Strike Magazine - Perth Game Fishing Club

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2012 EDITION
PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB
CLUB COMMITTEE 2011
At the Club’s 2010 AGM on Nov 10th the following committee was elected
President
Johnno Wroth
Committee
Mark Jarrett
Vice President
David Gray
Committee
Chris Robertson
Secretary
Peter Coote
Committee
Alex Scholz
Treasurer
Casey Sorrell
Committee
Damian Wham*
Weighmaster
John Webber
Past President
Rhyss Whittred
* Retired during the year
The Honourable Dr Kim Hames MLA was elected as the Club’s patron
OUR THANKS
Editor
Peter Coote
Production
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Contributors
Thanks to:
Josh Bruynzeel, Darren Burleigh, Damien Cestrilli, Elleree
Chester, Kelly Fallon, David Gray, Mark Jarrett, Warren Jolly,
Neil Patrick, John Payne, Laith Rickman, Chris Robertson,
Alex Scholz, John Webber, Ben Weston, Joff Weston, Damien
Wham, Craig White, Rhyss Whittred, Johnno Wroth and the
many others who contributed images.
CONTACT US
Perth Game Fishing Club
PO Box 57
North Beach WA 6920
Email: contact@pgfc.com.au
Website: www.pgfc.com.au
COVER IMAGE
The cover photo was taken by Warren (Wazza) Jolley on a trip to the Monte
Bello Islands in May 2011, aboard the charter boat Kylin. The fish is a black
marlin of around 30kg, taken with a Richter Soft Grassy lure on 24kg line.
The angler was club member Mark Wiggers.
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PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012
Club Committee
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Our Thanks
President’s Letter
2011 Club Championship Points
Letter from the Editor
The 29th Shimano WA Open
Jurien Bay - The Alternative
Jurien Bay - A Charter Skipper’s Perspective
IGFA World Championships - Reel Addiction
WASSP, Taylor Marine and Fun on the water
Other Club Activities
New Life Member - Rhyss Whittred
Sea Surface Temperatures
Sir Garrick Agnew
Michael Officer Trophy
Dampier Classic 2011
Rottnest Trench FADs
FAD Program
Club Member Records
Other Club Activities cont.
Tide Tables
Club Rules and Trophy List
GFAA Rules and Equipment Regulations
Tagging and GFAA Eligible Species
Western Australian Game Fishing Records
Rosemary Island
Advertising Rates
Club Calendar and Important Dates
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FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION CONTACT A COMMITTEE MEMBER
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
JOHNNO WROTH
Finally with the strongest Leeuwin current in living memory
corresponding with the La Nina conditions across the Pacific
Ocean, we saw vastly improved current conditions, higher
water temperatures and consequently the return of more
pelagic species and most importantly marlin.
As I write this wrap up, reports of yellowfin tuna up to 20kg
off Rottnest are still coming in well into winter. This just
caps off a great season which saw, black marlin, blue marlin,
wahoo, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, striped tuna, big eye tuna,
Spanish mackerel, shark mackerel, samson fish, yellowtail
kingfish, amberjack and a mixed bag of sharks.
In 2011 PGFC members represented the club in tournaments
around the word including Mexico, Malaysia, Central America,
Exmouth, Abrolhos Islands, Dampier and Broome
The successful FAD program continues with a few more hands
than usual making far lighter work. This program relies on
sponsorship and grant funds but also our volunteers including
Challenger Institute of Technology. I urge all members to
participate in our busy bees as without our FADs we would
have little or no fishery.
The Committee has been very active and with continued
vigour, organised a jam packed calendar of events last season
with not only our usual tournaments in place but also a
handful of exciting club and social events, including the Ladies
and Small Fry day at the inland fishery site, Golden Ponds
Recreational Fishing Park.
The Committee has accomplished several key elements of last
year’s strategy including:
• Attracting around 45 new members
• Increasing attendance at social events
• Increasing level of sponsorship though new sponsors package
• Revitalising the club website
• Initiating a FAD Code of Conduct and awareness campaign
• Implementing new point score system
• Increasing PGFC’s profile through social media – Facebook
• Submitting a comment on the Commonwealth Marine Park Network Proposal
Still the most challenging goal for the Club is to retain and
build its membership. Despite attracting many new members,
reducing membership attrition is a challenge for 2012.
This year’s appealing sponsorship packages that were offered
in a structured format were successful in not only formalising
past arrangements but also in attracting new sponsors,
maximising exposure and tailoring individual packages that fit
each partner’s expectations. We urge all members to return
this goodwill and consider our sponsors products.
The new website development is an important communication
tool which will now be exploited to increase all sponsors’
exposure to not only members but also the greater fishing
community.
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The jury is still out on revised point score system trialled over
2011 season. The intention of the double point score for
competitions was to attract more members to fish on club
and tournament events. Unfortunately the weather gods
were against us on these days and even double points were
not enough of an incentive. The point score sub-committee
has decided to keep the system in place for 2012 and review
it next year. Please provide any feedback you have to our
Committee.
The 2012 Calendar has been finalised and is jam packed with
the usual PGFC events. We have ensured minimal clashes
with other clubs’ major events that our members like to fish.
The PGFC Committee objectives for 2012 are to:
• Maintain and build the membership base
• Continue to lobby government to protect access to our fishery
• Monitor the new point score system and member feedback
• Involve more members in sharing the load to run our club
• Offer non-fishing social events for the entire family
Increasing PGFC’s public profile goes hand in hand with
achieving our membership goals. This cannot only be
achieved through a more user friendly and interactive website
which has now been launched, but also through regular media
releases, development of stronger relations with newspapers
and magazines, cross marketing opportunities through our
sponsors’ newsletters and databases, improving partnerships
with other fishing clubs and yacht clubs and most importantly
word of mouth. These efforts are complemented by the annual
Strike magazine and regular Hook-Up newsletters produced
for our members.
On behalf of the PGFC Committee, I thank our club members
and sponsors for their continued support of another successful
season and look forward to the exciting fishing calendar for
2012.
LETTER FROM
THE EDITOR
An excellent turnout of articles by members and others
as well as strong support from sponsors has contributed
to this being the biggest issue of Strike magazine ever.
This is the 10th issue of Strike in a magazine format to
be directed to members, sponsors, those connected with
the club and the broader fishing community. The first
issue was published in September 2003.
Compiling the magazine this year, it was again enlightening
to hear of the exploits of many of our members pursuing
their sport for leisure or in competitions elsewhere in
the state and country as well as some extending their
activities overseas.
