Many thanks to those of you who made the effort to get along to the evening at Swashies. Big thanks to Ginga and his team for the journey up from Tauranga to collect the magnificent Ilex trophy.
A very big thank-you again to all the sponsors, the tournament committee and to Lance Mannis 'Wetspot' who ran the competition over the season.
Mark 'Ginga' receives the Ilex trophy from Lance for 'The most meritorious catch of the season'
Bill Ryan 'Billfish' receiving his Tiagra 80W and matching rod from one of our major sponsors Jon at W S Laurie's in Beaumont street.
Tournament Committee
Thanks to Lance, Boulder, Kezza, Weighmaster & Bushpig!
Please support our sponsors as they support us.Ilex Trophy in association with Pakula Tackle
Most
Meritorious Catch or Angling Achievement of the season received our brand new trophy
to hold until next season and a selection of Pakula Lures courtesy of
Peter Pakula.
WS Laurie/Shimano
Heaviest weighed Striped Marlin for the season and the $1,650 package of Shimano Tiagra 80W Reel & Shimano Tiagra 37kg Standup Rod.
WS Laurie/Shimano
Heaviest
weighed Blue or Black Marlin for the season and the $1,650 package of
Shimano Tiagra 80W Reel & Shimano Tiagra 37kg Standup Rod
Peter Pakula - Pakula Tackle
Most Meritorious Catch or Angling Achievement of the season.
Junior Angler Of The Season
Boulder Guiding
1st jig-caught YFT or marlin in NZ Waters - $250 jigging package AND Heaviest weighed YFT for the season
Driveline/Fish Crazy
1st weighed marlin of the season won a $550 Talon Gaff
Legend Lures/Obald
1st T&R marlin of the season - Legend Lure pack
GoFish/Driveline
Most meritorious catch of the month – 7 prizes
Chris Mills1st YFT of the season - $150 Legend Lure pacK
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