Thursday, April 3, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Sweeties & Squires Fishing Competition

New Event Date Announced!

The Whitsunday Game Fish Club's "Sweeties and Squires Fun Family Fishing Weekend" was postponed due to wet weather and is now rescheduled for the 11th-13th of April.

This relaxed weekend is a chance for ladies and kids to enjoy Australia's most popular sport, fishing! The rules are simple, fish anywhere using a rod and reel with Dads and boyfriends to act as crew.

Entry is free to all current W.G.F.C. members and new members are welcome to participate by joining the Club at the Briefing on night, Friday 11th April at 6:00pm at the Marine Club in Altmann Avenue, Cannonvale. Membership fees are $35 per Junior (under 16yo) and $70 per Adult, with all details explained at the Briefing.

All Juniors nominated for the Sweeties and Squires will receive a new Shimano Rod and Reel and a backpack full of goodies, and all the lady participants will receive a bottle of bubbles.

Fishing can start at your leisure anytime after the Briefing. Whether released or kept for dinner, the judges need a photo snapped of your caught fish, showing its length.

All competitors need to be at the Marine Club at 12noon on Sunday, 13th of April for the great prize presentation and to enjoy some delicious food. Prizes will be awarded in 3 categories; Ladies, Junior Male and Female (11yo to 16yo), and Small Fry Male and Female (5yo to 11yo). These will be decided on merit, not necessarily the biggest fish, so everyone has a chance to win!

The Whitsunday Game Fish Club invites everyone to join in on this fun family weekend. Whether you’re an experienced angler or new to fishing, this event offers something for all ages. Be sure to attend the Briefing and Registration on Friday, 11th of April at 6:00pm and get fishing!

WHAT: Sweeties and Squires Fun Family Fishing Weekend.
WHEN: Briefing at 6:00pm, 11th April | Prize Ceremony at 12:00pm, 13th April.
WHERE: Whitsunday Marine Club, Altmann Avenue, Cannonvale.

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