The weather phenomenon known a La Nina created very
warm waters in the south-west of the state with warm
water game fish species such as mahi mahi being seen as
far south as Albany and sightings of sailfish and captures
of marlin in Geographe Bay and beyond. This compared
with last year’s extended run of southern bluefin tuna
which was the staple species for the metro area. The
club also supported the installation of FADs off Jurien
Bay which contributed to a considerable resurgence in
interest in fishing there. A lot of marlin were tagged at
Jurien and mackerel and yellowfin tuna were plentiful.
Many of the excellent images submitted for inclusion
were taken in waters off Jurien.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS
Calculated to 31st August. The competition period ends 30th September 2010.
President’s Trophy for Champion Boat
Buddha
13863
DJ 708
1829
1550
Naturaliste
6820
Rock’N’ Roll
Reel Addiction
5064
Kai Mana
892
Rampage
4900
Safari II
892
Soggy Moggy
4350
Gametime
513
Valkoista
3157
Our Time
375
Reel Game
3150
Ulua
287
Soleado II
3133
Eddy Moss Trophy for Champion Angler
Sangeeta Menon (F)
6900
Chris Robertson
1135
Darren Burleigh
6210
Grant Mills
1042
Damien Wham
4205
Michael Smalley
1000
Brian Arnett
3050
Kevin Baker
900
David Gray
2988
Neil Patrick
892
David Dubbelboer
1825
Johnno Wroth
848
Robert Doyle
1708
Joff Weston
831
Mark Jarrett
1550
Shannon Wham (F)
800
I hope you enjoy the read.
Glen Rattigan
1542
Dean Chapman
766
- Peter Coote
Nick Hocking
1350
Chris Martin
700
Harald Pammer
1275
Robin Gray (F)
633
Paul Cestrilli
1265
Ivan Erceg
625
Casey Sorrell (F)
1138
Andy Ziepe
600
This year there is some clarifications rather than major
changes in the rules section which need to be taken on
board by those who fish for points.
Thanks to all those who have helped in any way. To
members and readers of the magazine, please consider
sharing your experiences with other members through
these pages next year.
Neil Patrick Trophy for most tagged Marlin outside Perth Metro waters
Neil Patrick
4
Kim Meldrum
1
Brian Arnett
2
Johnno Wroth
1
Peter Babarskas
2
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THE 29TH SHIMANO WA OPEN
The 29th Shimano WA Open was run over the weekend of the 9th and
10th April coinciding with the continuing high water temperatures from
the stronger than usual Leeuwin current and the exceptional pelagic
fishery the season produced. The marlin showed up, but not in force
and were made harder to target given the strong winds that prevailed.
The event was held in a two day format with total scores for the event
being the criteria for awards. Again the tournament rewarded species
diversity and encouraged tag and release.
The second day started with much the same weather as day one: howling
from the east. Only two boats, Valkoista and Reel Addiction 2, ventured out
before the tournament was called off at 11am when gust were measured
ups to 36 knots were recorded.
SHIMANO - CHAMPION BOAT
Shimano Australia has made a welcomed return as naming rights
sponsor with continued support from Bluewater Tackle World. Three
major cash sponsors, Oceanique – luxury apartments, Old Bridge Cellars and WA Stone also made the event possible for the 14 teams that
competed. New sponsors included Jurien Bay Seasport Tackle and
Outdoor Adventures, Goodger Wind-On Leaders, The Smoke Shack,
Onstrike Charters – Exmouth, Saltwater Covers, Bell Booth Advertising
and Marketing and Blue Water Magazine contributed to the prize list.
Valkoista – 2004 points – Skipper Craig White
The Champion Boat was awarded an invitation to the IGFA World
Championship to be held at Cabo San Lucas in May 2012.
BLUEWATER - RUNNER UP CHAMPION BOAT
Buddha - 1675 points - Skipper David Gray
SHIMANO - CHAMPION ANGLER
Nick Hocking – 1112 points
BLUEWATER RUNNER UP CHAMPION ANGLER
The briefing night was well attended at RPYC Annex Fremantle with all
teams receiving grab bags filled by courtesy of Gage Roads Brewery,
Richter Lures, Halco Tackle, Oceanique Hats, Goodger Wind-On Leaders
and Blue Water Magazines.
The boats that made it to the start line just after 8am were greeted by
unseasonably strong easterly winds that whipped up a vicious chop
into Thompson Bay. The winds blew strongly all day from the east but
still allowed the fleet to fish the back of Rottnest and also wider at the
Rottnest Trench and FADs. This ensured that many anglers got to enjoy
some light tackle game fishing for species including mahi mahi and
striped tuna. The testing conditions precluded any record fish being
weighed but both Reel Addiction 2 and Naturaliste raised two black
marlin with Naturaliste staying connected for 20 minutes before the 10
kg shotgun parted line with the leader.
Boats moored up in the protected Geordie Bay for the evening and
good camaraderie was again enjoyed by all who boat hoped for the
sunset drinks.
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Darren Burleigh - 1062 points
Darren Burleigh also took out the prestigious Jack Clugston medal for
the most points on day one for the third year in succession.
Presentation night recognised sponsors including the long term
generous sponsors WA Stone, Mining & Hydraulic Supplies, Richter
Lures, Bell Booth Advertising and Marketing , Halco Lures, Café D’Vine,
WA Bait Supply, Bailey’s Marine Fuels, Ross Ezekiel Jewellers,
Oceanique Luxury Apartments, Bluewater Magazine, Shimano,
Bluewater Tackle World, Onstrike Charters, Saltwater Covers, The
Smoke Shack, Goodger Wind-On Leaders, WAGFA, Gage Roads,
Western Angler and FAD sponsors All Marine Services, Furuno, Club
Marine, Hillarys Yacht Club and Fremantle Sailing Club.
