Evans Head Fishing Classic

Evans Head Fishing Classic Annual fishing tournament in Evans Head. Over $90,000 in prizes.

🦸 Evans Head Fishing Classic 2026 – Endgame 🦹The Final Battle Between Heroes and VillainsAfter seven action-packed days,...
10/07/2026

🦸 Evans Head Fishing Classic 2026 – Endgame 🦹
The Final Battle Between Heroes and Villains
After seven action-packed days, countless casts and enough plot twists to rival the Marvel Universe, the curtain has fallen on another unforgettable Evans Head Fishing Classic. Heroes emerged, villains were defeated, and a handful of anglers assembled their own version of the Avengers to dominate the leaderboard.
💥 AJ-Sambo – The Incredible Hulk
When it came to AJ-Sambo, Brad Mayes smashed the field with an event-winning 1030mm fish on Day 1 that proved impossible to topple. Despite huge Day 7 efforts from Daniel Hamer (980mm) and Ethan Donnelly (960mm), the Hulk simply refused to be moved.
🐟 Blackfish – Black Panther Holds the Throne
The Blackfish division produced one of the closest battles of the week. Brendon Palmer (472mm) narrowly held onto victory from Callum Carmont and Ray Palmer, who both finished on 460mm, separated only by countback.
🎯 Bream-Tarwhine – Hawkeye Never Misses
Precision paid off with Mal Hancock (466mm) taking top honours. Ryder Johnston launched one final assault on Day 7 with a superb 459mm fish but finished just short, while Natalee Reynolds rounded out the podium.
⚡ Dart – The Flash Couldn't Quite Catch Up
The Dart leaderboard barely changed after the opening rounds, with Mark Bonnor (457mm) edging Ryan Kernaghan (455mm) and Tom McCall (452mm) in one of the tightest categories of the event.
🐊 Flathead – The Hulk's Bigger Brother
Flathead produced some true monsters. Carl North's incredible 1002mm fish cracked the magic metre mark and stood as one of the catches of the competition. Rennae Soutar (913mm) and Brent McMinn (890mm) completed an outstanding podium.
🦈 Judges Choice – Loki Loves Chaos
No category summed up Marvel mayhem better than Judges Choice. Randy Harris' enormous 1600mm Shovelnose Shark was untouchable all week. Wesley Jeffery's Spanish Mackerel (1255mm) and Bernard Richter's Drummer (500mm) showed why this category is always full of surprises.
👑 Kingfish – Thor Brings the Thunder
Day 7 completely rewrote the Kingfish script. Stephen Banks (1210mm) unleashed Mjolnir to steal victory, while Chad Banks (1180mm) and Riley Jenkins (1165mm) completed an all-Day 7 clean sweep.
🌙 Mulloway – Doctor Strange Guards the Realm
The Mulloway category belonged to the early heroes. DJ McKenna's 1310mm fish held firm throughout the event ahead of Cooper Trickett (1299mm) and Shenoah McKenna (1280mm), despite a determined Day 7 challenge.
💎 Pearl Perch – Vision Sees It Through
Consistency won out with Andrew Witchard (570mm) leading Mackenzie Luck (561mm) and Troy Robson (560mm) in another incredibly close finish.
🔴 Snapper – Captain America Stands Strong
Snapper saw one final charge from Stephen Banks (880mm) on the last day, but Darcy Banks (945mm) and Chad Banks (910mm) had built enough of a lead to remain first and second, making it another memorable result for the Banks family.
🐺 Tailor – Wolverine Refuses to Yield
The Tailor division stayed remarkably stable, with Shane Griffiths (832mm) taking the title ahead of Ryan Kernaghan (736mm) and Bernard Richter (668mm).
🪨 Trag – The Thing Lives Up to His Name
Strong, solid and dependable, Darcy Banks (875mm) claimed the Trag crown ahead of Benjamin Benn (768mm) and Michael Knox (759mm).
🌊 Whiting – Spider-Man Swings in at the Last Minute
The Whiting category belonged entirely to the final day, with Alexander Klassen (450mm) taking victory from Corey Saxby (427mm) and Daniel Outerbridge (421mm), proving that the final cast can still change everything.

