Classic casts off

EAGER anglers have their tackle and bait packed up ready to chase the fish off the Cooloola Coast and be in with a chance to win more than $100,000 in prizes.

Picture: Craig Warhurst

EAGER anglers have their tackle and bait packed up ready to chase the big fish off the Cooloola Coast and be in with a chance to win more than $100,000 in prizes.

The Mitsubishi Motors Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic officially opens tonight to start eight days of fishing fun.

Below is the schedule of events for the week.

TONIGHT: 4pm Grand opening at the Rainbow Beach Sport and Recreation Club including entertainment and raffles.

SATURDAY 18th: Competition start. 4pm first weigh. 6pm nightly prize presentation, entertainment and charity raffles.

SUNDAY 19th: Kids day beach category. 4pm weigh in. 6pm nightly prize presentation, charity raffles and kids entertainment.

MONDAY 20th: 10am Ladies fashion parade. 4pm weigh in. 6pm nightly prize presentation, charity raffles and Mitsubishi promotion.

TUESDAY 21st: Veterans Day. 4pm weigh in. 6pm nightly prize presentation, charity raffles and Phippsy cooking demonstration.

WEDNESDAY 22nd: 10am Charity Bingo. 4pm weigh in. 6pm nightly prize draw and charity raffles.

THURSDAY 23rd: Ladies Day. 4pm weigh in. 6pm nightly prize draw, charity raffles and entertainment.

FRIDAY 24th: 4pm weigh in. 6pm nightly prize draw, charity raffles and entertainment.

SATURDAY 25th: Grand finale. 3pm weigh in. 5pm nightly prize draw including major prizes, charity raffles and entertainment.

Originally published as Classic casts off