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MBG&LAC - Longest Bream - Catch & Release Prizes

Longest Bream (Measured Nose to Fork of the Tail) Photo Excepted

Longest Bream $300 and yearly trophy

Framed Bream to keep Valued at $200 - Courtesy of Nick Hannan Marine Graphics Ink

Secret Length $200

Drawn from all the entries of released Bream

Rules –

No More than 2 Bream per Angler per Day Can be Measured/weighed

All Bream must be Measured/Weighed in a Live Healthy Condition - Photo Relase Accepted.

Only Bream that swim away to be eligible for the Longest Bream Award

Bream must be caught in the Club Area

Bream are eligible for Monthly weight points as well as Big Bream Award

All Entries will go into the Secret Length Draw – 10 Fish, 10 Entries

The longest Bream wins $300 Cash, the Yearly Trophy as well as the above framed image

Secret length will be drawn Presentation Night from names entered

Sponsored By – South Seas Motel and Apartments http://www.southseas.com.au

Tips:

Bream are Strong Hearty fish but utmost care should be used when, handling or keeping them alive to ensure their survival.

A live well is obviously the best way to preserve the health of your Bream for release however, a large esky with an aerator and regular water change will suffice. The aim is to preserve the fish, catch them as a sport and release them, or just take a photo on a NSW Fisheries Bragmat. These are available from the NSW Fishing Licence Trust by contacking John Wittikar or Lindon Thompson.

Please try to handle the fish as little as possible, use a wet rag to protect the loss of slime the first layer above the scales when handling, thus peventing infection. Bream fishing is one of the biggest growing sports in Australia, look after them thay don't taste that good, for thier growth rate.

FISH CLEANING PONTOON OFFICIALLY OPENED

On Saturday 10^th July, the Deputy Mayor, Michael Britten, officially opened the MBGLAC Fish Cleaning Pontoon, in Merimbula Lake. It was conducted in the Clubrooms and was attended by BVSC representatives, those who helped in the building of the pontoon, the local press and Club committee and members.

The opening was the result of over five years work, involving obtaining $30000 in Federal and State grants and then battling with the Bega Valley Shire Council. In fact, we took it to five formal Council meetings, before final acceptance.

The then Council General Manager had accepted the concept of a Partnership with the Club, whereby we would provide the Pontoon, funded with grant money, we would do all on-going maintenance and the Council would pay all overheads. However, the then General Manager, David Jesson, left the BVSC and the Bega Valley Shire Council and staff reneged on the arrangement and did not want anything to do with the pontoon. This is despite the fact that they have a clear responsibility to provide a fishing cleaning facility in the town.

However, the Club had the $30000 grants in our bank account, which we did not want to return to the respective governments. As such, we proceeded with the pontoon, under our own name. We have negotiated that BVSC will reimburse us for any maintenance, but we must pay overheads such as insurance and mooring fees. In due course and once the pontoon has proven itself as an integral part of the town infrastructure, we may yet convince BVSC to accept its responsibilities and pay all the overheads.

I would like to officially thank all the club members who contributed to this great result.

Tom Scott

Deputy Mayor, Michael Britten, officially opens the MBGLAC Fish Cleaning Pontoon.

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST, TRULY NATIONAL FISHING COMPETITION IS ON AGAIN SUNDAY, 10 APRIL, 2011

Once again Pirtek are hosting Australia’s biggest national fishing competition and it is open to everyone in each State and Territory across the country.

The aim of the Fishing Challenge is to raise funds and awareness for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Stephen Dutton, General Manager of Pirtek Fluid Systems Pty Ltd, commented, “This will be the third year for the Challenge and it’s growing stronger every year. We are excited to again be hosting this event and supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

“2011 sees the Challenge increase to $140,000 in cash and prizes and Pirtek urge all fishos young and old to become involved. Fight a fish to fight prostate cancer on April 10 and have a great day out with your family and friends. Myself and everyone at Pirtek wish all competitors the best of luck.”

