NZACA - New Zealand Angling and Casting Association

From the President

Posted on July 6, 2014 by ChrisJuly 6, 2014

Hi Everyone, I am planning to put out a flyer type Newsletter once a Month.
Just to give you all an update on what is happening around the Country with fishing, our Clubs and at the Executive level.

So let’s start with the Facebook page (New Zealand Angling and Casting News & Chat).
We now have almost twelve hundred Members and it is great to see some great photos and info turning up. There has been so much spectacular fishing all around the country of late and none more so than the far north.
We truly have to learn to appreciate exactly what we have as a country. This page is also being used to keep you all updated on anything happening on a day to day basis.

I must extend a huge appreciation to Jim Mikoz, of the Wellington Surfcasting & Angling Club, along with one of our Life Members, Brian Palmer, for their efforts in putting in Submissions regarding the Iron Mining
off the Taranaki Coast. It is also a great relief that the Proposal was rejected by the Enviromental Board. Fantastic.

Last Month I had the pleasure of visiting the Wellington Club. I was grilled regarding all aspects of the NZACA. The Association as a whole, the Nationals and where we were wanting to go. To be fair, this was exactly what I was wanting and didn’t expect anything less. It generates good feedback and we get to know who and what we are dealing with on both sides of the fence. I had previously gate crashed the Fielding AGM and received a great welcome and appreciated
the time to address those present. Some time in October I am heading up north to speak to the Auckland and far north Clubs but I am hoping to get across to the New Plymouth area prior to this and I am also the Guest Speaker at the Western Bays Surf Casting Club AGM.

Our 2015 Nationals are being finalised but I can say, if you are not already aware, the dates are 8 th to the 11th April 2015.
This immediately follows the Easter break and incorporates the School Holidays. More on this will follow.
Funding. We are in the process of replacing much of the Assets of the Association and are seeking Funding through various Charities. To date we have had one succeed and this was for the purchase of a Hospitality Tent.
This was not our first priority but simply the first successful application.

Well that is all for this moment. Please support your Clubs, enjoy your fishing and stay safe.

Jim Yeoman (Yoey)
President NZACA

Message from the President.

Posted on April 1, 2014 by ChrisApril 1, 2014

First up I would like to thank all those Clubs that sent Delegates and Members to our AGM. The one Remit re “Life Members” was passed and the Discussion paper from Whakatane SCC was discussed and taken on board. I can assure you all that we will take your thoughts into our future running of the Association.

Now I would like to personally thank the five members of the Nationals Committee. Brent, Karla, James, Chad and Grant. A fabulous job of putting on a great event. You need to be proud of this achievement.
To Caroline, her good friend, whose name escapes me, Karla and Tessa. Impressive effort in handling and loading Registrations, understanding the Computer programme and presenting a result in good time.
To those that ran all our Casting, Jock, Grant and co, the Weigh Station, James and Dick.Thanks for helping keeping things going smoothly.

The fish: Huge, plenty and good variety. Just awesome.

We do recognise this great event did have some minor flaws. These have been identified and really only involve some housework that will improve the running immensely.

To our magnificent Sponsors, what more can I say. Each and everyone of you has made us humble. What you all provided was impressive and very much appreciated. Thank you Bradley Smokers for that great smoked fish and whilst on that big ups for the Fielding SCC for all the BBQing and that smoked Kahawai and bread for our sit down and share after prize giving.
Congratulations to all our winners but in saying that, at this time I would sincerely like to thank “ALL” those that chose to turn up and participate.
Though we were down on numbers, the bottom line is, as it turned out we couldn’t have handled more because of the Computer programme we were using. Someone was looking down on us. However we have had some fantastic feedback from all over. Apologies from Members who fished the Ninety Mile the week before, from Kayakers who fished their own Nationals the Weekend prior and locals who had no idea we were there, in their own backyard. All are looking at attending our 2015 event. Most of all, I had some very proactive discussion with some of those who weren’t positive about our changes. I trust that they all now understand where we wish to take this great Organisation and that we have the utmost best interest of it and you, its members utmost in our minds.

Thank you all, also, for listening to me prior to our prize giving.

At this point, I can let you know, the list of Results will be at least a fortnight away and I will have them posted as soon as I can.

Take care all of you, go out and catch fish.
Yoey

Nationals 2014 Sponsors

Posted on March 4, 2014 by ChrisMarch 18, 2014

Here are three of our very supportive smaller Sponsors. Small maybe, but huge in spirit and extremely appreciated as much as any.

NZ Fisher E magazine who have Advertised our Nationals and provided space for an item by one of the Senior members of the Association. This magazine is a long time supporter of the NZACA.

Connoisseur NZ. Who have provided some of the, very new to NZ, Shark Waterproof Torches with a light beam good to over 200m. A fantastic offer and we are very thankful for this support.

Lastly but certainly not least Mega Mitre 10. Mega have supplied us with Tshirts and Polar Fleeces as promotional give aways. A very big thanks Mitre 10.

