Following the successful hosting of the Caterpillar Hot Current Game Fishing Tournament for the past 15 years, the Coffs Harbour Game Fishing Club will once again conduct this event on 14th to 17th November 2009.
Each year the event attracts a great number of anglers and is a highly regarded event on the Tournament circuit.  We were very pleased and proud that the tournament attracted 51 boats and 212 anglers for the 2008 tourney. This is close to being a record for the tournament. There were boats from Victoria, Queensland and basically from everywhere in between. It was a big effort from anglers to support our tournament with fuel prices and the current economy.
The weather conditions for the tournament were very ordinary with only one day fished due to sea conditions, but this is the first time on record. The Tournament Director and Committee considered the safety of all vessels, no matter what size, to be paramount in the circumstances. Unfortunately there was more money spent on beer than fuel.  But all in all, most people said they enjoyed themselves and they’d be back in 2009.
The 2009 Caterpillar tournament will again offer over $40,000 in cash and prizes thanks to our great sponsors. There will be eight categories along with four runners-up for boat prizes in each Tag & Release and Capture Sections up for grabs.
The committee has debriefed and have some good ideas to improve the tournament for both competitors and sponsors alike.
Come join the fun. We look forward to your company and another year of record fishing.
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TOURNAMENT FEES:   $180.00     Adult           $90.00   Junior/Smallfry
TOURNAMENT TIMETABLE:Â Â
Friday 7th November            Tournament Briefing Deep Sea Fishing club 6pm
Saturday 8th November       Official Opening Ceremony & Sailpast 6:30am -                                                  Start fishing 7:30am Lines up 4:00pm
Sunday 9th November          Start fishing 7:00am Lines up 4:00pm                      Â
Monday 10th November       Start fishing 7:00 am Lines up 4:00pm
Tuesday 11th November       Start Fishing 7am Lines up 3pm                   Â
