- The entrant must be registered for the current season.
- The entrant must not remove the tag. If the tag is covered in algae, remove the algae from the tag before proceeding with photographs.
- The entrant must take a photograph of the fish and tag in a manner compliant with sample photographs. They can be viewed here.
- Three key photographs are required. The entrant must not clean, gut or scale the fish prior to taking the photographs and must leave the tag in place when taking the photographs.
(1) One photograph must clearly display the front of the fish.

(2) One photograph must be taken of the fish on a fish mat, or alongside a ruler or a tape measure to clearly display the length of the fish and be laid out in a manner to display the fish tag.

(3) One close-up photo of the tag is also required to verify the tag number.
- The entrant must telephone 1800 077 001 and quote the unique code on the tag to register the claim and to verify the cash prize value (if any).
- The entrant must send the photographs of the fish to bill@infofishaustralia.com.au for verification.
- Once the fish is verified, the entrant must then preserve the tagged-fish on ice for final verification and media opportunities.
- The entrant is responsible for delivery of the tagged-fish to Northern Territory Major Events Company’s (NTMEC) Darwin-based office: Level 2, 16 Bennett Street, Darwin City, NT 0800, unless alternative arrangements have been made with NTMEC. The entrant can contact NTMEC on (08) 8999 5256. NTMEC representatives will undertake verification of the fish using a custom RFID. The competition rules and prize claim verification process are detailed in the Terms and Conditions.

General Questions

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Season 11

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Claiming Prizes

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