While I have promoted the majority of our Sponsors to date there are others to come.
Without doubt, we are truly in awe of the extent of support we have been given by our superb array of Sponsors. It makes the efforts and belief in ourselves worthwhile. I personally wish to thank those of the Nationals Committee who stood steadfast in their efforts to bring this to you all. They have worked well above what was expected and have achieved the almost unbelievable.
To all our Sponsors, I cannot thank you enough. Not just for what you have provided but more so for believing in our vision. Thank you so, so much.

Long time supporters of the NZACA Nationals. Alvey Reels have always been there for us. This year there is another quality reel up for grabs and the only way you will have a chance is to be there and have a line in the water.
Thank you Bruce Alvey for all your previous and also for this continued support.

Black Magic Tackle have supplied two of their fantastic all weather Jackets. We are truely appreciative of the support from all our respected Sponsors and none more so than this great Fishing Tackle Company.
Thank you Black magic Tackle for believing in our new concept.
I urge all our fishos to support this fabulous supporter of the NZACA Nationals.

We are thankful to NZ Bay Fisher for advertising and Sponsoring the NZACA Nationals with six Subscriptions to this great Magazine. A big ups to this Company for taking the time to promote our vision and supporting our Comp. A quality fishing Magazine that is well worth the read.

Here is another of our superb Sponsors for the 2014 Nationals. Daiwa have come on board with one of their fantastic Surfcasting Rod and Reel Combos. Once again we have been humbled by the acceptance of our Competition by a great array of top quality Companies invoved in fishing. Daiwa are no exception and I once again ask you all to support this great supporter of the NZACA Nationals.
Thank you Daiwa.

Now here is something special. Fishing Essentials. This treasured Sponsor is providing our “Kids Fishing Packs”. Now, while this Competition is all about getting out there and doing it we are very mindful of our future fisherfolk. To this end we are truely thankful to Fishing Essentials for this fantastic support.
Once again I ask all our members to support this great Company and we are so moved with another Sponsor that appreciates our vision.

Here is our first Sponsor of the day.
Fullon Fishing. This fantastic Company have suppied a quality CD Surfcasting rod and a Kilwell Tackle Pack. Two awesome Sponsored prizes. Thank you Fullon Fishing, we totally appreciate your support and I urge all our fisher people to reply in kind and support this great Company.

They keep on coming. Reel Appeal lures are another of the great Sponsors of the NZACA Nationals being held from March 26th to the 29th. Based at Thornton Holiday Park.
Reel Appeal have supplied some of their fantastic, very, very high quality lures to the value of $800. This is impressive and very much appreciated. Thank You Reel Appeal your confidence in our Competiton is appreciated.
If your looking to put some quality Lures in your Tackle box you need to have some of these.

Wow, how’s this for the winner of the Landbased Game section of our Nationals. A custom built LBG rod and Sponsored by Rodworks, valued at $600.00.
They are also Sponsoring Second place.
Our appreciation is extended to these great people. Thank you Rodworks for your confidence in our Competition. If you are looking to buy a quality big fish game rod call these guys in Tauranga.. You wont go wrong.

Another fantastic Sponsor of the 2014 NZACA Nationals is Bradley Smokers. Bradley Smokers have supplied several of their awesome units. If you are looking for a quality smoker you will struggle to find a better product.
Thank You Bradley Smokers. Your confidence in our Competition has helped make our efforts so worthwhile.

Lowrance_logo_CMYK-border Continuing on with our amazing list of Sponsors. Yes we have Lowrance on board. They have supplied us with three great units that will be part of the Boating Section. We also have some give aways. The main Unit will be won by the Top Boat excluding Charter.
We have been truely overwhelmed with the response from fantastic People like Navico and we ask that you support this Company if you are needing to get down and find those elusive fish.
Thank you Navico and Lowrance for this confidence in our Competition. We certainly appreciate your support.

Here is the second of our fantastic Sponsors for the 2014 NZACA Nationals. Through Action bait and Tackle we have Sponsored prizes from Anyfishanywhere Rods and Akios Reels along with other tremendous prizes. These will be available to win in the Casting, Surfcasting and the Landbased Game sections.
If your looking to upgrade your rods and reels or even for topping up that tackle bag give Mark a call.
Thank you Action Bait and Tackle for your belief in our Competition. Your support is very much appreciated.

Here is our first Sponsor of the NZACA nationals for March. Fishing, Camping & Outdoors. FCO have provided some fantastic Penn product for the Boating Section which includes Kayaks and Jetskis. These will be available for each of the Mens, Womens and Juniors sections. They have also provided additionals product for Spot prizes.
Please support this great Sponsor. We thank them for believing in our Competition and certainly appreciate their support.

Merry Xmas

Posted on December 11, 2013 by ChrisDecember 11, 2013

Paul, Tessa, Yoey and Brent, along with the full Executive wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May you take this time to enjoy the company of your families and loved ones.
Travel safe and we look forward to seeing you all back on a beach in 2014.

Snapper 1 Submissions

Posted on July 29, 2013 by yoeyOctober 9, 2013

The NZACA will be making Submissions re the Snapper 1 fishery aligned with the NZ Recreational Fishing Council. This gives us a bigger voice and we are recognised by the High Court. Several members of the Executive have already made Submissions