2011 SHIMANO WA OPEN TOURNAMENT PRIZE WINNERS
SHIMANO CHAMPION BOAT - VALKOISTA 2004 POINTS
WA Open Champion Boat Trophy for all crew
Invitation to represent PGFC at the 2012 IGFA World Championships
in Cabo San Lucas Mexico
Roger Swainston framed print
Fish Smoker from the Smoke Shack (Valued $2000)
Richter Lures skirted lure pack (Valued $500)
Shimano Evair Sandals for each crew member
Saltwater Covers (Valued $500)
SHIMANO CHAMPION ANGLER - NICK HOCKING 1113 POINTS
WA Open Champion Angler Trophy
Shimano 37 kg Stand-Up rod and Tiagra reel - courtesy Shimano &
Bluewater Tackle (valued $2000) Roger Swainston framed print
BLUEWATER RUNNER UP CHAMPION BOAT BUDDHA 675 POINTS
WA Open Runner up Champion Boat Trophy for all crew
Richter Lures skirted lure pack (Valued $500)
A one day fishing trip for four anglers aboard Valkoista fishing from
Seasports (Valued $3000)
BLUEWATER RUNNER UP CHAMPION ANGLER DARREN BURLEIGH1063 POINTS
WA Open Runner up Champion Angler Trophy
Shimano 24 kg Stand-Up Rod & Tiagra Reel 24kg - courtesy
Shimano & Bluewater Tackle (Valued $1500)
SHIMANO MOST TAGGED FISH - NICK HOCKING 6 FISH
8 ft Tag Pole (valued $150) and
Assorted tag flags (valued $150) Courtesy Bluewater
VIRGIN’S AWARD - BEN WESTON CARIBBEAN
Black Magic Equalizer gimbal rod belt (val $160) Courtesy Bluewater
FIRST FISH CAPTURED TO GO LINE CLASS - VALKOISTA
Bluewater subscription for 1 year Courtesy Bluewater Magazine
LAST FISH CAPTURED TO GO LINE CLASS - MARK JARRETT
REEL ADDICTION 2
Bluewater subscription for 1 year Courtesy Bluewater Magazine
SPONSORS
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2011 SHIMANO WA OPEN TOURNAMENT PRIZE WINNERS cont
WEIGHED FISH CLOSEST TO 5.8 KG - CHRIS ROBERTSON
5.12
PRESENTATION NIGHT FREE RAFFLE DRAW
Shimano Saragosa SRG 3000F 3kg spin rod and reel (valued $600)
Soleado II - $750 Fuel courtesy of Bailey’s Marine Fuels
Courtesy Bluewater
Out Wide - $500 lure pack courtesy of Richter Lures
PHOTOGRAPHIC PRIZE - DARREN BURLEIGH
Caribbean – Witch Doctor Teaser courtesy of Bluewater Tackle
Hand Tag Pole (valued $110) Courtesy Bluewater
Valkoista - $100 bait courtesy of WA Bait Supply
Reel Addiction - $3000 Charter courtesy Seasports Tackle
MINING & HYDRAULICS LINE CLASS PRIZES CHRIS ROBERTSON 3KG
JACK CLUGSTON MEMORIAL MEDAL - Highest point scoring fish
on day 1 - Darren Burleigh
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PRESSURES WITH THE LINE CAPACITIES TO MATCH.
FOR ALL THE SPECIFICATIONS GO TO SHIMANOFISH.COM.AU
OR CHECK THEM OUT AT ALL GOOD TACKLE STORES.
Model
Retrieve Ratio
Retrieve Per Crank (cm)
Max Drag (kg)
Power Pro Capacity (lb/metres)
Bearings
Weight (grams)
TAC8II
TAC10II
TAC12II
TAC16II
TAC20II NEW
TAC25II NEW
TN16NA NEW
TN16A NEW
TN20A NEW
TN30A NEW
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5.2:1/2.3:1
6.2:1
6.2:1
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97/64
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104/56
104/56
117/60
117/60
117
117
117
117
9
9
18
18
20
20
11
11
11
11
40/395
50/390
65/235
40/540
50/535
65/335
50/700
65/400
80/355
50/845
65/485
80/430
65/663
80/526
100/398
65/924
80/668
100/430
50/339,
65/215
50/484,
65/300
50/648,
65/340
50/929,
65/470
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6
6
6
6
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8+1
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941
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JURIEN BAY
THE ALTERNATIVE
- PETER COOTE
Like many blokes of my age, I am not especially patient and
have a passionate dislike for queues and crowds so I decided
to base Jelomi at Jurien Bay for a month or so in February
and March of this year as an alternative to keeping it at
Fremantle. Typically we would head up to the Abrolhos a little
later but other commitments precluded it this year. The plan
was hatched after having been out to the fishing grounds on
Craig White’s Valkoista; once to lay the Jurien Bay FADs in very
fishy crystal clear water and again on a charter, where we got
a couple of monster mahi mahi, in an environment where we
only saw one other boat near a FAD. On top of this Whitey’s
frequent communications about marlin hook-ups, warm blue
water, mackerel and so on could no longer be resisted. The
scales had been tipped and within 3 weeks during which a
pen, fuel card and crew were organised we were on the way.
We’ve been into Jurien many times on the way to and from the
Abrolhos Islands, generally making the passage in reasonably
quick time and roughly along the 30m line which we manage
to convince ourselves is relatively cray-pot free. Weather and
to a lesser degree timing are our only criteria for when to travel
as none of our group of about 6 – 8 regulars has pressure on
time and none of us enjoys rough weather.
And so it was, a late afternoon run to Hillarys where the boat
was left overnight as part of a plan to fish some red hot spots
around Cervantes ahead of a possible afternoon breeze.
Not unusually the weather forecasts on BoM, Seabreeze,
Willyweather sites disagreed, but all had light to moderate
easterlies forecast. Reality was a 20 knot ENE strengthening
after sunrise. No problems with that, the crew of 3 decided a
run along the beach would be good and by the time we got to
Cervantes the wind would hopefully have dropped.
Winding in and out of the reefs shown clearly on the plotter
was not a problem. Until approaching Lancelin we ran within
50 m and ½ Nm off the beach. There is some beautiful scenery
and quite impressive shacks along the coast. Clearing the
point south of Lancelin and feeling in need of taking a break &
getting some lunch we went in on the leads to the north and
tucked in behind Lancelin Island where there were many cray
boats anchored. Turbid water and quite a surge encouraged
further exploration of the anchorage up towards the jetty - a
landing point for local fishermen and refuelling point. We
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Fisheries Visit
The rules for fishing in the Jurien Bay area are those described
in the Recreational Fishing Guide – West Coast Region.
After reading this a few times a picture starts to develop of a
confusing set of rules which is designed to protect species and
cut out the wastage of fish that was seen in past years with
fridge fillers. Our group is happy to take as much as we can
eat whilst on board and sufficient for a couple of meals after
returning home.
Fish quality is important and to that end we are most likely
to target dhufish , bald-chin and mahi mahi. After measuring,
fish are iki jime’d and immediately put into an ice slurry – no
exceptions. We prefer to fillet fish offshore so that waste can
be disposed of back into the food chain, but this is contrary to
the law. Processing the fish on the boat at the Jurien marina
and disposing of the waste at a later time offshore was thought
to be acceptable.
Fish going home is vacuum packed and chilled down or frozen
for future use. Mahi mahi, reputed to be no good for freezing
can be kept for at least 6 months in this manner, and squid
seems to tenderize further. Given that there are minimum sizes
on fillets and maximum sizes on vacuum bags we cut up some
of the mahi into meal size packs with fillet portions being wide
and thick enough to show what the original fish size must have
approximated.
