The Fishing Section at Weymouth Cossie Club

Currently has around 50 members; of which 30 members whom regularly fish in the monthly comps.

In these events competitors earn points for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, in each of the eligible species category, these points accumulate and go towards the end of year Trophies, which are then presented at the Annual prize giving (January).

Species fished for are Snapper, Trevally, John Dory, Minimum Length 300mm,

Gurnard  350mm, Kahawai 400mm Kingfish  750mm.

Maximum of 3 fish per species per angler to be weighed in.

The Fishing Section holds a number of events throughout the year, generally there is a contest once a month depending on weather conditions, the dates do vary but there is always information on the notice board a couple of weeks leading up to an event, alternatively our, Club Fishing News letter or Events Calendar will have the most up to date information.

We have a reciprocal agreement between various other fishing clubs in the area where we can fish in their comps and their members in ours.

We welcome Support/signed in Non members and all guests ie from affiliated clubs to participate in our contests, however they will NOT be eligible for our end of season in house Section Trophies but can claim monetary prizes on offer.

To join the Fishing Section you must first be a member of the Club, followed with a Section Joining fee of $20.00 annually

ENTRY FEE to enter fishing contests -: F/S member $20-00, Guests/Non/sect member $25-00 per angler,

14yrs – 18yrs (Club Junior Member) $20-00 entry fee, Under 14yrs $5.00,

(see rules/committee).

Definition of Guests =Any Non Financial Member Fishing Section and of WC & SC,

 These contests are mostly held either on the

Inner Hauraki Gulf  (chart 532 36’40 South)

Including Firth of Thames and Inner Manukau Harbour.

Thursdays nights are our Section raffle evenings (meat and money)  $2.00 ticket to raise funds towards our contest prize pool, also a monthly $20.00 Lotto Bonus Ticket   5 x drops of $50.00 and $200.00 Bonus Number.

If you wish to join the section, or want any further information you may contact Commodore-: Graham Stanley/Hoppy -: hoppygraham057@gmail.com or the club info@clubweymouth.co.nz