2)

1.5.2 Host clubs have the authority to impose additional restrictions and limits with regard to minimum length/width, weight or bag limits for nominated species or ban certain species altogether due to local conditions and circumstances providing such has been ratified by the Executive prior to the Nationals and all competitors are aware of such at the time of entering.

1.6 Marine regulations must be complied with by all competitors.

1.7 Any angler presenting for weigh-in a fish under the legal length specified by Government Fishing Regulations or breaching the Government Regulations for fish numbers shall be disqualified from that year’s competition.

1.8 Any fish caught in an unsportsmanlike manner may be disallowed by the competition committee.

1.9 Championship points are scored on the basis of the following formula: one point plus the fish weight (kg) multiplied by the species factor. The species factor may be varied according to the competition, locality or other variables. Specific detail is available from the National Secretary.

1.10 All competitors must attend the briefing so ensuring all competitors are aware of instructions given by host club.

1.11 Shore fishing areas to be such that all competitors have equal chance of reaching desirable fishing areas within the times allowed and so those with beach accessible vehicles do not have an unfair advantage. The use of boats, floatation devices, special equipment, aircraft, etc, to reach shore fishing areas is not permitted.

1.12 That where there are prizes, in addition to National titles and trophies, that these are not to overshadow or take precedence over the main achievement rewards.

COMPETITORS:

2.1 Each club will be entitled to enter as many competitors as they wish in the shore, boat, kayak and casting sections. These can include Juniors (plus Midgets in Casting), Men’s, Ladies, Veteran Men’s & Ladies and Golden Oldie Men’s & Ladies. The Juniors are subject to Rules 3.1 to 3.4. Competitors may be able to fish both boat (and/or kayak) & shore sections at discretion of the host club but two (or three) entry fees are to be paid. All competitors must be financial members of the NZACA and be a representative of one club only.

2.2 Competition officials may enter the Championships as competitors, but may not officiate at the weighing of their own catch.

2.3 The Competition Committee will rule on complaints or disputes and their decision will be final as per NZACA Manual & Handbook.

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2.4 Disabled or handicapped anglers can apply for dispensation from certain rules but this must be applied for prior to the event.

2.5 Tags can be given out with Registration Packs but must be returned by each competing angler before or during weigh-in.

2.6 Non-competing or non-team members are not to provide support by way of berleying, etc. Such activities are to be the responsibility of the actual competitor.

JUNIOR DIVISION:

3.1 Each year the Association will, in conjunction with the host club, determine whether or not the Junior Championships will be held in the Shore and/or Boat/Kayak sections.

3.2 Juniors must be at least 9 years or age and under the age of 17 years on the 1st of January of the current financial year. The minimum age for a Junior in the Boat Section shall be 12 years. Juniors may compete either as Seniors or as Juniors but not as both.

3.3 A chaperone must be nominated (and recorded in writing) for each competing Junior at Registration. Failure to do so will disqualify the Junior. The chaperone in the Boat/Kayak Section must be a competitor from the Junior’s own club. In the Shore Section, all Juniors must be accompanied at all times by a chaperone nominated by their club. Chaperones can be fishers.

3.4 The chaperone must not cast or assist the junior angler in any way except as provided in NZACA Fishing Rules.

KAYAKThe term Kayak means any hand-propelled craft - cannot be motorized or use sails.

CASTING COMPETITION:

A casting competition is to be held in conjunction with the fishing competition at the Nationals. Both distance and accuracy events are held in Men’s, Ladies, Veterans, Golden Oldies, Juniors, and Midget divisions where numbers are sufficient. There is to be an overall “Open Competition” for an award to which all competitors are eligible.

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Among the many fine trophies and prizes awarded in the various sections of the fishing and casting competition at the Nationals are:-

Veterans Trophy: for heaviest bag of scale fish by a Veteran member

McFetridge Trophy: for heaviest bag of scale fish in shore competition

Auckland Ladies Trophy: for heaviest bag of scale fish in boat (not kayak) competition

Opotiki Trophy: for top Veteran Lady in shore competition

Tom Riri Memorial Trophy: for top shore points for Golden Oldies

Junior Lady Largest Fish: for heaviest fish caught by a Junior Lady in shore, boat or kayak sections

Angra Trophy: for heaviest fish caught by Junior Boy in shore, boat or kayak sections

Feilding Surfcasting Club Cup: for winner of shore ladies sub-section

NZ Fishing News Top Lady Shore: top scoring lady in overall shore competition

Wiseman Cup – All-round Surfcasting Champion: for highest aggregate points from both in shore fishing and casting

Viking Trophy: for heaviest bag from a kayak

Alvey International Award: highest scoring overseas competitor

Plus a number of fine trophies awarded in the casting events.