Getting organised to return to Perth on one of the later trips
we were interviewed at the base of the jetty by a couple of
fisheries officers. To cut a long story short, they detected that
we were not trying to mine the place and that what we had
done by cutting up the fish into portions technically broke the
law but our take did not get to the limit. They were courteous
and helpful in their recommendations, but were also unclear on
some of the subtleties of the rules.
Hopefully much of the confusion that can be drawn from the
current rules will be clarified in the near future.
noticed that many of the cray boats were loaded with all their
pots, not working due to supply and prices.
Without going in to any further detail, there is a large area
of shallow weed over sand just off the jetty that should be
avoided. A red face for the skipper, but no injuries to boat or
souls accompanied by a more than firm resolution never to
enter Lancelin again.
The first fishing spot was only 45 minutes NNW of Lancelin,
and with bait thawed, ice slurry prepared and plenty of
enthusiasm for the likely bag limit of dhufish / bald-chin groper
/ pink snapper, away we went. There were 8 dead certain
dhufish points loaded into the plotter out of near 50 that had
been obtained from a reliable source as being well, reliable. As
mentioned above the patience threshold of some of the crew
is limited, but to give them their due they broke the 10 minute
barrier a couple of times.
Between the second & third reliable spots one of the engines
became a little cantankerous and had to be shut down. At this
point we were only some 15 – 20 Nm from Jurien and made
one more stop for the afternoon before heading in to organise
the camp.
A single engine trip is not one normally enjoyed and this was
no exception. The shortcut into the bay from the south is safe
and easy in anything up to 2-3 m of swell. We took the northern
option which adds around 6 Nm to the trip. By the time we
pulled up on the jetty at the marina the transom was dark with
soot, not a good look but not the first time either.
Flotsam
Whether flotsam or jetsam is the correct terminology, a
near miss experience Jelomi had off Jurien Bay serves
as a reminder of how easy a boat can be immobilised or
damaged. If it hadn’t been for very good sea conditions
and a fluke lookout by the skipper we would have wound
up in a serious mess.
Trolling along at about 5 knots in glassy conditions with
virtually no swell, keeping a close eye on the lures with
the occasional look forward and chatting with another
crew member, the skipper glanced forward to see a
floating net not a boat length ahead. Measuring about
the 5m square and constructed from an aqua coloured
rope about 5mm in diameter and forming a 60 mm mesh,
it would have stopped both engines after strangling the
props had it not been for a very quick reversing action.
The thought of this happening at night or in the windy
conditions often experienced in the area is scary. Most
of us have had to deal with cray pot ropes, which at
least can be cut off if boat speed is sufficient, but netting
would just tangle irrespective of speed and be very
difficult to cut free.
Some sort of diving gear almost becomes mandatory to
cover a contingency such as this.
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JURIEN BAY - THE ALTERNATIVE
CONTINUED
2011 Jurien FAD program
PGFC got involved in the FAD program as an advisor on
equipment to be used and assisted in procurement and
assembly of the three FADs that were sponsored by local
interests including the Shire of Dandaragan.
Positioned in 200 m of water with a central one near due west
of the marina and the other two 5 Nm north and south they
appeared to be in good locations relative to structure.
The FADs were very successful in attracting fish with multiple
hook-ups of billfish and other pelagics recorded.
Alas their longevity was limited with the first FAD disappearing
within a couple of weeks and the second and third all gone
within a further month. This was quite unexpected as the
flotation and mooring gear was identical to that used for the
PGFC Rottnest FADs.
Ship strikes could not be ruled out in those locations but
losing three FADs in not more than the same number of weeks
seemed strange. Southward flowing currents looked as high
as a couple of knots at times. But perhaps the most surprising
explanation for the loss of a FAD float was the discovery of cray
pot floats right on the location of the middle FAD. On pulling
the floats not only was a cray pot recovered but also all the
mooring gear for the FAD suggesting a drifting pot had not only
tangled with the FAD rope but had cut it off with movement.
Apparently free ranging pots are not uncommon in the area. So
that is another explanation to add to the list.
The pens at Jurien are deceptively described and miserly
dimensioned. A 12.2 m boat that actually measures 13.7 m x
4.65 m is 2.5 m too long for a 12 m pen and as a result we wound
up in a 20 m pen. Almost all the boats in the marina protrude
a couple of metres from the outer posts. Once over this issue
and with the value of hind sight next year we’ll probably use
a smaller pen. The boat-lifter people who administer the pens
and provide 24 hr fuel, were very cooperative as was every one
of the locals with whom we engaged. Security in the pens is
excellent and all have 15 amp power and fresh water available.
The beaut thing about Jurien is that it is little more than 2
hours drive from Perth. So we were able to fish for a couple
of days staying on the boat when up there, then coming home
and returning when the weather suited. This provides a good
alternative to the Abrolhos, where travelling time eats into
fishing time because both demand similar weather. Jurien Bay
is only a relatively short 120 Nm run direct to the southern
group.
There is a fine line between knowing the locals and using
them, a line that I am not prepared to approach let alone cross.
Nonetheless we were given assistance and encouragement by
Whitey and others far beyond expectations.
Back to the fishing: with a couple of starter spots given to us
for bottom fish and bait, and a broad area described inshore
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for mackerel & offshore for billfish we made the most of
consistently good weather and quickly created a data base
of prospective spots – it’s all about structure – the same as
anywhere else, and the waters between Cervantes & Leeman
certainly has plenty of that.
Spanish mackerel were a no-brainer, get out the back of
Escape Island and troll either skirted or bibbed lures in 10 – 20
m of water and wait for the hits. Spaniards share that water
with yellowfin tuna. Main thing was to be out there early as they
went off the bite not long after 8 am.
Pumped up by the La Nina event, water temperatures as high
as 27.3° C were encountered, possibly too high for billfish,
nonetheless we encountered 40 kg blacks which were got to
the boat & quickly released. Not so fortunate was the first of
the yellowfin tuna which was destined for the sashimi platter.
On each of 4 trips there was plenty of bird life and surface
fishing action with striped tuna, yellowfin, mahi mahi and
marlin all attacking Richter’s 150 mm skirted lures. One “trick”
Whitey showed us was to pull lures at around 17 Kts between
bottom fishing locations. At that speed lures bounce along the
surface but they were no match for the high speed stripies of
up to 8 kg which couldn’t resist them.
The species list includes prize fish such as dhufish, baldchin
groper, pink snapper (in plague proportions at times) Spanish
& shark mackerel, yellowfin and striped tuna, black marlin,
samson fish, King George whiting, sweep and many others.
