Men and women are heading out to sea today in an attempt to catch with winning fish as part of the second annual Wish4Fish fishing competition.

Fishers gathered at the Tauranga Sport Fishing Club at Sulphur Point Marine this morning where briefing and registrations took place before they headed out onto the water.

Anglers ready to hit the water to catch the big one.

Founder Bryce Dinneen is expecting this year's competition to blow last year's out of the water with more people registering in the competition.

He says last year 54 people registered to take part in the event and he hopes this year's numbers reach 150 or more.

Fishing closes at 4pm today with weigh-in from 4pm-6pm and prize-giving at 7pm.

Bryce says the event is not about the competition but embracing the day and having fun.

'It's a charity about disabilities, but this event is for everyone.”

Bryce started Wish4Fish in the hopes of encouraging and aiding salt water activities, including fishing for the mentally and physically challenged. He has been chair-bound since suffering severe spinal injuries in 2007.

Money raised from this year's event will go towards The Wish4Fish Charitable Trust.