Friday Flash 07.08.2026

by | Aug 7, 2026 | Friday Flash

Friday 07.08.2026

Fishing Report
Not much to report this week, with the strong winds early in the week turning to a brief south easterly yesterday putting many people off (not to mention the cold). There were a few boats out wide yesterday with bait reported around the 400m mark in grid square NZ Building Developments.

Another good forecast today will see a number of boats heading out for Southern Bluefin Tuna. Popular spots will be from Mercury Knoll to the Double Knolls down to the Alderman Knolls and out to the west Ngatoro Knoll.

Good luck to everyone making the effort.

New Trophy Cabinet
A huge thank you to Mike and the team at Dimax Bespoke Interiors for the outstanding workmanship on our new trophy cabinet. It looks absolutely fantastic and is a real feature in the clubrooms.

We’d also like to sincerely thank Dimax for their generous sponsorship towards the cabinet. Your contribution and support of the Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club are greatly appreciated.

Now we’re just waiting for the trophies to return from the engravers so we can start filling it up!

Trash 2 Dash Movie Charity screening at Mercury Bay Cinema
Wayne Johnson, member and filmmaker along with Mercury Bay Twin Cinema is running a charity event to raise funds and support Mercury Bay Area School Camps by screening of Trash 2 Dash a documentary of Dean Hart’s story, starting today until the 12th August.
Dean Hart, is the NZ Land speed record holder and will be a guest speaker at the end of the 4.30pm screening on Sunday the 9th August.
If you would like to support this charity event, please check out MB Cinema’s timetable.
Here is the link for YouTube Trailer for Trash 2 Dash

Nominations for Committee
Nominations are open now and close on 29th August at 4pm. Nomination forms are available at the bar and If you need one sent to you, let the office know.

Friday ‘Happy Hour’ 3.00pm to 5.30pm $7 Wines & $7 Beer Pints
• Complimentary snacks from 4.30- 5.00pm

Wednesday 12th August Roast Night Roast Lamb with Vege’s and Salad

Weekend Sport – Live at the Club!

NRL: Warriors
Friday 7th August Warriors vs Penrith (3rd v 1st) 8pm

NPC Rugby- Round 2
Friday 7th August Taranaki v Waikato 7.10pm
Saturday 8th August BOP v Northland 5.05pm
Hawkes Bay v Tasman 7.10pm
Sunday 9th August Manawatu v Southland 5.05pm

Just a reminder membership must be paid to eligible for the club draws and to get the members pricing!

Club Draw – $800 #32 Kate Davies N/C next week: $900

3 Jug Draws $225 Ian, Malcolm, Donna

Guest Chook Chucker: Wayne – Filmmaker and volunteer!

#71 Wayne Easy throw to himself
#143 Yatesy Cleary didn’t want the chook
#114 Geoff Easy catch, throw harder Wayne!
#80 Mary Got her weekly chicken
#56 Manu Too easy

 

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