Somewhat reluctantly the boat was returned to Fremantle just
before Easter. Jurien Bay is a very good destination only 120
Nm north of Fremantle with excellent facilities and, with the
new coast road, quick access from Perth. It is equally good
for cruising boats over while we were there were Ron Coote’s
Kokoda, Graeme Heel’s Game On, Ross Ezekiel’s Dusan II and
Neil Patrick’s Safari II. Craig White’s Valkoista lives at Jurien
where he conducts charters for game and / or bottom fishing.
From an owner / skipper’s point of view, visiting when the
weather is good also has the advantage of taking a different
mix of crew or family members up there, even as day trippers.
We’ll be back next year.
JURIEN BAY - SUMMER 2011
A CHARTER SKIPPER’S PERSPECTIVE - CRAIG WHITE
With la Nina pushing down plenty of warm water and the
new Jurien FADs in place I made a decision to give the
annual “Gamex” pilgrimage a miss this year and instead try
game fishing charters only for the month of March.
The lead up to March for game fishing was looking exciting,
the FADs were producing mahi mahi from mid December
with plenty of fish over 10kg and up to 15kg. The Red Fm
FAD attracted several black marlin to 120kg and at least 1
blue that we lost after a 3 hour battle on 10kg tackle meant
for dollies. Tuna were everywhere, we had to remove the
high speed lures on several occasions due to the fact they
were driving us mad. In late February the deeper water went
quiet however the 50 – 80 m came alive with small black
marlin in the 40 – 70 kg range. Great sport.
March here we go. We tagged 2 around 50 kg on our first
real attempt game fishing with customers, despite neither
my deckie nor the 2 anglers having ever landed a billfish.
The following 6 trips out we tagged another 7 blacks
between 50 and 80 kg and raised around 40, tagging 1
marlin on each trip out and twice tagging 2. A very pleasing
result.
Along with the blacks we picked up plenty of mahi mahi,
yellowfin tuna to 20 kg, wahoo to 21 kg, Spanish mackerel,
northern blue fin tuna, striped tuna and several big eye
tuna. March had been everything we had hoped for.
With March over and full bottom bouncing charter bookings
for the rest of the season we were very restricted in
pursuing any more billfish. Later in the season we changed
our technique to jigging for tuna and Spanish mackerel
with amazing results, the most incredible of which was a
customer landing a juvenile sailfish on a Daiwa Pirate Jig in
early June. The fish (pictured) was in a small school in 50 m
of water not far from the wreck.
A year that will be remembered as the “Good Old Days”,
and proving up Jurien Bay as a viable sports fishing
destination.
Capt Whitey - Valkoista
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IGFA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
REEL ADDICTION II TEAM VISIT CABO SAN LUCAS
- RHYSS WHITTRED
With a magnificent backdrop of natural beauty and a dramatic
desert landscape seamlessly flowing into the fish rich waters of
the Sea of Cortez meeting the Pacific Ocean, Cabo San Lucas
was to be the brief home for the Reel Addiction team. After
winning the 2010 WA Stone – WA Open fishing tournament the
team comprising Mark Jarrett, Dean Watson, Andy Ziepe and
me (Rhyss Whittred) decided to accept our invitation and fish
the IGFA Offshore World Championship. Mark and Dean had
wives Jodie and Meesha come along and also extended their
trip to visit Hawaii and tour some of the United States. The
tournament is known as the “Olympics of Sportfishing” and is
considered to be one of the most prestigious bluewater fishing
tournaments in the world. In 2011 the tournament hosted 70
teams from 30 countries.
To say we were excited is an understatement, for Andy and
I it was just over 32 hours of flying and driving to reach the
destination a couple of days before the tournament kicked off.
We hoped to get in a pre fish to get a handle on how things
worked in this neck of the woods. Most of the tournament
participants stayed at the Hotel Finisterra which was the
home of the tournament activities. The hotel is only a few
minutes stroll to the Cabo Plaza Marina where you can feast
your eyes on the fishing vessels. All sorts of fishing charters
are conducted out of the marina that was the home to the
entire tournament fishing fleet and from where we all departed
each day. Once at the marina you are greeted by many a tour
operator keen to separate you from your money but generally
all friendly and helpful and also willing to do some price
bargaining.
The tournament had vessels no smaller than 31ft and ranging
to a couple of weapons of 60-70 ft. For the pre-tournament
excursion Andy and I chartered a panga, which is a skiff with an
outboard motor that caters for up to 3 anglers for up to 6 hours
a day. They have no toilet facilities but have a small amount of
shade. We decided to make the unusual looking, but hard to
catch roosterfish, a target for a few hours before the rest of the
team flew in. The roosterfish won the day so we headed out a
touch wider to chase mahi, marlin and tuna. Being in sight of
land but in water 3000 m deep is hard to comprehend but that
is how it is at Cabo. Eventually, after convincing the skipper to
bring the lures in, I rigged a large garfish (ballyhoo) and Andy
promptly hooked up to a nice striped marlin of about 60 kg.
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Unfortunately the gear failed and the fish won its freedom. A
word of caution here! Many of the smaller charter boats have
very worn out poorly serviced equipment so maybe pack a rod
or two and your favourite lures or bait rigging equipment.
Back at the hotel to meet Mark, Jodie, Dean and Meesha in the
afternoon we were treated to a spectacle of many of the other
visiting teams checking into the hotel as well. All the teams
proudly wore their team and club shirts and carried so much
gear that you could open a shop with it. The hotel Finisterra is
an impressive multi level resort that sits on a bluff overlooking
the Pacific Ocean and Solemar beach. Part of the hotel is
carved out of the cliff face and has an awesome suspended
rock bridge which connects to a fantastic restaurant with
the best views of the surrounding area. I would thoroughly
recommend the Blue Marlin Restaurant for at least one dinner
and a selection of Chilean white wine: it’s the best in town.
Having got the rest of the team settled into their rooms we all
met down at the scrutineering tent to have our video cameras
checked for compliance and date/time stamped for Western
Mountain Time. This was done so that each morning we had
to video the boat we were on with our team number and
ensure we were the only ones on board. All marlin submitted
for release must show the marlin species, the angler and the
successful release in one continuous piece of footage to be
able to register for competition points. Many teams did not get
this part right and had marlin disqualified. Whilst on the subject
of rules each team was only allowed 10 live baits for the day
and all gear used was measured when the release certificates
were handed in at the end of the day. The tournament had
stringent rules compared to what we are used to here in WA.
