Junior anglers can win a boat of their own at this year’s Sovereign Resort Hotel Barramundi Fishing Competition if they snag a barra closest to the mystery weight. Photo: Supplied.
Kids with a passion for fishing can now throw their hat in the ring to win a brand new tinny at the annual Sovereign Resort Hotel Barramundi Fishing Competition next weekend.
For the teen and adult anglers, the chance to win a boat-and-trailer combination has always been a drawcard feature of the event, but it has not been the case for competitors under 12 in past years.
“For the juniors from ages one to 12, there is now an F370 Outback Explorer up for grabs, so the kids can win themselves a boat,” venue manager Rachael Webber said.
“We just thought we would make it as exciting for the kids as the adults – why not?
“Then the parents will have no excuse not to take them out fishing.”
The two boats will be won by the anglers who catch the barramundi closest to the mystery weight drawn at the presentation lunch on 27 October.
“The mystery weight is pulled out of a hat, usually by Russell from The Lure Shop, in front of everyone after everyone has weighed in, so no one will know the weight,” she explained.
“People can only weigh in three barramundi, and we don’t take any over 90 centimetres, just to help with breeding.”
Ms Webber said organisers were anticipating another successful weekend after almost 900 anglers from across Far North Queensland set a competition record in 2023.
“We have people coming from all over Queensland; we’ve had people as far as Emerald come up before, so it’s pretty amazing,” she said.
“It’s really good; it brings the community together and everyone goes and does what they love, which is camping and fishing.”
With over $80,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, double the amount of last year, Ms Webber encouraged all fishers to register and wet a line from 25-27 October.
Registration forms are available at the Sovereign Resort Hotel in reception or the cafe bar, and on the venue’s website.
