Anglers can compete in these for prizes . It usually involves competitors angling for a certain type of fish that fits into length and size guidelines caught within a certain period of time.

winners cup

winners cup

Large competitive circuits have evolved  where professional anglers are supported by commercial endorsements.

These anglers   are not involved in commercial fishing, even though they gain an economic reward from participating in competitions .

These competitions can be further divided into two types

: Derbies and Tournaments .

The main difference between the two being that tournaments require fish to be released after catching and judging and Derbies  require fish to be killed

Cigar to winner

Cigar to winner

prior to judging .

Information on competitions can be found on Shop.anglers.net.au