A meet and greet of all the teams with team photos was next
on the agenda followed by a Mexican fiesta complete with
complimentary tequila and local folk dancing by beautifully
costumed performers. The following day we chartered a 35ft
Bertram and treated the girls to some serious game fishing for
the day. Chartering boats in Cabo is much cheaper than we
had experienced anywhere and the boys paid US$100 each
and the girls US$60 each. We also tipped the skipper and crew
for the great day.
Jodie topped the day with a fantastic 17 – 20 kg mahi and
Meesha with a slightly smaller specimen. In fact, if we had
caught Jodie’s fish in the tournament we would have won the
largest mahi for an award. The marlin eluded us again but
the boys held their pride intact with a couple of solid 20 kg
yellowfin tuna.
Our start to the tournament was disappointing as we took 3
days to get a solid hook-up and then only to be sharked 10
m from the boat. Pitch baiting live mullet, trevally and some
unusual aquarium fish was the standard for the tournament.
Unfortunately the lack of marlin along with the smaller size fish
made this style of fishing hard work. We decided to revert to
the style of fishing we knew best and changed our last day to
trolling 3 gardies and 2 Richter lures. Andy and Dean both got
a fish that day and what made it so special was Dean had now
caught his first marlin and could throw away his virgin title.
Consequently on presentation night Dean was pushed into the
pool along with many others that lost their marlin virginity much
to the laughter of the crowds.
The winners – not us, the Reel Addiction team’s fishing results
were solid but not startling, and good for a first time crew. Our
final results was 400 points which equalled or bettered 18 other
teams but a huge improvement will be needed if we fish again
to get above the other 50 teams.
I hope this has provided an appetite to fish in this tournament
or at least have a holiday in this region.
It would be hard to find another destination that can match
the year round fishing opportunities that can be found in Baja
California Sur and the Cabo San Lucas area. Whether visiting
for the fishing, world class golf courses, shopping, restaurants
or ultimate 4WD adventures, you will find a truly extraordinary
holiday awaiting you.
On a personal note, to be able to enjoy an exotic location
whilst fishing with close friends is a wonderful experience.
To do this and also enjoy the hospitality and camaraderie of
anglers from many other countries was truly the highlight. I
would suggest taking as many spare club fishing shirts as you
can so you can swap shirts and personal details and cement
some great friendships with anglers around the world. To
Craig White and the Valkoista team I wish you all the best for
the 2012 tournament and if you are short any team members
let me know.
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WASSP
TAYLOR MARINE AND FUN ON THE WATER
- RHYSS WHITTRED
GPS Antenna in the up position
Transducer
We all have occupations that we enjoy. I am no different.
As many of you know I have the pleasure of working with
Taylor Marine in the area of marine electronics looking after
commercial and recreational markets. I also get to play with
new and exciting technology designed for these markets and,
of course, we have to go out in boats and have some fun using
them in a real time fishing environment. Now you know why I
always have a smile on my face at work.
The fun was about to begin as we installed the equipment on
the 6.25m Furuno Australia Cruise Craft. The idea was to get
some hands on experience and test the latest version in our
local waters. As you will see from the photo the transducer is
quite a hefty size and coupling it with a satellite compass made
the project interesting. It was decided to design a purpose built
transducer bracket complete with mounting platform for the
Satellite Compass which allows us to raise the transducer clear
of the water when the vessel is on the plane.
Taylor Marine is the exclusive Australian distributor for an
amazing 3D sonar product called WASSP (Wide Angle
Sonar Seafloor Profiler). Recently the product had some
enhancements to make it a serious tool for both fishing and
survey applications.
To date, we’ve supplied and commissioned a number of
WASSP systems to both the oil and gas and the commercial
fishing industries. Guy Travis and Dave Thomson, both
members of PGFC, have WASSP systems on their boats and it
was only recently that we upgraded their software to the latest
version and assisted them with some useful tips. Their systems
are now being used to their full potential with excellent results.
I thought it would be an opportune time to give our members
through the “Strike” magazine a bit of an idea about some of
the new technology that is available in the market place.
3D image of D9 Barge Site
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WASSP is a great tool to explore the seafloor, fish schools,
discover new diving locations, find wrecks and safely navigate
uncharted waters. WASSP incorporates the latest in multibeam
technology, enabling you to very quickly profile the seafloor
and view it in a real time 3D mode. With stabilised 120º
transducer swath coverage, WASSP generates 112 beams.
Along each beam WASSP calculates the seafloor depth,
seafloor characterisation or hardness and can also track any
fish or water column targets.
With WASSP multibeam technology your understanding of the
marine environment will be greatly improved. High resolution
2D & 3D bathymetric seafloor profiles can be quickly created,
enabling you to find and visualise areas of interest.
With WASSP:
• One pass over a ship wreck will enable you to profile a
shipwreck and view it in 3D.
• You can quickly profile a reef or potential dive site, view in 3D and overlay fish school information on the reef.
• You can discover new fishing locations and overlay the fish schools over the seafloor structure to better understand how to fish these new grounds.
• You can locate ship wrecks and find missing objects.
Well that gives a bit of an idea about the product without
getting too technical. We installed the system on the Cruise
Craft and set out to have a look around Cockburn Sound and
map the D-9 barge. Of course we were also keen to see if there
were any snapper hanging around. The wind was up a bit and
we were in a small boat but as you can see from the images
of the D-9, WASSP performed exceptionally well. Oh, and yes
we did catch some snapper.
Stay tuned because we will be looking at mapping the samson
fish grounds in the 100m depths next.
• You can build your own bathymetry profile of hazards, channels and bays not visited before, enabling you to safely
operate your vessel.
• WASSP seafloor profiles enable you to build a very detailed bathymetric database that is of interest to you.
• There are two frequency options available 160kHz or 80kHz depending upon the depth performance required. WASSP can profile from 1 metre to over 500 metres which meets most applications.
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OTHER CLUB ACTIVITIES
The club’s efforts in encouraging participation were mostly well rewarded in the past year with very good attendance at many of the
social nights and reasonable numbers at fishing events all of which were challenged by weather conditions. Nobody missed out on
having a good time and there was plenty of humour and banter. The 2012 year will have some marked changes in dates and venues
for both social and more particularly fishing events. Keep an eye on the website for details. The success of all these events relies on
volunteers from the committee. Their efforts are greatly appreciated.
September Social Night 7 September 10
Around 20 members participated in an excellent visit to
Challenger Institute’s facilities at Fremantle on a cold and
blustery Tuesday 7th September. Greg Jenkins who runs
the research centre and has been involved for close to 20
years, provided an insight into the breeding and growing of
yellowtail kingfish, mulloway, barramundi and snapper and
their food. The operation breeds fish which are sold to various
aquaculture operations throughout the state.
