Focusing on fun, participation and introducing junior anglers to game fishing and the pelagic fishing scene is our goal with this event.
There will be two sections for this event.
For HYC membership please contact at admin@hillarysyachtclub.com.au.
For PGFC membership please contact Adam Durell at 0413 623 352
Fishing times.
Presentation:
• 6 years and under
• 7 year old
• 8 year old
• 9 year old
• 10 year old
• 11 year old
• 12 year old
• 13 year old
• 14 year old
• 15 year old
• 16 year old
• 2kg
• 3kg
• 4kg
• 6kg
• 8kg
• 10kg
All fish in this section must go line class or heavier then line class used.
Tuna Master Class Talk – Wed 27 Aug
Join us at Hillarys Yacht Club in the Reflections Room from 5:30pm – 7:00pm during Bring Your Mates Night for expert tips, techniques, and tuna fishing know-how!
Saturday 30th August Lines in 0700 –
Lines out 1800
Sunday 31st August Lines in 0700 – Lines out 1400
All fishing must cease at lines out at 1400 on August 31st with fish not tagged or landed by 1400 will not count for competition points or be eligible.
75 nautical miles (138km) radius from Fremantle.
Yes, provided you fish within the radius.
Yes. Non-members can be involved with all aspects of fishing and captures; non-members/visitors are eligible for non-line class prize sections only. You must be a member WAGFA in either club to win the line class sections.
Discounted memberships available, ($0 small fry, $35 for Juniors & $135 for seniors) application must be received at least 12 hours prior to lines in to contact@pgfc.com or call event contact for more details.
Yes a minimum of two per boat
Boats are advised to log on with their local Sea Rescue. Boat-to-boat chatter is strongly encouraged including reports of hook-ups is strongly encouraged on VHF channel 68 or repeater channels.
Yes, only 3 of each species (caught each day by each angler will be eligible for prizes.
Measure and release cards and measure and release weight tables will be available on the briefing night or by request to the weighmaster, Scott Turrell.
The decision to put to sea or stay at sea, and the responsibility for the vessel and crew, is solely that of the skipper. If the Bureau of Meteorology’s “Perth Coast Forecast” issued at 0400 for any fishing day of the event includes a strong wind warning for that day, that day’s fishing may be shortened or cancelled at the absolute discretion of the Tournament Committee.
It is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure his crew are kept safe and PGFC do not recommend fishing in high wind or swell.
For up-to-date information please keep an eye on the PGFC Facebook page, also text messages may be sent out to captains over the event.
All details must be completed on tag card, including PGFC/CPBC boat and angler’s numbers
Please share any great photos to event organisers for the chance to be shared to the PGFC/HYC facebook pages.
Line class sections – 2kg to 10kg
Non line class – No requirement
Tagged and measure and release fish are to be clearly photographed overall and with the Nose + Fork of tail clearly visible on an approved brag matt. (Shimano or IGFA mat + 2 x Photos)
Weights for measured fish will be taken from the PGFC Tables
Measure and released tables are for fish released only.
Correct approved mat is essential. Shimano Brag mat or IGFA Mat
To be eligible for any prizes each boat must:
If fishing line class present the actual rig, leader and 6m of line used for said capture to inspected by weigh master at presentation or the complete outfit used.
If the outfit is to be used again simply remove Lure, leader and 6m of line) (16m if possible record) and add this to a piece of card board or rig holder and place in a safe place (Sandwich bag) and present at weigh in with fish or photos if M&R.
No gear checks are required.
Perth Game Fishing Club (PGFC) was formed in 1949 by a group of some 20 individuals who enjoyed a common interest in game fishing. It has now grown to a membership over 550 adults and juniors.
