The awful weather this weekend meant that only 4 hardy anglers who braved the storms weighed in. Top men’s rod on the day was Scott Russell on 81.6 points, with top Lady angler being Rebekah Trees on 13.8 points and top Junior was Toby Russell on 33.2 points.
Lucky Angler prize went to Dave Brown.
Hopefully the weather will be better for the next competition on the weekend of 11th and 12th May
The weekend just gone, saw round two of our competition with Bateau Bay. We went into the weekend with a small lead from the first round. Some challenging conditions and only nine people fishing meant that we were going to find it challenging to stay ahead. So it proved. BB seemed to have some good catches, but when the scores were tallied up, our Estuary fishos did well and we ended up with 1117.3 points on the day.
When this was added to the first round score we ended up with 2618.6 points and
we ended up taking out the trophy by 200 odd points. I looked at the trophy and I only saw one Gosford RSL badge, so this was the first win since the year 2000! Congratulations to everyone who fished. Your catch made this win possible. Special call out to Steve Tait and Larry Prior. They were anchored up when a 40 ft catamaran ran over them and they were stuck underneath it for an hour before they were able to get themselves free. Steves boat lost its windscreen, fish finders and rods but he and Larry made the weigh in, and Steve took out the lucky angler prize.
Our top three rods were:
John Timp 267.7
Dave Brown 191.5
Dean Wetherall 186
Toby Russell managed a 9KG Cobia and rounded out the top four! Great work everyone
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Congratulations to the team from Gosford RSL Fishing Club who won the annual competition against Bateau Bay for the first time this Century. There were some really good catches and a very good team effort to score 1117.3 points for the April round to add to the score of 1501.3 to give a combined score of 2618.6 points.
With the terrible weather last weekend only 3 die hard anglers ventured out for a fish. Top of the pile was Rebekah Trees with 58.12 points followed in 2nd place by John Timp on 57.4 points and Dave Brown on 31.6 points.
Lucky angler on the day was Dave Brown.
A big thank you goes out to the helpers on the day who cooked and served lunch.
The next competition is Sat 12th / Sunday 13th against Bateau Bay with the weigh in being at Bateau Bay and all fish must be in the weigh in area by 2:00PM. Rule to be advised later.
The first of the Bi Annual competitions against the Grange Hotel was fished in difficult conditions with only 6 competitors from each side weighing in. The result was reversed from the last competition with Gosford RSL coming out on top by 670.7 points to 520.6 points.
Top angler on the day was Antony O’Dwyer on 184.6 points, followed in second by Rebeka Trees (also top lady angler) on 147.6 points.
Top junior was Toby Russell on 91.2 points.
The good weather this weekend meant another good turnout with 13 people weighing in. There were some excellent catches of Flathead, Bream, Whiting, Teraglin, Tailor and Bonito weighed in and Adam Overton came out on top with yet another really impressive score of 419 points. Antony Wardle came second with a score of 214 points and Scott Russell coming third with 183 points.
Top lady angler on the day was noon with 129 points.
Top Junior angler on the day was Toby Russell on 43 points.
Lucky angler prize went to Antony O’Dwyer
The weather made the fishing difficult this weekend but there were still some fantastic catches weighed in. Top rod on the day was John Timp with an impressive catch of Tailor, Mullet, Whiting and Bream with a total weight of over 19Kg scoring him a total of 292.75 points. Second place went to Adam Overton with a score of 177 points and in third place was Dean Wetherill with 151.6 points.
Top lady on the day was Rebekah Trees with 20.82 points
Top Junior was Toby Russell with 8.50 points
The winner of the Lucky Angler prize Adam Overton
Last weekend was our first competition for the year, and because of Australia Day weekend, it will be the only competition in January. Despite an ordinary forecast, a few people went out and some good caches were brought to the weigh in. Adam Overton took out the men’s comp with 430.7 points. New member Bec, took out the ladys comp with 71.8 points and Steven Rennie was the only junior who was able to fish.
Thanks to everyone who gave feedback on the calendar and the Club Person of the year. Attached is the updated calendar, and the weekends points score. If you notice any errors. Please let either myself or Gary Rothwell know.
A reminder that the AGM is coming up on Sunday 2nd Feb 10:00 am at the club and we will have the first committee meeting of the year in the afternoon at 1pm. I expect that the incoming committee will organise some food.
Last weekend saw the clubs annual Xmas competition take place and the weather wasn’t too bad with 7 fisho’s weighing in.
Top rod on the day was Kevin Timbrell with 144.9 points , in second place was John Timp on 131 points and in third place was Dave Brown on 116.2 points.
It was a good day for the Timbrell boat as Noon was top lady on 107.8 points.
Lucky angler on the day was Dave Brown.
As was befitting for the Xmas competition there was a visit from Santa and the kids all got a present.
Good conditions prevailed for our competition last weekend with 8 fisho’s weighing in in. In first place was Adam Overton on 251 points, second was John Timp on 151 points and third place was Dave Brown on 136 points. Best junior on the day was Stephen Rennie on 50 points. Mixed bags were weighed in including Fathead, Snapper, Bream, Tarwhine, Luderick, Tailor, Garfish, Mullet, Bonito & Blue Swimmer Crabs. Everyone enjoyed the sunshine & a great lunch prepared by Di & cooked by “Master Chef” Ray. Many thanks to all who helped set & cleanup after a nice relaxing afternoon.
Congratulations to Antony Wardell for finally landing his dream fish, a legal Garfish
Next competition is 9th and 10th of November
