COMPETITOR GUIDE 25 - 28 APRIL 2019 - TOURNAMENT POWERED BY - GOFISH NAGAMBIE
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Tournament powered by
Competitor
Guide
25 - 28 April 2019
GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide
Congratulations on securing your place to compete in the inaugural GoFish Nagambie Tournament
powered by Mercury Marine, where you have the chance to win a share of $500,000 in cash and
prizes. With the Tournament Zone spanning a huge range of pristine waterways and the river
specifically stocked with our target species of Murray Cod, Golden Perch and Redfin - and the area
already being abundant with European Carp - you’ll be reeling in prizes left, right and centre!
This document outlines everything you need to know as an angler competing in the Tournament.
Please ensure you read over all the details thoroughly, so you do not miss out on anything!
government regulations for sustainable fishing. As a
Welcome to our GoFish catch, measure and release tournament (excluding
Nagambie Competitors carp), we are supporting sustainable fishing methods
and ensuring that great fishing can be enjoyed on
the Goulbourn River by everyone. Please follow safe
Welcome to our GoFish Nagambie 2019 competitors
handling practices and take good care of the natives
and congratulations for fishing in our inaugural
we all love to fish.
tournament. We’ve been working hard to ensure that
you have a great time on and off the water in the Our tournament is adjudicated through our official
wonderful Nagambie and Strathbogie region. competition app, iCatch. For the majority of you, this
is a new way of measuring and submitting your catch
GoFish Nagambie is more than just a fishing
into a tournament. It is the only way you can submit
competition, it’s a fishing festival. It covers everything
your catch into the tournament, so please take the
you love about a traditional comp with BIG fish, BIG
time to get to know the use of the app. We will have a
prizes and lots of good fishing. What makes it more
team of people at the festival hub to help you get set
than just a competition is the hub that provides anglers
up and answer any questions you may have to ensure
with a community to chill out, relax and tell stories
you’re ready to go for the tournament.
about all the big fish you caught (or dropped!).
It is our intention to create one of the best fishing
As an event, we are working closely with the Victorian
tournaments in Australia. This will take time and we
State Government and relevant stakeholders on
know we will learn a lot this year. We would appreciate
numerous fronts to ensure the industry and region have
your feedback throughout the tournament and post,
a platform to:
to help us improve for next year and beyond. We
»» Showcase the Goulburn River as a freshwater fishing consider you a stakeholder, so please help us to make
hotspot GoFish Nagambie your perfect tournament.
»» Promote the Hume region as a tourist destination
Make sure you come back to our GoNagambie festival
»» Highlight Victorian fishing to a national and
hub each day. We have a great list of daily prizes
international audience
for you and we have put together one of the best
»» Celebrate the great work that fisheries and the
fishing, boating and outdoor lifestyle expos you’ll see
government have done to restock the waterways
anywhere. There are bars, entertainment and plenty to
Our prize pool has certainly caught the attention do and see here, so be sure to drop in every day - who
of many, and we feel proud of the cash and knows, you might just win yourself
prize offering. We are only able to offer up this a new boat or caravan!
unprecedented prize pool because of our fantastic
We really appreciate your support. Thanks for
supporters such as the Victorian State Government
competing in our tournament. We hope you have
and Jayco Caravans, and the many major sponsors that
an extremely enjoyable and successful GoFish
have strongly supported GoFish Nagambie in
Nagambie 2019.
its inaugural year. Please see our list of sponsors in this
guide and make sure you support them wherever Rod Lockwood, Event Director
possible.
GoFish Nagambie has a five-star accreditation from
the Australian Government initiative, Neat Fish. This
means we have considered and passed tests for
the environment, event management and meet
Premium Partners
Major Partners
SHEPPARTON
Event Partners
Media Partners Charity
Event Supporters
Contents General Information................................................................................................................................... 5 Competition Information....................................................................................................................... 6 Measuring & Submitting Your Catch via the iCatch App ����������������������������������������������������� 8 Boat Launching............................................................................................................................................. 9 Prizes.................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Tournament Fishing Rules....................................................................................................................12 GoNagambie Festival Hub ....................................................................................................................13 Event Shuttle................................................................................................................................................ 15 Q&A.................................................................................................................................................................... 16 2019 Prizes......................................................................................................................................................17 MS Charity Partner.................................................................................................................................... 19 WANT TO SHOW OFF YOUR CATCH? Don’t forget to tag us @GoFishNagambie or Hashtag #GoFishNagambie and #GoNagambieFest so we can check out your catch of the day! Thank you from the @GoFishNagambie Team #GoFishNagambie #GoNagambieFest
General Information
Location Lakes Regatta Centre, and GoNagambie Festival to
find your way to the venue to register and pick up
Nagambie Lakes and Goulburn River, Victoria.
your participant pack.
GoNagambie Festival Hub (Venue)
Parking
Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre, 66 Loddings Lane,
There is plenty of car parking at the GoNagambie
Nagambie, Victoria.
