Day 2 at the 2023 Humminbird Fitzroy River Barra Bash

08/10/2023

Recap of Day 2 at the 2023 Humminbird Fitzroy River Barra Bash

What a thrilling Day 2 it has been at the 2023 Humminbird Fitzroy River Barra Bash! The action on the Fitzroy River is hotter than ever, and the anglers are showing their skills as they chase down the elusive Barramundi. With another 185 Barramundi caught today, our total catch has reached an astounding 372, confirming Central Queensland’s reputation as a Barramundi hotspot!

Congratulations to Mark Boss and Steve Nuttall from "Gone Nuts" for their outstanding performance on Day 2. They have secured the top spot for the Most Metres of Barramundi caught at the end of the day. Their relentless pursuit of Barramundi has certainly paid off, and they now stand as frontrunners in this fierce battle.

Zac McClintock continues to hold the title of the reigning champion for the Biggest Barramundi in the tournament, with an astonishing 114cm catch.

Day 2 also saw some spectacular catches, and Coby Pascoe emerged as the angler with the Biggest Barramundi for the day. His catch measured an impressive 101cm, showcasing the incredible Barramundi that inhabit the Fitzroy River.

As we move forward in this competition, the anticipation is building, and the fishing action promises to get even more intense. With each passing day, the stakes are higher, and the competition fiercer. Anglers are putting their skills and knowledge to the test, hoping to secure their place in Barramundi fishing history.

Our Barra Bash Boat Raffle was also drawn at the Frenchville Sports Club, with over 5,000 tickets being sold. Congratulations to Carter Jewell from Mackay for securing this stellar boating package!


FAQs

The short answer is heaps… along with the chance of sharing in over $17,000 in cash prizes, you will get 2 x bags full of merchandise from our sponsors, 2 x 2024 Fitzroy River Barra Bash shirts, an amazing lunch and refreshments at the registration lunch on Saturday, Dinner and refreshments on the presentation evening , a ticket each into the Boat Package valued at over $45K, an entry each into the multidraw raffle on presentation night, that last year had a prize pool of over $25k, including Shimano Stella’s and Hummingbird displays, all of which can be won without catching a single fish….talk about value for money…
South Rockhampton Access is on Quay Street, Rockhampton City, between South and Francis Streets. This boat ramp is located on Littler-Cum-Ingham Park and has toilet facilities located in the vicinity. North Rockhampton has two ramp access', one at the end of Larcombe Street via Glenmore Road and Macalister Street. This ramp is the oldest ramp in the area and it's recommended to use the newer facilities located at the end of Reaney Street. Access to this ramp is via Bridge Street and Goodsall Street, with the ramp hosting four lanes, a central floating pontoon and an abundance of car trailer parking.
The Rockhampton Recreational Voluntary Code of Practice (VCOP) is designed to encourage local and visiting recreational fishers to adopt sustainable and responsible fishing practices while fishing in the Net Free Zone to ensure fish stocks remain in a very healthy state in the system. Take the Fitzroy River Voluntary Code of Practice Pledge by clicking here.
All 2024 Fitzroy River Barra Bash competitors will receive free membership for Frenchville Sports Club, expiry date as 31 December 2024. Simply fill out all details in the registration and the team will create your free membership. Membership card can be collected at the Registration event.
Fishing boundaries can be viewed by clicking the FISHING ZONE link at the top right of this website. All participants will also receive a printed map within their competition info handed out at the compulsory briefing event. If you are found to be fishing outside these boundaries you will be disqualified from the competition.
To avoid an unwanted encounter with one of the many sand/mudflats and rockbars hidden under the surface, our best advice is to work your way through the area you intend to fish on a falling or low tide. This allows plenty of visibility to better gauge the physical elements of that stretch of the system. Modern mapping found on most popular sounder devices provides a great guide in addition to the mapping provided by Maritime Safety Queensland online, which can be downloaded for reference.
The short and simple answer is NO. We are a catch and release tournament, and in keeping with the data provided around the best practice for such a comp, we do not allow the use of bait. This limits the amount of gut hooked fish that can sustain significant damage prior to release and helps to maintain a sustainable waterway for years to come.
At this stage the competition is only 2 person per team. This allows for plenty of space on boats for competitors, along with seamless scoring process and entry categories.

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07 4932 6800
fitzroyriverbarrabash@fsports.com.au
Rockhampton QLD

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