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2006 Dampier Billfish Classic

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Dated: 1st August 2006
Location: Australia/Western Australia /Pilbara Region/Karratha-Dampier
From our Karratha-Dampier Fishing Correspondent Luke Groen
2006 Dampier Billfish Classic2006 Dampier Billfish Classic
This years 2006 Dampier Billfish Shoot out was the biggest ever! There were 61 boats and 201 anglers trying their luck at catching a few billfish and winning some prizes over the 3 days of fishing.

The weather was reasonable for the bigger boats but the littler ones definitely weren’t handling the seas as well.

The fish were a little scarce compared to previous years but there were still quite a few around.

A lot of people were getting the fish up but could not stay connected long enough for as tag to be put in.

I would like to thank all the sponsors and everyone who competed in the event.
Results:
  • Total tags: 99 (97 Sailfish and 2 Marlin) 201 anglers and 61 boats
  • 1st tagged Marlin: Peter Fry on Guliviner
  • 1st tagged Sailfish: Derrick Albet on Mako
  • 1st tagged Billfish female: Kate Mc Loud on Party of Five.
  • Champion Junior Tag and Release: Kate Mc Loud with 3 tags.
  • Champion Angler Tag and Release: Paul Beznar
  • Champion Boat: Wet One with 9 Sailfish tags.
  • The major prize-winner of the Stacer-Mercury tinny: Gavin O’Brien.

    Also if you have any photos from the comp dont hesitate to send them in! Cheers ...Luke Groen




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