Once again the Club has had a great fishing year. Our monthly meetings have been well supported with an average attendance of 11 out of 18 members present - a really good indication of a healthy and active club!
The change to our new system of weighing fish as well as being awarded points for the number of fish caught and attendance at competitions has now been in place for a year. It's working well, though we can see a need for minor adjustment after which the rules for moving from B Grade to A Grade will be more achievable.
Our fishing experience exposes us to all kinds of conditions in weather and wildlife. Who will ever forget witnessing the rare viewing of a 12 metre southern right whale off the jetty at Rapid Bay as it made its way from the top of the jetty, down between the old and new jetty, under the new jetty and back out into the bay - a magical moment if ever there was one! Weather conditions offer much to be admired as well - rainbows, sunsets, reflections and of course the wind, rain and storms! This photo of a spectacular sunset was taken while fishing at Bartley Tce, West Lakes.
Fish catches have varied hugely, but our experience at Stansbury continues to make it our favourite spot. Here we all go home with a good feed! The mullet come in by the hundreds! Not only the fishing, but the social interaction during the two days at Stansbury are very enjoyable and highly valued.
Edithburgh jetty as a final venue for 2011/2012 proved to be an experience never to be forgotten! Tommies by the dozen were there for the catching! Even King George Whiting!
The Club thrives on its interaction both socially and competitively. Formed in 1978, an amazing 34 years ago, it continues to be proud of its organisation, not the least of which is this year, having achieved an update of its Constitution and Rules. Its on this very basis, that the club will continue to be so successful. Let's face it ... women really are the best fisherpeople!
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