Anglers from across the region took to the waterways of the Burdekin for the Burdekin Communications Justin Scott Fishing Classic.
Held from March 15-16, the annual fishing tournament was established in 2020 in honour of Burdekin local Justin Scott who passed away in 2019 after a boat crash.
The event was established as an opportunity for Justin’s friends, family, those who searched for him and the wider community to come together and celebrate his life.
This year’s event was made possible by Naming Rights sponsor Burdekin Communications and Platinum sponsors Burdekin Printers, About Town Bait and Tackle, Next Gen Renewables, Coral Coast Marine, Vactrucks (NQ), Nomad Interior Linings, Piccobooks, Tinting North Queensland and Superior Mine Maintenance.
Cover Caption: Silly Pillies, consisting of Eric Pedersen, Rye Wyper and Joshua Corradi dressed as Scooby Doo, Velma and Fred respectively, won the Best Dressed Award. Photo supplied
Results
Champion Team (longest 5 Barramundi caught)
Team: Happy Hookers
Anglers: Brodie Lam & Deon Darr
Lengths: 83cm, 92cm, 98cm, 102 cm and 111cm
Longest Barramundi - Male
Team: Salty Willies
Angler: Kerrod Wilkie
Length: 109cm
Longest Barramundi - Female
Team: Gabiola
Angler: Jessie Gabiola
Length: 96cm
Enzo’s Metre Club
Anglers:
111cm: Brodie Lamb: Happy Hookers
109cm: Kerrod Wilkie: Salty Willies
106cm: Ben Caspanello: Salty Willies
102cm: Brodie Lamb: Happy Hookers
101cm: Rhegan Falco: River Rats
101cm: Adam Krogh: Gabiola
Mystery Length Barramundi
Team: Killing & Grilling
Angler: Chris Griggs
Length: 69cm (8 caught at this size, Chris was first to nominate his at 6:57am on day one)
Longest Mangrove Jack
Team: Bar Runners
Angler: Wayne Grabs
Length: 48cm
Longest Fingermark
Team: McLean Ups
Angler: Scott McLean
Length: 88cm
Longest Grunter
Team: Reel Catch One
Angler: Kris Codega
Length: 62cm
Longest Cod
Team: Compleat Anglers
Angler: Troy Great
Length: 84cm
Longest Bream
Team: Wasted Seaman
Angler: Luke Watson
Length: 34cm
Best Dressed
Team: Silly Pillies
Anglers: Eric Pedersen, Joshua Corradi, Rye Wyper dressed as Scooby Doo, Fred and Velma respectively.
Hope Ya Jokin’ Award
Team: CUPCAKES.INC
Anglers: Krystie & Seth Schultz
Caption 1: Champion Team: Happy Hookers
Caption 2: Longest Barramundi - Male: Kerrod Wilkie
Caption 3: Longest Barramundi - Female: Jessie Gabiola
Caption 4: Enzo’s Metre Club
Caption 5: Mystery Length: Chris Griggs
Caption 6: Longest Mangrove Jack: Wayne Grabs
Caption 7: Longest Fingermark: Scott McLean
Caption 8: Longest Grunter: Kris Codega
Caption 9: Longest Bream: Luke Watson
Caption 10: Best Dressed: Silly Pillies
Photos supplied
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