HookedOnTheodore

Event DetailsThe Dawson River Corporate Saratoga Classic will be held from November 10th to 13th and has been created to support the community surrounding Theodore in Queensland after the devastating floods and to provide an exciting corporate team building event. The event will be held on the Dawson River surrounding Theodore.2011 will mark the inaugural event with a vision to hold the competition annually.Target SpeciesSaratoga (Scleropages leichardti) is is a freshwater bony fish native to Australia. S. leichardti is a long-bodied fish with large scales, large pectoral fins, and small paired barbels on its lower jaw. Each scale on its dark colored body has a red or pink spot. Saratoga are known for their aggressive surface feeding and make for an exciting target species. They can be caught using bait or lures and given their strength and agility Saratoga are often sought by fly enthusiasts.Event ClassesThree classes will be defined for the event. The classes are:•boat fishing•land fishing•fly fishingJudging & Winner SelectionAs the Dawson River Corporate Saratoga Classic is a team event, daily winners will be determined by total fish length.The final winners of the event will be determined by the total fish length over the 3 fishing days.Random length daily prizes will also be awarded.Entry cost is $1,500 per team of 4 and includes three nights' accommodation at Tent City and facilities, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and all entertainment.Sponsorship, participants, and funds all needed to make this event a success and to help the Theodore Community.ALL funds raised go to the rebuilding and recovery of the people of Theodore. Theodore, Queensland

Event Details The Dawson River Corporate Saratoga Classic will be held from November 10th to 13th and has been created to support the community surrounding Theodore in Queensland after the devastating floods and to provide an exciting corporate team building event. The event will be held on the Dawson River surrounding Theodore. 2011 will mark the inaugural event with a vision to hold the competition annually. Target Species Saratoga (Scleropages leichardti) is is a freshwater bony fish native to Australia. S. leichardti is a long-bodied fish with large scales, large pectoral fins, and small paired barbels on its lower jaw. Each scale on its dark colored body has a red or pink spot. Saratoga are known for their aggressive surface feeding and make for an exciting target species. They can be caught using bait or lures and given their strength and agility Saratoga are often sought by fly enthusiasts. Event Classes Three classes will be defined for the event. The classes are: •boat fishing •land fishing •fly fishing Judging & Winner Selection As the Dawson River Corporate Saratoga Classic is a team event, daily winners will be determined by total fish length. The final winners of the event will be determined by the total fish length over the 3 fishing days. Random length daily prizes will also be awarded. Entry cost is $1,500 per team of 4 and includes three nights' accommodation at Tent City and facilities, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and all entertainment. Sponsorship, participants, and funds all needed to make this event a success and to help the Theodore Community. ALL funds raised go to the rebuilding and recovery of the people of Theodore. Theodore, Queensland