D'URVILLE COMP

THE DETAILS

D'URVILLE ISLAND FISHING ENTRY: $85 Adults, $40 Kids* (kids 14 yrs & under)
You must be registered and paid prior to the start date.

Adult ticket includes entry fee, Cocksy Classic t-shirt, BBQ dinner at prize giving and a donation to the Kiwi Kids Charity.
Kids ticket includes entry fee, Cocksy Classic t-shirt, BBQ dinner at prize giving.

CORE SPECIES, SIZES & LIMIT (per person)

Snapper x2 (min 33cm)
Kingi x2 (min 95cm)
Kahawai x2 (min size n/a)
Blue Cod x2 (min 35cm)
Crayfish x 2 (min tail width - female 70mm / male 64cm)
Wild Card Species - announced Friday night on Cocksy Classic fb page.
Creative Catch of the Day (no maximum)

WEEKEND SCHEDULE - WHEN & WHERE

Saturday 21st February 2026:

Weigh in closes 4.30pm
Dinner for ticket holders 5.30pm
Prizegiving from 6.00pm

ENTRY FORM pdf

COMPETITION SPECIES

Core species for the D'Urville Island competition are Blue Cod, Snapper, Kahawai, Kingi and Crayfish. Some will be judged by length and some by mystery length or weight.

Wild card species are announced the night before the comp.

Remember - protests against your teammates and or competitors are not only welcome, but they are also encouraged, as is bribing the judges.

Snapper

Kahawai

Kingi

Blue Cod

Crayfish

COCKSY'S FISHING RULES

Although the full details and official rules will be dropped into your email prior to the event, here are the three Cocksy Fishing Commandments:

RESPECT

Respect the ocean on every level - always.

Be prepared for anything mother nature throws at you.

Look out for each other on and under the water at all times.

No waste - only take back what is allowed.

FISHING

On and under the water, just do sh*t right - Cocksy was a total sheriff in this area.

Give it a go where you can - participants can fish from land or sea by either hook or spear.

Show off your angling and diving mojo but NO longlines, nets or craypots.

BANTER

Fishing & diving should be fun - always.

The judge reserves the right to amend the rules without prior notice, for any reason whatsoever, at their sole discretion. It’s all about moving goal posts ;-)

The judges decision is final and rules may be flexible depending on the size of the bribes.

PRIZEGIVING

PRIZES
Prize giving will be held at D'Urville Island Wilderness Resort.

While prizes are part of the fun, they’re not the reason we’re here. We make no secret of it - this comp isn’t about “what’s in it for you,” it’s about what we can raise for the kids.

As for the top honour, the legendary Golden Fleece – it’s the most hotly contested accolade of the event and comes with a full year of bragging rights.

The Golden Fleece is awarded to the crew or individual that goes above and beyond, earns the respect (and envy) of the comp, and brings the best combo of skill, spirit, and all-round classic Kiwi flair.