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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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
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Any chance Yas can make the hats a little bit bigger next year 😂
Dammit I've forgotten, illxtry remember to call in tomorrow
If you would like to purchase pop into Printing.com Kaitaia, give us a call 09 408 3780 to pay by credit card or send us a PM message or email louise.strong@printing.com and well flick you our bank details.
Courier is $10 North Is. & $15 South Is.
Shirts & Singlets $20
Ridgy/Fleece $40
Caps - $20
Calendars (April 2021 - March 2022) $20
Kids - Shirts Only
Sizes left - S, M, L, XL
Singlets
S, M, L, XL, 2XL
T-Shirts
M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Ridgy/Fleece
Kids - Size 10, 12, 14
Adults - S, M, L, 2XL
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Do we the public purchase snapper bonanza tickets 🎫 still on July 1st.
RIDGY FLEECE HAVE YOU GOT PHOTOS PLEASE HAS THAT GOT THE SNAPPER BONANZA 2021 LOGO?? WILL BE KEEN TO GET A COUPLE IF SO??
Can I pop in and have a look?
Pm sent
Peter Gaynor Arthur Caughley
Louise Cable dad want anything?
Kai Southon should we get something? For next year? lol
3XL T shirt u can Pm me with bank acc details
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Ticket Sales
For those of you who fished the 2021 comp, you will have from 9am the 1st of June 2021 to purchase your ticket.
From 1st July 2021 tickets will go on sale to the public.
Head to www.snapperbonanza.co.nz when the time comes.
All this info was in your tournament guide and also on signs at the Snapper HQ. And I'll be posting reminders closer to the time. ... See MoreSee Less
Snapper Bonanza Surf Casting Competition
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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 PrizesComment on Facebook
See you all there at the Snapper Bonanza 2022 🐟🐟
Hope there are tickets left on 1st July...its my birthday and ALL I want is tickets to my 1st bonanza!
A great week away in the Far Far North! Bring on next year😎
Ika Nui
Hika they don't muck around. Dates for 2022 locked in.
Nathan Bjerring
See you there!
Sweet baby Jesus ... we'll be there 🎣🎣🎣
Dave Kim Harris-Smith Frankie Serena Roberts Tukerangi
Te Bow
Tumai Paparoa Austen Paparoa Tupu-Raa Porowini Krystal Yearbury dat ussss ??
Sharlene Subritzky Casey Lloyd show your dad be missed out this year?
Nico Wati
Richard Hodgetts
Aiden Komarkowski James Sotheran Brock Beyer that’s us
Must get a ticket
Jodie Henderson
Quintin Nathan
Bring it on!! 🎣🎣🎣
Hori Nathan
Lukacs Drugan Wolfgang Burtscher
Ethan Rangi Kurtis Friedrich
Steven Walker
Henry Samuels Melina Laveaina Leatiogie Faamamafa Laveaina Lonino Taito
Chris Bellas
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Fish weighing in at over 9kg wins Snapper Bonanza, but Far North's economy the real winner
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The winning fish, weighing in at just over 9 kilos was caught by a Taranaki man.Comment on Facebook
shot Dickson Hohaia bringing it home for the naki 🤙
Ka pai team! 🙌
Kim Puketapu Raynor Te Kauru Bruce Te Kauru Kat Kataraina Puketapu Shonnei Puketapu-Newport Chase Newport Breeana Tekauru Jessie-Rain Tangaroa Puketapu-Iwikau
Pete Wood 🤙🏽
Haydn Parker
He be red hot 🔥 for the next to comps down taranaki over the next few months ,the champ
Sue Hellewell next year you need to bring a team and film it!!! lol, working VISA!!!!!
I’m sorry I didn’t make it this year I know my Aussie dollars help !so long as I can get a ticket I’ll be back next year !
holy fk that's unbelievable! hahaha the man bro! YEAH!
From the nelson crew. Congratulations and well done. See you all next year.
Dickson well done!
Waaayyyy to much Dickson 👍
Cheee! Mean Dickson🤩 The man👊
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Another mean week done and dusted, its a hard tiring week. Got no prizes but loved every minute of it see you next year. These pictures where taken by a tinny little drone. Bring on 2022.
This makes me miss home ❤️ thanks for the awesome pics and posts! Always have great memories of this fishing comp 👌
Cool pic! Congratulations to the organizers and team for another brilliant positive Far North event. The write ups have been awesome to follow.
Well team you’ve done it again - the whole Snapper Bonanza crew are amazing I hope you are all getting a chance to have a couple of days off after the effort put in once again See you next year guys
Oh well 52 weeks and we all do it again. To all the winners congratulations.
Sweet baby jesus
Wow what an awesome pic
JennyandBrent Compton
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