Sponsors

Ocean Kayak

Old Town

Humminbird

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

Charltons Fishing


BLA

Backwater Paddles

Barz Optics

Bass Action Nets

Carlise Paddles

Kingston Lures

Bassman Spinnerbaits

Somerset Regional Council

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

Over $10 000 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 total 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 and competitors card.

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 up to two rods permitted to be used at a time to allow for trolling.

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 and the opening of the Bass Season on the Brisbane River downstream of the Wivenhoe Dam.

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 $50 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 various areas of the lake, competitors may drive to other access points around Lake Wivenhoe and launch from there. Competitors who are also members of clubs that have thier own land leases may also launch from these locations.
NEW With the floods of early 2011, some fish moved both upstream and downstream of the lake to the river, so from 2011 competitors will be permitted to fish either Lake Wivenhoe OR the Brisbane River downstream of the dam to as far downstream as Burtons Bridge. So long as they are at the Logan Complex at the start end end of each session for head count, this is acceptable.
NOTE - In 2012 comptitors will need to select which location they wish to fish, as the lake and river events will be run as separate events at the same time.

Camping
Camping is available Captain Logan Camp and Lumley Hill.
These are both within the Logans Complex.
Please telephone 07 5426 4729 to book a site if required.
Fees for camping per site per night - Contact camp manager for details
Powered site – additional fee
A 10% discount applies to the above fees for the group booking rate.

All sites at Captain Logan's Camp have been reserved for the Convention so please be sure to inform the ranger when booking your site!!
Camp Site Brochure can be downloaded HERE>>>

Session Times (TBC)
Saturday
6am Final Briefing / Weather Report
6.30 am - 2:00pm (catch cards in by 3pm)
Show N Shine Begins at 4:00pm

Sunday
6am Briefing
6:30 - 1:00pm (catch cards in by 2pm)
Presentation from approx 3pm

Requirements / Code of Conduct
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 all "no fish" and "no access/entry" areas.
* 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>>>

Where:
EVENT COMPOUND - Logans Inlet - Lake Wivenhoe

When:
First full weekend in September (Briefing Friday at 6:00am approx)

Cost:
$50 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.

Proceeds will support fish restocking programs throughout Brisbane Valley including lakes, River and creeks www.swfsa.sweetwaterfishing.com.au

HIGH LIGHTS

• Friday Night Seminar
  Guest speakers Neil Schultz & Garry Fitzgerald
• Show N Shine / Buy Swap Sell
• Live Fish Display by FFSAQ
• Huge Range of kayaks and canoes on display
• On Water Test Paddle of huge range of watercraft

• Friday Night
• Saturday Lunch
• Saturday Dinner
• Sunday Breakfast
• Sunday Lunch

CONTACT

This event is coordinated by Garry Fitzgerald

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 if fishing on Lake Wivenhoe (can be purchased from ranger at lake)

* Digital Camera with removable card for downloading

* Measuring Mat or rules to 60cm +

* Working mobile phone

* PFD 1, 2 or 3

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

* BYO Fire wood or buy from ranger

Fishing Permit

All persons aged 18 years and older who wish to fish at Lake Wivenhoe must have a current Stocked Impoundment Permit. These may be purchased at the rangers office or you can purchase On-Line HERE>>>

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