Two more barra in the bag for Million Dollar Fish

Season 8 of Australia’s richest fishing competition, Million Dollar Fish, has been the biggest ever, with two more fish caught!

Wayne Leather bagged his 68cm barra at famous Territory fishing spot Adelaide River, and scored himself $20,000 as he caught his fish during a Double the Dough weekend. He was busy catching more fish while his son checked out the tag and confirmed it was for Season 8.

“As soon as it went straight into the net it was facing upright and we both screamed out at the same time, ‘red tag!’ I said, ‘no way, this can’t be happening’,” Wayne said. “We quickly got it in the boat before a croc came out and took the fish. We’re quite lucky actually. It’s hard to believe that it’s happened because we didn’t go there to catch a tagged barra. We hadn’t given up, but you’re getting to the end of the season, and you think the doors are pretty well closed.”

Asman Rory lured in the 20th fish of Season 8 at his secret spot near McArthur River Crossing. Caught in the dying days of Season 8, his fish carried a tag covered in algae, so he didn’t even see it until someone inspecting his catch for dinner pointed it out.

“I went to this favourite spot and I always catch barra in it, but this time it was different. I felt something different,” Asman said. “So I called out to the land like I always do, to the ancestors. When I first got down there I started flicking around and I caught a small one. So I asked the ancestors for one more, you know, only one more I asked for, and that was the $10,000 barra. It means the world to me and my family that this has happened.

“Our fishing is the best. You know, just protect our waterways, our environment, and pick our rubbish up. Keep our pristine environment clean and rubbish-free for future generations.”

Twenty lucky anglers have now shared $230,000 between them. Although all $10,000 fish cease to be active at 11.59pm tonight, there’s still time to become a millionaire, with all nine fish carrying tags worth a million bucks eligible to be caught year-round. To claim any cash, you MUST be registered for Million Dollar Fish Season 8. Registrations close at 11.59pm tonight. Register for free at https://milliondollarfish.com.au/