Double MotoGP World Champion and keen fisherman, Casey Stoner has put a challenge out to his fellow Australian anglers to be a part of the Pirtek Fishing Challenge this weekend right around the country.

Thousands of anglers have already signed-up to compete in the nationwide event this Sunday, March 24, which raises money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

With less than 24 hours left to nominate for the event, the Pirtek/Red Bull Holden V8 Supercar driver is keen to remind everyone to get on board.

“It’s been a busy start to the year with the opening round of the Dunlop Series and Red Bull commitments at the Top Gear show and the AGP, but I’m keen to see as much money raised as possible for the Prostate Cancer Foundation through Pirtek Fishing Challenge this Sunday,” said Stoner.

“I moved close to the water with the idea of going fishing on a regular basis. I enjoy the sport and the Pirtek Fishing Challenge provides a unique event for all anglers while raising money for a great cause at the same time.

“It’s brilliant that anyone can compete and it only costs $20 to enter, so it is an affordable and fun day out, especially if you can do it with some good mates or family.”

Competitors will be fishing for more than $145,000 in cash prizes, with a major prize of $4,000 per state, along with over 120 gift vouchers and spot prizes – including a ‘mystery length’ $2,000 prize awarded to the fisherman that nabs a fish closest to the length prescribed by Pirtek.

On the water prizes, including Evinrude, Lowrance, Ocean Kayak Prowlers, Berkley, Roman and BCF products, will be given away also.

To be a part of the action take and take on thousands of anglers around Australia, go to www.pirtekfishingchallenge.com.au and enter.

Once catching a targeted species, a photograph has to be taken with the angler’s biggest fish being the one to be uploaded to the website. The fish is then required to be released back into the wild.

Fishing begins at 6:00am on Sunday March 24 and ends at 6:00pm.