‘Formula 1 fishing’ headed for Port Douglas
Port Douglas Marlin Challenge
The Port Douglas Marlin Challenge team is all set for the big event, running from October 1 to 4, with the winner’s cheques drawn up for what is the biggest prize pool in the tournament’s history… more than $60,000.
In his 16th year on the committee and 8th year as president, Lynton Heffer says the event is now a ground-breaking event in the Douglas Shire.
“The concept is to tag as many black marlin over four days no matter the size. We have around a dozen of the biggest and best qualified boats and skippers and crew competing.
“There's anglers coming from across the globe including Germany, Singapore and the USA.
“We also have a Netflix Film Crew filming the event for a series production plus the ultimate Mothership as support.
“With some serious backing we are already on track to make this the best Heavy Tackle Marlin Fishing tournament in Australia and the southern hemisphere. It's exciting to say the least and it's Formula 1 Fishing, Grand Prix, Port Douglas Style!”
Winning Skipper / Boat (sponsored by AST Australia)
1st $20K
2nd $5K
3rd $3K
4th $2K
Champion Angler (sponsored by Phoenix One Luxury Charters)
1st $5K
2nd $3K
3rd $2K
Daily Winners x 4 (sponsored by Sandridge Roads)
$2.5K per day
Winning Deck Team (sponsored by Australian Sportfishing Charters)
$3K
Calcutta Prize Awarded to Top 3 Placings - Prize Pool TBA
60 per cent 1st
20 per cent 2nd
10 per cent 3rd
10 per cent Club
World Championship Invites to Costa Rica (over $2 million dollars in prize money) for the top 3 boat placings
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