Top Club(s):

There are four Top Club categories; Shore, Boat, Kayak and Casting. The winning club in each category will be decided by combining the four top scoring competitors’ points no matter what division they competed in. An overall Top Club Trophy will be presented to a club with highest aggregate points of top four competitors in shore plus boat or kayak plus casting.

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NZACA NATIONAL FISHING CHAMPIONSHIPS2011 Prize List

SHORE - SENIOR OPENDay 1 Day 2 Total

1st Murray Rush (Whakatane Surfcasting Club) 0.000 192.100 192.100 2nd Zeb Livingston (Wellington Surfcasting) 0.000 184.750 184.750 3rd Carl Linnell (N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc) 0.000 175.950 175.950

SHORE - VETERAN MEN 1st Graeme Dodd (N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc) 0.000 167.150 167.150 2nd Garry Broadmore (N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc) 0.000 140.100 140.100 3rd Allan Dodd (N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc) 0.000 127.250 127.250

SHORE - GOLDEN OLDIE MEN 1st Gordon Jones (Whakatane Surfcasting Club) 0.000 14.860 14.860 2nd John Stowers (Whakatane Surfcasting Club) 0.000 0.000 0.0003rd Dick Lash (Feilding Surfcasting Club) 0.000 0.000 0.000

SHORE – MEN 1st Murray Rush (Whakatane Surfcasting Club) 0.000 192.100 192.100 2nd Zeb Livingston (Wellington Surfcasting Club) 0.000 184.750 184.750 3rd Carl Linnell (N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc) 0.000 175.950 175.950

SHORE - VETERAN LADIES 1st Lynn Hymers (Feilding Surfcasting Club) 0.000 49.780 49.7802nd Elena Dray-Hogg (Bethells Casters & Angling) 0.000 32.890 32.890 3rd Betty Edwards (Rotorua Fishing & Casting) 0.000 0.000 0.000

SHORE – LADIES 1st Lena Uka (Auckland Lady Anglers) 0.000 81.320 81.3202nd Janine Slater (Whakatane Surfcasting Club) 0.000 69.120 69.1203rd Robin Burton (Whakatane Surfcasting Club) 0.000 69.050 69.050

SHORE - JUNIOR OPEN 1st Dana Brazier (Bethells Casters & Angling) 0.000 194.050 194.050 2nd Michael Rush (Whakatane Surfcasting Club) 0.000 161.700 161.700 3rd Zachery Moxham (Feilding Surfcasting Club) 0.000 130.830 130.830

SHORE TEAM - SENIOR OPEN 1st Whakatane Surfcasting Club 0.000 332.950 332.950

(Phil Brierley & Murray Rush) 2nd Wellington Surfcasting & Angling Club 0.000 324.300 324.300

(Zeb Livingston & Gary Whitaker) 3rd N.P. Club Fishing Adjunct 0.000 307.250 307.250

(Garry Broadmore & Graeme Dodd)

SHORE TEAM - GOLDEN OLDIE MEN 1st Whakatane Surfcasting Club 0.000 14.860 14.860

(John Stowers & Gordon Jones)

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SHORE TEAM - VETERAN MEN Day 1 Day 2 Total1st N.P. Club Fishing Adjunct 0.000 307.250 307.250

(Garry Broadmore & Graeme Dodd) 2nd Hunt Leuchars & Hepburn A.A.C. 0.000 83.830 83.830

(Phil Luck) 3rd Feilding Surfcasting Club 0.000 62.960 62.960

(Rick Hymers & Dick Lash)

SHORE TEAM – MEN 1st Whakatane Surfcasting Club 0.000 332.950 332.950

(Phil Brierley & Murray Rush) 2nd Wellington Surfcasting & Angling Club 0.000 324.300 324.300

(Zeb Livingston & Gary Whitaker) 3rd N.P. Club Fishing Adjunct 0.000 303.200 303.200

(Carl Linnell & Allan Dodd)

SHORE TEAM - VETERAN LADIES 1st Feilding Surfcasting Club 0.000 49.780 49.780

(Lyne Hymers) 2nd Bethells Casters & Angling Club 0.000 32.890 32.890

(Elena Dray-Hogg) 3rd Rotorua Fishing & Casting Club 0.000 0.000 0.000

(Betty Edwards)

