Rakaia River Fishing Competition

23rd, 24th and 25th February 2018

Official Entry form and information booklet

Early Entry draw (Seniors Only) - Fisherman’s Loft Voucher $1000 Early Prize Draw closes Friday 2nd February 2018 Entries Close: 5pm Friday 16thFebruary 2018

Senior Entry—$85 Junior Entry—$15

Entries limited to 750 Senior and 150 Junior

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Hot Food will be Available Pies Cheese Rolls Sausages American Hot dogs Bacon sandwiches Cold drinks Chocolate bars

1 General Information  The Social Evenings are for all to enjoy and view the grand array of prizes on display at the Rakaia Community Centre and attached Marquee.

 Our venue will be smoke-free in accordance with the law. An area outside will be provided for smokers.

 Only alcohol purchased at the venue may be consumed on the premises.

 There are NO EFTPOS facilities at the Community Centre; ATM machines are located at Rakaia Mobil only.

 Senior Competitors - please ensure you show your tag at the door each evening (except Sunday) upon arriving at the Social Function to secure entry in all Drawn Prizes for that evening. You must be present to claim any Drawn Prize on any night. The Super Draws will be drawn between 8pm and 10pm nightly. Spot Prizes may be drawn before 8pm and carry on after 10pm (See Rule 10).

 Guests and visitors are welcome at the Social Evenings at a cost of $5 per night. Visitor Passes must be displayed at all times.

 Prizes won in the Heaviest Salmon Overall and Heaviest Trout Overall Categories will automatically be awarded to the successful angler, regardless of them being present.

 Announcements will be made each evening informing competitors should the river be declared unfishable.

 No fish will be accepted at the scales without first presenting your Fishing Licence (See Rule 6).

 Final Prize Presentation of Senior and Junior Prizes commences at 1.00 pm on Sunday (or at 12 noon if Sunday is declared a no fishing day)

Further Information is available from: Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc. P.O. Box 52, Rakaia 7743 Phone (03) 302 7451 (during competition only) Fax(03) 302 7462 [email protected] For an emergency at the hall call 0273027527

Entry forms are in the centre of this booklet, or online (PDF format) at www.rakaiasalmon.co.nz

If your entry has not been receipted within 14 days, please phone 03 302 7451 or email the treasurer

Closing date for entries Friday 16th February 2018

2 Programme

Friday 2nd February Early Entry Draw closes

Friday 16th February Senior & Junior entries close

Thursday 22nd February 10am-9-30pm Registration at Rakaia Community Centre 7pm Social Function commences 8pm-10pm Superdraws, Spot Prizes & Raffles

Friday 23rd February Senior Competition Begins 4pm Junior Competition Begins 7pm-12pm Social Function 8pm-10pm Lucky Weights, Superdraws, Spot Prizes 9pm Weigh-in closes

Saturday 24th February 7pm-12pm Social Function 8pm-10pm Lucky Weights, Superdraws, Spot Prizes 9pm Weigh-in closes

Sunday 25th February 11.30am Sharp Weigh-in closes for all competitors

You must be in line by 11.30 am for your fish to be accepted.

1pm Prize presentation commences (12 noon if Sunday is declared a no fishing day)

A licensed bar, compere, and food are present at all social functions

FOOD - Dunsandel Netball Club supplying hot food each night

Methven Travel Shuttle Service

Friday 23rd February Pick-up at South Rakaia huts 6.30 pm Return to huts from hall after final prize draw

Saturday 24th February Pick-up at South Rakaia huts 6.30 pm Return to huts from hall after final prize draw

Please put your name on the board at the Community Hall from Thursday night if you are using the shuttle service. If there are sufficient numbers, extra runs will be made.

Please pay $5.00 donation to the driver.

Accommodation in Rakaia Rakaia River Holiday Park 302 7257 Crate & Barrel (Hotel), Leeston 03 3244000 St Ita’s Guest House 302 7546 South Rakaia Hotel 302 7058

For more info check out www.rakaia.co.nz

3 SENIOR PRIZE LIST Prize values are based on the recommended retail value at the time of print. Committee and Sponsors accept no responsibility for fluctuating values.

