Young fishermen and women are encouraged to throw their line into the water this coming Sunday, February 15, for the PlaceMakers and The Hits Kids Fishing Competition.

And this time there's more than $4000 worth of prizes up for grabs in the Tauranga Fish and Dive Club's annual competition.

Keen fishing families enjoy last year's The Hits Kids Fishing Competition in the harbour.

Organiser Gordon Forlong says the competition is in conjunction with an open day at the club, where children can have fun catching spotty off the wharf or try for the big catch with dad on the boat.

'As long as they stay in Tauranga Harbour,” says Gordon. 'It's a fun day out for the kids and the family.”

Open to children and teenagers aged 16 and under, the competition is limited to 300 entries.

There's some major spot prizes to be won, including BMX bikes, kayaks, fishing rods and much more. 'Absolutely any kid could win it,” adds Gordon.

Hosted by The Hits radio station, the event includes a bouncy castle and games, as well as free sausages and fizzy drinks for the children.

Fishing is from 6am-1.30pm, with weigh-in at 1.30pm and prize-giving at 3.30pm. Clubrooms will be open from 11am.

Tickets cost $10 per child and are available from PlaceMakers, Top Catch, FCO and the Tauranga Fish and Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point.

To find more information, contact Glen or Gordon at the Tauranga Fish and Dive Club.