SHORE TEAM – LADIES 1st Auckland Lady Anglers 0.000 145.120 145.120

(Tania Simon & Lena Uka) 2nd Whakatane Surfcasting Club 0.000 138.170 138.170

(Robin Burton & Janine Slater) 3rd Pania Surfcasting Club 0.000 64.430 64.430

(Trish Yeoman)

BOAT - SENIOR OPEN (Kayak) 1st Steve Rigby (Hibiscus Kayak Fishing Club) 0.000 332.960 332.9602nd Regan Ashton (Hibiscus Kayak Fishing Club) 0.000 279.030 279.0303rd Rob Wright (Hibiscus Kayak Fishing Club) 0.000 214.890 214.890

BOAT - SENIOR OPEN 1st Derrick Paull (Hibiscus Kayak Fishing Club) 256.380 32.350 288.730 2nd Bill Hohepa (Kiwi Fishing Club) 172.520 66.320 238.840 3rd Ian Dennis (Te Atatu Tavern Fishing) 0.000 233.230 233.230

BOAT - VETERAN MEN 1st Bill Hohepa (Kiwi Fishing Club) 172.520 66.320 238.840 2nd Barry Christiansen (N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc) 0.000 174.550 174.550 3rd Barry Read (N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc) 0.000 163.450 163.450

BOAT - GOLDEN OLDIE MEN 1st Dave Baker (Bethells Casters & Angling) 146.540 10.200 156.740 2nd Gordon Jones (Whakatane Surfcasting Club) 0.000 0.000 0.000

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BOAT – MEN Day 1 Day 2 Total1st Derrick Paull (Hibiscus Kayak Fishing Club) 256.380 32.350 288.730 2nd Ian Dennis (Te Atatu Tavern Fishing) 0.000 233.230 233.230 3rd Scott Tindale (NZ Fisher Club) 200.190 15.700 215.890

BOAT - VETERAN LADIES

1st Carol Christiansen (N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc) 0.000 216.900 216.900 2nd Emma Hepi (Auckland Lady Anglers) 0.000 185.650 185.650 3rd Anne Morgan (Auckland Lady Anglers) 0.000 157.500 157.500

BOAT - GOLDEN OLDIE LADIES

1st Jean Brown (Auckland Lady Anglers) 0.000 196.950 196.9502nd Jessie Vuletich (Auckland Lady Anglers) 0.000 160.700 160.700 3rd Jeanette Kneebone (Auckland Lady Anglers) 0.000 123.350 123.350

BOAT TEAM - SENIOR OPEN 1st Auckland Lady Anglers 0.000 357.650 357.650

(Jessie Vuletich & Jean Brown) 2nd Auckland Lady Anglers 0.000 348.550 348.550

(Julie Hubrich & Vicky Hirst) 3rd NZ Fisher Club 315.480 15.700 331.180

(Ian Biddick & Scott Tindale)

BOAT TEAM - SENIOR OPEN (Kayak) 1st Hibiscus Kayak Fishing Club 0.000 611.990 611.990

(Steve Rigby & Regan Ashton) 2nd Hibiscus Kayak Fishing Club 66.280 333.470 399.750

(Rob Wright & Jai Sanders) 3rd Hibiscus Kayak Fishing Club 0.000 296.130 296.130

(Peter Michael & Dave Brown)

BOAT TEAM - VETERAN MEN 1st N.P. Club Fishing Adjunct 0.000 322.850 322.850

(Barry Christiansen & Don Crossan) 2nd N.P. Club Fishing Adjunct 0.000 299.550 299.550

(Warren Hoffman & Barry Read) 3rd Bethells Casters & Angling Club 242.750 30.000 272.750

(Mike Craven & Dave Baker)

BOAT TEAM – MEN 1st NZFisher Club 315.480 15.700 331.180

(Ian Biddick & Scott Tindale) 2nd Te Atatu Tavern Fishing Club 0.000 321.100 321.100

(Greg Booth & John Morrow) 3rd Hibiscus Kayak Fishing Club 256.380 32.350 288.730

(Derrick Paull)

BOAT TEAM - VETERAN LADIES 1st Auckland Lady Anglers 0.000 296.250 296.250

(Emma Hepi & Val Beech) 2nd Auckland Lady Anglers 0.000 263.040 263.040

(Lyn Savage & Anne Morgan) 3rd Auckland Lady Anglers 0.000 218.000 218.000

(Delia Harris & Sheryl Rasmussen)