CATEGORY ONE Major Prize Draw for all Senior Competitors who have caught a Salmon Competitors must be present at time of Draw to claim any of the following Prizes (Note: Only One Entry per Successful Angler)

1st Daiwa Sol 7'6" Rod, Daiwa Silver creek 2504 Reel,Daiwa Lexa 300 Reel, Daiwa DXS 8'6" Rod, Daiwa X8 Braid, Coleman Instant Up 6 Person Tent, Coleman 3x3 Gazebo Valued at $2597 Sponsored by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc.

2nd Daiwa Sol 7'6" Rod, Daiwa Exceler 3000 Reel, Daiwa X8 Braid,Coleman Xtreme Cooler 34 litre Coleman Vanquish Lantern, Daiwa Lexa 300 Reel, Daiwa DXS 8'6" Rod, Daiwa Evo Braid 15lb. Valued at $1306 Sponsored by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc.

3rd Stradic C5000FK Reel, Catana Nano 9' 2pce 6/8kg Rod, Sufix 832 Braid Lo-Vis Green15lb 150yrds, Shimano Swordfish Tee Shirt, Shimano Boat Sticker pack,G Loomis Skeleton Fish sticker Valued at $820.50 Donated by Spark Business Hub Canterbury

4th Assortment of Amazing Baits Range Valued at $400 Donated by Amazing Baits

5th Daiwa Laguna 3000 Reel, Daiwa Exceler Canel Rod, Daiwa X8 150m Braid. Sponsored by Gavin Doody Seedcleaning Valued at $299

6th Daiwa Saltist Nero 2500 Reel Valued at $299 Sponsored by Crate & Barrel (Hotel) Leeston

7th A Pair of Dryline "TheJetboater" Boots Voucher Valued at $189.50 Donated by Dryline

8th Daiwa Shinobi 2500 Reel, Daiwa Shinobi Rod, Daiwa X8 150m Braid. Sponsored by Rakaia Automotive Valued at $149

9th Coleman 30 Can Soft Cooler Bag, Mustad Professional Pro Fillet kit. Sponsored by Rosco Auto Distmantlers Valued at $99

10th Gas Cooker & Canisters Donated by Arthur Cates Ltd Valued at $33.80

RAKAIA MOBIL SUNDAY DRAW Competitors must be present to claim the following prize

When you make a purchase from Rakaia Mobil during the Competition, put your Name and Entrant ID Number on the back of the till receipt and drop it in the box on the counter. You will be entered in the Draw for a Plano Tackle Box, spinners and line. Valued at $420 donated by Rakaia Mobil.

4 CATEGORY TWO

Major Prize Draw for all Senior Competitors Competitors must be present at time of Draw to claim any of the following Prizes.

1st Coleman Instant Up Gold 10 Person Tent, Coleman All Terrain single Airbed (x2), Coleman Outlander Sleeping Bag (x2), Coleman Winged Quad Chair (x2) Sponsored by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc. Valued at $2000

2nd Daiwa certate 3000 Reel, Daiwa Evo Braid 15lb Sponsored by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc. Valued at $899

3rd Voucher for Dryline Chest Waders with Wait-bait Knee Pads, External Pocket and Hand Warming Pocket Valued at $875.50 Donated by Dry Line

4th Stradic C5000FK Reel, Catana Nano 9' 2pce 6/8kg Rod, Sufix 832 Braid Lo-Vis Green15lb 150yrds, Shimano Swordfish Tee Shirt, Shimano Boat Sticker pack,G Loomis Skeleton Fish sticker Valued at $820.50 Donated by Spark Business Hub Canterbury

5th Plano Trunk,Waders,Fishing lures Valued at $500 Donated by Bern sport

6th Daiwa Acculite 8'6" Rod, Daiwa Laguna 4000 Reel, Esky 2 Bottle Soft Cooler Sponsored by Smithscapes Valued at $299

7th Daiwa Freams 2500 Reel, Daiwa X8 Braid 300m Valued at $299 Sponsored by Gray Engineering

8th Daiwa Laguna 300 Reel, Daiwa Exceler Rod Valued at $299 Sponsored by Keig Brother Plasterers

9th Battery Valued at $250 Donated by Faast Fitt Battery & Auto

10th Coleman Vanquish Lantern, daiwa Crossfire 2500 Reel Valued at $198 Sponsored by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc.

