Media Release
20 October 2022
And they keep coming… two more $10,000 fish caught! Australia’s richest fishing competition continues to live up to its name, with two more $10,000 tagged fish caught as part of SportsBet’s Million Dollar Fish Season 8. The record-breaking season only began on 1 October 2022, and eight fishos are already sharing $90,000 worth of prize money.The seventh fish was caught yesterday by Komang Budiana from McMinns Lagoon. He bagged his winning barra at Stokes Hill Wharf and plans to use his prize money to help bring his brother to Australia to study. Komang, who got into fishing during COVID, has become something of a barra addict.
Victorian angler Ranae Eels caught fish number eight yesterday in Bynoe Harbour while on a fishing charter with Barramundi Adventures. The Ballarat resident was celebrating her last day in Darwin with a day on the water before heading home today.
Each time a Season 8 $10,000 barra is caught, an additional $1,000 is given to an official Million Dollar Fish charity of the fisho’s choice. Komang and Ranae both chose Cancer Council NT.
Million Dollar Fish Season 8 runs until 31 March 2023. There are still 92 $10,000 barramundi swimming around Territory waterways, in addition to nine fish worth a million dollars. This includes the Season 8 Million Dollar Fish, plus the other big ones from previous seasons, which are still eligible to be caught. Prize-tagged barramundi have been released across the Tiwi Islands, Darwin, Katherine, Arnhem Land and Kakadu.
To claim any prize money, or fantastic prizes as part of the monthly Lucky Prize Pool, anglers must be registered for Season 8. Register for free at www.milliondollarfish.com.au [https://milliondollarfish.com.au/?utm_source=NTG+Media+Release&utm_medium=NTG+Media+Release&utm_campaign=Fish_7_and_8_Media_Release&utm_id=Media+Release].
Quotes from NT Major Events Company Head of Events and Operations, Coryn Huddy:
“Eight fish caught already, six in the last week alone, including one by an interstate visitor! These are amazing results for Australia’s richest fishing competition. Results like these help spread the word about not just Million Dollar Fish, but the Territory’s world-class fishing in general, and encourage more people to come and try their luck at catching a tagged barra.
“We have some of the best fishing in the world right here in the Territory, and now is the perfect time to fish the NT, as we’re likely to see plenty more fishos hook onto prize-tagged barra. Register now so you don’t miss out.”
Quotes from SportsBet NT Operations and Partnerships Manager Thijs Bors:
“SportsBet is thrilled with the success rate we’ve seen so far for Season 8, with $90,000 claimed already! Remember, there are still nine $1 million dollar barra in Top End waters, but you must be registered to claim any prize money.”
Quotes from winning fisho Komang Budiana:
“I caught the fish using live bait and was about to go home when I caught it. There were a few people watching on the wharf as I reeled it in and everyone was freaking out!
“I started fishing seriously during COVID and now I’m addicted. Whether it’s really hot or raining, I’ll still go fishing. I’m saving up to get my younger brother over to Australia from Bali to study, so I’ll use my winnings for that.”
Quotes from winning fisho Ranae Eels:
“I can’t believe I caught a red-tagged barra on my last day in Darwin. I’ll probably put the cash towards a boat and maybe a dog.
“We’ve been travelling around Australia and will head back home to Ballarat for Christmas, but we’ll be back in the Territory next year to try and catch another tagged fish.”
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