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.

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

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.