$20 TO ENTER

Every $20 entry fee goes directly to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Once again we will be sending out a limited edition cap and brag mat to each competitor. For the first time competitors are able to purchase long sleeve sublimated fishing shirts to continue their support. To register for the competition simply log on to www.pirtekfishingchallenge.com.au.

JUST FOR ENTERING

Every competitor will go into the draw to win one of three great prizes.

1. The Ultimate Fishing Rig. A 4.8m Polycraft Brumby with 75hp Evinrude E-tec, Oceanic Trailer, Hydrive steering, $2000 Berkley tackle, Lowrance electronics and XFactor Signs wrap. Value: $34,600 RRP.

2. Fish The Challenge With ET and Guesty on Lake Macquarie, including airfares and accommodation.

3. $1000 spending spree at BCF.

MAJOR SUPPORT FROM EVINRUDE, LOWRANCE AND BERKLEY CONTINUES

In this tough economic climate we are delighted to yet again have the support of associate sponsors Evinrude, Lowrance and Berkley, names synonymous with the highest quality boating, fishing and marine electronics equipment.

POLYCRAFT, ROMAN CAMPING AND JVC JOIN THE CHALLENGE

Each year the Challenge is gaining momentum. We are pleased to announce Polycraft, Roman Camping and JVC as major sponsors of the 2011 competition. Polycraft have provided a fantastic 4.8m Brumby, Roman Camping with great outdoor products and JVC looking after the juniors with underwater cameras.

PIRTEK EXCITED TO WELCOME BCF, OCEANIC TRAILERS, HYDRIVE, XFACTOR SIGNS

Thanks to BCF one lucky fisho will win a $1000 spending spree. Oceanic have supplied a great trailer package to suit the Polycraft and Hydrive hydraulic steering will keep the Brumby on the straight and narrow. XFactor Signs have wrapped the prize boat to ensure it’s the best looking rig on the water.

MURRAY DARLING BASIN CATEGORY

This new section of the Challenge is designed to get all of our western anglers fishing. The Murray Darling Basin is a huge area stretching from southern Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria to South Australia. There will be two target species.

The competition will be held on Sunday, 10 April, 2011 between the hours of 6.00 am and 6.00 pm. Each State’s target species will be revealed after 6.00 pm on Saturday, 9 April, 2011 via the website www.pirtekfishingchallenge.com.au.

All competitors need to do is catch their State’s target species, photograph the fish on the Pirtek brag mat along with their registered angler number and send the photo into www.pirtekfishingchallenge.com.au. The idea is to catch, measure, photograph and let your fish go.

Every State and Territory will win BIG CASH and terrific prizes. Each winning target species is worth $4000 cash with great prize packs for second, third, fourth and junior first and second.

Pirtek Brand Champion, Michael Guest, commented “Together with my wife Lisa we have been working each year to improve and build the Challenge with the prize pool reaching an amazing $140,000 this year. I think we are on the right track.

“I’d love to see even more families and juniors involved in this year’s Challenge and look forward to catching you on the water Sunday, April 10. Tight lines and fight a fish to fight prostate cancer.”

Pirtek

2010 Winners

Leigh Appleyard

Ian Phillips

Wyatt North

31st Merimbula Game Fishing Tournament

Saturday 23rd April, Sunday 24th April and Monday 25th April

MAJOR SPONSORS

MERIMBULA RSL, CLUB SAPPHIRE, YAMAHA, MAKO SUNGLASSES, MERIMBULA OUTBOARD SERVICE, MERIMBULA TACKLEWORLD, BLACK MAGIC TACKLE, MERIMBULA MOWERS & MARINE, BRIDGE MOTORS BERMAGUI, BATEMANS BAY FISH MOULDS AND SHIMANO

MAJOR PRIZE

2 SYDNEY OR MELBOURNE/VANUATU RETURN AIR TICKETS

5 NIGHTS 4½ STAR ACCOMMODATION FOR 2 ADULTS AT VANUATU

Subject to availability for travel outside peak periods. Prize to be taken within 5 months from 25^th April, 2011.

