Pirtek Fishing Challenge, Sunday 11 April 2010

News Flash
- I Lost My Brag Mat!
  
  If your brag mat does not arrive in time, or you lost it, do not panic. Write your angler number on a piece of cardboard in black pen and use a Fisheries-style measuring sticker (available at your local tackle store) to measure your fish. Then photograph your fish following the competition rules.
- Direct Deposit Available
  
  If you would prefer to pay your entry fee by direct deposit, please email fishingchallenge@pirtek.com.au.
- WA Species
  
  There will be a boat-based species for tropical waters in northern Western Australia. The remaining species will be central/southern based.
- Freshwater Species
  
  This year QLD, NSW, and VIC will have one native freshwater species in their target group of fish.

On behalf of Pirtek Fluid Systems and our associate sponsors Evinrude, Lowrance, Berkley, LG Electronics, Nissan and JVC we would like to thank everybody who has taken part in the 2010 Pirtek Fishing Challenge.

Sunday, 11 April has seen almost 2,500 anglers from all over Australia – mums, dads, kids and grandparents – chase 17 species from Golden Perch to Barramundi in a one-day fishing challenge unlike any other competition. I’m not sure how the weather has worked out for everybody, but looking out the office window on the central coast of NSW I know where I would rather be.

I hope you’ve enjoyed your day out fishing and thank you for helping us support the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia in raising awareness and funding.

Check out a few photos which have been submitted from Sunday’s fishing and don’t forget even if you didn’t catch a fish you are still in the draw to win the terrific TV and home theatre system from LG or the Hotham Alpine Resort ski trip courtesy of Nissan.

A special thanks to the fishing clubs who got behind the JVC Club Challenge and we look forward to announcing the winners.

Cheers, Michael Guest