2024 March Long Weekend Event Details

2024 raffle winners

1st – Alex Gourlay

2nd – John Walker

3rd – Christian Panagiotopoulos

4th – Caitlin Pitt

 

The 2024 Stress Less Fishing Classic winner

Senior

Murray cod

1st – Shane miller –1.02cm

2nd – Bruce Douglas – 99.5cm

3rd – Jamie Rogers – 96cm

 

Golden perch

1st – Ray bacon – 57.5cm

2nd – John stone – 55cm

3rd – Greg collihole – 55cm

 

Common carp

1st – Natalie Dixon – 82.5cm 

2nd – Kim trigg – 81.5cm

3rd – Rodney trigg – 81cm

 

Junior

Murray cod

1st – Lincoln tate – 74cm

2nd – Ethan nice – 70cm

3rd – Aubrey pay – 69cm

 

Golden perch

1st – Lincoln tate – 54cm

2nd – Layla pay – 53cm

3rd – Luke Goulding – 52cm

 

Common carp

1st – Storm binder – 77.5cm

2nd – Ethan nice – 76cm

3rd – Knox perry – 71.5cm

2024 prizes (Prizes will be given out in form of cash/vouchers and/or prizes and open for female and male contenders)

Senior

Murray cod

1st: ARB Mildura 4wd accessories $500 gift voucher and $500 worth of fishing and camping equipment

2nd: $500 worth of fishing and camping equipment

3rd: $450 worth of fishing and camping equipment

Golden perch

1st: ARB Mildura 4wd accessories $500 gift voucher and $300 worth of fishing and camping equipment

2nd: $450 worth of fishing and camping equipment

3rd: $400 worth of fishing and camping equipment

Common carp

1st: $550 worth of fishing and camping equipment

2nd: $400 worth of fishing and camping equipment

3rd: $350 worth of fishing and camping equipment

 

Junior

Murray cod

1st: Northwest Aquaculture fishing experience with catering and $150 worth of fishing and camping equipment

2nd: $350 worth of fishing and camping equipment

3rd: $300 worth of fishing and camping equipment

Golden perch

1st:  $350 worth of fishing and camping equipment

2nd: $300 worth of fishing and camping equipment

3rd: $250 worth of fishing and camping equipment

Common carp

1st: $300 worth of fishing and camping equipment

2nd: $250 worth of fishing and camping equipment

3rd: $200 worth of fishing and camping equipment

 

Hour of power

ARB Mildura 4wd accessories $500 gift voucher (largest native fish caught which will be at a random time

The fishing zone is from below Chalka creek boat ramp (Hattah national park) to above lock 10 (Wentworth lock)

  • If you are attending the fishing competition, please follow Parks Victoria rules and regulations, this includes not entering and camping in closed Parks
  • For the most up to date information, visit the specific park page and check the Change of Conditions (at bottom of page)
  • There are accessible boat ramps on New South Wales and accommodation options at Nangiloc, Red cliffs, Mildura, Merbein, Gol Gol and Wentworth

Friday night (Nangiloc store and Tavern)

Sign on: 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Live band: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Friday night giveaways (winners must be present): 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm

 

Saturday and Sunday

Fishing from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (no photos accepted after 7:20 pm)

 

Monday

Presentations completed via Facebook live from 9:30am

Murray cod and Golden perch are our most iconic native freshwater fish and it’s going to be hot for the 2024 Stress Less Fishing Classic weekend, so please keep the fishes health in mind!

These simple points have been taken from Victorian Fisheries Authority website (Better Handling for Murray Cod – VFA)

Be prepared

  • Landing a big Murray cod, removing the hooks, photographing it, then reviving and releasing it, all requires careful planning and the right gear.
  • Good organisation will ensure a quick release, minimise stress and maximise the cod’s chances of surviving the encounter.

 

Reduce air time

  • A fish can’t breathe out of water, so they need water and time to recover.
  • If possible, keep your native fish in the water for as long as possible. Aim for 30 seconds or less air exposure.

 

Gently does it

  • If lifting a cod, support the whole fish and don’t hang the fish vertically, which can damage the spine and gills.
  • Protect the skin by not placing the fish on dry, sharp, or hot surfaces. Always wet all surfaces and if possible, handle with a wet, cold towel.
  • Revive the fish slowly to get water flowing over the gills. Avoid moving the fish backwards and forwards.
  • Be mindful that survival is lower in and warm, shallow water.
  • All fish caught must comply with current Fisheries regulations
  • All fish caught must be caught between allocated times and allocated boundaries
  • Any competitor suspected of illegal fishing methods will be reported directly to Fisheries
  • During the event we promote the safe use of the river, so please abide by the current inland fishing regulations
  • It is the responsibility of entrants to be aware of all NSW inland fishing regulations
  • All committee decisions are final
  • All participants must have a current NSW fishing license
  • All carp are to be captured by hook and line only and euthanised humanely
  • All carp may be dispatched quickly and removed from the water, as per NSW Fisheries regulations
  • Unnecessary animal cruelty will result in immediate disqualification from the competition

Adult

Murray cod

  • Thomas Cullinann
  • Keegan Archer
  • Stephen Carmichael

Golden perch

  • Carolyn Heath
  • Chris Peters
  • Chris Lampard

Common carp

  • Jason Green
  • Josh Couts
  • Adam Couts

Junior

Murray cod

  • Harry Walker
  • Harry Walker
  • Klay Archer

Golden perch

  • Klay Archer
  • Nate Williams
  • * No third place – prizes distributed evenly across first and second

Common carp

  • Nate Williams
  • Nate Gathercole
  • Nate Gathercole

Biggest overall yabby

  • Mac Turlan

Major raffle winners

  • Liam Heath – Boat, motor, and trailer package
  • Liam Heath – Mildura Barra bash fishing trip
  • Adam Thompson – $1,000 BCF gift card

A massive thank you to all our sponsors of the 2024 Nangiloc Stress Less Fishing Classic. Without our sponsors we could not run such an amazing comp.

Gold

Stress Less Fishing Classic Merchandise + Raffle Tickets

8, 9 and 10th of March 2024

Since its inception in 2014, the Nangiloc Fishing Club and fishing competition have promoted safe and sustainable fishing practices in the community. The inaugural Stress Less Fishing Classic competitions have raised thousands of dollars. These funds have gone straight into supporting the local Nangiloc and surrounding communities to maintain and develop community projects within the region.

The Nangiloc Fishing Club committee has decided that we are donating all raised funding from the 2024 fishing contest to The Black Dog Institute.

 

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