The season draws to a close

Posted by Tim Duncombe  on June 18th, 2010

The season is now fast drawing to a close so now is a timely reminder for all members to have their tag cards, weigh slips and photos returned to the secretary by the 30th of June, GFCNT PO box 24 Newstead Tas 7250

I am also keen to get hold of any video footage or photos as early as possible that members would like to have included on our end of year highlights disc, if these could be saved to disc or memory stick and sent in to Mountain Designs, 2 Rooke St Devonport, as early as possible I will endeavour to incorporate all I can.

It is also coming up to the time of year for our annual dinner and AGM, both to be held on the same date the 7th of August. The AGM will commence at 5.00 pm at the Argosy Hotel in East Devonport only a short walking distance from the Mersey Yacht Club the venue for this years dinner. Some good news for the AGM is that some refreshments will be provided for those who attend.

On a serious note the club needs new faces and fresh ideas to carry us forward into the 2011 fishing season. the club is in a strong position going forward and we are holding the dinner in Devonport this year to show our North West members we are thinking of them and encourage them to take an interest in the club at all levels.

Some bad news for the club this year is that our secretary is moving on to greener pastures by the sea and our president resigning to pursue other interests. On behalf of the committee and club I would like to thank Christine and Michael for their tireless work and efforts into the running of the club. They have gone above and beyond the call and their work is greatly appreciated.

We also have several other committee members stepping aside this year to pursue other interests so all positions will be declared vacant, Nomination forms are available from the president by phoning 0418 133 388.

So the challenge is on for members to step up and pick up the baton and continue on the traditions of an excellent club with 42 years of history and take it into the future.

Look forward to seeing everyone at the AGM and what promises to be another fantastic night at our end of year dinner. ARCHIVES

Jones Waste Management Easter Tournament

Posted by Tim Duncombe  on April 6th, 2010

Easter Saturday saw a field of 14 boats head out of St Helens in some choppy Southerly conditions for Day 1 of the Jones Waste Management Easter Tournament. Stripeys were abundant with a sprinkling of small Albacore but it was Graham Purton onboard Serial Killer with the story of the day. The decision to run rods out just off Merricks put Graham onto his first ever Yellowfin before the fourth rod hit the water and was by far the best fish of the day weighing in at 66.6 Kilograms and looking hard to beat for the weekend, certainly a memorable first up Yellowfin Tuna.

Day 2 saw the water much more friendly but the fishing still hard going plenty of Stripeys still and Albacore scarce. The crew on Runadu 2 hooked up some Bluefin outside the shelf with Stuart Smith weighing a 19 Kg model but it was Ken Turner with the suprise of the day with a look over the side of Orion revealing one of the best Yellowfin caught off St Helens in quite some time laying on the deck. Tipping in at the scales at a cracking 74.6 Kilograms and the best fish for the competition.

Some other memorable moments were the sighting of a Sunfish and also a large Leatherback turtle around the Plateau area. Another important aspect of the weekend was anglers donating any small Albacore caught to the CSIRO for research into the species.

Many thanks to Jones Waste Management for their continued support of our Easter Tournament and congratulations to all anglers and especially Ken and Graham on two excellent catches

Next competition is the Hillcrest Tourist Park and Independent Oils competition to be held on the 17th and 18th of April, Entry was included in this years subs but remember to get your entry form in to confirm your participation. ARCHIVES