The size of the kingfish broodstock in the pens was impressive
as they’d been wild caught as juveniles 5 years ago.
south side of Rottnest Island which was where most of the
action came from, with the southern bluefin tuna hanging deep
on the bait balls. Naturaliste, Blackjack II and Our Time worked
these bait balls until the fish slowed down after the tide change
late in the morning. Gametime, Indulgence and Reel Addiction
fished the north side with similar results.
Unfortunately the wind did come in as predicted with SW winds
of up to 32 knots making for a fun trip home in the afternoon.
A total of 12 southern bluefin tuna were tagged along with 2
amberjack . Five southern bluefin tuna were weighed for the
day with the following results. As an aside, Blackjack II also
picked up a couple of amberjacks, competing with big sharks
for the privilege.
Champion Boat – Naturaliste 1407 points
Champion Angler – Andy Ziepe – 2 x tagged southern bluefin
tuna on 2 kg line 600points
Largest Tuna – John Sorrell – 4.5 kg southern bluefin tuna
Presentation Night 15 October
The 2010 presentation night held at RPYC Crawley was a
success for all those who attended and was rated as best in
years by many. Patron Kim Hames, RPYC Commodore Denys
Pearce & RPYC GM Stuart Walton were all accompanied by
their wives and enjoyed the club’s hospitality and the excellent
catering by RPYC.
The battle for championship points lasted right up until the
end of September closing date with the Champion Boat award
going to Mark Jarrett’s Reel Addiction collecting a staggering
21137 points. Champion Angler was awarded to Mark with an
equally outstanding 11867 points.
Close to 100 members & guests enjoyed the annual Christmas
get together at RPYC Annex .
Many record certificates were handed out on the night – a total
of 13 State, 5 Australian & 4 world records were awarded to
club members this year.
Needless to say the younger set enjoyed the visit fro Santa
Claus (Rhyss Whittred) who struggled to keep his shaving foam
beard intact.
Tuna Comp Club Day 13–14 November
What a start to the season with the call being made on Friday
to cancel Sunday’s fishing due to predicted 30 to 35 knot
winds which did eventuate. A correct decision made by the
club although a tough decision at the time.
Saturday greeted the fleet with windy SE conditions for the
competition with 7 boats logging on for the day, new member
Dave Dubbelboer on board his 8 m Haines Hunter Odyssey
called in the first fish of the day just after 7.20 am from the
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Christmas Party 5 December
Highlights of the event were the opening of Guy Travis’
Salthouse 65 A’Lura for all to inspect and the Integrity Yachts
40 ft IMG Sportsfisher sporting 900 HP on the transom.
Opening Weekend 5 - 6 February
The briefing night for the 2011 Opening weekend was well
attended as usual as it is the first of the socials for the New
Year. Always a highlight on the club’s calendar with almost a
“reunion” atmosphere at the Rottnest fuel jetty, regrettably this
year it was cancelled because of gale force easterly winds
– still there’s always next year and a few other weekends in
between.
Marlin Cup 7 May
Samson Fish Club Day 16 January 11
The sambos won! None caught, such was the current at the
usual samson fish spots that the aggregations were dispersed
and could not be pick up on sonar. Jigging and live baiting
produced not a single fish. The boats that did venture out all
had a good time on tuna and mahi mahi.
The winning team was aboard Buddha and champion angler
was Darren Burleigh. Best photo prize was Dave Gray’s photo
of Naturaliste trying to recover a lure from the top of a FAD.
Pre event we had 9 boat registrations for the competition but
unfortunately on the morning of the competition the wind once
again was above and beyond the predicted forecasts for the
day so many boats pulled out. On the day boats that logged on
for the competition were: Alua, Buddha, Indulgence, Rampage
& Soleado II
Unfortunately the weather further deteriorated from 15-18
to about 25 knots from the east during the morning, which
combined with a 3m swell and a 2 knot current heading
southward it produced some ugly seas. Indulgence was
forced to retire after taking a rogue wave at the trench and
sustaining slight damage and an injured angler.
(continued on page 35)
Black Flag Reef - Mackerel Islands
As seen by a Laser-Pro 190
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NEW LIFE MEMBER
RHYSS WHITTRED
Diverse Engineering (WA) Pty Ltd
began in 1986 as a mobile, ondemand mechanical repair business.
The family-owned business has
expanded considerably since then in terms of services and staff - but
still proudly trades on the same core
values of integrity, quality service and
personal customer contact.
With its broad range of experience
and highly-qualified staff, the
company can deliver a diverse range
of services:
• Marine engineering & servicing
• Fully Mobile Service Vehicles
• Pre Purchase Inspections
• Electrical Repairs & Installation
• Specialist Machining
• Stainless Fabrication & Welding
• Tailored Maintenance Plans At the 2010 Annual General Meeting of the club, Rhyss Whittred was elected to
Life Membership having rendered outstanding service to the club over a period of
15 years. Life memberships of Perth Game Fishing Club are limited to a maximum
of 10 at any time.
The following is the citation in support of Rhyss’ election:
“Rhyss joined PGFC in 1993 and became a committee member in 1995. From
1997 to 2001 he was the Club’s Secretary and then Treasurer for the following 2
years.
He held the position of President for 6 years from 2003 through to 2009.
During his tenure as a committee member and as Secretary and Treasurer, Rhyss
was always available when needed and acquitted himself very well in the senior
committee roles.
As President he worked tirelessly and earned the high regard of fellow members
and those outside the club with whom he had dealings. He made a point of
knowing every member of the club whether active or otherwise.
Our Marine Manager has more than
20 year’s industry experience and his
team of highly-qualified technicians
is committed to keeping you afloat.
The team has worked with a diverse
range of vessels – from rescue craft
servicing oil rigs to pleasure craft and
much more.
Marine Division Manager:
Gavin Brown 0418 943 108
Head Office: 66 Stebbing Road,
Maddington 6109
Phone: 08 9493 0855
Fax: 08 9493 0866
Email: marine@diversewa.com.au
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In particular his efforts in recruiting and maintaining members, helping many to
learn the ropes of game fishing, as well as instigating, organising and running
various club social functions and events was outstanding. His assistance to
others responsible for activities has also been outstanding as has his ability to
communicate with all. He understands the fine details of the workings of the club.
He was a key person in the early years of our current relationship with RPYC and
remains so. His commitment to the club has been & remains extraordinary.
The Constitution requires a member who is nominated for life membership to
have “rendered outstanding service to the club or to the sport of game fishing for
a minimum of 10 years”. Rhyss has admirably achieved both these requirements.
It is our privilege to propose Rhyss for life membership of this club as a reward
for his commitment to PGFC.
