What you need for a street fishing competition
A street fishing competition needs more than rods and bait. You need reliable measuring and weighing equipment, clear section markers, waterproof scoring materials and a safe way to handle every catch. The list also covers the practical setup around registration, judging and the start and finish points, including shelter, lighting and power. Buy or gather the core equipment early, then check quantities against your route length, competitor numbers and judging team.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Party tentqty 2
- Folding tableqty 6
- Folding chairqty 12
- Standing tableqty 2
Sports equipment
- Measuring tapeqty 6
- Landing matqty 6
- Landing netqty 6
- Measuring tapeqty 6
- Weighing bagqty 6
- Fish safety kitqty 6
- Fishing section markerqty 30
- Marker coneqty 30
- Barrier tapeqty 4
- Race bib vestqty 60
- Start number boardqty 60
- Waterproof clipboardqty 8
- Waterproof scorecardqty 100
- Pencilqty 30
- Digital scaleqty 3
- Waterproof phone caseqty 8
- Prize trophyqty 3
- Medalqty 10
Equipment
- Megaphone
- Mobile phoneqty 4
- Power bankqty 6
- Extension cordqty 2
- Power stripqty 2
Lighting
- LED lampqty 6
- String lightsqty 4
- Flashlightqty 8
Tableware
- Reusable cupqty 100
- Coffee cupqty 50
- Plateqty 80
- Cutlery setqty 80
Kitchen
- Coffee makerqty 2
- Kettleqty 2
- Thermosqty 4
- Cool boxqty 6
- Serving trayqty 4
- Cutting boardqty 2
- Chef's knifeqty 2
Decorations
- Arrow boardqty 12
- Competition bannerqty 2
- Prize tableclothqty 2
Cleaning
- Waste binqty 8
- Broomqty 3
- Dustpan and brushqty 3
- Bucketqty 4
- Mopqty 3
- Rubber gloveqty 12
- Hand sanitizerqty 4
Catering
- Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Milk - 8 liters
- Coffee cream - 4 packets
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snack mix - 4 bags
- Salted crackers - 6 packs
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Bananas - 5 kilograms
- Apples - 5 kilograms
- Grapes - 3 kilograms
- Mini rolls - 80 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Ham - 1.5 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 1,5 kilogram
- Hummus - 1 kilogram
- Cucumber - 2 kilograms
- Tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Butter - 4 packs
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Salt - 1 pack
- Paper napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Ice cubes - 20 kilograms
- Cooling packs - 24 pieces
Tips
- Prepare one measuring setup for each active judging point, including a measuring tape, landing mat, landing net, weighing bag and fish safety kit. This prevents competitors from queuing at a single station.
- Use waterproof clipboards, scorecards and pencils for every judge, plus spares. Plan at least one complete backup scoring set for each judging team in case cards get wet or go missing.
- Mark every fishing section and route turn with section markers, marker cones and barrier tape. Put the start number board and race bib vests together before registration so competitors are not delayed at the briefing.
- Test the digital scale and phone setup at least 24 hours before the event. Keep a waterproof phone case and charged power bank with the jury, rather than leaving all records dependent on one exposed phone.
- For an early start or late finish, bring an LED lamp, flashlight, extension cord and power strip, and check the power connection before setup day. Add a party tent, folding tables and chairs where judges need a dry place to work.
Frequently asked questions
- What equipment do I need for a street fishing competition?
- Bring measuring tapes, landing mats, landing nets, weighing bags, fish safety kits, a digital scale, section markers and waterproof scorecards. Add one complete measuring and recording setup per judging point, plus at least one spare set.
- How many scorecards and clipboards should I buy?
- Prepare one waterproof clipboard and scorecard for every judge or judging team, then add 10% spare cards and at least two spare pencils. For example, 10 judges need 11 clipboards, about 11 spare-ready scorecards and extra writing supplies.
- When should I buy the equipment for a fishing competition?
- Order specialist equipment and prizes at least 3 to 4 weeks before the competition. Check the scale, phone, power bank and waterproof materials at least 24 hours before the start.
- What do I need to keep fishing equipment and score sheets dry?
- Use a party tent or other covered work area, waterproof clipboards, waterproof phone cases and a power bank. Pack each judge’s papers in a separate waterproof folder or bag and keep at least one dry spare set at the finish point.
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