Festival Hub. Please follow the signs for Event
Refer to the Tournament and Venue Map for Parking and directions from event marshals.
information about the GoNagambie Festival Hub.
Please note the GoNagambie Festival Hub is a short
Key Times walk from the car park. Disabled parking is available
closer to the Festival Hub. Please speak with the
Date Activities Times event marshals, traffic controllers or security staff
who can direct you to the disabled parking area.
Festival Hub Open 13:00 – 23:00
Expo Open 13:00 - 20:00
Merchandise
Thu 25
April If you have pre-purchased merchandise, the collection
Participant Registration 13:00 – 19:00
point will be at the Merchandise Tent located in the
Participant Orientation 19:00 – 19:30 Festival Hub. You will also be able to purchase
Participant Registration 06:00 – 12:00 merchandise at this tent during the Tournament. If you
don’t have any merch yet but want to order some
Tournament Open 06:30 – 18:30
before it runs out of stock, head over to our website to
Fri 26 Expo Open 11:00 – 20:00 pre order now! www.gofishmerchandise.com/
April Festival Hub Open 11:00 – 23:00 Volunteers
Daily Prize Collection 18:00 – 22:00 Without our awesome friendly and dedicated
Presentations 20:00 – 20:30 volunteers, this event wouldn’t be able to happen!
Make sure you thank them when you see them
Tournament Open 06:30 – 18:30
around!
Expo Open 11:00 – 20:00
Keep an eye out for them in their official GoFish
Sat 27
Festival Hub Open 11:00 – 23:00 Nagambie Volunteer Orange Shirts and please don’t
April
hesitate to ask them for any assistance.
Daily Prize Collection 18:00 – 22:00
Presentations 20:00 – 20:30
Tournament Open 06:30 – 12:30
Expo Open 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 28
Festival Hub Open 10:00 – 16:00
April
Daily Prize Collection 12:00 – 15:30
Presentations 14:00 – 15:30
Getting There
Leaving the Event
Travelling along the Goulburn Valley Freeway from
The Festival Hub will close at 4:00pm on Sunday,
either Shepparton or Melbourne direction, take the
28 April. Please be aware there may be some
respective exits to Nagambie which will bring you
congestion exiting the venue. Please be patient
right into the centre of town. From here, look for
and follow the directions of event marshals, security
signs for Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park, Nagambie
staff and traffic controllers.
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 5
Competition Information
Tournament Area Registration
With the Nagambie Lakes and a large section of the GoFish Registration:
Goulburn River making up the Tournament Zone, Thursday 25 April 1:00pm to 7:00pm
there is plenty of competition space to fish in! The
Tournament Zone includes all lakes, backwaters and Friday 26 April 6:00am to 12noon
small creeks and estuaries between the Goulburn Location:
Weir and approximately 2km past the Junction of
Registration Tent at the GoNagambie
Hughes Creek. The only exclusion to this is the
Tahbilk Lagoon, which is excluded from the
Festival Hub
Tournament due to its important wetlands and What to bring to Registration:
wildlife reserve status. The boundaries of the »» Confirmation of your entry purchase, either
Tournament Zone will be marked with official GoFish printed or on your phone
signage during the competition. »» Your Victorian Fishing Licence*
Please refer to the Tournament Map to see these *Please note:
boundaries. You don’t need a fishing licence if you’re:
»» Under 18 years or over 70 years
Tournament Times
»» A Victorian or interstate equivalent Seniors
Friday 26 April 6:30am – 6:30pm Card holder
Saturday 27 April 6:30am – 6:30pm »» A Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner or TPI-coded
Sunday 28 April 6:30am – 12:30pm Repatriation Health Card holder
»» A Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card
Only fish caught during these times will be eligible
holder, coded either DSP, DSP Blind, AGE, AGE
for the tournament. The iCatch app used to submit
Blind or CAR.
all fish caught automatically records the time of the
submission, so any submissions outside of this time You will receive an Angler Pack which will include
will not be considered. your accreditation and GoFish measuring ruler that
you will require for the Tournament, so don’t throw
Competitor Briefing a line in before checking in at Registration!
Before all the fun begins, it is highly recommended
that participants attend the official Competitor
Briefing.
Where:
Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage at the Festival Hub
When:
Thursday, 25 April (ANZAC Day) at 7:00pm
This is expected to take around 30 minutes.
The Festival Hub will be in full operation at this time,
so if you’re not already here at 3:20pm to watch the
footy on the big screen, come down and grab a drink
and some food from the wide selection of vendors
prior to the briefing.
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 6
Competition Information
Tournament Fish Release:
GoFish Nagambie is an environmentally sustainable After carefully submitting your catch via the iCatch
Catch, Measure, Release Tournament. app, please humanely release the fish back into the
water (excluding European Carp).
