What is Bankfishing?

 

Bankfishing Tournaments are all-species fishing competitions typically held on the banks of rivers, lakes, ponds, or reservoirs.

 

The rules are simple:

 

1.       Two lines in the water at a time.

 

2.       All baits may be used.  Example of popular baits ( ie. Worms, Corn, Bee-moths, Maggots, Leeches, Liver, Minnows, Bread). 

 

3.       All fish species count.

 

4.       Most total weight wins!

 

This simple format makes for exciting fishing.  Species which are ignored in most fishing competitions are welcomed in this event. (Such as catfish, bluegills, sunfish, crappie, carp, suckers)

 

Many inventive techniques for catching fish have also been developed in this sport including. 

·        Advanced Float(Bobber) fishing techniques

·        LONG Poles and rods

·        Methods for attracting fishing (chumming/baiting)

·        Speed Fishing Methods - for small fish

·        Ultra Finesse Tactics

 

Men, Women, Juniors, Seniors, and Disabled are all welcome to participate.

 

 

If you want to learn more about this exciting sport, come watch an event or attend a teaching session.   You might just be a future national champion!