Lion Red Snapper Classic, 90 Mile Beach, New Zealand
Type Saltwater
When Tuesday 3 March 2009 to Saturday 7 March 2009
Where 90 Mile Beach, Northland
Contact Details Yvette Urlich
09 4067056
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Description The $250,000 Lion Red Snapper Classic (generally referred to as “The Snapper Classic”) held on 90 Mile Beach, Northland, New Zealand celebrated its 27th year in March 2008 and is host to 1,000 Anglers which includes, not only New Zealanders, but a mix of International Competitors from as far away as United Kingdom & USA. The 90 Mile Beach Charitable Trust is proud to be the tournament Organisers of this annual 5 day event. The Snapper Classic is recognised globally as the benchmark for surfcasting tournaments and internationally as the world’s largest surfcasting event and has a reputation of the utmost integrity. It has operated in its present 5 day format for the past 27 years.
The annual “Snapper Classic” is a single species (Snapper) event limited to 1,000 New Zealand competitors and with the introduction of an overseas portion is increasing in numbers each year. It has grown from a prized pool of $15,000 in 1982 to exceed $250,000 in 2008.
Originally conceived to extend the tourist season in the Far North region “The Snapper Classic” has grown to become one of Northland’s largest promotional events attracting both national and international exposure.
HEAVIEST SNAPPER WORTH $50,000
HEAVIEST SNAPPER EACH DAY $3,000
2 X FORD VEHICLES TO GIVE AWAY
CASH PRIZES IN EXCESS OF $80,000
SEPARATE TEAMS EVENT PRIZE POOL - OVERALL TEAM $4,500
SPOT PRIZES, GIVEAWAYS AND MORE....
Website www.snapperclassic.co.nz | 