Catch:
The following fish species are plentiful in the waters
European Carp
European Carp is a noxious species of fish and is the
of the Goulburn River and Nagambie Lakes and
only species not to be released once caught and
available to catch:
measured. The catch can be measured and logged
»» Murray Cod via the iCatch app to be eligible for Carp competition
»» Golden Perch prize categories.
»» Redfin
Caught Carp must then be humanely killed and
»» European Carp
thoughtfully disposed of or brought to one of the
Both bait and lures are permitted for use. Charlie Carp Disposal Locations for collection.
Measure: Please see a list of Charlie Carp collection locations
»» Use the iCatch smart phone app which facilitates below. These locations are marked on the
the measuring and proof of catch, entering the Tournament Map:
caught and legal fish into the competition.
»» Picnic Point Boat Ramp
»» All fish must comply with Fisheries Victoria legal
»» Regatta Centre
size regulation when measured to be entered.
»» Nagambie Water Ski Club Boat Ramp
Either 55cm and above for Murray Cod or 30cm
»» Big Bend / Seymour Toyota Camp Ground Boat
and above for Golden Perch and Red Fin. There is
Ramp.
no size limit for European Carp.
»» Fish are to be quickly and carefully handled while Please refer to the Tournament Map for these
being measured. locations:
https://www.gofishnagambie.com.au/images/2019_
GoFish_Nagambie_Tournament_Map.pdf
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 7
Measuring & Submitting Your Catch
via the iCatch App
Submitting your catch will be done via the iCatch App Instructions
iCatch app.
1. Make sure your location services are turned on
As we are embracing the exciting future of fishing
2. Catch your fish!
competitions with the iCatch app, please remember
3. Open the iCatch app
to ensure that your phone is fully charged each day!
4. Tap the blue circle, selecting Add Catch
Plan for the four days and bring chargers and portable
5. Select the species you have caught
chargers to ensure your phone is ready for use when
6. Select the tournament GoFish
you need it. The app is quick, simple and easy to use.
7. The Camera will automatically pop up
Instructions are provided upon the initial login to the
8. Lay down the fish against the official GoFish
app.
Nagambie Measuring Ruler
iCatch Tips and Tricks! 9. Make sure the nose of the fish is to the left of
the screen
»» Ensure you have downloaded the iCatch app
prior to the event and learnt how it works (this
will make it easier during the event). Check out
the ‘iCatch Practice – Add a Catch’ tournament
in the app to practice uploading. Don’t worry if
you’re not hitting the water between now and the
competition - you can practice measure any object
at all!
»» You will receive your official GoFish Nagambie
Measuring Ruler that you will need for submitting
your catch in your Participant Pack. The measuring
ruler must be used for submitting your catch.
»» You must turn on the “Location” service on your
10. Make sure the camera is perfectly level! The red
phone for the duration of the Tournament.
light will turn green once its ready to snap the
»» The GoFish Nagambie Challenge automatically
photo
records the time, date and location of the catch.
11. On the bottom left hand corner there is a settings
»» If your phone has no service on the lake, you will
tab. Make sure the iCatch ruler is turned ON. If it
still be able to snap a photo and upload your fish
is not on, select the “Settings” tab and click “Use
via the app! Just select “Save Catch and Upload
iCatch Ruler”.
Later”. You will have until 7.30pm on Friday and
12. Once your picture is taken, move the blue
Saturday to get back into an area where your
measuring scales around the fish – the top scales
phone picks up service to upload your catch to
on the nose to the tail of the fish
be counted in the competition. On Sunday you
13. Select Confirm
will have until 1:30pm
14. If you have no phone service, click “Save Catch and
Upload Later“
15. Check your catch submission has gone through
once back in phone service if you selected “Save
Catch and Upload Later”.
If you have any issues or questions with the iCatch
app, the iCatch Support Team will be available in the
Festival Hub, located next to the Registration Area, to
assist.
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 8
Boat Launching
To ensure that all anglers are able to maximise their competitors with dedicated toilets and parking areas.
time fishing on the water there are guidelines below These private land sites will be opened to the public
that everyone needs to adhere to when launching at 6:00am and all competitors must be vacated by
a boat. 7:00pm (1:00pm on Sunday).
During the mornings of the Tournament, keep your eye Bank Fishing Private Land Sites
out for notifications on our social media platforms as The below maps detail the boundaries of each bank
there will be constant updates regarding boat ramps fishing private land site. Please ensure you remain
that are congested. This will provide you with the best only within these boundaries. Follow all signage and
option of where to launch your boat! do not open gates or jump fences.
General Boat Launching Practises
»» Arrival for Boat Launching – competition begins
at 6:30am and there will be support services from
6:00am to assist with boat launching. Please note
that boat ramps located on private land will not
be accessible until 6:00am each morning.
»» Preparing your Boat – ensure you have everything
prepared before arriving at the boat ramp. Make
sure all your tackle, eskies and gear are in the
boat. Upon arrival, prepare the boat as quickly
“Riverview”
as possible for launching. There will be marked
preparation areas at all major boat ramps. Do not
prepare your boat whilst on or blocking the ramp
for others’ use.
