2019 “Okuma” NZACA nationals

 

This letter is being sent to all NZACA affiliated clubs informing them of developments for the 2019 NZACA nationals.

 

 

The 2019 NZACA nationals are being held in Northland from the 7th – 9th March. The nationals are being hosted by the NZACA executive and the 90 Mile Surfcasting Club. The headquarters and weigh-in for the nationals will be based at the 90 Mile Beach Holiday Park at Waipapakauri. This will also be the venue for the NZACA AGM held at 4pm on Thursday afternoon.

 

 

As with past nationals there will be the following sections competed for. Dry casting, land based and boat. Within these sections will be various categories, but not as many as in previous years.

 

The boundaries for the 2019 nationals will be north of a line from the Northern entrance to the Hokianga Harbour on the West coast to the Northern entrance to Whananaki Harbour on the East coast. Within these boundaries all areas of private access will not be included. This includes Great Exhibition Bay.

 

 

The entry cost will be $25 for senior NZACA members and free for Juniors and Midget’s. For all non NZACA members who want to attend it will be $10 extra. There will be no prize giving dinner included in this price.There will be a meal available to purchase though.

 

 

The eligible fish species for boat and shore are as follows. Snapper, Trevally, Kahawai, Kingfish and John Dory.

 

 

There will be some average weight prizes awarded including $1000 for the average weight Snapper sponsored by the Yeoman Family.

 

If any club has any queries regarding the upcoming 2019 “Okuma” nationals please do not hesitate to contact any of the below.

 

Rick and Lynn Hymers. 06 3078020. thistledous@hotmail.com

 

Gary Whitaker. 027 240 1685 gary@whitaker.nz

 

Dave Davies. 021 130 3224 davehere@xtra.co.nz