More than 1000 anglers and 400 boats are expected to turn out to Nelson Bay between April 5 and 7 for the annual Club Marine Trailer Boat Fishing Tournament.
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The fishing tournament, started in 1994, has become one of the largest family fishing tournaments in Australia. Despite the high angler numbers over the three days there are under 200 fish weighed in each year, with many of these released back into the Port after the event.
It is a fishing tournament for small boat anglers of all ages and skill levels and has a strong focus on family groups and for people who have never previously entered a fishing tournament. The format remains deliberately aimed at family groups and the junior contingent is always strong and keenly contested.
However, it is a hard competition to win. The senior and junior entrants who take home the Champion Angler mantles each year are "gun" fishers who work hard to be on the podium for a number of species.
For more information or to enter go to: www.tbft.net.au
