The 'catch and release' competition could attract up to 450 anglers and offers $40,000 dollars' worth of prizes and giveaways with all profits from the event donated to brain cancer research. Accommodation vouchers from IWHP Burrinjuck Waters can also be won.
IWHP Burrinjuck Waters Manager Dean Brind is a keen angler himself and has entered the event to support Twin Town local Greg Whitehead who passed away two years ago from brain cancer.
“Greg Whitehead was a frequent visitor to the park and this competition, which stemmed from his mates wanting to honour his memory, is now a significant community event which supports an important cause,” Mr Brind said.
“It's great to see communities coming together at our park and taking advantage of the great fishing here at the dam to raise funds for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.
“All of our cabins are booked for that weekend but there are still powered sites and unpowered camping available.
“The vibe here at the park will be fantastic so I encourage people to pack up their fishing gear and come to show their support.
“In December 2014 a 135cm Murray Cod was caught by a Yass local; I'll be interested to see if someone can top that.”
Capped at 450 entrants, the competition includes a team category as well as individual entrants. Points are scored on fish length only and the best eight fish of the weekend can be claimed. All anglers are eligible for the major prize draw prize to win a Quintrex F390 Explorer boat.
Visit the Greg Whitehead Fishing Challenge on Facebook to find out more.
Mr Brind said he wrote a regular fishing blog for those wanting to 'knowledge up' before the competition and will be writing more fishing reports before the event. “My personal best is a 64cm Yellow Belly and a 115cm Murray Cod so I'll be looking to beat that at the competition,” he said.
Dean's fishing blog and latest park updates can be found on the Burrinjuck park page at http://www.inlandwaters.com.au as well as a full list of activities, accommodation and rates for the event weekend. The park's Facebook page also posts Dean's local fishing and park news.
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