Friday Flash 10.06.22

FISHING

I haven’t had a lot of feedback this week about fishing since I’ve been out of circulation for a week but the few stories I have heard are very positive.  It very much sounds like if you can’t catch a snapper out there at the moment, you need to have a good long look in the mirror and think about what you’re doing wrong.  There are some good size snapper being caught pretty much around all the islands and in the bay.  Even with the discoloured water inside Centre Island there are mackerel schools with the attending kingfish and there are also john dory being caught along the north western edge of the bay.  There are several reports of Southern Bluefin Tuna being caught off Waihau Bay now so hopefully it won’t be too long before we can get to them a little closer to Whitianga.

 SUBSCRIPTION NOTICES

Subscription notices for the season beginning 1^st July are in the process of being posted out now so you should receive one in the next week or so.  If you don’t receive one, please contact the office so we can check your current address.

FISHING SEASON

The new fishing season starts on July 1^st and many of our members will be out there catching southern bluefin tuna, broadbill swordfish and all of the in-shore species.

PLEASE NOTE:  In order for any fish caught to be recognised by the club (eg: for pins, trophies, records), you need to have paid your subs for the 2022-23 season before you go fishing.

WINTER TUNA TOURAMENT

This tournament also starts on July 1^st and runs through until the end of August.  It’s a cash in – cash out tournament with additional high quality fishing and boating equipment sponsored by OKUMA, Kermadec Marine, Lusty and Blundell (Raymarine Voucher), Red Gill Custom Lures and Whitianga Plumbing and Drainage.  Total prize pool including cash and goodies will be over $20K!

Eligible species are Southern Blue Fin Tuna and Albacore.  Entry is #300 per boat and there are 5 Red Gill Lure packs to be drawn for all entries in before 15^th July.

SNAPPER COMPETITION RESULTS

Thanks to all the anglers who went into the Queens birthday Saturday competition, some great fish were caught.  Congratulations to the 3 top prize winners:  Mark Phillips 8.91kg , Mark Franklin 8.17kg and Vance Fulton 8.15kg.  A total prize pool of $2130.00

KITCHEN

Next Wednesday’s roast will be beef.   Only $15 per person, make sure you get here early enough for a table.

Club Draw:      $1200   #219         Matthew Turner-Sheath N/C

3 Jug Draws – $250 each draw

1. # 71 Kate
2. #138 Shaun
3. #124 Linda

Complimentary Meal At House Of Chang Thai    #85  Lisa

CHUCK A CHOOK  Guest Tosser  –  Daryl Bradley – Whangaroa GFC President

1. #22 Puggy                   Good throw, good catch
2. #67 Kevin                    dropped – straight through
3. #59 Puggy                   another good throw – safe catch
4. #136 John                      dropped – bounced out
5. #14 Puggy                   dropped – third time no good
6. #84 John                      thrown straight at him, couldn’t miss
7. #123 John                      ditto
8. #106 Puggy                   once again, top throw, nearly knocked him over but well taken

Tight Lines

Alan