Sponsors

Ocean Kayak

Humminbird

Minn Kota Motors

Fishing Monthly Group http://www.fishingmonthly.com.au

Egrell Designs


Penn Reels


BLA

Kingston Lures

SEQWater http://www.seqwater.com.au

Where:
Logans Inlet - Lake Wivenhoe

When:
September 6 & 7

Cost:
$30 each

Camping:
Captain Logans Camp & Lumley Hill. Lake Wivenhoe

Craft: Canoe or Kayak only, & Paddle, peddle, electric motor or sail only (no catamarans or dedicated sailing boats)

Fishing style: Cast & retreive or trolling- Lure / Fly only

Concept: Catch, Measure, Photo (on measuring mat) & let it go.

Over $6000 in prizes

With the ever increasing popularity of sweet water fishing in the recent years there are more and more folks that are getting into chasing everything from bass to barra on our stocked lakes. At the same pace the popularity of kayaking and canoeing has seen many folks get onto the water to either just enjoy the outdoors or to chase a fish. This in mind, it was only a matter of time before someone put two and two together to make an event just for the kayak anglers on one of our sweet water lakes. Well now someone has and they chosen one of the best bass lakes going to hold it. Lake Wivenhoe is home to some of the biggest bass in Queensland, breaking previous BASS Electric records for biggest ever caught.

Fishing
The concept is a Catch > Measure > Photograph > Release with prizes being awarded for length.
This will see anglers not needing to bring their catch back alive to a weigh-in station, simply catch your fish, take a photo of your fish on a fish measuring mat (with your entry card in the photo) and release the fish. Digital photo must clearly show the whole fish.

The convention is very non-restrictive and is open to anyone with a canoe or kayak who wishes to nominate and agree to abide by the rules.
This includes peddle, paddle, electric motor or sail power assisted canoes or kayaks (catamaran’s & sailing boats not permitted).
Fishing styles permitted are cast and retrieve or trolling of lure / fly with only one rod permitted to be used at a time.

When
The timing could not be better.
Lake Wivenhoe fishes at its best from April through to October.
Being held in September the Wivenhoe Kayak & Canoe Fishing Convention is sure to see the fishing at its best.
The timing also coincides with the end of the ABT tournament season.
The good folks at ABT have given a Wild Card Entry to their BASS Electric Convention which will be held on 27/28 of September at Lake Boondooma.

An event like this will be must attend for many kayakers, as much for the get together and the location as much as anything else.
However there are some great prizes on offer. At only $30 entry this is a very affordable event.

Access
As many regular Lake Wivenhoe anglers would know, the fish can be spread out in the lake and many have a favourite spot.
To assist in accessing the main basin for this event only, the South East Qld Water Board are opening a special access point towards the front of the lake for competitors only.
While this special access is available it is not compulsory to launch here, competitors can still launch at Logan’s Inlet and fish from there.

Camping
Camping is available Captain Logan Camp and Lumley Hill.
These are both within the Logans Complex.
Please telephone 07 54264729 to book a site if required.
Fees for camping per site per night are $12.50 (1-2 people), $25.00 (3-4 people)
Additional persons $5 per person per night.
Powered site – additional $5 / night.

Session Times
Saturday 7:00 am to 4:00pm
Sunday 7:00 am to 12:00 noon

Requirements
Requirements to be followed by all competitors are a condition of entry are as follows.
Competitors are:
* required to wear a suitable personal floatation device at all times while on the water
* required to carry a working mobile phone,
* required to observe the "no fish" area, and travel the shortest route in and out of this area,
* to stay 800m clear from power station and dam wall at all times,
* required to sign a register upon entry & exit each day on the water,
* to follow the direction of SEQWater Staff at all times if directed either verbally or in writting
* required to have a current Stocked Impoundment Permit (SIP). These can be pruchased from the ranger at Lake Wivenhoe or on-line HERE>>>

Proceeds support fish restocking program www.swfsa.sweetwaterfishing.com.au

Win an Ocean Kayak Prowler 4.5 Elite

This event is proudly supported by Sweetwater Fishing Australia

CONTACT

This event is run by Garry Fitzgerald on behalf of the Somerset & Wivenhoe Fish Stocking Assn (SWFSA)

For all other details please contact Garry on:

Mobile: 0423 464 311

or

Email

You Will Need

* A canoe or kayak

* A SIP Fishing Permit (can be purchased from ranger at lake)

* Digital Camera with removable card for downloading

* Measuring Mat

* Working mobile phone

* PFD 1, 2 or 3

* Camping permit (if camping). Can be payed at ranger's office

A CPR Endorsed Event