Prize is not transferable and may not be redeemed for cash

The Committee and members of the MBGLAC extend an invitation to all to participate in the 31st Merimbula Game Fishing Tournament.

Tournament will be fished under the rules & tackle regulations of GFAA & NSWGFA

1. VENUE & TRAVELLING BOAT

MBGLAC Clubhouse, situated in Spencer Park, will be the hub of all fishing activities throughout the tournament. Travelling boats are allowed to leave their home ports on Saturday only. The exception is boats leaving the ports of Bermagui, Eden, Tathra & Merimbula, which may leave daily. All boats must sign on with Tournament Base after entering fishing boundaries.

2. TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

The Tournament Committee of the MBGLAC will be the sole adjudicator of the Tournament and its rules. Their decision shall be final. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to deny any angler or boat entry into the Tournament.

3. ENTRIES

All anglers competing in the Tournament must be financial members of a club and affiliated with the Game Fishing Association of Australia (GFAA), NSWGFA or the Australian National Sportfishing Association (ANSA). Non-affiliated anglers who wish to compete must join Merimbula Big Game & Lakes Angling Club and the NSWGFA. Juniors wishing to be eligible for Senior prizes must pay the full $85 registration.

4. TEAMS

Each team shall consist of a minimum of TWO (2) registered anglers with no maximum. However, all crewmembers of vessels competing in this tournament must be registered anglers in the tournament. No other person to be allowed on boats during the tournament.

5. BOUNDARIES

Fishing boundaries are due East of Goalen Head to the North and due East of the Southern end of Disaster Bay to the South. Boats travelling by sea must enter these boundaries prior to commencing fishing.

6. FISHING TIMES

Saturday - 23.04.11 start 6.00am, finish 5.00pm

Sunday - 24.04.11 start 6.00am, finish 5.00pm

Monday - 25.04.11 start 6.00am, finish 2.30pm

Fish that are being fought at close of fishing Saturday or Sunday may continue to be fought. Notice to Tournament Base MUST be given.

On Monday fish hooked up prior to end of fishing can be played out as long as they are at the weigh station by the deadline with is 3pm.

Fishing and burleying cannot commence prior to 6.00am on any day.

7. WEIGHSTATION

Weighmaster – Members of the Tournament Committee or other persons authorised by the Committee.

Weighing of Fish - All fish are to be weighed at the MBGLAC Inc weigh station at Spencer Park on the day of capture, and all tag cards presented on the day of tagging. Capture certificates must be completed prior to arrival at the weigh station except for the weight. All tackle (including gaff ropes and tail ropes) used in any capture or tag and release must be presented for inspection and measurement.

Trophy Awards – To be eligible for Trophy Awards all fish Capture Certificates and all T & R cards must be handed to the Weighmaster by 6.00pm on the date of capture on Saturday 23^rd April and Sunday 24^th April and 3.00pm on Monday 25^th April. T&R cards with permission from tournament committee may be handed in on the following day, except Monday, which must be handed in on that day by 3.00pm.

Weighing times:- Saturday 4 00pm-6.00pm

Sunday 4.00pm-6.00pm

Monday 2.00pm-3.00pm

If the weigh station is unattended please contact Robert Wood on 0413 333 598.

These weighing times are subject to change depending on prevailing conditions and any changes will be notified by radio on 27.940.

8. LINE CLASSES

Eligible line classes are:

4kg, 6kg, 8kg, 10kg, 15kg, 24kg, 37kg, 60kg.

9. POINT SCORE:-Capture

As per New South Wales Game Fishing Association (NSWGFA) “Factor” System and maximum points apply. Note: If no time is recorded on the capture return the time will be deemed as end of days fishing.

MINIMUM WEIGHTS

Marlin: 60kg for line classes up to 10kg

80kg for line classes 15kg and over

Sharks: 60kg for line classes up to 10kg Note – no sharks on 4 kg line class.

80kg for line classes 15kg to 37kg

120kg for line class 60kg

Yellowfin Tuna & Southern Bluefin Tuna:

Seniors – 15kg on line class up to and including 15kg line, equal to line class for over 15kg line and for Junior Anglers – equal to line class in all classes.

Other Game Fish, including Broadbill: equal to line class.

10. POINT SCORE – Tag & Release

Tag & Release (See tournament bag for Official NSWGFA T&R Point Score)

As per NSWGFA Tag & Release Point Score. Anglers may tag and release a maximum of five (5) Yellowtail Kingfish and five (5) Mahi Mahi per day with a boat limit to ten (10) per day for each species. Eligible Yellowtail Kingfish must be a minimum of 70 cm and all eligible Sharks a minimum of 1 metre in length. Note: If no time is recorded on the T&R return the time will be deemed as end of days fishing and if no line class is recorded by the angler on the tag certificate return the line class will be deemed as 60kg line.

Rules for Tag & Release

1.All angling rules and equipment regulations apply until the fish is tagged and released.

2.Tag Poles must not exceed 4.47m (15ft) overall length.

3.The tag pole or holding device must be in hand when the fish is tagged.

4.One or more Person, in addition to the person holding the leader, may assist in tagging and releasing the fish.

5.A fish is considered tagged and released when the tag is secured to the fish and the fish is released back into the water alive.

6. NSWGFA Anglers must use the Billfish Tag to tag all Billfish species. This is the only Tag that will be recognized for Billfish in any tournament, competition and point score trophy. The billfish tag is for Billfish only point score (i.e. no other species).

7. CIRCLE HOOKS ONLY are permitted to be used for livebaiting and trolling natural baits. NB: no points to be scored for any species caught while using livebaits and/or trolling natural baits with “J” hooks.

8. Multiple Hook-Ups. In the event of a multiple strike on separate lines being fished by a single angler, only the first fish fought will be eligible for all pointscores or records in NSW waters.

11. RADIO

All boats must be equipped with 27.880 and 27.940. Radio skeds will be conducted on 27.940 and will be every two (2) hours, at five (5) minutes past the hour commencing at 8.05am on Saturday 23^rd April 2011.

All boats are asked to log on with Merimbula Coastal Patrol on 27.880, and then log on with Tournament base on 27.940 before commencing fishing. All boats must log off at the completion of the day’s fishing. Boats failing this requirement, or who fail to answer their skeds, may be disqualified, or deduction of all capture and T & R points for the day. All captures must be reported accurately to Tournament Base at the time of boating fish and anglers name, species of fish, line class and approximate accurate weight must be given. All tag and releases must be reported to Tournament Base at the time of release and anglers name and species must be given. The triple zero system will apply for reporting captures and tag and release. Tournament Radio Base and/or assigned Sked Boats must have on hand the safety information of all entered boats in the tournament. Radio skeds will be conducted as per ‘NSWGFA Radio Sked Guidelines’ that are in effect at the time.

If a vessel has radio failure and cannot contact radio base or relay through another vessel, it must return to port and notify Radio Base of their actions by other means.

12. CARCASSES & FISH HANDLING

All fish should be removed from the weigh station after weighing. Competitors must not clean or fillet fish or remove shark jaws in the vicinity of the weigh station, nor at any time near any beaches or harbour foreshore area. Carcasses must be taken at least 2km to sea and disposed of in an appropriate manner. No fish to be disposed of within NSW Marine Park. The Committee advises that most fish are edible, and if kept in good condition, will be gratefully accepted by the community. It is illegal in NSW for recreational anglers to sell fish or give them to professional fishermen.

13. PROTESTS

All protests must be in writing and handed to the Tournament Committee between weigh times of each fishing day

14. SAFETY AND SEAWORTHINESS

The seaworthiness of boats is the responsibility of boat skippers and crews. Safety is of prime importance and we ask you not to take any risks. Boats putting to sea do so at their own risk. All boats must be equipped to the required Waterways Authority Safety Standards. The Merimbula Big Game & Lakes Angling Club Inc. will not be responsible for any accident and/or injury incurred during the entire tournament. All persons crossing Merimbula Bar must wear Lifejackets at all times.

15. INSURANCE

Insurance is the responsibility of boat owners. As a condition of entry you must, as boat captain, attach to this entry form either the current Renewal Certificate, a Certificate of Currency or Cover Note, which provides Liability Insurance in respect of your boat for Third Party Property Damage and Personal Injury.

16. CANCELLATION OF TOURNAMENT

In the event of the Tournament being cancelled in part or whole, fish caught and reported before cancellations will be eligible for weigh-in. Fish hooked after cancellation are not eligible.

In the event of a gale warning being declared by the relevant authorities after the start of fishing the tournament will be cancelled for the day. All skippers must return to port.

17. MOORINGS

Skippers who require a mooring are asked to advise when submitting their entry forms.

18. FUEL

United Merimbula, opposite the boat ramp, will be open from 6.30am on Saturday Sunday and Monday mornings. Travelling boats are asked to advise their fuel requirements when submitting their entry forms.

19. TIE

In the event of a tie, first to the winning score will be the winner, this will be determined by the time recorded on the Tag and Release or Capture return.

20. PRESENTATION OF TROPIES AND PRIZES.

Presentation of trophies will be held at the MBGLAC Club Rooms at approx. 5.00pm on Monday 25^th April 2011.

21. TROPHIES & PRIZES

CAPTURE

HEAVIEST YELLOWFIN TUNA CAUGHT BY A SENIOR

2^ND HEAVIEST YELLOWFIN TUNA CAUGHT BY A SENIOR

3^RD HEAVIEST YELLOWFIN TUNA CAUGHT BY A SENIOR

HEAVIEST YELLOWFIN TUNA BY A LADY SENIOR

HEAVIEST YELLOWFIN TUNA BY A JUNIOR

HEAVIEST MARLIN CAUGHT BY A SENIOR

HEAVIEST SHARK CAUGHT BY A SENIOR

HIGHEST CAPTURE POINT SCORING BOAT

MOST MERITORIOUS

YELLOWFIN TUNA FOR A SENIOR

TAG & RELEASE

HIGHEST POINT SCORING YELLOWFIN TUNA BY A MALE SENIOR ANGLER

HIGHEST POINT SCORING YELLOWFIN TUNA BY A LADY SENIOR ANGLER

HIGHEST POINT SCORING YELLOWFIN TUNA BY A JUNIOR

HIGHEST POINT SCORING YELLOWFIN TUNA BY A BOAT

HIGHEST POINT SCORING MARLIN BY A SENIOR ANGLER

HIGHEST POINT SCORING BOAT OVERALL

SPECIAL EVENT

3 TEAM EVENT FOR THE HIGHEST TOTAL CAPTURE POINT SCORING

(9 SLABS OF VB – 3 PER BOAT).

A FULL LIST OF PRIZES WILL BE IN THE TOURNAMENT BAG

NOTE: IF MAJOR PRIZE NOT WON PRIZE WILL NOT BE AWARDED.

ANY UNWON PRIZES TO BE ALLOCATED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE.

22. TOURNAMENT DINNER – SUNDAY 24.04.11

7.00pm Tura Beach Country Club, The Fairway, Tura Beach.

Bar will be available at 6.30pm. A Courtesy Bus is available from Club, but you need to book it yourself on 6495 9002. It is advisable to do this as early as possible.

23. BRIEFING AND LATE ENTRIES

The briefing will be held at 8.00pm on Friday night, 22nd April at the clubhouse. Refreshments will be available and any other late entries will be accepted.

All team captains and vessel owners must be present at the Briefing, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Tournament Committee.

24. TOURNAMENT FUNCTIONS

FRIDAY 22.04.11 8.00pm MBGLAC Clubrooms

Welcome & Tournament Briefing

Late Registrations.

Refreshments & finger food. Bar open 6.30 pm.

SATURDAY 23.04.11 Bar Open at Clubrooms at 6.30pm.

SUNDAY 24.04.11 7.00pm Tournament Dinner

(Tura Beach Country Club, The Fairway Tura Beach.)

MONDAY 25.04.11 5.00PM Approx. Trophy and prize presentation at MBGLAC Clubrooms

Refreshments & finger food. Bar Open at 4 00pm.

For More Information Contact Robert Wood on 0413 333 598

We have had a couple of exceptional months fishing and to be honest, I can’t think of a late spring that has fished so well since the very early eighties.

Gamefishing fired up over the past month with albacore up to 15 kilo in big numbers and striped tuna were to be found from 40 fathoms to the shelf and beyond. I'm sure that the Yellowfin would have to have been out there but unfortunately no crews came across them. Not too many fishos fished for Harpooka and big eye but the crews fishing marks south of Merimbula seemed to be the most successful. Burly out wide was a must if shark fishing with plenty of Makos on the prowl.

Good news is the FAD has now been returned to the 70 fathom mark east of town and hopefully fish such as dolphin and kings will return. . In closer kingfish are also keen to take a bait or lure and 10 kilo fish are not out of the equation. Greencape and Mowarry are the hot spots but can be very fickle due to fishing pressure and anglers are finding that quality fish are hanging more and more on our local hot spots around Haycock, Long Point, and Tura Headland.

The inshore reefs have been very good with snapper, morwong and leatherjackets found from Goalen Head to Greencape. Earlier in spring Goalen Head was the pick of all but now our local reefs including Long Point and the Haycock area is starting to fire.

Flathead fishing was tough with a lack of fish until recently but anglers fishing north had the best results. Some were lucky to find gummy shark at times but now thankfully both tiger and sand flathead up to 50cm have come on the chew. Anglers when fishing the bottom should always have a livebait out this time of year because you can never tell if a shark, kingie or tuna are about.

Estuary fishing was a bit slow earlier and even the salmon neglected to venture into Merimbula Lake and only occasionally were found in the Pambula River. When found in Pambula anglers had a ball catching them on light gear with plastics, small hard bodies and metal jigs.

Anglers did it tough in the 2010 Tri-Estuary with big fish being a bit finicky but since then it has been brilliant with big Tailor, Bream, Trevally and Dusky Flathead all on the chew. Prawns have also been on the go with crews having great catches for a couple of hours work and hopefully this trend will continue over the next few months. Some of our members travelled to Eucumbene and had a ball catching heaps of big fresh water yabbies. These are very sweet and go down well with a coldie or two. Some even caught Rainbow and Brown Trout AKA Spotted Pommy Carp for the smoker or garden compost and now there is talk of a trip to Sue City or the Blowering Dam to catch Redfin, Yellowbelly ”Golden Perch” and Murray Cod.

All in all it’s turning into a great year and now if the weather will settle we could be in for a blinder.

Firstly, congratulations to all anglers who participated in our 30th Annual Yellowfin Tournament. Congratulations to Paul Jones on Sea Mode who was the eventual winner with a 67kg Yellowfin Tuna on 24kg line.

Our tournament started off with 11 boats taking advantage of the early entry discount and on the evening of the briefing there were another 20 boats registered. It was sad to see a few boats namely: Black & Blue, Amigo and Anthony Watson’s boat unable to fish as all had motor or hull problems, see you all next year no doubt. It was really great to have 32 boats enter our competition and with the weather report being excellent for the first 2 days anglers were chomping at the bit to start fishing.