🏆 Avengers Assemble – The Standout Heroes
⭐ Brad Mayes delivered the tournament's biggest AJ-Sambo and never relinquished top spot.
⚡ Stephen Banks was one of the stars of the closing day, claiming the Kingfish title while also charging onto the Snapper podium.
👑 The Banks family featured throughout the leaderboard with Stephen, Chad and Darcy all collecting podium finishes across multiple species.
🎣 Day 7 wasn't just another chapter—it was the grand finale. Kingfish was completely rewritten, Whiting was decided from scratch, Ryder Johnston nearly stole the Bream-Tarwhine title, and Daniel Hamer and Ethan Donnelly launched one final attack in AJ-Sambo.
Like every great Marvel movie, this year's Evans Head Fishing Classic had its heroes, its villains, its unexpected twists and an epic final battle. Congratulations to every angler who entered, every volunteer who made the event possible, and everyone who helped make the 2026 Evans Head Fishing Classic another blockbuster worthy of the big screen.

The excitement didn't stop at the weigh station, with the Evans Head Fishing Classic Lucky Draw producing plenty of unforgettable moments. David Ball (Evans Head) walked away with the $5,000 Main Draw Cash Prize, while Aaron Jackman (Casuarina) scored the biggest prize of the day, taking home an incredible 85" Samsung OLED TV valued at $8,049.
Electronics proved popular, with Bradley Ellis (Evans Head) winning a Lowrance HDS 12 and Tuck Hayman (Casino) landing a Lowrance Elite 12. On the water, Rashida Sahabi (Coraki) powered away with a Tohatsu 5hp outboard, while Ben Hull (Woodburn) and David Bodley (East Coraki) each paddled off with a Hobie Passport 10.5R kayak. Rounding out the major winners, Ellie Martin claimed a $2,000 Frogleys prize pack, while Craig Knox (Broadwater) took home a $1,000 Frogleys prize, ensuring plenty of smiles long after the final fish had been weighed. 🎣🏆

🎬 Until next year… the fishing universe awaits. 🎣🦸

Evans Head Fishing Classic – Day 7 Report🟡 Day 7 Friday Fishing– Can You Tell Me How to Get to... the Leaderboard? 🐟Toda...
10/07/2026

Evans Head Fishing Classic – Day 7 Report
🟡 Day 7 Friday Fishing– Can You Tell Me How to Get to... the Leaderboard? 🐟
Today's action at the Evans Head Fishing Classic felt like an episode of Sesame Street, where every character had their moment in the spotlight and there were plenty of lessons about patience, persistence and pulling in trophy fish!
👹 AJ-Sambo was today's Cookie Monster, gobbling up the podium with an incredible clean sweep. Daniel Hamer (980mm), Ethan Donnelly (960mm) and Brad Mayes (626mm) made sure there weren't many crumbs left for the competition.
🟢 Big Bird stood tallest in the Kingfish category, with Stephen Banks stretching out to an impressive 1210mm fish. Chad Banks (1180mm) and Riley Jenkins (1165mm) kept the giant yellow bird looking over his shoulder.
🦈 Oscar the Grouch would have loved the Mulloway drain, where Stephen Banks backed up again with a cracking 1060mm fish ahead of Riley Jenkins (1040mm) and Kim Richter (825mm).
🎣 Bert and Ernie couldn't be separated across several of today's categories. Bernard Richter's 887mm Flathead was a standout performance, while Ryder Johnston (459mm) edged Luke Tinson (448mm) by just 11mm in the tightly contested Bream-Tarwhine division.
⭐ The Count had plenty to count in Judges Choice. Riley Constable stole the show with a monster 1300mm Wobbegong, while Philip Trevor's Longtail Tuna (810mm) and Elijah Wise's colourful Tuskfish (470mm) proved that this category always delivers something unexpected.
🐠 Around the neighbourhood, there were strong performances from:
• Callum Carmont with the biggest Blackfish (460mm)
• Andrew Paterson leading the Dart (450mm)
• Stephen Banks adding another category win with Snapper (880mm)
• Mal Hancock taking out Tailor (640mm)
• Riley Jenkins landing the best Trag (618mm)
• Alexander Klassen topping the Whiting with 450mm
• Ethan Donnelly claiming Pearl Perch honours (451mm)
🎉 As the competition heads towards the finish, the leaderboard is looking more like Sesame Street itself — full of colourful characters, memorable performances and a few familiar faces appearing again and again. The only question left is... who will be singing the victory song at the end of the week? 🏆🐟

