Congratulations to all our 2025-2026 season winners!
We are thrilled to announce our GRAND PRIZE winner for the season, as well as the winners in our species, sponsored, and champion angler categories. All species prizes have been randomly drawn from approved entries throughout the season. If yours is one of the winning names below, we will contact you soon via email or phone to confirm your address details.
Stay tuned for prize and sponsor announcements for the new season via website, email, and our social media channels.
Grand Prize for the Season - a Trip for 2 to Niue
Prize includes: return flights from Auckland to Niue, seven nights of luxury accommodation at the Scenic Matavai Resort, three days on the water (fishing/spearfishing + diving/snorkelling), and a sightseeing tour to discover the island's natural beauty.
Winner: Julius Kolk
Species Prize Draw and Champion Anglers
Snapper
Shimano Snapper Prize draw
Shimano rod and reel combo
Winner: Jordan Boyd
Snapper Champion Angler & Furuno Snapper World Cup Champion
Champion Angler trophy & Shimano prize pack
Winner: Charlie Anderson, 96cm
Kingfish
Shimano Kingfish Prize draw
Shimano rod and reel combo
Winner: John Button
Kingfish Champion Angler
Champion Angler trophy and Shimano prize pack
Winner: Maxwell Stringer, 140cm
Kahawai
Shimano Kahawai Prize draw
Shimano rod and reel combo
Winner: Tom Harley
Kahawai Champion Angler
Champion Angler trophy and Shimano branded merchandise
Winner: Rachell Penberth, 68cm
Trevally
Shimano Trevally Prize draw
Shimano rod and reel combo
Winner: Ivan Toopi
Trevally Champion Angler
Champion Angler trophy and Shimano prize pack
Winner: Andrew Church, 72.5cm
Gurnard
Shimano Gurnard Prize draw
Shimano branded merchandise
Winner: Rob Wilson
Gurnard Champion Angler
Champion Angler trophy and Shimano branded merchandise
Winner: Sam Breen, 54.5cm
Tarakihi
Shimano Tarakihi Prize draw
Shimano branded merchandise
Winner: Nicola Whitmore
Tarakihi Champion Angler
Champion Angler trophy and Shimano prize pack
Winner: Rob Schofield, 55cm
John Dory
Shimano John Dory Prize draw
Shimano branded merchandise
Winner: Erin McLoughlin
John Dory Champion Angler
Champion Angler trophy and Shimano branded merchandise
Winner: Sam Connolly, 56cm
Blue Cod
Shimano Blue Cod Prize draw
Shimano branded merchandise
Winner: Steve Williams
Blue Cod Champion Angler
Champion Angler trophy and Shimano branded merchandise
Winner: Ethan Cuthbert
Blue Moki
Blue Moki Champion Angler
Champion Angler trophy
Winner: Harry Kovacs
YETI Angler Trifecta
Winner: Jesse Crasborn (snapper 85.0cm; kingfish 134.5cm; kahawai 56.5cm. Total length = 276.0cm)
