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, 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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Hall of Fame
Dickson Hohaia,
South Taranaki
2021 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2021 – 9.060kg.
Grant Thompson, Auckland
2020 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2020 – 8.285kg.
Dave Rameka, Kaitaia
2019 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2019 – 7.905kg.
Grant Dodunski, Te Puke
2018 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2018 – 8.945kg.
Chris Spurr, Gisborne
2017 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2017 – 6.175kg.
James Benge, Hastings
2016 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2016 – 8.165kg.
Troy Notton, Kamo
2015 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2015 – 8.315kg.
Neil Sides, Kaitaia
2014 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2014 – 9.995kg.
Jeremy Alai, Auckland
2013 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2014 – 9.91kg.
Darin Maxwell, Te Puke
2012 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2012 and new record holder – 12.030kg
Luke Boyes, Christchurch
2011 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2011 – 8.89kg
Our Sponsors
Without them this event would not happen
A popular mischeivous duo around the Bonanza grounds, we'll miss having you there Johnny.
Tight lines & Rest in peace
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A little message from Adrian 🙂 To the fisho's who made him smile that grin that only he had. Much Love Thank You For Your Support. p.s see U for a ice tea in 2023.
Comp 2021 with the brothers, RIP Johnny, you will be missed my friend. Adrian Dunn my door at cabin 23 is always open for a catch up my bro even with your ice tea.
This is where we met my bros all those years ago. Be at peace now Johnny and take a break now Adrian you’ve been a true brother. Love to you and your whanau ❤️
What a wonderful post. As the sister-in-law, it’s clear these two brothers made some great friends. Thank you all.
my condolences to adrian and family....johnnys up there now chasing his 20lber....gone but not forgotten....
Condolences to whanau.Enjoyed your company Johnny & bro at comp.You both inspired so many of us casting your line & in your wheelchair.RIP Johnny♥️🙏
That is so sad to hear...will miss him at the Snapper Bonanza Comp. Condolences to the whanau from me and Dave.😔💜
The very spirit of this comp is in this photo Rest In Peace Johnny Kia Kaha whanua From the Taranaki
Adrian - our sincerest condolences to you - much love - The Bonner family
Rest in peace bro ,have seen u at a couple of comps ,what an awesome brother
Condolences Adrian and the Dunn Whanau- Rest In Peace Johnny!
Condolences and love to the whanau..
Lots of love whanau
My heart goes to you and your family for the lost of a wonderful man, he will be missed at all the up and coming comp, he now sits high in heaven watching over you all.
Rest in Love Johnny. Much love and respect xoxoxox
Much love n condolences to the whanau
Both Uncles doing what they loved..
Condolences to the family R I P Johnny
Sending our throughs to you all Adrian much love the Benner family
Condolences 💐
Condolences 🙏
Condolences
Nice one guys, respect Adrian RIL Johnny, have a drink for you xxx
Nawwww, we brought a watermelon and had a feed with him and his broz at snapper bonanza compxxx rest in peace rest in peace Johnnyxxxx
Rest In Peace.
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Happy birthday Treena, much love my friend xx
Happy Birthday Treen from us in Perth miss yous.
Happy birthday from Graham & Rhonda at Castlepoint. Great bar person Cheers 😉
Happy birthday 🎂 mate enjoy your special weekend 🎉💖
Happy Belated Birthday Myself 💝 Hope you had a great weekend 🍺💝🍺
Happy birthday Treen... have an awesome time
🥰 happy birthday Treena 💐you look amazing girl. Enjoy your special day 🎁🎈💕
Happy 50th Birthday Treena. Best Wishes for many more 💕 🎂 🍻
Happy birthday Cuzzie..see you at the bar in 23..All the Rameka Whanau and Bolo..🎉🎂🎊👍
Happy birthday Treen you look much younger 💜💜💜
Happy big birthday treen 🎂😊
Happy birthday Treena love you my friend
Happy birthday Treena 🍻🍻💐
Happy birthday treena
Happy birthday day 🥂
Happy 50th birthday Treena 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁
Happy Birthday Treena
Happy birthday Treena 🎂 🥳
Happy birthday Treena xxx
Happy birthday Treena. 🍻 🎊🥳
One of the most beautful ladies who greets us behind the bar at the Bonanza xoxHappy 50th gorgeous lady xox❤❤
Happy bornday treen!!!
Happy Birthday T,love from Auckland. See ya in the beer tent 2023 xx
Happy 🎂 day Treena
Happy 50th 🙂
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I would aswell if I had a chance to enter.
Farrk
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Hopefully theres still a list for those waiting for tickets 🤦♀️😫
Hope some more tickets pop up been meaning to go for a few years now
Hello everybody, I would like to be with you in 2024. I'm french 😁, do you accept foreign fishermens ? 😁
Can't wait...
Only 11 months to go 😎😎
Cant wait
This comp has never sold out.
Is there any tickets left want 2
Ffuuuuu lucky Tamz Adams Jade Atama
Yea haa
Lance Petty
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We just did a short run of the shirts/Singlets so we had some for the Mini Bonza, so its while stocks last. We will have loads more at the Snapper Bonanza 2023
If you have pre-ordered you wont be able to collect these until we run the comp in 2023.
Shirts - Size Medium to 5XL - $25 each
Singlets - Size Medium to 5XL - $25 each
Calendars - $20 each
Postage $10 North Is & $15 Souht Is
PM me with your order & address and I'll flick yo the bank details 🙂
I also still have some of the 2021 Grey Snapper Shirts and Singlets left that can go for $10 each ... See MoreSee Less
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Yes please I would like to order one 5xl in shirt and singlet please
Yes please, could I have 1 size 3 XL shirts ,and 1 size 4 XL shirt thanks
Hi Team If they’re available could I please order a 2XL in both the shirt and singlet and if there are any stubby holders and caps as well??? Cheers
Are you running another mini bonanza? Missed the last one got on at 6.04pm and the sold out was already up. Have registered the next if there is one cheers.
Any left
5xl in shirt an singlet, and a shirt an singlet in m, help an patients is needed i smashed my phone an am working from a dino saur putter. So please point me in right directions of holes Haaaahahaha Thanks
Can I get bank details please pmd my order 😊
Steve Doak
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