111h Xitus Pro 7'2pce Rod & Shimano corvalus 400 Reel, Shimano Technium line Donated by Cridge Seeds Ltd Valued at $225

12th Jumper Leads Valued at $150 Donated by Plucks Engineering

13th Daiwa Shinobi 7' rod, Daiwa Shinobi 2500 reel. Valued $ 149 Sponsored By Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc.

5 CATEGORY THREE - THE GRAND PRIZE Prize Draw for all Senior Competitors who are present at the prizegiving

Polaris 570 4X4 Motor Bike

Sponsored By Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc.

Total Prize Value $13500

SENIOR TROUT COMPETITION

1st Daiwa Lexa 300 HD Reel, Daiwa DXS 8'6 rod Valued at $599 Sponsored by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc. plus Salmon Tales Trophy for Heaviest Trout Overall

2nd Daiwa Laguna 4000 Reel,Daiwa Laguna 8'6 Rod,Daiwa X8 20lb Braid. Sponsored by Boag Contracting Valued at $349

3rd Imitation Clear Drift Salmon Eggs from Amazing Baits Valued at $150 Donated by Amazing Baits

4th DKovea Stove EZ Eco Valued at $349 Sponsored by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc.

5th Coleman Xtreme 66L Cooler Valued at $249 Sponsored by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc.

Also the Doug Hood Memorial Trophy for Heaviest Trout caught by a Senior Mid-Canterbury Angler

6 2018 SPONSORS

Airborne Honey Merlyns ol’ times signs

Amazing Baits Nth Canterbury Fish & Game

Arthur Cates North Canterbury Hunting & Fishing

Ashburton Hunting and Fishing Noel Leeming Moorehouse Ave Ballingers Hunting & Fishing Outdoor Adventure Sports Bern Sports PGG Wrightsons Seeds Boag’s Contracting PGG Wrightson Rakaia

Brittian & Wynyard (Coleman and Philip Wareing Diawa) Pluck’s Engineering Cactus Outdoor ProShear Canterbury Lure Fishing Club Railway Tavern, Rakaia Chapman’s Kawasaki, Rakaia Rakaia Automotive Charles Takeaways (M Robson) Rakaia Engineering Crate and Barrel Hotel ,Leeston Rakaia Foodstore CRT Farmlands Rakaia Four Square Cridge Seeds Rakaia Hair Studio Drummond & Etheridge Ltd Rakaia Health, Post & Photo Dryline Ltd Rakaia Mobil Dunsandel Tavern Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Faast Fitt Battery & Auto Rakaia River Holiday Park Fishermans Loft Rakaia Service Centre Fishing News Rakaia Motor Cycle Service Centre

Gavin Doody Seedcleaning Robbie’s Bar & Bistro, Ashburton Gerard Paul Electrical Rosco Auto Dismantlers Goldpine Industries Ross McDonald Electrical Gray Engineering Salmon Tales

Hamilton Jet (Shimano) Douglas Johnson & Co Ken & Sue Lee SmithScapes Keig Brothers Plasterers

South Rakaia Hotel Martin Excavating & Contracting Spark Business Canterbury Mary Hood St Ita’s Guest House, Rakaia Mid Canterbury Freight Templeton Butchery Millwood Nursery Windsor Gallery Mountain River Venison Wondercast Fishing Tackle New World Rolleston

Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc., organisers of the Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition, sincerely thank all sponsors for their continued support. All competitors are asked to support our sponsors as often as possible.

HEAVIEST SALMON OVERALL

Coleman 3X3 Gazebo, Coleman Fyreknight Stove, Daiwa Sol LT 3000 Reel, Daiwa Evo Braid 150m,Daiwa 7'6" Rod, Daiwa Laguna-X 8'6" Rod, Daiwa Exceler 4000 Reel, Daiwa X8 Braid, Mustad Fillet Knife, Kovea Eco EZ Stove Valued at $2694

Sponsored by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc .And Ballingers,Ashburton H/F, Nth Canterbury Hunting & Fishing

Okuma Komodo 463 Bait Casting Reel Valued at $400

Donated by Ballingers H/F, Ashburton H/F, Nth Canterbury Hunting & Fishing in Association withComposite Development

Total value $3094

PLUS the Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Trophy for Heaviest Salmon Overall