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BOAT TEAM - GOLDEN OLDIE LADIES Day 1 Day 2 Total

1st Auckland Lady Anglers 0.000 357.650 357.650 (Jessie Vuletich & Jean Brown)

2nd Auckland Lady Anglers 0.000 237.250 237.250 (Jeanette Kneebone & Tilly Henderson)

BOAT TEAM – LADIES 1st Auckland Lady Anglers 0.000 348.550 348.550

(Julie Hubrich & Vicky Hirst) 2nd Auckland Lady Anglers 0.000 228.450 228.450

(Margaret Osborne & Liz Curtis) 3rd Auckland Lady Anglers 0.000 112.450 112.450

(Maryanne Hetaraka & Shellie Metuangaro)

CASTING RESULTS

Distance Accuracy Total1st 2nd 3rd Best 60m 80m 100m Points Points

SENIOR OPENPeter Froggatt B/O 202.670 N/C 202.670 3.30 8.51 8.35 79.68 282.350 90 Mile Beach S/Club Neil Angus O/C 198.390 177.610 198.390 12.54 8.19 8.35 61.84 260.230NZ Fisher Club Allan Dodd N/C 152.990 137.390 152.990 3.60 1.31 6.97 96.24 249.230 N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc

VETERAN MENAllan Dodd N/C 152.990 137.390 152.990 3.60 1.31 6.97 96.24 249.230 N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc Barry Read 130.630 129.310 119.420 130.630 6.02 4.12 1.49 96.74 227.370 N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc Graeme Dodd N/C 130.920 131.800 131.800 4.52 4.89 8.36 84.46 216.260 N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc

GOLDEN OLDIE MENDick Lash 133.880 129.910 126.230 133.880 1.66 8.87 12.94 73.06 206.940Feilding S/Club Paul Summers 168.860 163.640 N/C 168.860 O/C O/C 7.24 25.52 194.38090 Mile Beach S/Club John Stowers N/C 125.010 125.610 125.610 11.40 15.75 0.94 63.82 189.430 Whakatane S/Club

MENPeter Froggatt B/O 202.670 N/C 202.670 3.30 8.51 8.35 79.68 282.35090 Mile Beach S/Club Neil Angus O/C 198.390 177.610 198.390 12.54 8.19 8.35 61.84 260.230NZ Fisher Club

VETERAN LADIESBetty Edwards N/C 126.570 134.010 134.010 2.51 13.11 7.07 74.62 208.630 Rotorua F & C Club Carol Christiansen 82.900 86.130 93.640 93.640 7.57 O/C 1.86 61.14 154.780 N.P. Club Fishing Adjunc Emma Hepi N/C 79.980 82.130 82.130 O/C 9.30 3.50 54.40 136.530Auckland Lady Anglers

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GOLDEN OLDIE LADIESJessie Vuletich 63.040 68.740 69.430 69.430 7.16 O/C 15.20 35.28 104.710 Auckland Lady Anglers

LADIESTessa Cooper O/C 117.030 114.490 117.030 4.95 11.53 9.26 68.52 185.550Whakatane S/Club Lena Uka 122.000 O/C 104.900 122.000 11.94 8.57 8.80 61.38 183.380 Auckland Lady Anglers Janine Slater 109.330 109.240 N/C 109.330 8.83 12.74 3.03 70.80 180.130 Whakatane S/Club

JUNIOR BOYSZachery Moxham 69.450 77.030 76.950 77.030 13.17 O/C N/C 13.66 90.690 Feilding Surfcasting Club

MIDGET BOYS Elthan Benge 99.430 77.950 92.710 99.430 7.00 3.82 9.25 79.86 179.290 Pania S/Club Zaiden Murray 74.150 O/C 69.830 74.150 15.20 10.28 1.07 66.90 141.050Whakatane S/Club Ben Marmont 55.630 52.950 65.030 65.030 5.80 12.90 10.60 61.40 126.430 North Shore S/Club

MIDGET GIRLSLiana Porteous N/C N/C N/C 0.000 O/C N/C 3.95 32.10 32.100 Whakatane S/Club

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NZACA 2010ANNUAL TROPHIES

Bridport Gundry Cup (6 Heaviest fish caught on a hand line)

6 Kahawai with total weight of 10.06kg Scott Tindale Kiwi Fishing Club

Camp Hohepa Hook (Most Meritorious Scale Fish)

