The Winter Slam 2026 is proudly sponsored by: Stu Cundy – Bayleys Country, Link Up Paints, Highersafe NZ, Glass Art NZ & Phil Buckland Motors
No entry fee, you will be automatically entered once you enter the Dalton’s Snapper Classic, the Garmin Swordfish Challenge and the YRW Bluefin Bust Up.
1st May – 15th August 2026
ENTER WINTER SLAM: ALL 3 TOURNAMENTS FOR $160!
Prizes
5 Major Angler prizes (anglers will get to choose from prizes 1st – 5th order)
Champion Angler
Champion Boat
Champion Junior
Angler Points Structure as follows:
All prize winners based on a points structure for Snapper/Swordfish/Bluefin Tuna, Largest fish caught/T&R (Points) overall wins.
Snapper – 3 longest fish combined length per angler counted x 2 points per CM of length. (i.e. 60cm / 70cm / 80cm x 2 is 210cm total)
Swordfish – 1 fish only per angler counted (Heaviest), 1 point per KG of fish weighed or100 points T&R. (I.E. 150KG fish =150 points or 100 points if T&R)
Bluefin Tuna – 1 fish only per angler counted (Heaviest), 2 points per KG of fish weighed or 70 points T&R. (I.E. 70KG fish = 140 points or 70 points if T&R)
Anglers do not need to catch all 3 species, winners by way of points only.
Anglers can fish Multiple Boats at their discretion.
Champion boat-skipper must be entered in the tournament.
You can view the Winter Slam Tournament guide here:
