An angler in a red jacket holds up a freshly caught common pandora aboard a boat, with another man standing behind him.

43rd Arbunada

Mali Lošinj, Lošinj Island waters

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About the event

Arbunada preserves Lošinj’s tradition of fishing for common pandora with a handline from a boat, pairing its 43rd competition with a gathering ashore. Once the boats return, the program continues with the catch weigh-in, awards, and an evening celebration featuring tastings of the fish caught that day.

Event information

Registration and check-in

  • Competitor registration and check-in take place on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00.
  • Registration takes place at Za Kantuni restaurant in Mali Lošinj.

Competition

  • The competition begins on Saturday, October 3, at 08:00 in the waters around the island of Lošinj.
  • Competitors fish for common pandora using the traditional handline technique from boats.
  • The competition ends at 15:00, when competitors return.

Program ashore

  • The catch weigh-in begins at 17:00 in Mali Lošinj’s main square.
  • The winners are announced and awards presented after the weigh-in.
  • An evening celebration includes a social gathering and tastings of the freshly caught common pandora.

Contact

  • The organizer is SRD Udica, a recreational fishing club based in Mali Lošinj.
  • Information phone number: +385 98 536 488.
  • Organizer’s website: srd-udica.com

Organizer

  • Udica Sport Fishing Club Mali Lošinj

Lošinj Island waters

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