$30,000 Overall Heaviest Weight Snapper

$10,000 Overall Average Weight Snapper

Plus Massive Spot Prizes

PRIZE LIST

8th - 12th MARCH 2022

Ngai Takoto Snapper Bonanza is arguably one of the worlds largest surf casting fishing competitions.

The Far North's Iconic Event

A must do for the surfcasting enthusiast or the social angler.

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Limited to the first 1000 tickets sold.

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About The Competition

The Ngai Takoto 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza is arguably the biggest Snapper Surf Casting Competition in the world, a one species fishing competition which runs for 5 days in March on the famous Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē (90 Mile Beach), Northland New Zealand. The cash prize pool exceeds $72,000.00, of course the biggest cash offering goes to the largest snapper of the week a whopping $30,000.00. However don’t think it’s all about size as $10,000.00 is up for grabs for the angler that catches a snapper closest to the average weight of all the fish caught in the competition. The event will still cater for the unlucky angler that doesn’t catch a fish as the lucky draw spot prizes exceed $100,000.00 which includes a $50,000.00 4x4 Ute (RRP). 2018 and 2019 were sell-out’s which attracted 1000 anglers, it is estimated that at each prize giving there is a total crowd attendance of between 1500 and 3000 people enjoying the entertainment.

Darin Maxwell, Te Puke, Heaviest Snapper Record Holder Heaviest snapper record in competition history winner Darin Maxwell from Te Puke with 12.030kg landed Wednesday February 29th, 2012

All poised to give more prizes away in 2021, your organisers Dave and John.

A brief history leading up to the creation of the Snapper Bonanza.

In 1982 the Brijevich family started the competition then called the Snapper Classic they were the owners of The Park -a camping ground just down the road from the current prize giving site. The competition evolved over the next 27 years into a community project that benefited the many local businesses supplying services, supplies, equipment etc. to the many contestants and their entourages. The local economy received a much needed boost and everyone was happy. In 2006 the competition was sold, the new owners ran it in much the same way as the previous owner, but ran into financial difficulties after the 2009 event. So in 2010 the competition was cancelled. However the 90 Mile Beach Surf Casting Club ran an event for those hardy souls who came North anyway. In 2011 the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza was born, with local businessmen John Stewart and Dave Collard combining their talents to facilitate this Far North iconic event. The bonanza brand has developed into a very strong marketable label and we hope it’s here to stay however without the support of our sponsors the event is not viable, as organisers we urge our anglers and supporters to climb on board and trade with our sponsors as much as possible. Tight Lines John & Dave

Some Of The Prizes Up For Grabs

$30,000.00

Heaviest Snapper Overall & Champions Trophy

$10,000.00

Average Weight Snapper Overall

Massive Spot Prizes

Including a Mitsubishi Triton, Haze Real Estate Yamaha YFZ50RM Quad Bike and a Liquor King Oaklahoma Joe’s Smoker

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Snapper Bonanza

5 days ago

Head to the GR8-X Great Exhibition Surfcasting Competition page to see how you can get tickets to their fantastic comp!

These guys do an amazing job supporting a huge range of community groups. While you get to fish one of the far north’s most beautiful beaches.

Good luck for the upcoming comp teamWow another sponsor stepping up to support the Cause and the Competition.

GR8X21 welcomes sponsorship from the Awesome Team at the Snapper Bonanza.
Bloody Awesome Guys

Well I can’t tell you to get in there an buy a ticket because these guys are already sold out. Don’t hesitate to go along and support the anglers and enjoy the atmosphere
March 8th to the 12th 2022. The comp has a prize pool that exceeds $72,000 and lucky spot draws that exceeds $100,000.

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Stop telling everyone, they're already like hens teeth 😂

Lena Tapurau

Snapper Bonanza updated their cover photo.

4 weeks ago

Holy heck!!!!! Guys thank you for your support.
We are now SOLD OUT!!!!!!!!!

To be added to our waiting list head to the below link.

The waiting list means we contact you if someone can no longer make it to the comp and needs help selling their ticket.

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Bugger. I won't be spying $370 for a early bird

Wow! You might have to run 2 comps a year💪🎣

Nicole Lewis sis went fast as 😥 Mike Jon Hori tried to but some this morning he's put his name on waiting list

Matehaere Clarke Bussy Nanai sold out 😲

Tom Adams

Awesome

Puru Aboagye Milton Leef

Kingi Wiki

Samuel Brown

There is a new comp called Snapper dreamer. Yeah, you and some mates spend heaps of money on bait and extravagant food but end up getting drunk for a week 👍

Daaaamn that was quick. Well do e team. Next year going to be Interesting. 2020s version of the shotgun start hahahaha

Wow. Well done John Dave and the crew. Is it feasible to increase the numbers or are the logistics too complicated.? Next year will be interesting and some will be disappointed for sure. We will travel North regardless and support the comp. Cant imagine not being there after the years we have been entering. Bring on2

How many tickets were actually available to the public?

Dave Barry

Add some more guys there is alot of interest. Can't wait to get a crack at it.

Wow Murray Larsen your lucky mate

what!we need 4x in a year.

Guttered.. forgot the time delay from australia!! 😂😪

Oh what I was gonna win it too

Rob Butler it sold out already

Luke Vincent wow should have done ours first thing this morning

Matt Brown. Wow, lucky I didn’t muck around and got the tickets at 0901

Greg Davis

Fcuk already🤔 tumeke alryt 🤙🤙

Benni Riddiford so glad I got Josh Tamati ticket at 9.00am on the dot!!!

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Snapper Bonanza

4 weeks ago

Last day to purchase and keep your number.

9am tomorrow (Thursday 1st July) they go on sale to the public.

You MUST purchase your tickets online www.snapperbonanza.co.nz

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Ngai Takoto 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza - Surf Casting Competition. $30,000 Overall Heaviest Weight , $10,000 Overall Average Weight, Massive Spot Prizes

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Milton Leef Puru Aboagye

Dk Hohaia

Website isn't working to get tickets 😳😳😳

only took me 5 years but i got me a ticket 🤪

Kevin Tyler

Eddie Robinson🙄🙄🙄

Have tried that never got the email with bank account 😡

Rosie Conrad

SWEET BABY JESUS BOTH TICKETS DONE AND DUSTED WOOP WOOP SEE YOU ALL IN MARCH 2022♥️♥️👍👍

First time i miss out in 30 yrs. Oh well I available for charters that week. 💥 💥 💥

Please don't be sold out 🙏

Synoma Takitimu Ben Tionisio tomorrow tickets go on sale for next year 👍

Alarm is set 👍

Hune Subritzky Raymond Subritzky Pania Subritzky make sure to secure yours tickets...and ur leave papa 🤞

All paid 👍 yeah buddy

Craig Amundsen FI5HON 🤙

Matt Brown we on………hopefully

Come on whanau catch da big one🤞

And you’re not that old either!! Lol

Jonas Pomare get one tomorrow

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Snapper Bonanza

4 weeks ago

**REMINDER**

If you fished the 2021 comp (this year)
You have till this Wednesday to re-purchase your ticket.

Then 9am this Thursday it is open to the public.

You can only purchase tickets through the website

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