HEAVIEST SALMON DAILY

Friday 23rd February

All prizes below Donated by Ballingers H/F, Ashburton H/F, Nth Canterbury Hunting & Fishing in Association with Composite Development

1st Okuma Komodo 463 Bait Casting Reel Valued at $400 2nd Okuma X Factor 8' 2pce Rod, Okuma Trio 55 Reel Valued at $280 3rd Okuma Ceymar 8' 2pce Rod,Okuma Ceymar 55 Reel Valued at $200 4th Okuma Crymar 8' 2pce Rod Valued at $99.99

Saturday 24th February

Donated by Ballingers H F, Ashburton H/F, Nth Canterbury Hunting & Fishing in association with Composite Development 1st Okuma Komodo 463 Bait Casting Reel Valued at $400 2nd Okuma X Factor 8' 2pce Rod, Okuma Trio 55 Reel Valued at $280 3rd Okuma Ceymar 8' 2pce Rod, Okuma Ceymar 55 Reel Valued at $200 4th Okuma Crymar 8' 2pce Rod Valued at $99.99

Sunday 25th February

Donated by Ballingers HF, Ashburton H/F, Nth Canterbury Hunting & Fishing in association with Composite Development 1st Okuma Komodo 463 Bait Casting Reel Valued at $400 2nd Okuma X Factor 8' 2pce Rod, Okuma Trio 55 Reel Valued at $280 3rd Okuma Ceymar 8' 2pce Rod, Okuma Ceymar 55 Reel Valued at $200 4th Okuma Crymar 8' 2pce Rod Valued at $99.99

8 EARLY ENTRY DRAW Drawn from entries received by 5 p.m. 2nd February 2018

Voucher for Shopping Spree at Fishermans Loft to the value of $1,000. Donated by Fishermans Loft

9 PLEASE NOTE: Multiple entries can be paid with a single cheque or credit card payment, but PLEASE only one person per form Extra forms can be downloaded at www.rakaiasalmon.co.nz Rakaia River Salmon Fishing Competition 23rd, 24th & 25th February 2018

ENTRY FORM Senior and Junior entries must be received by or postmarked no later than 5pm Friday 16th February 2018 and mailed to: Rakaia River Fishing Promotions, PO Box 52, RAKAIA 7743 Or scan to [email protected] or faxed to: (03) 302 7462 Senior Entry $85 Junior Entry $15

Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______

Town/City: ______Postcode: ______

Email: (Clearly written) ______

This entrant is a: □ Senior (16 & over on 1/10/17) or □ Junior (15 & under on 1/10/17) Date of Birth ___ / ___ / ___ (Juniors only)

I agree to abide by the rules of the competition and I understand that I must be present to claim any drawn prize. I also agree to clean my gear, boat & trailer to prevent the spread of Didymo.

Signed: ______

I have enclosed $ ______Credit Card/Cheque/Internet banking (toRakaia River Fishing Promotions)

Internet banking Details - Name used______Reference used______

Date paid______Amount banked______For Senior ______Junior______

Pay into Rakaia River Fishing Promotions (BNZ) 02-0836-0167601-000

Or please charge my credit/debit card

Total $ ______

Name on Card: ______Expiry ___ / ___

Cardholder’s Signature______

□ Please tick this box if you still require us to post you an entry form in the future 10 PLEASE NOTE: Multiple entries can be paid with a single cheque or credit card payment, but PLEASE only one person per form Extra forms can be downloaded at www.rakaiasalmon.co.nz Rakaia River Salmon Fishing Competition 23rd, 24th & 25th February 2018

Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______

Town/City: ______Postcode: ______

Email: (Clearly written) ______

This entrant is a: □ Senior (16 & over on 1/10/17) or □ Junior (15 & under on 1/10/17) Date of Birth ___ / ___ / ___ (Juniors only)

I agree to abide by the rules of the competition and I understand that I must be present to claim any drawn prize. I also agree to clean my gear, boat & trailer to prevent the spread of Didymo.