»» Launching – launch your boat as quickly as
possible and move your vehicle off the boat ramp
straight away to allow access for other users.
»» Parking – There are designated parking areas at
each Boat Ramp – look out for the parking signs.
Please only park in designated areas and avoid
blocking other vehicles or trailers in, or blocking
access roads and tracks.
Please refer to the Tournament Map for Boat Ramp
locations and important information.
Kayak Fishing
For kayak fishers, you will be able to launch your
kayak from wherever you see fit, however the
GoFish team have found some great spots for kayak
launching with good parking and easy access to the
water, and away from busy boat ramps.
Please refer to the Tournament Map for these
locations.
Bank Fishing
If you’re a fisho getting ready for some bank fishing
action, along with the recommended public bank
fishing locations, the GoFish team have secured
permission from private land owners to access some
exclusive waterfront properties for all bank fishing
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 9
Boat Launching “Poli’s Land” Please refer to the Tournament Map for locations of all recommended bank fishing locations. Directional Signage Directional Signage will be in certain locations to assist finding Boat Ramps, suggested Kayak locations, Parking, and some Bank Fishing areas – keep an eye out along the road for these signs. Once entering some locations, Pink Directional Arrows may be used to advise of the route to Boat Ramps, suggested Kayak locations, Parking, and some Bank Fishing areas. Where these arrows are displayed, please follow them and avoid travelling off these marked directions. An example of these Pink Directional Arrows is below: 2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 10
Prizes
Daily Presentations to make themselves known to the judges or an
alternative participant will be drawn. 25 sealed
Don’t miss out on the chance of winning our huge
security envelopes are available for selection. Five
Daily prizes!
of these contain a winning message – 20 contain
Make sure you attend Prize Presentations at 8:00pm a losing message or consolation prize. Each of the
each day at the GoNagambie Festival Hub. three contestants pick three (3) of the 25 envelopes.
If anyone finds three (3) matching win cash
You can explore the exciting entertainment of the
messages they win $AUD250,000!
GoNagambie Festival Hub each night whilst waiting
for your chance to win! Daily Lucky Door Prize
Final Presentation All competitors entered in the competition will be
eligible to win a Lucky Door Prize courtesy of our
The Final Presentations will commence on the Royal
sponsor and partner businesses across the four days
Mail Hotel Main Stage at the Festival Hub, at 2:00pm
of the competition. Each day of the Tournament, 100
on Sunday, 28 April.
competitors will be selected randomly to receive a
Daiwa $250k Reel Cash Challenge Lucky Door Prize.
The Daiwa $250k Lucky Draw Prize will be drawn at Prizes can be collected from the Prize Collection
2:00pm on Sunday, 28 April at the GoFish Nagambie Point at the Festival Hub on Thursday and Friday from
Festival Hub. All participants will have one entry 6:00-10:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00 - 3:30pm.
included in the draw with the purchase of their Participants will be required to present their GoFish
ticket. Three competitors will be selected randomly Nagambie Accreditation to staff to collect their prize.
from the complete pool of eligible participants.
Please see full Prize table on page 16.
Participants must be present at the draw to be
eligible; winning competitors have two (2) minutes
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 11Tournament Fishing Rules
GoFish Nagambie includes its own rules for the A full copy of the official GoFish Nagambie
Tournament, however participants must also abide by Tournament Rules and Regulations are available via
Victorian Fishing Regulations. All of these rules and the GoFish Nagambie website. GoFish Nagambie
regulations apply throughout the entire Tournament. reserves the rights to update or amend the rules and
regulations at any time.
GoFish Nagambie Rules:
Medical/Emergency
»» GoFish Nagambie is a “catch and release”
Tournament. All fish caught must be returned to There will be full medical facilities available from
the water (excluding the noxious species European St John Ambulance in the Festival Hub during
Carp). all opening hours. Please refer to the Venue Map
»» Gaffs cannot be used, only fish friendly (knotless) for the First Aid location. If you have any difficulty
landing nets may be used. finding First Aid, please don’t hesitate to ask any
»» Fish pre-caught and tethered, or caught in nets, of our friendly staff members or event marshals for
are not permissible and competitors will be assistance.
referred to the Fisheries Officers.
Please see a GoFish Nagambie staff member or
»» All participants are required to have access to a
volunteer if you have an incident on the water or
smart phone with the free app iCatch installed
throughout the Tournament Zone who will be
to utilise the GoFish Challenge for the participant
able to assist or call the Event Support Hot-line
submission entries of the fish caught. The iCatch
0431821342.
app must be used for all submissions.
»» Participants can only fish during the competition If there is a life threating condition, please contact
times; any fish caught outside of these times won’t 000 immediately.
be eligible.
