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Cairns Game Fishing Hall of Fame Dinner

Posted November 12th, 2012 in Events by admin

CAIRNS GAME FISHING HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS FOR 2012 ANNOUNCED

Cairns Game Fishing Hall of Fame Dinner

The Committee of the Cairns Game Fishing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the induction of four distinguished new members.

Cairns Game Fishing Hall of Fame Dinner InformationBob & Dolly Dyer
Jock Izatt
Capt. Bill Edwards

Once again the task of selecting appropriate inductees was difficult for the Committee. Nominators are thanked for their interest and enthusiasm and are assured that all nominations are held over for the next selection process.

The selection committee consists of Chairman; Captain Daniel McCarthy, Cairns Professional Game Fishing Association Inc.; Neil Patrick, Trustee, International Game Fish Association; Tim Simpson, General Manager and Editor, BlueWater Publishing Pty Ltd and John McIntyre, game fishing writer and historian.

Profiles of each finalist kindly provided by John McIntyre are published in this edition of BlueWater Boats and Sportsfishing now on sale.

The inductions into the Cairns Game Fishing Hall of Fame for 2012 will be made at a function to be held at the Shangri-La Hotel, adjacent to the Marlin Wharf, Cairns on Saturday, 24th November 2012 and hosted by the Cairns Professional Game Fishing Association Inc.

Tickets are now available for this function with details attached. We encourage all members and friends of the Cairns game fishing community to join us and support and celebrate this very special occasion.

Click here to view and download a pdf with more information about the Gala Dinner for 2012

The Ribbons Ladies Game Fishing Tournament

Posted December 15th, 2010 in Events by admin

The Ribbons is Australia’s first ladies only game fishing tournament and is held on the first Saturday in December each year off Cairns, QLD, Australia.      7th December 2012.

The 2011 tournament was a great success!     Please visit www.ribbons.org.au for more details.

Lizard Island Black Marlin Classic

Posted March 18th, 2010 in Events by admin

The dates for the Lizard Island Black Marlin Classic for 2012 are October 20-27.  This event will be limited to 40 vessels and so teams are encourage to enter early.  For more information, visit the Lizard Island Game Fish Club website.

Townsville Billfish Challenge

Posted March 17th, 2010 in Events by admin

The 2012 Townsville Billfish Challenge dates are August 31 to Sept 05.  For more details on this event visit the Townsville Game Fishing Club website.