The Big Fish Fishing Club Inc

🚨 EVENT UPDATE – POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER 🚨

Due to the weather forecast, the Big Fish Fishing Club & Bucklands Beach Yacht Club Power Boat Section 10lb Snapper Competition has been postponed and a new date will be looked into.

Your safety on the water comes first, and we want to make sure everyone has the best possible conditions for a great day’s fishing.

Hi Members
Thanks to everyone who came along to our May's Club Night, kindly hosted by Daniel — we really appreciate it! Great night all round.

April's Mystery Length “Rum Fish” 44cm was drawn on the night:
🏆 Winner – Tony G (Bottle of Rum)

Thanks again everyone — looking forward to the next one!

🎣 Hi Followers

If you’ve been thinking about joining the club — now’s the perfect time with this special offer!

Join the Big Fish Fishing Club before 31st May 2026 for only $56 and go in the draw at the 10lb Snapper Competition to WIN a Rod & Reel supplied by our major sponsor Burnsco Half Moon Bay! 🏆
(You must be at the 10lb Competition on 31st May to be in the draw.)

Sign up now at Top Catch Pakuranga (The Big Fish Bait & Tackle Co) and you’ll also receive:
✅ The final 5 weeks of the 2025–2026 season FREE
✅ Your full 2026–2027 yearly membership included

The Rod & Reel prize draw is open to all Big Fish Fishing Club members who attend the Big Fish Fishing Club & Bucklands Beach Yacht Club Power Boat Section 10lb Snapper Competition on 31st May at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club.

It’s as easy as joining the club, fishing the 10lb Competition, and going in the draw for the Rod & Reel prize — while also becoming part of all the other great events and competitions held throughout the year! 🎣

Don’t miss out — great fishing, great prizes, and a great club to be part of! 🐟🏆

🎣 Hi Members & Followers — it’s only 2 weeks to go until the Big Fish Fishing Club & Bucklands Beach Yacht Club Power Boat Section 10lb Snapper Competition on Sunday 31st May 2026! 🐟🏆

If you’ve been thinking about joining the club — now’s the perfect time with this special offer! 👇

🎣 Join the Big Fish Fishing Club before 31st May for only $56 and go in the draw at the 10lb Snapper Competition to WIN a Rod & Reel supplied by our major sponsor Burnsco Half Moon Bay! 🏆 (you must be at the 10lb Competition on the 31st May to go in the draw)

Sign up now and you’ll also receive:
✅ The final 5 weeks of the 2025–2026 season FREE
✅ Your full 2026–2027 yearly membership included

The Rod & Reel prize draw is open to all Big Fish Fishing Club members who attend the Big Fish Fishing Club & Bucklands Beach Yacht Club Power Boat Section 10lb Snapper Competition on 31st May at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club.

Don’t miss out — great fishing, great prizes, and a great club to be part of! 🎣

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🎣 Big Fish Fishing Club & Bucklands Beach Yacht Club Power Boat Section are proud to present the 10lb Snapper Competition — happening Sunday 31st May 2026! 🐟🏆

💥 Target Species & Weights:
• Snapper – 10lb (4.54kg)
• Kahawai – 3lb (1.36kg)

🏆 Prizes:
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd for closest to target weight in each species
• PLUS a Combined Species Average Weight Prize — giving everyone a real shot at taking something home!

📍 Weigh-In:
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
🕓 4:00pm – 5:00pm

🍽️ On the Day:
• Bar snacks available
• Donate a couple of fish and the yacht club chef will cook them up for table snacks
• Showers available
• Plenty of parking & marina berths (by arrangement)

🎟 Tickets:
• $25 Early Bird (before April 1st)
• $30 after April 1st

Available from:
• Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
• Burnsco Half Moon Bay & Mt Wellington
• Top Catch / Big Fish Bait & Tackle (Pakuranga)

🙏 Huge thanks to our awesome sponsors:
• Ray White – Team Michael Ellse
• Burnsco Half Moon Bay & Mt Wellington
• Top Catch Pakuranga
• STIHL Shop Howick

🎣 Whether you're a seasoned angler or just keen for a great day out — this comp is for YOU!

👉 Grab your tickets, rally your crew, and we’ll see you out there!

Hi Members & Followers

May's Club Night is on tonight at Daniel M house, and we’re firing up the BBQ again🍖🔥

Please bring along something for the BBQ to share amongst everyone — steak, sausages, chops, patties, kebabs are all great ideas.

Family and friends are more than welcome — the more the merrier!

Looking forward to catching up with everyone for a great evening.

Hi Members,

May's Club Night will be held at Daniel M house, and we’re firing up the BBQ again🍖🔥

Please bring along something for the BBQ to share amongst everyone — steak, sausages, chops, patties, kebabs are all great ideas.

Family and friends are more than welcome — the more the merrier!

Looking forward to catching up with everyone for a great evening.

Hi Members

🎣 MAY RUM FISH – MEASURE MAT MONTH! 🎣

Rum Fish for May is Sponsored by Huhtamaki NZ LTD is a Measure Mat Month again.

This measure mat competition has really taken off, with lots of fish being sent in for our monthly comp — great to see everyone getting involved.🙌🐟

This month is a Mystery Length between 40–60cm 👀

So, make sure you:
✅ Measure your fish on the mat
✅ Take a clear photo
✅ Send it in to be in to win!

Get amongst it and good luck everyone! 🍀🥃

🎣 Members & Followers — get ready! 🎣

The Howick Club Trophy Fishing Competition is happening this Sunday, 3rd May 2026! 🐟🏆

🎟️ Tickets available from:
• The Howick Club
• Burnsco Marine, Half Moon Bay
• Big Fish Bait & Tackle / Top Catch Pakuranga

Don’t miss out — grab your tickets and get amongst this awesome local competition!

Good luck to everyone fishing and we look forward to seeing you all there! 🎣

Hi Members

Don’t forget to send in your photos for this month’s Rum Fish.

🎣 APRIL’S RUM FISH – MEASURE MAT MONTH! 🎣
Rum Fish for April is Measure Mat Month — This measure mat competition has really taken off, with lots of fish being sent in for our monthly comp — great to see everyone getting involved.🙌🐟
This month is a Mystery Length between 38–60cm 👀

So, make sure you:
✅ Measure your fish on the mat
✅ Take a clear photo
✅ Send it in to be in to win!
Get amongst it and good luck everyone! 🍀🥃