Signed: ______

I have enclosed $ ______Credit Card/Cheque/Internet banking (toRakaia River Fishing Promotions)

Internet banking Details - Name used______Reference used______

Date paid______Amount banked______For Senior ______Junior______

Pay into Rakaia River Fishing Promotions (BNZ) 02-0836-0167601-000

Or please charge my credit/debit card

Total $ ______

Name on Card: ______Expiry ___ / ___

Cardholder’s Signature______

□ Please tick this box if you still require us to post you an entry form in the future

11 Wondercast Fishing tackle in conjunction with Rakaia River Fishing Promotions are proud sponsors of the Lucky Prize Draws

Three Quick Draws per night, Ten prizes per Draw

FISHING COMPETITION SPECIAL

Tent sites:

$55 per person for 3 nights

12 THURSDAY SUPERDRAWS Competitors must be present in the hall at time of draw to claim prize

The Superdraw prizes will be drawn as follows: At 8.00pm the first number drawn has the pick of the table and so on. At 9.00pm the first number drawn picks a ball which will correspond with a prize, although not necessarily the most valuable, and so on. At 10.00pm winners choose an envelope, to reveal their prize as their number is drawn.

8.00 pm Superdraw (Pick a Prize)

A St Ita’s Voucher Valued at $140 Donated by St Ita’s Guest House, Rakaia B Daiwa X8 Braid 15lb, Daiwa Chinook lures x3 Valued at $99 Sponsored by Proshear C Service voucher Valued at $200 Donated by Rakaia Motor Cycle Service Centre D Battery Valued at $250

Donated by Faast Fitt Battery & Auto

9.00 pm Superdraw (Pick a Ball)

A Daiwa Treams 2500 Reel, daiwa X8 Braid 10lb, Mustad 8" Fillet Knife Coleman Vanquish 550 Lumen Lantern Valued at $339 Sponsored by Martin Excavating & Contracting B Shimano Tackle Bag Large,Shimano flexifit Cap Valued at $175.50 Donated by Spark Hub Canterbury C Jumper Leads Valued at $150 Donated by Plucks Engineering D Gas Cooker & Canisters Valued at $33.80 Donated by Arthur Cates Ltd

10.00 pm Superdraw (Mystery Envelope)

A Daiwa Lexa 300 HD Reel, Daiwa X8 Braid 20lb Valued at $449 Sponsored by Mary Hood B Lure Rod, Reel, Hat, Lures And Membership to the Canterbury Lure Club Donated by Canterbury Lure Fishing Club Valued at $430 C Battery Valued at $250 Donated by Fasst Fitt Battery Ltd D Shimo Pink Lipstick Rod & Reel. Valued at $100 Sponsored by Rakaia Hair Studio

Prize values are based on the recommended retail value at the time of print. Committee and Sponsors accept no responsibility for fluctuating values.

13 FRIDAY SUPERDRAWS Competitors must be present in the hall at time of draw to claim prize

8.00 pm Superdraw (Pick a Prize)

A Tackle Box of D.A.M. Effzett Lures Valued at $200 Donated by Outdoor Adventure Sports, Ashburton B Tackle Box of D.A.M. Effzett Lures Valued at $200 Donated by Outdoor Adventure Sports, Ashburton C D.A.M Rod & Reel Combo Valued at $200 Donated by Outdoor Adventure Sports, Ashburton D D.A.M Rod & Reel Combo Valued at $200 Donated by Outdoor Adventure Sports, Ashburton

9.00 pm Superdraw (Pick a Ball)

A Daiwa Exceler Lt 3000 reel, Daiwa Exceler Canal Rod, Daiwa X8 J Braid 10lb, Mustad 4" Bait Knife. Valued at $399 Sponsored By Sth Rakaia Hotel B Shimano Tackle Bag Large,Shimano flexifit Cap,Shimano Boat Sticker Pack, G-Loomis Skeleton fish Valued at $246.75 Donated by Spark Hub Canterbury C A Pair of Dryline "TheJetboater" Boots Voucher Valued at $189.50 Donated by Dryline D Daiwa Shoulder Bag Valued at $99 Sponsored By Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc.

