The prizes on display are generously discounted for the event by Salt Water Sports.
If unsure where to fish or what gear to use, ask any of the organisers at the club tent on the day.
The majority of the contestants fish from boats, but don't forget Arapuni Bridge from which a worm or fly can work a treat ... it's just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
There has been some very good fish caught over the past year.
Fishing has been hard at times but those who put time and effort in reap their reward.
The water clarity generally clears up at the beginning of March so conditions should be in the anglers favour.
A portion of fishing licences goes towards managing the fishery by AWFG.
Hatchery released fingerlings have developed into 1.5kg trout in eight months over the last few years.
Past results from the Arapuni competition have proved these fingerlings can turn into 3-3.5kg trout in four years.
An entry fee for the weekend of $20 (adults) and $5 (juniors under-12 years) entitles contestants to fish from the Arapuni bridge to below Waipapa Dam.
All adult trout fishing licences are only available online by visiting Auckland Waikato Fish & Game or call the freephone licence number 0800 LICENCE (0800 542 362) during business hours ($5 booking fee).
They can also be arranged for you instore Monday-Friday at Salt Water Sports Fishing, 166 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu.
Licences cannot be purchased on the day due to poor cellphone coverage.
Rudd fishing areas for the kids include both sides of Bulmer's ramp, the jetty to the right of the park area, and the next domain past the toilet block where there is around 200m of shoreline and play ground.
Another good spot is Arapuni Landing, with around 100m of shoreline on the left, then (to the right) over the hill even more area to fish from.
There is a rocky point and a bay area to spin or fly fish.
The preferred boat fishing methods are deep trolling, jigging, harling, fly fishing, and from boats to weed banks.
Special dispensation has been given for the tournament, allowing participants to camp at Bulmer's Landing for the duration of the event.
Anglers can enter at Bulmer's Landing headquarters (signposted from the Arapuni-Putaruru Road) from 6pm Friday. Fishing starts at 6am Saturday. Anglers must be back at the headquarters for weigh-in 2pm sharp on Sunday.
There will be a sausage sizzle/drinks and prizegiving at 2.30pm Sunday.
The event is made possible by the incredible support of the many sponsors.