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Wendy Duff 1st place winner, Red Throat Emperor - Fish of the month. Photo supplied
For The Period June 29 To July 26, 2026
Meritorious Catches
Estuary: Callan Ihle - Fingermark 670
Reef: Jen Abbs Coral - Trout 510
Pelagic: Greg Abbs - Mackerel 1170
Trophy Fish
Senior Male: Gene Shepherd - Trevally (93cm) 163 Pts
Senior Female: Jodie Morgan - Trevally (64cm) 134 pts
Champion Female Angler
Champion: Jodie Morgan - 580 Points
Runner-Up: Wendy Duff - 559 Points
Champion Male Angler
Champion: Gene Shepherd - 601 Points
Runner-Up: Greg Abbs - 585 Points
Champion Angler YTD
Junior: Nate Ihle - 442 Pts
Senior Male: John Andrejic - 3037 Pts | Stan Skeates - 2855 Pts
Senior Female: Wendy Duff - 2046 Pts | Deb Clancy - 1701 Pts
Target Species for July 2026:
River – Whiting, for a $100 voucher from Tully Tackle World
Junior winner: No entries in the June river comp so the jackpot will be $200.
Reef – Red Throat Emperor, $200 voucher from Tully Tackle World
Third – Paul Duff - 41 cm
Second - Gene Shepherd - 44 cm
Winner – Wendy Duff - 46 cm
Junior winner: No entries in the June reef comp so the jackpot $350.
Species for August 2026:
Reef: Coral Trout $100 Senior Jackpot to $350 for Juniors
River: Fingermark $200 Senior Jackpot to $250 for Juniors
ANSA Species challenge for this year is now up and running!
Cardwell are off to a great start, and the leader board is changing daily with Hinchinbrook, Cairns and Sunshine Coast all vying for first place – early days.
Current Standings:
Cardwell 45
Sunshine Coast 45
Hinchinbrook 43
Club 6 Species Challenge Leader Board
Mackerel - Sean How Kee: Feb 26 - 1130 (Spanish) | Greg Abbs: July 26 - 1170 (Spanish)
Emperor - Sean How Kee: Feb 26
Coral Trout - Sean How Kee: Feb 26 – 640
Threadfin Salmon - Nate Ihle: Feb 26 | Callan Ihle: March 26
Mangrove Jack - John Andrejic: Feb 26 – 410 | John Andrejic: March 26 – 450
Grunter - Nate Ihle: Feb 26 |Callan Ihle: March 26 |Rod Stewart: March 26
Next Month: Fishing Monday, 27th July to Saturday, 29th August with Presentations on Sunday, August 30th, 2026. Remember, take photos of all capture and send them to fishing@cardwellsportfishingclub.com.au and take your brag mat and photos when you go outside our area, and send them in.
(Contributed with thanks by the Cardwell Sportfishing Club)
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