Kingfish 14.200kg on 9.4kg B/S line Jessie Vuletich Auckland Lady Anglers

Cyril Hoskin Memorial Trophy (Most Meritorious Salt Water Catch Junior) Snapper 8.06kg on 5.7kg B/S line Aleesha Rogers

90 Mile Beach S/casting Club

Daiwa Cup (Most Meritorious Salt Water Artificial Fly) Kahawai 2.82kg on 6kg line Scott Tindale

Kiwi Fishing Club

Franich Trophy (Heaviest Snapper Junior Beach or Boat)

Snapper 8.06kg on 5.7kg B/S line Aleesha Rogers 90 Mile Beach S/casting Club

McFetridge Hook (Heaviest Kingfish Boat or Shore)

Kingfish 20.50kg on untested 10kg line Simon Holden Whangarei Line & Light Rod

NZ Fishing News Trophy (Most Meritorious Kahawai)

Kahawai 2.38kg on 1kg line Sue Tindale Kiwi Fishing Club

Rockhopper Shield (6 heaviest fish caught from rocks)

Tarakihi, 4 Blue Cod & Snapper –total bag weight 6.46kg Robin Burton Whakatane Surfcasting Club

Tortue Ocean Award (Heaviest Snapper)

Snapper 12.670kg Brian Burton New Plymouth Club Adjunct

Derek Flintoff Memorial Trophy (Member whose efforts promote aims and objectives of Association) Gary Bennett - Rotorua Fishing & Casting

Masters awards Sue Tindale Kiwi Fishing Club Sportfishing catergory Scott Tindale Kiwi Fishing Club Sportfishing & Gamefish Catergories

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Past President’s Trophy Immediate Past President Janine Slater - Whakatane Surfcasting Club

Not Awarded in 2011

Gladding Cup Heaviest Trout caught by fly from shore Kilwell Trophy Heaviest Trout caught trolling, harling or spinning Rapala Cup Most meritorious salt water catch, spinning Tisdall Trophy 6 heaviest Trout caught from shore.

The first know National Championships held by the Association was back in 1958 and held at Whangaroa and Ninety Mile Beach with more than 220 anglers representing some 22 clubs taking part. An Australian team was also there. There was even an underwater section and a hand-line category, in addition to the normal boat, shore and rock fishing sections. The casting competitions were held at Napier hosted by the Pania Club with assistance from the Rotorua Fishing & Casting Club.

From our records, former and more recent hosts clubs have been:-

1955 Weight Casting Tournament - North Taranaki Surfcasting Club 1958 Whangaroa & Ninety Mile Beach by Association 1964 Marlborough Angling & Surfcasting Club 1965 NZ Surf, Fly & Plug Championships – Rotorua Fishing & Casting Club 1967 Thames Angling Club 1967 NZ Surf, Fly & Plug Championships – Rotorua Fishing & Casting Club 1979 Whangarei Line & Light Rod Fishing Club 1980 North Shore Surfcasting Club 1981 Kamo Fishing Club 1982 Eastern Bay Combined Anglers Club 1983 Gisborne Surfcasting Club 1984 Wellington Surfcasting & Angling Club 1985 Rising Sun Fishing Club 1986 Ninety Mile Beach Surfcasting Club 1987 Rotorua Fishing & Casting Club 1988 Wellington Surfcasting & Angling Club 1990 Eastern Bay Combined Anglers Club 1991 New Plymouth Surfcasting Club 1992 Kamo Club Fishing Section 1993 Gisborne Surfcasters 1994 Hawera Surfcasting & Angling Club 1995 Ohinemuri Fishing Club 1996 Opotiki Surf Fishing Club 1997 Whangarei Line & Light Rod Fishing Club 1998 Bethells Casters & Angling Club 1999 Pania Surfcasting Club 2000 Ninety Mile Beach Surfcasting Club 2001 Opotiki Surf Fishing Club 2002 New Plymouth Surfcasting Club 2003 Wellington Surfcasting & Angling Club 2004 Whakatane Surfcasting Club 2005 Bethells Casters & Angling Club & Te Atatu Tavern Fishing Club 2006 Pania Surfcasting Club 2007 New Plymouth Surfcasting Club 2008 Ninety Mile Beach Surfcasting Club 2009 at Coromandel hosted by NZACA Executive 2010 Coromandel by Executive & Kawerau Angling & Casting Club 2011 at Orewa hosted by Hibiscus Kayak Fishing Club & North Shore Surfcasting Club

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