Event Date: 24th & 25th June 2017
Eungella Dam Road, Eungella, Mackay Area
Queensland. Australia
REGISTER YOUR TEAM
Entry Fee – $150.00 per Angler
All Anglers will receive a lucky door ticket – one Angler will walk away with $5000.00 in Fishing Tackle & Accessories
All Anglers will receive a 2017 Custom Designed Jackall Sooty Tournament Event Shirt
Huge Saturday Night Fishing Raffles
Up to 3 Anglers per Team
Lure & Fly Only
Overall Weights
Boat & Land Based Fishing
Official Rules and Regulations coming soon
About Eungella Dam
Eungella Dam is 120 kilometres west of Mackay and is one of Queensland’s more established freshwater fisheries. Eungella Dam was constructed in 1969 to meet the requirements of a thermal power station at Collinsville and the town water supply of Collinsville and Scottsville.
From the township of Eungella, take the Eungella Dam Road past Broken River. The last portion of the drive is unsealed, where the landscape turns from rainforest into high country farms. Beware of wandering stock as cows roam free along this road.
The dam is stocked with Sooty Grunter, Saratoga, Sleepy Cod and Barramundi and is renowned for producing oversized Sooty Grunter. Fishing permits are required prior to arrival and can be obtained from Mackay Visitor Information Centre and various locations within the region. There are no boating restrictions for the dam and small boats can be launched from the boat ramp.
Camping is permitted in the area with facilities available such as cold showers, toilets, barbecues and picnic tables. Camping permits are required and can be obtained by contacting SunWater. A second block of public toilets and more picnic tables can be found across the other side of the water, near the dam itself.
Accomodation Available:
Majority of people will be camping at the dam. The cost to camp at the dam is $5.00 per night
For those that like their comfort I highly recommend the Mountain Edge Escape
For bookings and enquiries please phone on Phone: (07) 4958 4590
Email: [email protected]
North Street, Eungella, Queensland 4757, Australia. (First turn to your right at the top of Eungella Range)
www.mountainedgeescape.com.au
Weigh-in & Marshalling
There will be a weigh in station located at the AYC Marquee on the waters edge near the boat ramp. There will be a Marshall Boat on the water. If you have any questions or need assistance wave them down. This Classic Event will be decided by weight. We will confirm session limits shortly
Important note
Fish will not be counted towards a teams tournament score if they fail to swim away healthily after official measurement.
Timetable
Briefing
Friday 23rd June, 2017
Start time: 7:00pm
Finish time: 8:00pm
We will be positioned on the waters edge near the boat ramp
Session 1
Sunday 24th June, 2017
Start time: TBA am
Finish time: TBA pm
Bag limit: TBA fish total (unlimited upgrades)
Minimum length: 28cm
1 Hour SHIMANO SHOOTOUT
Sunday 24th June, 2017
Start time: 4pm
Finish time: 5pm
Bag limit: 1 per Angler with one prize for the biggest Sooty weighed in
Minimum length: 28cm
Session 2
Sunday 25th June, 2017
Start time: TBA
Finish time: TBA
Bag limit: TBA fish total (unlimited upgrades)
Minimum length: 28cm
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT
In addition to the intense fishing competition, the 2017 AYC Jackall Sooty Classic will feature a range of activities to keep participants and spectators entertained throughout the weekend. On Saturday night, after the fishing wraps up, there will be a social gathering with live music, a BBQ, and drinks available, providing a perfect opportunity for anglers to relax and share stories from the day on the water. There will also be games and competitions for families and kids, ensuring fun for everyone. Don’t forget to visit the various stalls offering local crafts and fishing gear to pick up some unique souvenirs or essential items for your next fishing trip.