Lake Closure
»» All fish must be caught within the tournament
boundaries, any fish caught outside of these Lake Nagambie will be closed for the duration of the
boundaries are ineligible for the competition. event to non GoFish Nagambie participants. This is
»» All competitors between the ages of 18 and 70 to maintain the security and safety of participants
must hold a current Victorian Fishing Licence. during the competition. No water skiing or rowing
»» Winners must present their official GoFish will be permitted on the lake during this time. Some
Nagambie Accreditation to show they are a legal areas of the lake will also be restricted from fishing
competitor. activities for the use of boat testing and displays as
»» All participants must observe the Victorian part of the event expo. These areas will be signed;
Recreational Fishing Regulations. please avoid entering these areas after 11:00am.
»» Anglers who use illegal means or equipment to
catch fish will be disqualified from the Tournament.
The GoFish Nagambie organisers, officials and
representatives reserve the right to inspect and
police equipment, bait and fishing methods used.
»» The decision of the GoFish Nagambie organisers
is final, no discussion will be entered into. In the
instance that sufficient evidence of fraud or cheating
has occurred, the participant in question will be
disqualified from the competition.
If you come across any illegal means of equipment
or fishing please call the Event Support Hot-line
0431821342.
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 12GoNagambie Festival Hub
Four days of jam-packed, exciting entertainment will continue over the four days at the GoNagambie Festival
Hub! There will be a variety of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy which will feature live music,
unique performances, gourmet food and beverages and much more! This will create a zone where fishers
and visitors can socialise, relax and immerse themselves in this special event. The Lifestyle Expo will feature
the best outdoor lifestyle brands as well as industry professionals and personalities sharing their experiences,
techniques and products.
For children
At Registration we will have children’s wristbands (and textas) available for you to write your name and
contact number on, just in case they lose you in the excitement!
Event Schedule
THURSDAY 25TH
Time Details Location
15:30 ANZAC Day AFL Footy Clash Begins The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
18:00 ANZAC Day AFL Footy Clash Finishes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
18:00 Movie - Incredibles 2 Outdoor Cinema
18:30 Welcome to Country The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
19:00 Competitor Briefing The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
19:30 Marngrook Footy Show Begins on Stage The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
21:00 Big City Combo - Live Band The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
22:30 Anglers Tavern Closes Tavern
22:45 Marngrook Footy Show Ends The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
FRIDAY 26TH
Time Details Location
6:00 Angling Club Members - Free tea and Coffee Opens Regatta Centre
6:30 Day 1 - Tournament powered by Mercury Marine Commences Tournament Zone
8:00 Angling Club Members - Free tea and Coffee Closes Regatta Centre
9:00 Radio -Tripple M Live OB commences Festival Hub
10:00 School Program Commences Nautalis Marine Education Stage
12:00 Radio - Tripple M Live OB concludes Festival Hub
12:00 Neon Giants DJ Set Commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
13:30 Neon Giants DJ Set Concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
14:15 Schools Program Concludes Nautalis Marine Education Stage
17:00 Education - Boats & More: Lures Nautalis Marine Education Stage
18:00 Fishy100 - DJ Set Concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
18:00 Education - Trelly's: Setting your bait caster & retrievals Nautalis Marine Education Stage
18:00 Tournament Prize Tent Opens Prize Tent
18:00 Movie - Finding Nemo Outdoor Cinema
18:15 Live Music - Knot Commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
18:30 Day 1 - Tournament powered by Mercury Marine Concludes Tournament/Water
19:00 Live Music - Knot Concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
19:15 Live Music - Grim Fawkner Commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
20:00 Live Music - Grim Fawkner Concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
20:00 Daily Presentations Begin The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
20:00 AFL Port Adelaide vs Melbourne Outdoor Cinema
20:45 Merchandise Close Merchandise Tent
20:45 Daily Presentations End The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
20:45 Live Music - Ian Archibald Band Commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
21:30 Live Music - Ian Archibald Band Concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
21:45 Live Music - Grim Fawkner and Knot Duo Commence The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
22:00 Prize Tent Closes Prize Tent
22:15 Grim Fawkner Finish The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
22:30 Neon Giants DJ Set Commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
23:00 Neon Giants DJ Set Concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 13GoNagambie Festival Hub
SATURDAY 27TH
Time Details Location
6:00 Angling Club Members Free Breakfast Commences Regatta Centre
6:30 Day 2 - Tournament powered by Mercury Marine Commences Tournament Zone
8:00 Angling Club Members Free Breakfast Concludes Regatta Centre
12:00 Neon Giants DJ Set commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
12:00 Education - Boats & More: Boating Tips Nautalis Marine Education Stage
13:00 Lake and Steak - BBQ Compeition Commences Nautalis Marine Education Stage
14:00 Education - Trelly's Setting your bait caster & retrievals Nautalis Marine Education Stage
14:15 AFL Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions commences Outdoor Cinema