10.00 pm Superdraw (Mystery Envelope)

A LG 49" 4K UHD Smart Led TV Valued at $1549 Sponsored By Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc. B Phone package Valued at $500 Donated by Spark Business Hub Canterbury C Daiwa Legalis 2500 Reel, daiwa Laguna X 7' Rod, Daiwa X8 Braid 150m Sponsored by Rakaia Service centre Valued at $249 D A Pair of Dryline "TheJetboater" Boots Voucher Donated by Dryline Valued at $189.50

RAKAIA RIVER HOLIDAY PARK

Be in to win a $1000 worth of Fishing Gear Snowbee Stainless Steel smoker, Snowbee vest Backpack, Plano Stowaway hibrid, Landing net Dam Quick HPN 620 Reel,Dam Neo Finess 7' 2pce Spin WH Rod, Snowbee 7" Prestige Fillet Knife, Snowbee Polariods. Valued at $1000

This prize is only Eligible for those who stay at the Rakaia River Holiday Park. Your name will go into a box at the Park on camp registration.

Donated by Rakaia River Holiday Park

14 SATURDAY SUPERDRAWS Competitors must be present in the hall at time of draw to claim prize

8.00 pm Amazing Baits Superdraw

A Amazing Baits Tackle Box of Spinners Valued at $150 Donated by Amazing Baits B Amazing Baits Tackle Box of Spinners Valued at $150 Donated by Amazing Baits. C Amazing Baits Tackle Box of Spinners Valued at $150 Donated by Amazing Baits. D Amazing Baits Tackle Box of Spinners Valued at $150 Donated by Amazing Baits

9.00 pm Superdraw (Pick a Ball)

A Daiwa sol 3 LT 3000 Reel Valued at $ 549 Sponsored by Railway Tavern B Battery Valued at $250 Donated by Faast Fitt Battery & Auto C Daiwa Shinobi 7' rod & Shinobi 2500 Reel Valued at $149 Sponsored by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc. D Kovea Escape Cookware Set Valued at $99 Sponsored by Ross McDonald Electrical

10.00 pm Superdraw (Mystery Envelope)

A Samsung 55" Ultra HD 4K Smart Led TV Valued at $1999 Sponsored by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc. B Stradic C5000FK Reel, Catana Nano 9' 2pce 6/8kg Rod, Sufix 832 Braid Lo-Vis Green15lb 150yrds, Shimano Swordfish Tee Shirt, Shimano Boat Sticker pack, G Loomis Skeleton Fish sticker Valued at $820.50 Donated by Spark Business Hub Canterbury C Coleman Fyreknight Stove Valued at $499 Sponsored by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc. D Shimano Tackle Bag Large,Shimano flexifit Cap,Shimano Boat Sticker Pack, G-Loomis Skeleton fish Donated by Spark Hub Canterbury Valued at $246.75

15 JUNIOR COMPETITION

4.00 pm 23rd February to 11.30 am 25th February

Entries for the Junior Competition close at 5pm on Friday 16th February 2018

The Junior Competition is open to anyone 15 years and under as at 1/10/2017 and has an entry fee of $15.00. When filling out the Entry Form, please ensure that you mark the box which indicates Junior Entry and also enter your date of birth. Juniors are not permitted to enter the Senior Competition.

Please study the official rules relating to the Junior Competition.

Please Note: Rule No. 5 re size of salmon.

No Trout will be accepted under 300mm in length.

There are no Prize Draws for Junior Competitors on any day other than Sunday. The major Prize Presentation for all Juniors who have caught a fish will take place on Sunday 25th February at 1.00 pm sharp. If you have fish to be weighed, you must be in line by 11.30 a.m. Sunday. (Prize Presentation will begin at 12 noon if Sunday is declared a no fishing day.)

If insufficient fish have been caught, any remaining prizes will be drawn from the remaining junior entrants.

JUNIOR SUPERDRAW Competitors must be present in the hall at time of draw to claim prize

Bicycle and Safety Gear Valued at $500.00 Sponsored by Ken and Sue Lee

JUNIOR PRIZE LIST SUNDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 1.00 P.M.

Final Prize Draw for all Junior Competitors who have caught a fish

Note: Only One Entry per Successful Angler

Heaviest salmon & heaviest trout prizes will automatically be awarded to the successful junior angler regardless of them being present.

1st Prize Junior Heaviest Salmon Overall

Shimano Chronarch Reel Shimano Backbone 7'Rod,Shimano Tackle Bag, Shimano 6" Fillet Knife Shimano SX8 Braid 20lb, Shimano Green tee sml.

