Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions and persistent south-westerly winds, the spirit of competition was alive and well at this year’s Blue Water Classic. A total of 328 determined anglers launched early from Hillarys and Ocean Reef boat ramps, ready to test their skills against the elements and each other.
Those who braved the bumpy conditions were rewarded with some impressive catches, proving once again that determination pays off. Once the lines were reeled in and the competition closed, competitors made their way back to the MAAC for a well-earned drink and the chance to swap stories of the ones they caught and the ones that got away.
Congratulations to our winners – your efforts truly stood out in a tough field.
| FISH | WINNER | WEIGHT |
| Whiting
Herring Breaksea Cod Baldchin Groper Tailor Flathead Dhufish Harlequin Skipjack Pink Snapper King George Whiting Queen Snapper |
John Kirwan
Ritchie Dunn Kim Parker Glen Carter Karl Jones Carey Scarfe Gerard Murphy Joshua Fanderlinden Joseph Coppolina Geoff Kirk Steve Foster Jake Portrais |
0.339kg
0.253kg 2.02kg 3.78kg 0.855kg 1.303kg 15.81kg 1.198kg 2.15kg 6.04kg 1.218kg 3kg |
A special thank you goes out to all the volunteers who helped make the day run smoothly, and of course to our generous sponsors. Your continued support is what keeps this event thriving year after year.
Until next time – tight lines and fair seas!
