Club Trophies
A rich history of great fishing tales, captured for prosperity.
Members of the Swordfish and Tunny Club are eligible to be awarded one or more of the Club’s prestigious trophies. Over the years these trophies have been awarded to many legendary game fisherman including Tom Bell, Peter Goadby, Ian Cutler, Tim Simpson and Jim Allen. The trophies are awarded annually for exceptional captures and tagging achievements during the year.
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The
Presidents
Trophy
Awarded for the heaviest game fish worldwide. First awarded in 1934.
The
Ian Cutler
Trophy
Awarded for tag and release effort of billfish anywhere in the world.
The
Vic Teasdale
Trophy
Awarded for the most meritorious contribution to tag and release of tuna.
The
Tom Mitchell
Trophy
Awarded for the most meritorious capture of a game fish anywhere in the world on 10kg line of less. (No perptual trophy).
The
Don Sargood
Trophy
Awarded for the most meritorious capture or contribution to tag and release of game fish caught in Victorian waters.
The
The Vida
Trophy
Awarded for the most meritorious contribution to tag and release anywhere in the world.
The
The Tom Bell
Trophy
Awarded for the heaviest game fish caught in Australian waters.
Season
The trophy seasons runs from July 1st to June 30th. All entries in our trophy competitions must be made by the June 30th cut off date to be eligible for that season.
Where do I send my entry
Email or write to the club advising of the capture or tag and a release.
How members enter a captured or released game fish for a STC trophy
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How to enter
Proof of a capture certificate or tag card must be submitted as part of your entry.
Conditions
All captured or tag and released game fish must have been done so under GFAA rules and regulations.
The
Merit
Trophy
Awarded for the capture of highest merit anywhere in the world.
