Australian Fishing Tournaments Inc. presents:
North Coast Fishing Bonanza (NCFB)
30th September 2011 - 2nd October 2011 (October long weekend Friday - Sun)
Two of Australia's most respected companies, Gamakatsu and Evinrude Etec have joined forces to present one of Australia's largest catch and photograph fishing tournaments, the North Coast Fishing Bonanza. This year will see a huge species list, multiple river systems (Tweed River to Clarence River) and over $75,000 worth of prizes up for grabs making this a tournament that any fisherman would be crazy to miss.
What:
Whether you fish offshore, estuary, beach, rocks or in the dams North Coast Fishing Bonanza has a species for you! With Adult, Cadets and Juniors all having fishing categories there is something for everyone.
July, 2011
Where:
Ballina Seagulls Leagues Club is where the event will be held but anglers will be able to fish any style, any system from Tweed River all the way down to the Clarence river!
June 2011
When:
The North Coast Fishing Bonanza will be held on the 30th September 2011 to 2nd October 2011 (NSW October long weekend, Friday to Sunday) Fishing starts from midnight the 29th of September and finishes 2pm 2nd of October.
July 2011
Gamakatsu is the leading fishing hook manufacturer in Japan. Material and technology are what makes these hooks superior to all other brands. 
Whether your motorboat is brand new or has been around the harbour a few times, powering with an Evinrude E-TEC engine will give you even more time on the water.
News:
2011 NCFB Results Up
Check out the results online now. Photos will be up soon from the pick of the catches! More.
And the Adult boat goes to.... Sam McKnight!
Smiles were all round when Sam won the Stessl! She couldn't believe that she has won it. Congradulations and the NCFB crew are sure that Sam, her husband and children will love the boat for many years to come!
Thomas Hart wins the Cadet Boat!
Thomas couldn't believe his luck when he won todays Quintrex 385 Tinnie with an Evinrude 25hp engine! A big thank you goes out to Ballina Marineland for supplying the tinnie! Story and photos will be up shortly
David Jenkins wins the Hobie Kayak!
Congradulations to David Jenkins who won the Hobie Kayak in the random draw, fully decked out and valued around $5000!
Congradulations to the winners!
Congradulations to all the fishing winners who took home plenty of great prizes from Lowrance, Gamakatsu and Samurai Reaction! There were some great fish caugh and a full listing of the catch winners will be up shortly.
Event Info Important
Offshore Fishing Categories cancelled after strong wind warning issued by BOM on the final day.
Timetable of Events
A timetable of events is now available! Click here to view now.
Late Entry
AFT have decided to cancel the late entry so enter on site during the event with no late fee.
Entry form now avaliable
A downloadable entry is now available! Click here to view the pdf now.
Online Entry now avaliable
Online entry is now possible! Click here to go to the online form now.
Ballina Boat & Leisure Show
For information on the Ballina Boat and Leisure Show which is held in conjunction with the NCFB please click here.
ET's coming to the Bonanza
Former footy legend and fishing fanatic Andrew “ET” Ettingshausen has confirmed that he will be able to come to this year’s NCFB. He will be bringing his TV show "Escape with ET" for the entire weekend! Make sure you bring the whole family down to the Bonanza to meet ET and maybe you will even see yourself on the show.
More Prizes
NCFB is combining the men's and ladies prizes into one adult category to enable the ladies access to greater prize pools. By doing this we are also creating prizes for Champion Male, Champion Female and Champion Team. Fishing based prizes are also greater value than last year's Fishing Bananza.
Bass Fishing now included!
NCFB has decided to add Bass to this year's species list. You can now fish in the systems from Tweed to Clarence, including Toonumbar and Clarrie Hall Dams.