16:30 Neon Giants DJ Set concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
16:45 Live Music - Jah Tung commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
17:00 Education - Boats & More: Fishing Vessels Nautalis Marine Education Stage
17:30 AFL Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions concludes Outdoor Cinema
17:30 Live Music - Jah Tung concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
17:45 Live Music - Taylor Piggott commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
18:00 Prize Tent Opens Prize Tent
18:00 BBQ Competition/Presentations Nautalis Marine Education Stage
18:15 Movie - Moana commences Outdoor Cinema
18:30 Day 2 - Tournament powered by Mercury Marine Concludes Tournament Zone
18:45 Live Music - Taylor Piggott concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
19:00 Live Music - Will Clift commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
19:45 Live Music - Will Clift concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
19:45 Paul Worsteling and Rhys Creed - Q & A on Stage The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
20:00 Daily Presentations Commence The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
20:15 ALF - Fremantle v Western Bulldogs commences Outdoor Cinema
20:20 Merchandise Tent Closes Merchandise Tent
20:30 Movie - Moana concludes Outdoor Cinema
20:30 Daily Presentations concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
21:00 Fireworks Festival Hub
21:15 Live Music - Parkville commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
22:15 Live Music - Parkville concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
22:15 Neon Giants DJ Set commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
23:00 Neon Giants DJ Set concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
23:00 Anglers Tavern Closes Tavern
SUNDAY 28TH
Time Details Location
6:30 Day 3 - Tournament powered by Mercury Marine Commences Tournament Zone
10:00 Nagambie Farmers Market Begins Festival Hub
10:30 Neon Giants DJ Set Commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
11:15 Neon Giants DJ Set concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
12:00 Live Music - Grim Fawkner commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
12:00 Education - Trelly's Setting your bait caster & retrievals Nautalis Marine Education Stage
12:30 Day 3 - Tournament powered by Mercury Marine Concludes Tournament Zone
12:45 Live Music - Grim Fawkner concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
13:00 Neon Giants DJ Set Commences The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
13:00 Nagambie Farmers Market Finishes Festival Hub
14:00 Education - Boats & More: Tackle Nautalis Marine Education Stage
14:00 Final Presentations commence The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
15:30 Final Presentations concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
15:45 Neon Giants DJ Set concludes The Royal Mail Hotel Main Stage
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 14Event Shuttle
Complimentary shuttle buses will operate from Bus Timetable
Thursday 25 April – Sunday 28 April to selected
Buses will run at 20 – 30 minute intervals between
locations within the Tournament Zone. See timetable
the below times:
below for bus times.
The shuttle bus will take the following route and stop
at the following locations:
BUS SHUTTLE STOPS BUS TIMETABLE
Stops Location Date Time
GoFish Festival Hub Thursday 25 April 12:30pm – 11:30pm
Stop A/E
(Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre)
Friday 26 April 10:30am – 11:30pm
Black Caviar Statue
Stop B
(Nagambie Town Centre) Saturday 27 April 10:30am – 11:30pm
Seymour Toyota Camp Ground Sunday 28 April 8:00am – 4:30pm
Stop C
(Mitchellstown)
Stop D Major Creek Camping Area
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 15Q&A
When should I arrive? What happens if I drop out of service and
Thursday, 25 April by 7:00pm; however, we will have can’t use the app?
the footy playing from 3:20pm on the big screen in The iCatch app allows you to upload your catch even if
the GoFish Nagambie Festival Hub. you have no service at the time of the catch! There is an
option to “Save Catch and Upload Later” and once your
What happens if I arrive late?
phone picks up service again you can upload it.
If you arrive late please ensure you head to Registration to
collect your Participant Pack as well as a briefing about Am I allowed to leave my boat on the water?
the Tournament. Yes, boats can be left on the water. If you choose to
leave your boat on the water it is at your own
Can I launch at any boat ramp?
discretion. We advise that you take valuable
Yes, you can launch your boat at any boat ramp that is belongings with you if you leave your boat.
available. Keep an eye out for GoFish Nagambie Boat
Ramp signs! Where can I store my bags?
On Saturday and Sunday only, the Registration Area
Please note that boat ramps located on private land
will become a Cloak Room Area where you can leave
will not be accessible until 6:00am each morning.
bags securely during venue hours while you explore
Can we launch before 6:30am? the Festival Hub or head out on the water.
Yes, you can be in the competition area before What happens if I don’t have a mobile phone
6:30am but you must have checked in and collected
to run the app?
your Participant Pack from Registration, and you are
To compete in this Tournament all participants are
not allowed to commence fishing until 6:30am which
required to have access to a smart phone to utilise the
is the competition start time. The GoFish Nagambie
iCatch app for the participant submission of entries of
app ‘iCatch’ automatically records the time, date and
the fish caught. (It is not necessary for the participant
location of the catch.
to own a smart phone, but to have access to a smart
What if I want to fish the other end of the phone with the free app installed for the duration of
lake the next day? Can I move boat ramps? the tournament). The app will allow you to login and
Yes, you can move boat ramps. logout on the same phone if there are multiple users.
