Daiwa Landbased 2023

Pictured: Ardyn Holwerda, winner of Average Weight Snapper

Written by Wayne Barnes - TPSFC Weighmaster

Despite rough weather conditions, the 30th Anniversary Daiwa Land Base Fishing Competition was a great success. Congratulations to all the anglers who participated, you did an amazing job.

We're thrilled to announce that Tairua took out the Orange Roughy Cup but we are sure North Shore will be hot on our heels next year!

Additionally, a special shoutout to Matt Picket who was crowned the overall 30th Anniversary Champion Angler. Well done, Matt!

We would also like to take a moment to thank our sponsors, Daiwa New Zealand, Dutchy's, Basins Environmental, Ray & Sue McIntyre, Julie Elliot & Jim Van de Water & Brad Turner for their generous support. Without their contributions, this event wouldn't have been possible.

Thank you again to all who participated, and we hope to see you again next year for another exciting competition.

SNAPPER
1st: Rick Morgan - 8.325kg
2nd: Paul Nelson - 8.300kg
3rd: Matt Pickett - 7.670kg
Average weight: Ardyn Holwerda - 2.365kg

KAHAWAI
1st: Darren McLean - 2.085kg
2nd: Phillip Momberg - 2.020kg
3rd: Mike Craven - 1.940kg
Average Weight: Brad Pitcher- 1.330kg

Trevally
1st: Eric Murray - 2.915kg
2nd: Eric Murray - 2.435kg
3rd: Jason Godwin - 2.240kg
Average Weight: Paul Skilling - 1.635kg

Small Fry
1st: Cameron Murray - 2.730 Trevally
2nd: Emerald Murray - 2.600 Snapper
3rd: Mateo Murray - 2.390 Snapper

Junior
1st: Bruno Nelson - 3.400 Snapper
2nd: Vasilisa Walker 1.410kg Snapper
3rd: Alon Buchanan - 1.360kg Kahawai

Top Lady
Sue McIntyre - Trevally 1.975kg

Orange Roughy Cup
Tairua

McIntyre Cup
ROCK WHOPPERS

Speedfish
1st: Mark Mortimer 1.745kg Kahawai
2nd: Jason Godwin 1.070 Porai
3rd: Alon Buchanan 0.715kg Grey Mullet