Friday was a near perfect day and it wasn’t long before boats were calling in captures of Yellowfin Tuna between 40 & 60kgs. The crew on board Sea Mode were having a ball with captures and a total of four fish the biggest being: 67kg, 55kg, 51kg, 44kg and a Mako Shark weighing-in at 102kg all were captured. Master Will Hodge (Junior Angler) caught his first Yellowfin Tuna & what a beauty it was. It took Master Will approximately four hours to capture his fish of 53kg’s on 24 kg line.

The bench mark had been set and all boats and crews were really looking forward to Saturdays fishing. The wind was up a little but the fish were on again with Jodie Clarke (Lady Angler) landing a beaut Yellowfin of 51kg on 24kg line. Other notable captures were Tom Scott : Blue Shark - 103kg, Angus Chirnside: Yellowfin - 50kg, Daniel Broardsmith 32.5kg on 15kg, Ronnie King: Stripped Marlin 96kg, Ole Ersvaer: 51kg Yellowfin, Steve Plevey: 51kg Yellowfin, Daniel Huges: 54kg Yellowfin and there were many more. There were also some good Makos of 80 to 95kgs either captured or tagged.

Saturday night saw our Tournament Dinner at Tura Beach Country Club and congratulations for putting on an excellent evening. Our monster raffle was a huge success with many prizes on offer. Sunday the weather was not kind at all thus only 15 boats took to the water and were logged off come lunch time. On Sunday afternoon the presentation commenced at 4pm with about 100 odd members and their guests plus out of town entrants that had come from as far away as Melbourne and Albury. Refreshments along with bar snacks were served and the presentation commenced. Sea Mode was the big winner of the tournament taking out the major prizes and congratulations to Paul Jones and his crew. To all of the other winners congratulations on your achievements. From what I’m told several crews partied on and there were a few sore heads on Monday morning.

A heart felt thank you goes to all of those folk who assisted in the organising of the tournament, the anglers, members and especially all of our sponsors, with out your support we could not run this event.

Plus the very professional volunteer radio operators who looked after us while we were on the water THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR COVERAGE

See you next year Snappy

By now all anglers should be aware of the new Tag and Release scoring system that has come into calculation from the 1st August 2009. For those anglers who do not already know MBGALAC had submitted a detailed submission to hold the NSWAGM in Merimbula next year. If this submission is successful it will be great for our club and Merimbula itself. Clubs will be represented from as far as Coffs Harbour, Norfolk Island and Newcas-tle with a total of approximately 30 clubs in attendance.
As far as the Game Fishing is concerned there is little happening at the moment and this is mainly due inclement weather. Looking at Southern Zone results most clubs in the Southern Zone up north are targeting sharks with notable captures being recorded.
Shellharbours Trent Kilmore on Reckless captured a Mako of 168.7kg on 15kg line and Junior Female Rebecca Finney captured a Mako of 104kg on 15kg line. Another good capture on 6kg line was a Mako of 82kg to Richard Gillmore also on Reckless. These boats from up north of our Southern Zone target sharks as there is little else to target at this time of the year, so if it happens up there it should happen down here. We are only hoping and praying for some good weather for a change…..
It was great to read the last issue of Blue Water Sports magazine which featured a tremendous three page article of MBGALAC captures of Southern Bluefin Tuna. It was really interesting to read about the long liners and their targeting of specific species. (Well worth reading)
We haven’t had any replies on our two record claims at this time. However, we expect to here something very shortly. As soon as I have any news I shall relay it on to the members concerned and no doubt it will spread around fairly quickly.
Don’t forget to have your boat, trailer and fishing reels serviced for the coming season. On a fi-nal note don’t you just love it “GO CATS”

See you on the water Snappy.

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