What if I can’t get any accommodation, but What happens after each day of competition?
I’m a competitor? Heaps of fun entertainment will be on all day and into
Powered and unpowered camping is located right on the night after each day of competition, so be sure to
the banks of the Goulburn River. Head over to the get down or stay around the Festival Hub and enjoy all
GoFish Nagambie website to book a site. the GoNagambie Festival has to offer! Please see the
program below for all times.
Where is the closest place to buy bait and
lures? What happens if I can’t attend the
Come and support our GoFish partners and exhibitors presentation, but I win a prize?
down in the Festival Hub. There will be bait and lures If you win a prize but are not present, we will contact
in the expo area where you will be able to purchase you directly to claim your prize, with the exclusion of
supplies from. the Daiwa $250k Lucky Draw prize for which if you are
not present you will NOT be eligible to claim the prize.
What if I need help using the iCatch app?
The iCatch team will be on site in the Festival Hub. What’s the biggest prize?
There is a whopping $80,000 for the Biggest Overall
What happens if the app isn’t working when I
Murray Cod and $250,000 for the Daiwa Lucky Draw
catch a fish?
prize. Check out the website for more amazing prizes
There will be staff members and volunteers up for grabs!
throughout the Tournament Zone that can assist with
recording your caught fish.
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 162019 Prizes
FRIDAY DAILY PRIZES
Age Division Fish Breed Category Prize Detail
Anaconda 100 Daily Prizes Daily Prizes brought to you by Anaconda
All
Doughnut Prize Lowrance Sounder
All
European Carp Carp O'Clock $10,000 Quintrex Boat & Yamaha Engine Pack
Murray Cod Cod O'Clock $20,000 Jayco JTRAK Touring 2018
All Women in Sport Prize $500 Elloura Cheque
European Carp Daily Prize 1st $350 Coast to Coast Pack
Redfin Daily Prize 1st $350 Coast to Coast Pack
Children
Golden Perch Daily Prize 1st $500 Pure Fishing Pack
Murray Cod Daily Prize 1st $600 Pure Fishing Pack
Daily Prize 3rd $250 Cash
European Carp Daily Prize 2nd $500 Cash
Daily Prize 1st $1,000 Cash
Daily Prize 3rd $1,500 Shimano Pack
Open + Cadet Golden Perch Daily Prize 2nd $1,800 Shimano Pack
Daily Prize 1st $2,000 Cash
Daily Prize 3rd $1,000 Cash
Murray Cod Daily Prize 2nd $1,000 Cash
Daily Prize 1st $3,000 Cash
SATURDAY DAILY PRIZES
Boats and More 100 Daily Prizes Daily Prizes brought to you by Boats & More
All
Doughnut Prize Lowrance Sounder
All
Cod O'Clock $23,490 Clarke Boat & Suzuki Engine Package
Murray Cod
Cod O'Clock $20,000 Jayco JTRAK Touring 2018
All Women in Sport Prize $500 Elloura Cheque
Angling Club All Best Represented Angling Club $3,000 Cash
European Carp Daily Prize 1st $350 Coast to Coast Pack
Redfin Daily Prize 1st $350 Coast to Coast Pack
Children
Golden Perch Daily Prize 1st $500 Pure Fishing Pack
Murray Cod Daily Prize 1st $600 Pure Fishing Pack
Daily Prize 3rd $250 Cash
European Carp Daily Prize 2nd $500 Cash
Daily Prize 1st $1,000 Cash
Daily Prize 3rd $1,500 Shimano Pack
Open + Cadet Golden Perch Daily Prize 2nd $1,800 Shimano Pack
Daily Prize 1st $2,000 Cash
Daily Prize 3rd $1,000 Cash
Murray Cod Daily Prize 2nd $1,000 Cash
Daily Prize 1st $3,000 Cash
SUNDAY DAILY PRIZES
100 Daily Prizes Daily Prizes brought to you by Trelly's - various Trelly Prizes
All Doughnut Prize Lowrance Sounder
All 250K Reel Cash Challenge $250,000 Cash Diawa + Products
European Carp Carp O'Clock $10,000 Quintrex Boat & Yamaha Engine Pack
Murray Cod Cod O'Clock $20,000 Jayco JTRAK Touring 2018
All Women in Sport Prize Elloura $500 Cheque
European Carp Daily Prize 1st $350 Coast to Coast Pack
Golden Perch Daily Prize 1st $500 Pure Fishing Pack
Children
Redfin Daily Prize 1st $350 Coast to Coast Pack
Murray Cod Daily Prize 1st $600 Pure Fishing Pack
Daily Prize 3rd $250 Cash
European Carp Daily Prize 2nd $500 Cash
Daily Prize 1st $1,000 Cash
Daily Prize 3rd $1,500 Shimano Pack
Open + Cadet Golden Perch Daily Prize 2nd $1,800 Shimano Pack
Daily Prize 1st $2,000 Cash
Daily Prize 3rd $1,000 Cash
Murray Cod Daily Prize 2nd $1,000 Cash
