The annual Moreton Bay Classic fishing competition run by Brisbane Fishing Online is taking place on:  6th June 2009

WHEN: The Moreton Bay Classic has been planned for the 6th of June 2009. The competition will commence at 4:00am on the 6th of June and conclude at 3:00pm on the 6th of June. The prize presentation will commence at 4:30pm on the 6th of June.

WHERE: The location will take place in Moreton Bay. The northern most limit of the competition will be: 27 Degrees 0’S, and the southern most limit will be 27 Degrees 50’S. The eastern most boundary will be the Bar between Moreton Island and North Stradbroke. The Western boundaries will be 50m up the mouth of any river or creek flowing into Moreton Bay except the Brisbane River. The Brisbane River boundary is the end (further most upstream point) of the rock wall bordering the reclamined land. Bait can be collected before the time of the event, and outside these boundaries. Please note that all restrictions and fishing practices set by the DPI are to be adhered to.

EVENT HQ: The event HQ for the BFO Moreton Bay Classic will be at Manly, near the Manly Boat Ramp.

There will be alot of prizes on offer including of Cash prizes for all categories as well as some fantastic fishing gear, tackle and accessories.
PRIZES:

1st Prize in each Category: $200 Cash

2nd Prize in each Category: Fishing Rod Worth $100

3rd Prize in each Category: Lure Pack worth $40

CATEGORIES: There are 8 categories for this event.
• Longest Bream.
• Longest Snapper.
• Longest Tailor.
• Longest Flathead (any species).
• Longest Mackerel (any species).
• Longest Whiting (any species).
• Longest Grassy Sweetlip.
• Longest Estuary Cod.

LUCKY DOOR PRIZES:

Courtesy of Sports Tuition, there were also be 3 half day charters for 2 up for grabs! At the prize presentation, we will put all entrants numbers into a hat and draw these randomly. Good luck!

EVENT REGISTRATION (BEFORE THE EVENT): To register for this event please email the following details to entries@brisbanefishing.com.au

1. Full Name: eg John Smith.
2. Contact Number: eg 0407123456
4. Email Address: eg johnsmith@hotmail.com
5. Payment Reference: eg johnsmith-mbc
6. Junior (under 12) or Adult: eg Adult
6. Payment: The event cost is $40 each

Please pay your the registration fee by direct deposit into:

Account Name: Brisbane Fishing Online
BSB: 124103
Account Number: 20364022
Reference: eg yourname-mbc (Ensure it matches the Payment Reference in your registration email otherwise we will require another payment!)

EVENT REGISTRATION (ON THE DAY):
You may register to compete at anytime after 4:00am on the 6th of June until 10:00am on the 6th of June.

REGISTRATION DUE DATE:
Please note, registration is due no later than the 4th June 2009. There is a lot to organise for this event so we would appreciate everyone registering ASAP.

EVENT BRIEFING:
Everyone needs to report for a quick briefing and to receive their “photo entry unique item” before they commence fishing. Ensure you have your name ticked off as competing. You may report for briefing between  4:00am – 9:00am on the 6th of June. We will be set up at the Event HQ for the duration of the competition. Ensure you report  to Event HQ before you begin competing as you will be issued a unique item that all photo entries must include.

FISH ENTRY PROCESS:
All entries for this event will be photo entries allowing for catch and release of all fish. You may keep fish to eat if you so desire but NO fish will be measured at the entry station. All photo entries are to include:

* The complete fish on the measuring device.   
* The unique item placed in clear view.

Measuring device: Please note for this competition you will supply your own brag mat or measuring device. To ensure your measuring device is suitable for the photographic entry, please check it with event staff when you attend the briefing in the morning. Photo’s where the measurements cannot be clearly seen will not be eligible.

Photo’s will be uploaded to a lap top on location so PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CAMERA'S USB CABLE. Failure to do so will cause the entry to be null and void. Viewing a photo from the screen of the camera will not be counted as an entry.

The submitting of entries for this competition will occur between 3:00pm and 4:00pm on the 6th of June at the Event HQ. Entries not made within this time frame will also be null and void. The judge’s decision is final in assessing these entries and no further appeals will be undertaken.

PRIZE PRESENTATION:
The prize presentation will occur at 4:30pm on the 6th of June at the Event HQ. We would encourage all entrants to be present for this event. If you cannot make it to the prize presentation, please nominate someone to accept a prize in the event that you win one.

CANCELLATION:
The Organisers reserve the right to cancel or postpone weigh-in sessions and/or the event for any reason. If the event needs to be postponed, a new date will be set and registered participants notified. Due to the management and logistics of organising this event no refunds can be made if the participant is unable to compete on the revised date. In the unlikely event of cancellation of the competition, a management fee of half the entry fee will be retained by the Organisers. If the event is postponed and you are unable to make the rescheduled date or once an angler is registered and they wish to withdraw there are no refunds.