Open to the public. 28th Feb – 2nd March 2026.

The Fremantle Sailing Club Game Fishing Section is hosting the 47th FSC Blue Marlin Classic.

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About the Blue Marlin Classic

The Blue Marlin Classic is one of WA’s premiere sport-fishing events attracting some of the State’s most experienced game fishermen. It is also open to the Public and caters for Anglers of all ages and experience.

This year is the 47th running of the Blue Marlin Classic and it will be held on 28th Feb – 2nd March

The event takes place in the waters stretching the 75 mile radius from the Fremantle Sailing Club Harbour.

Fremantle Sailing Club enjoys a spectacular waterfront location overlooking the Indian Ocean but just minutes from the CBD.

Raffle prize – Two days of Onstrike game fishing charter in Exmouth on the new 33ft 800hp Invincible, valued at $7,000.

An exceptional prize pool is on offer for the Classic’s events that include:

Section 1 (FSC member only)
SPONSOR Mark and Debbie Maher Marcus Maher Memorial Trophy 1st marlin caught of the season 2026
Prize: Perpetual Trophy

Section 2
SPONSORS Shimano & Compleat Angler Boat: HP scoring T & R BLUE marlin only
Prize: Banovich Perpetual Trophy and Shimano Tiagra 80 Wide

Section 3
SPONSORS Fremantle Shipwrights & Shimano Second HP scoring Boat T & R BLUE marlin only
Prize: Shimano Tiagra 50 wa reel.

Section 4 (FSC member only)
SPONSORS 20 20 Marine HP scoring T & R Blue marlin
Prize: Ed Fox Trophy Perpetual and a Carbon Fibre Utility Pole.

Section 5
SPONSORS Shimano & Richter Lures HP scoring T & R individual Black marlin
Prize: Tiagra 80 Wide Reel

Section 6
SPONSORS Shimano Second HP scoring T & R individual Black marlin
Prize: Shimano 50 WA Reel.

Section 7 SPONSORS Compleat Angler Nedlands HPS Marlin other than Blue Marlin Prize; Trophy and Black Magic Harness.

Section 8
SPONSORS EXE Dredges HP scoring T/R Stripe marlin
Prize: EXE dredge [Large]

Section 9
SPONSOR EXE Dredges Second HP scoring T/R Stripe marlin
Prize ; EXE Dredge [Small]

Section 10 Sponsors Compleat Angler Nedlands , Shimano; HP Scoring Broadbill Prize; Shimano 80 Wide Reel R/U Shimano; 50 WA Reel

Section 11
SPONSOR On Strike Charters H P Scoring Boat Marlin only
Prize: Jeff Kazim Perpetual Trophy & 1 Days On Strike Charter Exmouth Conditions apply

Section 12 SPONSOR Donelly Auctions Second HP Scoring Boat Marlin only Prize. $250 Voucher

Section 13
SPONSOR Donelly Auctions, Madfish; H P Scoring Angler Marlin only Gerry O’Loughlin
Perpetual Trophy Prize; $250 Voucher & Madfish Bag.

Section 14
SPONSOR ; Donelly Auctions, Madfish; 2nd HP Angler Scoring Marlin only
Prize: $250 Voucher & Madfish Bag.

Section 15
SPONSOR Mad Fish; HP Scoring FSC Member Anne Kazim Perpetual Trophy Prize; Mad Fish Bag.

Section 16 1st and Last Billfish Each day $1000 AS LONG AS NOT A MAJOR PRIZE WINNER ALREADY

Section 17
SPONSOR Compleat Angler Nedlands HP Scoring Angler Species DAY 1
Prize: $300 voucher.

Section 18
SPONSOR Compleat Angler Nedlands HP Scoring Angler Species DAY 2
Prize: $300 voucher

Section 19
SPONSOR Compleat Angler Nedlands HP Scoring Angler Species DAY 3
Prize: $300 Voucher

Section 20
SPONSOR HP Scoring Yellow Fin Tuna
Prize: $300 Voucher.

Section 21

Sponsor HP Scoring Tuna other than Yellow Fin

Prize; $300 voucher

Section 22
SPONSOR HP Scoring Mahi Mahi
Prize: $300 Voucher

Section 23
SPONSOR HP Scoring Samson Fish
Prize: $300 Voucher

Section 24
SPONSOR HP Scoring Wahoo or Mackerel
Prize: $300 Voucher

Section 25
SPONSOR Compleat Angler HP Scoring Yellow Tail Kingfish
Prize: $300.00 Voucher

Section 26
SPONSOR FSC & Richter Lures Heaviest Gamefish other than Marlin FSC
Perpetual Trophy & Prize; Spreader Bar and Lures.

Section 27
SPONSOR Wild Track Most Meritorious Capture (Committee decision)
Prize: Doug Clegg Perpetual

Section 28
SPONSOR Vic Ryan and Matt Nichols and Compleat Angler Incident Vic Ryan and Matt Nichols Perpetual Trophy (Committee Decision)
Prize: Trophy and $300 Voucher.

Section 29
SPONSOR Wild Track Weigh Masters Award
Prize:

Section 30 SPONSOR Halco Tackle and Compleat Angler. HP Scoring Small Fry. Prize; Prize Pack ,Fishing Rod & Reel. Section 27a R/U Rod & Reel

Section 31
SPONSORS Halco Tackle & AFW
HP Scoring Junior Prize: Halco Prize Pack & Fishing Rod & Reel.

Section 28a R/U: Rod & Reel.

Section 32
SPONSORS Ross Ezekiel, Martin box and Marine, Donelly Auctions, Wild Track. Champion Female HP Scoring species overall not including Marlin
Prize: Gold marlin Dimond encrusted pendant and chain + $500 Cash
R/U Prize: $500 Cash

Section 33
SPONSORS Martin Box Marine Champion Male HP Scoring Species not including Marlin.
Prize: $2000 Cash R/U Prize: $500 Cash

Section 34 (FSC team only)
SPONSORS Compleat Angler HP scoring FSC Team all species, including Marlin.
Prize: Jeff Kazim Perpetual Trophy & $300 Voucher

Section 35
SPONSOR FSC & Rayco/ Pleasure Marine Champion Boat under 8.5 m
Prize; FSC Perpetual Trophy & $5000 Cash
R/U Champion Boat under 8.5m $1000 Fuel Voucher + $1000 Cash.

Section 36
SPONSOR Club Marine & Fremantle Shipwrights Champion boat over 8.5m
Prize; FSC Perpetual Trophy & $5000 Cash
R/U Champion boat over 8.5 $1000 Fuel Voucher + $1000 Cash.

Section 37

SPONSOR; FSC & Garmin Electrical; Champion Boat Overall Prize; Perpetual Trophy & 12in Garmin Sounder.

Section 38

Champion Club. Awarded to the best two teams
Prize: Perpetual Trophy

Section 39
SPONSOR Tremco Club Person of the year