Valued at $825

Donated by The Fishermans Loft & Wondercast Fishing Tackle in Association with Shimano

And the Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Trophy for Junior Heaviest Salmon Overall

2nd Prize Junior Heaviest Trout Overall

Shimano Sahara 5000 Reel, Catana Nano 902 Rod, Shimano SX8 20lb Braid, Nexave 2500 Reel, Catana Travel 664 Rod, Suffix 9lb Mono, Shimano Hat, Shimano Green Tee

Valued at $570

Sponsored by Mary Hood

The Doug Hood Memorial Trophy for Heaviest Trout caught by a Junior Mid-Canterbury Angler

17 JUNIOR PRIZE LIST CONTINUED Final Prize Draw for all Junior Competitors who have caught a fish.

You must be present to claim any of the following Drawn Prizes, which will be drawn from all remaining junior competitors who have caught a fish. If insufficient fish have been caught, any remaining prizes will be drawn from the remaining junior entrants.

Note: Only One Entry per Successful Angler

3rd Shimano Syncopate Reel, Shimano Catana 6'6 Rod, Shimano 25 l Back Pack,Shimano Sticker Pack, Shimano Sunnies, Shimano Platinum Hat, Rapala Lures BXM Valued at $356 Donated by The Fishermans Loft & Wondercast Fishing Tackle in Association with Shimano

4th Shimano Nexave 4000 Reel, Shimano Catana 7'3" 2pce Rod, Shimano Kairiki SX8 20lb 150m,ShimanoTackle Bag Medium, Shimano Platinum Cap, Shimano Corporate Tee shirt. Valued at $329 Donated by spark Business Hub Canterbury

5th Shimano Nexave 4000 Reel, Shimano Catana 7'3" 2pce Rod, Shimano Kairiki SX8 20lb 150m,ShimanoTackle Bag Medium, Shimano Platinum Cap, Shimano Corporate Tee shirt. Valued at $329 Donated by spark Business Hub Canterbury

6th to 9th Shimano Hyperloop & Eclipse Combo, Shimano 6" fillet knife,Shimano Gear Bag, Rapala Lure,Shimano hat Valued at $208 Donated by The Fishermans Loft & Wondercast Fishing Tackle in Association with Shimano

10th to 15th Shimano Shimano Kidstix 602 Combo,Shimano 6" Fillet Knife, Shimano Hat, Rapala Lure Valued at $118 Donated by The Fishermans Loft & Wondercast Fishing Tackle in Association with Shimano

16th to 20th Tackle Box of Wondercast Trout Spinners Valued at $50 Donated by Wondercast Fishing Tackle

21st to 30th $20 voucher from Fisherman’s Loft Donated by Fisherman’s Loft

Juniors Count the Fish (available Sunday)

Rod and Reel

Donated by North Canterbury Fish and Game

18 The Official Rules of the Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition and the Rakaia Junior Salmon Fishing Competition 23rd, 24th & 25th February, 2018

1. (a) Competitors must at all times comply with the North Canterbury Fish & Game Council Rules current at the time of the Competition as held at the Official Weigh-In Station and certified by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc., except where rules 2 & 3 below override these rules. All Competitors should hold a valid NZF&GC Licence. By law this must be carried with you at all times. (b) Senior Competitors must be 16 and over on 1st October 2017 and Junior Competitors must be 15 and under on 1st October 2017. Please Note due to the change in licence categories by Fish & Game, some Junior fishing licence holders will be Senior Competitors. (c) Application to compete must be accompanied by the entry fee of $85 Senior or $15 Junior and be received by or postmarked no later than 5pm on Friday 16th February 2018. Entries are limited to 750 Senior and 150 Junior. The Committee cannot be held responsible for any lost entries. If you do not receive your receipt within 14 days please phone (03) 302 7451. The Committee reserves the right to close entries prior to, or accept entries after, the official date. These decisions will be made at their discretion.

2. NO FISHING is permitted up river of the NZF&GC white posts below Lake Coleridge, or at Tentburn.

3. No fishing from boats is permitted east of a straight line drawn across the narrowest point at the river mouth or mouths.

4. All fish must be caught in the Rakaia River, which includes the surf for 500 meters either side of the river mouth.

5. Only registered Competitors can submit fish for weighing. Fish must be caught by and presented for weighing by the Competitor personally.