Daily Prize 1st $3,000 Cash
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 172019 Prizes
OVERALL COMPETITION PRIZES
Age Division Fish Breed Category Prize Detail
Biggest Overall 3rd $1,000 Trelly's Pack
European Carp Biggest Overall 2nd $2,000 Trelly's Pack
Biggest Overall 1st $3,000 Trelly's Pack
Biggest Overall 3rd $1,000 Trelly's Pack
Redfin Biggest Overall 2nd $2,000 Trelly's Pack
Biggest Overall 1st $3,000 Trelly's Pack
Children
Biggest Overall 3rd $750 Diawa Pack
Golden Perch Biggest Overall 2nd $1,500 Diawa Pack
Biggest Overall 1st $2,750 Diawa Pack
Biggest Overall 3rd $1,126 Pure Fishing Pack
Murray Cod Biggest Overall 2nd $3,000 Trelly's Pack
Biggest Overall 1st $5000 Anaconda Boat & Engine Pack
Champion Anger 3rd $500 Cash
Golden Perch Champion Anger 2nd $1,000 Cash
Champion Anger 1st $2,000 Cash
Champion Anger 3rd $1,000 Cash
Murray Cod Champion Anger 2nd $2,000 Cash
Champion Anger 1st $4,000 Cash
Biggest Overall 3rd $500 Cash
Cadet Redfin Biggest Overall 2nd $1,000 Cash
Biggest Overall 1st $2,500 Cash
Biggest Overall 3rd $500 Cash
Golden Perch Biggest Overall 2nd $1,000 Cash
Biggest Overall 1st $3,000 Cash
Biggest Overall 3rd $1,000 Cash
Murray Cod Biggest Overall 2nd $2,000 Cash
Biggest Overall 1st $5,000 Cash
Champion Angler 3rd $5,000 Cash
Murray Cod Champion Angler 2nd $10,000 Cash
Champion Angler 1st $20,000 Cash
Champion Anger 3rd $2,000 Cash
Golden Perch Champion Anger 2nd $5,000 Cash
Champion Anger 1st $10,000 Cash
Biggest Overall 3rd $1,000 Cash
Open Redfin Biggest Overall 2nd $2,000 Cash
Biggest Overall 1st $5,000 Cash
Biggest Overall 3rd $2,000 Cash
Golden Perch Biggest Overall 2nd $6,000 Cash
Biggest Overall 1st $20,000 Cash
Biggest Overall 3rd $5,000 Cash
Murray Cod Biggest Overall 2nd $15,000 Cash
Biggest Overall 1st $80,000 Cash
Plenty more prizes from:
»» Mitchelton Winery »» Frogley’s Offshore »» Shimano Australia
»» ARB Shepparton »» Charlie Carp »» Berkley
»» Tonic Eyewear »» Boatcatch »» Abu Garcia
»» Nautilus Marine »» Trelly’s Boats and More »» Anaconda
»» Aquayak Australia »» Solar City Marine »» Jayco Australia
»» Nagambie Lakes Boat Hire »» Daiwa Australia
2019 GoFish Nagambie Competitor Guide 18MS Charity Partner
MS, the official charity partner of GoFish Nagambie, MS are also excited to present the inaugural GoFish
are excited to be part of the inaugural event. Nagambie MS Family Program, providing people living
with multiple sclerosis, their families and carers a
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous
unique experience at GoFish Nagambie.
system. There is no cure. It can strike anyone at any
time and the symptoms vary widely. 10 families will be attending the GoFish Nagambie MS
Family Program, where they will be participating in
The GoFish Nagambie MS Raffle will raise vital funds to
the fishing tournament, experience a range of
provide support services to people living with multiple
organised activities at the GoNagambie Festival and
sclerosis, to ensure no one has to face this debilitating
have an opportunity to meet and form friendships
disease alone.
with other families also facing multiple sclerosis.
The MS Raffle will give punters the chance to take
The GoFish Nagambie MS Family Program wouldn’t
home the major prize - a Stacer 429 Rampage boat
be possible without the generous support of Solar City
package, complete with aluminium Stacer trailer and
Marine, Trellys, Torqeedo, Aquayak Kayaks and Lakes
25HP Evinrude outboard! Second prize is a two-night
Yoga who are providing equipment and activities for
stay at Barong On The Water and third prize a GT Pro
the MS Family Program.
Extra Lite III custom fishing rod! Get your tickets by
Saturday evening to go in a special, early bird draw for
your chance to win a Lowrance HDS-9 Live sounder!
Look out for Ms team in the ‘GoNagambie Festival
Hub’ to check out these great prizes and get your
raffle tickets during the GoFish Nagambie event.
Raffle tickets are $5 each, or 6 for $20, or 20 for $50.
These amazing prizes are up for grabs thanks to the
generosity of Stacer, Evinrude, Lowrance and GT
Custom Rods.
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