The SHIMANO Competition season!
Four comps a year | Members freeOur season features four major SHIMANO competitions across the year, each with amazing SHIMANO prizes up for grabs. Entry is complimentary for current MBFC members. Here’s what’s on.
Shimano Winter Icebreaker
4 July – 11 October 2026
Shake off the winter chill and get amongst it. Check the leaderboard throughout the comp.
View event detailsShimano Mairangi Bay Classic
Saturday 29 November 2025
Our flagship one-day event and the highlight of the calendar. Big fish, big prizes, big day out.
View event detailsShimano Summer Open Slather
26 December 2026 – 8 February 2027
Our summer comp runs right through the holidays, so grab the whole family and get out on the water.
View event detailsShimano Awesome Autumn
Early April – mid May
A catch-and-release measure comp using your MBFC measure mat. Great fun and easy on the fish.
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