🟡 Day 7 – Can You Tell Me How to Get to... the Leaderboard? 🐟Today's action at the Evans Head Fishing Classic felt like ...
10/07/2026

🟡 Day 7 – Can You Tell Me How to Get to... the Leaderboard? 🐟
Today's action at the Evans Head Fishing Classic felt like an episode of Sesame Street, where every character had their moment in the spotlight and there were plenty of lessons about patience, persistence and pulling in trophy fish!
👹 AJ-Sambo was today's Cookie Monster, gobbling up the podium with an incredible clean sweep. Daniel Hamer (980mm), Ethan Donnelly (960mm) and Brad Mayes (626mm) made sure there weren't many crumbs left for the competition.
🟢 Big Bird stood tallest in the Kingfish category, with Stephen Banks stretching out to an impressive 1210mm fish. Chad Banks (1180mm) and Riley Jenkins (1165mm) kept the giant yellow bird looking over his shoulder.
🦈 Oscar the Grouch would have loved the Mulloway drain, where Stephen Banks backed up again with a cracking 1060mm fish ahead of Riley Jenkins (1040mm) and Kim Richter (825mm).
🎣 Bert and Ernie couldn't be separated across several of today's categories. Bernard Richter's 887mm Flathead was a standout performance, while Ryder Johnston (459mm) edged Luke Tinson (448mm) by just 11mm in the tightly contested Bream-Tarwhine division.
⭐ The Count had plenty to count in Judges Choice. Riley Constable stole the show with a monster 1300mm Wobbegong, while Philip Trevor's Longtail Tuna (810mm) and Elijah Wise's colourful Tuskfish (470mm) proved that this category always delivers something unexpected.
🐠 Around the neighbourhood, there were strong performances from:
• Callum Carmont with the biggest Blackfish (460mm)
• Andrew Paterson leading the Dart (450mm)
• Stephen Banks adding another category win with Snapper (880mm)
• Mal Hancock taking out Tailor (640mm)
• Riley Jenkins landing the best Trag (618mm)
• Alexander Klassen topping the Whiting with 450mm
• Ethan Donnelly claiming Pearl Perch honours (451mm)
🎉 As the competition heads towards the finish, the leaderboard is looking more like Sesame Street itself — full of colourful characters, memorable performances and a few familiar faces appearing again and again. The only question left is... who will be singing the victory song at the end of the week? 🏆🐟

Fish shots Thursday, Day 6. Please tag your mates.
09/07/2026

Fish shots Thursday, Day 6. Please tag your mates.

🎾 Evans Head Fishing Classic – Day 6 ReportWimbledon 2026: Centre Court Delivers Another ClassicThe second week of Wimbl...
09/07/2026

🎾 Evans Head Fishing Classic – Day 6 Report
Wimbledon 2026: Centre Court Delivers Another Classic
The second week of Wimbledon 2026 is where champions separate themselves from the rest, and Day 6 of the Evans Head Fishing Classic was no different. There were dominant straight-set victories, nail-biting tie-breaks and a few surprise upsets as anglers produced some of the biggest fish of the tournament. With the finals approaching, every cast now feels like championship point.
🎾 Adults – Centre Court Highlights
🐟 Flathead – A Grand Slam Performance
Carl North delivered the performance of the day, producing a massive 1002mm Flathead to win the category in emphatic fashion. Daniel Hamer (863mm) and Glenn Hitchens (850mm) fought hard but simply couldn't return the winner.
🐟 Mulloway – The Match of the Day
Cooper Trickett launched a booming ace with a huge 1250mm Mulloway, comfortably taking the title. Bernard Richter (923mm) and Isaac johnston (920mm) pushed deep into the rally but Cooper was simply too strong when it counted.
🐟 Blackfish – A Championship Tie-Break
The closest contest belonged to the Blackfish division. Andrew Witchard edged out Callum Carmont by just 18mm, with Tom McCall only another millimetre behind. It was Centre Court drama from first cast to last.
🐟 Bream-Tarwhine – Winning by Inches
Ryan Kernaghan claimed victory with a 410mm fish, narrowly ahead of Abbey Alchin (405mm), while Luke Tinson and Kim Richter shared third with matching 390mm fish.
🐟 Dart – Fast and Furious
Daniel Outerbridge proved too quick around the court with a winning 440mm Dart, just holding off Josh Dorsman (435mm), while Adam Little rounded out the podium with 411mm.
🐟 Tailor – Serving Up Success
Bernard Richter was untouchable with a 668mm Tailor, while Dylan Carberry (455mm) battled it out behind him.
🐟 Trag – Long Rally
Gawaine Blake took the honours with a 463mm Trag, ahead of Mackenzie Luck (410mm) and David Borninkhof (400mm).
🐟 Whiting – Precision Tennis
Alex Klassen claimed the Whiting title with 400mm, narrowly ahead of second place on 372mm in another close contest.
🐟 Snapper – One Clean Winner
Sometimes one perfect shot is all you need. Gawaine Blake landed the only scoring Snapper of the day at 311mm, adding yet another title to an already remarkable day.
🏆 Judges Choice – Crowd Pleasers
The exhibition matches produced plenty of entertainment, with Bernard Richter taking out the Drummer category (500mm), Isaac Johnson winning Giant Trevally (451mm) and Reanna Smith claiming Silver Trevally (405mm).
🎾 Player of the Day
🏆 Cooper Trickettvwas unquestionably today's Wimbledon champion. A tournament-winning 1250mm Mulloway, Gawaine Blake victory in Snapper, and first place in the Trag category made it a day that even the legends of Centre Court would admire.
🎾 Looking Ahead
With the tournament entering its closing stages, every leaderboard is tightening. Some anglers have one hand on the trophy, while others are preparing for one last all-out assault in the final rounds. If Day 6 proved anything, it's that fortunes can change with a single cast, just like one break of serve can decide Wimbledon.
🎣 Game. Set. Fish. The finals are officially underway.
🏆 Overall Leaderboard – The Race for the Wimbledon Trophy
With just a few days remaining, the overall leaderboard is beginning to look like the second week at Wimbledon, where only the very best remain in contention.
🎾 DJ McKenna still holds Centre Court with an incredible 1310mm Mulloway, while Cooper Trickett (1299mm) and Shenoah McKenna (1280mm) remain within striking distance should another giant jewfish hit the scales.
🎾 Brad Mayes is enjoying a phenomenal tournament, leading the AJ-Sambo (1030mm) division, proving to be one of the most consistent all-round anglers of the event.
🎾 Fresh from Day 6, Carl North's 1002mm Flathead rockets to the top of the Flathead standings, while Bernard Richter continues to feature across multiple species, sitting inside the podium positions for Blackfish and Tailor, cementing himself as one of the tournament's most versatile competitors.
🎾 Other standout leaders include Brendon Palmer (Blackfish – 472mm), Mal Hancock (Bream-Tarwhine – 466mm), Mark Bonnor (Dart – 457mm), Andrew Witchard (Pearl Perch – 570mm), Troy Robson (Snapper – 945mm), Ryley Clothier (Tailor – 832mm) and Michael Knox (Whiting – 443mm).
🏆 With the finals approaching, every cast is now a championship point. Some anglers are defending their lead, while others know it will take one last Grand Slam performance to lift the Evans Head Fishing Classic trophy. 🎣🎾

Day 4 and 5 2026 Wednesday fishing shots. Tag your mates please
08/07/2026

Day 4 and 5 2026 Wednesday fishing shots. Tag your mates please

🏉 STATE OF ORIGIN – DAY 4/5 combined DAILY MATCH REPORT 🏉Wet Weather Creates an Origin-Style GrindWith the offshore grou...
08/07/2026

