Anglers turn out in force for Brown Water Classic
The Brown Water Classic fishing competition in East Kimberley attracted over 500 participants across various age groups and categories. The event featured significant prize pools and recognized top catches for species like barramundi and catfish.
Why it matters
Community sporting events like this are vital for regional tourism and local economic engagement in remote areas.
East Kimberley Fishing Club’s and Tackle World Kununurra’s Brown Water Classic reeled in more than 500 anglers at the weekend with thousands of dollars in prizes and local bragging rights on the line. The competition ran from July 24 to 26 in Wyndham and Kununurra, with stellar results across 10 species categories in the adult and junior divisions. In the adult category, Curt McCartney won the grand slam title with a combined length of 289.5cm across barramundi, catfish, sooty grunter and black dhufish, earning a $5000 prize sponsored by SMC Marine. Blaze Holland claimed top honours for the overall biggest barramundi with a 98.5cm catch, taking home the $5000 Wyndham Tilt Tray Facility prize.
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