NOTE: No Salmon will be accepted under 400mm in length.

6. At weigh-in Competitors will be required to produce their FISHING LICENCE, Entrant ID card and to sign a declaration stating the time of catch, that the fish was caught in accordance with the rules of the Competition, and agreement of the weight recorded.

7. Fish must be whole (NOT GUTTED). Fish with net marks, foul hooking marks, deterioration or frozen will not be accepted. After weighing, the fish must be gutted for inspection. The Committee reserves the right to retain any fish for the duration of the Competition.

8. The official weigh-in station is the kitchen area of the Rakaia Community Centre. NO fish are to be taken into the hall. Please come to the area opposite the old Post Office. Hours are Friday and Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday 9am to 11.30am. No fish may be presented outside these times. Records will close for presentation of fish at 8pm daily. Fish presented after this time will be included into the next day’s records. The Committee reserves the right to extend the daily time for presentation of fish to 9.30pm when river conditions cause the abandonment of the next day’s fishing. This will enable all fish caught to be recorded. This decision to be made at 8pm on each day. 9. At the conclusion of the Competition, a Prize Presentation will be held at the Community Hall at 1pm. If fishing is cancelled on the Sunday, the Prize Presentation will be held at 12 noon.

10. (a) In the event of a tie for any prizes awarded on weight, a draw will be made. The loser of such a draw will receive the next prize on the list, and neither party needs to be present to claim their prize in this draw. (b) Daily Drawn Prizes i.e. Spot Prizes, Superdraws, Lucky Draws and Lucky Weights are open to all Senior Competitors present at the Social Functions each evening from 7.30pm. This will include Heaviest Salmon Daily from any day that is declared unfishable. To be eligible to claim a Drawn Prize, Competitors must be present at the time of the Draw.

11. Trout Competition (a) Trout prizes are open to all Senior Competitors

(b) The Brown Trout Research Programme: Tagged & Marked Trout: - Brown trout, which are identified by tags or marked by the partial removal of the adipose fin, will NOT be accepted for weigh in. Please note the change here.

12. Lucky Drawn Prize winners may be required to answer a simple question.

13. Any protests must be in writing and delivered to the Secretary prior to 1pm on Sunday 25th February 2018. The decision of the Committee shall be binding. Provided that, in the event of the Committee determining at any time after that fixed for lodging of protest, that a serious breach of the rules has occurred, it may, at its discretion, reclaim and re-award any prize.

14. Official Entrant Numbered ID Cards or Visitor Passes must be displayed at all times while in the Social Area. If they are not visible you will be asked to produce them. Failure to comply with this rule may result in persons being asked to leave the venue. Extra Visitor Passes are available at $5 per person per evening.

15. Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc. have sponsored this Competition in the interest of all who enjoy salmon fishing in the Rakaia River. Jet boaters are asked to observe normal fishing etiquette and recognise the rules of the river. They are also asked to pay the ramp fee at the Rakaia Huts, as this is a private ramp.

16. (a) Junior Competitors must also abide by these rules. Rules 10 and 11 excepted. (b) Junior Competitors must be present at the Final Prize Presentation to claim any Drawn Prize. Prizes won in the Heaviest Overall Categories will automatically be awarded to the successful angler. (c) Junior Competitors must be able to provide proof of age, if requested.

17. Prizes are not redeemable for cash, firearms, ammunition or alcohol. Prizes that have been presented in voucher form are not transferable.

18. All Competitors enter this Competition at their own risk. The organisers of this competition shall have no liability to any competitor for loss, damage or injury arising out of the competition howsoever caused.

19. In the event of the river being declared unfishable by the Committee, alternative entertainment may be arranged. Nightly Social Functions will continue with all Heaviest Fish Prizes for that day being declared Drawn Prizes.

20. In the event of insufficient entries being received to make the Competition viable, entry fees will be refunded. Such a decision will be made prior to Friday 23rd February 2018.

21. Any breach of the above rules will result in disqualification from the Competition and the Committee may bring action for any infringement whether civil or criminal.

22. This Competition is organised and administered by Rakaia River Fishing Promotions Inc. and all entitlements under the Competition arise with and are enforced by that society.

23. Full prize list published on the web site (www.rakaiasalmon.co.nz) in March 2018.