🏉 STATE OF ORIGIN – DAY 4/5 combined DAILY MATCH REPORT 🏉
Wet Weather Creates an Origin-Style Grind
With the offshore grounds still closed, Day 4/5 became the rugby league equivalent of an Origin arm wrestle. 🌧️🌊 There were no flashy long-range tries today, just hard-earned metres, gritty performances and anglers making every opportunity count in the estuaries.
⭐ Player of the Day
Rennae Soutar earned Player of the Match honours with a monster 913mm Flathead, producing the standout fish of the day and stamping authority on the Flathead division. It was the sort of play that swings an Origin series.
🎣 The Categories
⚫ Blackfish
Callum Carmont wore the captain's armband today, leading the charge with a 420mm fish ahead of Jayden Newton (390mm) and Katelyn Bodley (377mm).
🥇 Bream-Tarwhine
Mal Hancock continued his outstanding tournament, topping the daily leaderboard with 431mm, while Jamie Stratford (420mm) and Ethan Donnelly (416mm) kept the pressure on.
⚡ Dart
Ryan Kernaghan crossed for the match-winning "try" in Dart with a 430mm fish, narrowly edging Adam Little (425mm) and Alan Veselis (417mm). A genuine photo finish.
🐊 Flathead
Rennae Soutar's 913mm giant stole the headlines, while Mathew Flaherty (889mm) and Damin Payne (867mm) rounded out a quality podium.
👑 Judges Choice
As unpredictable as an Origin referee's whistle, Randy Harris produced the day's most talked-about capture with a massive 1600mm Shovelnose Shark. Hayden Simpson's 398mm Mangrove Jack and Shonel Reeves' Mud Crab proved just how diverse this competition can be.
🐟 Mulloway
Cooper Trickett kept the pressure firmly on the tournament leader with a superb 1299mm Mulloway, while Dylan Carbery (978mm) and Daniel Outterbridge (950mm) also found quality fish despite the difficult conditions.
💥 Tailor
Peter Watts led the day's charge with 649mm, just ahead of Ryan Kernaghan (621mm) and Shane Griffiths (617mm) in another tightly contested division.
🌊 Whiting
Alexander Klassen continued his impressive form, taking daily honours with 443mm, while Malcolm Boddy (360mm) and Adam Little (356mm) completed the podium.
🏆 Full-Time Siren
Day 4/5 wasn't about quantity—it was all about quality. With offshore fishing unavailable, every legal fish was like a hard-earned set restart in State of Origin. The anglers who adapted to the conditions were rewarded, and with the weather still playing a huge role, the championship remains wide open.
🏉🎣 Just like Origin, it's not always the team with the most opportunities that wins—it's the one that makes the most of them.

Overall Summary
🛡️ Defence Wins Championships
Just like Queensland and NSW throwing everything at each other on the goal line, several category leaders absorbed relentless pressure but refused to give up their jerseys.
🎣 Bream-Tarwhine – Mal Hancock continues to hold first place despite Natalie Reynolds and Nathan Byron keeping the pressure on.
⚫ Blackfish – Brendon Palmer still wears the No.1 jersey with Ray Palmer and Bernard Richter waiting for any mistake.
⚡ Dart – Mark Bonnor's Day 2 fish remains just enough to stay in front of Ryan Kernaghan and Tom McCall in one of the closest inshore battles.
🎣 Tailor – Shane Griffiths continues to lead the pack, but Ryan Kernaghan and Angus Gover remain within striking distance if conditions improve.
🏆 Judges Choice – Like the Wally Lewis Medal, this one can reward something special rather than simply the biggest fish. With changing conditions and fewer fish being presented, expect this category to remain one of the most unpredictable right through to the final whistle.
🏉 The Decider Awaits
With offshore closed, scoring opportunities were few and far between, turning this into a true Origin-style arm wrestle. Every legal fish mattered, every millimetre counted and every leaderboard movement felt like a match-winning try.
If the weather opens up for the final sessions, expect anglers to come out firing. Just like a State of Origin decider, one last big play could be all that's needed to lift the trophy.
🎣🏆 The siren hasn't sounded yet... the championship is still there to be won.

Day 3 2026 Monday fishing shots. Tag your mates please
08/07/2026

Day 3 2026 Monday fishing shots. Tag your mates please

Day 2 2026 Sunday Fishing shots for Kids, Cadets and Adults. Tag your mates.
08/07/2026

Day 2 2026 Sunday Fishing shots for Kids, Cadets and Adults. Tag your mates.

Day 1 2026 Fishing shots for Kids, Cadets and Adults. Tag your mates please.
08/07/2026

Day 1 2026 Fishing shots for Kids, Cadets and Adults. Tag your mates please.

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