Proposed: Peter Coote – Life Member
Seconded: John Webber - Life Member
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SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURES
RISE IN THE SOUTH WEST
- JOHN PAYNE AND PETER COOTE
The past summer – 2011 - and autumn (and in fact winter
too) have been the subject of exceptionally high sea surface
temperatures bringing species of fish to the metropolitan
coast in numbers not seen in living memory. The billfish
species mix has been different from other La Nina years, the
latest being 1999, when striped marlin were common. This
year there have definitely been some large blues, but mostly
smaller, 40 – 100 kg blacks, showed up.
By about November there was a suggestion it may be
warmer and by mid February we were seeing temperatures
of 27° well offshore. Much higher than a typical year where
23° could be expected. The gradient of temperature change
was also notably steep as can be seen from the image at top
right taken in 18th February.
The small yellow dots to the right of the box showing the
temperature as 26.9° are the Rottnest FADs.
Visits to the Geographe Bay area by sailfish and marlin were
reported and mahi mahi were encountered as far south as
Albany.
The best tools for understanding where the best fishing
might be in the ocean are regular observations of not only
sea surface temperature but also sea colour. The patterns of
warm and cold water on the ocean surface can tell us a lot
about where water has come from and whether conditions
in the near-surface are likely to be suitable for particular fish
species. Eddy patterns, which are the sites of up-wellings or
down-wellings, also give us a window into likely conditions
below the surface.
In the end of course, no amount of technology is going
to guarantee you good fishing. There is no substitute for
experience and everybody has a bad day sometime. But your
best chances will come by applying all of the information
that’s available. Use the satellites images, the birds in the
sky, the changes in water conditions over the side and what
your onboard instruments are telling you and hopefully you
will have a good days fishing.
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SIR GARRICK AGNEW
- NEIL PATRICK
The following is the text of the citation given by PGFC Life Member Neil Patrick in November 2010 supporting the induction of the
late Sir Garrick Agnew into the Cairns Game Fishing Hall of Fame.
this trip every year from 1972 to 1985 inclusive, a total of 14
voyages. It is estimated he did over 350,000 nautical miles in
Pannawonica.
On his first trip he stopped at Lizard Island (well before it had
a resort) and caught about a 900 lb fish. Peter Bristow was
at Lizard at the time and came onboard giving him some very
helpful advice. This resulted in getting rid of the fishing stool
in the corner of the cockpit and getting a custom built game
fishing chair and better outriggers installed when he reached
Cairns.
Garrick Agnew was an Olympic swimmer and a very successful
business man, He approached his fishing in the same manner.
He took up game fishing in the mid sixties, soon became
successful and rose to the president of WA’s oldest game
fishing club the PGFC. He held the post of Club President from
1970 to 74.
He soon realised that his objective was marlin even though
none had been caught in WA waters on IGFA regulation tackle.
He had however heard of encounters by commercial fishers
and set out to start a recreational fishery for billfish on the
west coast.
He was the first person to catch a blue, black and striped marlin
and was the second to catch a sailfish on IGFA regulation
tackle in WA waters. Today there is a recreational marlin fishery
from Fremantle in the south to the Rowley Shoals in the north.
Having successfully accomplished this he realised that he had
to get amongst the giant black marlin of Cairns. He set about
planning this venture building the beautiful Raymond Hunt
designed boat “Pannawonica” named after the iron ore deposit
he discovered.
This trip from Fremantle to Cairns is not a walk in the park
especially in the days before GPS and the much more modern
electronics available today. It is 3150 Nm each way and a
couple of hundred miles off half way round Australia. He did
Garrick drove his boat and Garrick planned the fishing. When
they got a hook-up he would leave the helm and very quickly
take the rod. His mate, David Rosenbrock would take over the
controls for the fight. He strongly believed that marlin fishing is
very much a team effort and every member of that team had to
perform very well and specialise in his job.
The time he fished the reef area was an incredible time. There
were not as many small fish and a 500 lb marlin was described
as a rat. There were no mobile or satellite phones, all contact
between boats was basically on HF radio. All phone calls
were via Townsville radio and all could hear both sides of the
conversation on most frequencies. There were some very
interesting or funny ones. The Marlin Darlin had her regular
broadcast and all ears were tuned in to hear what scandal she
had to broadcast.
I recall Brazzaka driving Sea Venture coming up alongside
Pannawonica and blasting both Garrick’s baits with a 12
gauge shot gun and making a wry comment something along
the lines of “Hi money bags those baits are not swimming too
well”. Another time when Pannawonica was alongside the
old wooden jetty and the Green Island ferry was offloading
its passengers, crew member Graham Watkins wanted to
have a leak over the side. When Garrick suggested he should
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MICHAEL OFFICER TROPHY
- DAMIEN CESTRILLI
On 26th February, Paul Cestrilli fishing on his brother Damien’s boat Kai
Mana took out the 2011 Michael Officer Trophy for being the first angler
on a club boat this season to tag a marlin in local waters.
Damien’s description of the catch:
“…… accompanied by my brothers Paul (a PGFC member) and Marc
(non member).....we set out with one thing in mind, running 5 x 37kg
outfits. Rules were set re PGFC rules, so if on the chance a member
was on strike Marc was to be designated photographer while the other
member was on skipper and tag duties. Sometimes preparation pays off,
at 12.25pm the stinger running a Joe Yee Apollo was hit and after tense
moments of fish jumping and creating a huge loop in the line the fish
settled down to a good run leaving only a couple of hundred metres on
the borrowed 50W. With some serious pressure by the angler and ‘skilful’
manoeuvring by the skipper (Damien) the fish was tagged at approx
1.00pm. The fish was beaten and took a good 15-20mins to ensure its
survival. I estimated the fish to be in the 170kg range”
Damien has featured in the previous 2 awards of this prestigious trophy,
once as angler and once as skipper.
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DAMPIER CLASSIC 2011
- DAMIAN WHAM
The King Bay Game Fishing Club holds the annual Dampier Classic in the waters off Dampier and the spectacular Dampier
Archipelago. Damien has filed a story for Strike on each of the last three comps. Last Year was a blowout but they fished. The
skipper’s quote when Damien explained to him that we had a rule back in Perth that when the out riggers hit the water it is time to
go home, his response was that next time he would mount them higher. The Pilbara toughness this year was met with kind weather
but more than their fare share of bad luck. The results were on the board and maybe next year a win could be contemplated.
Escaping Perth in the nick of time I was once again off to
Karratha for the 2011 Dampier classic which is held over a four
day long weekend. Greeted with a balmy 30 degree day and
hardly a breath of wind, the forecast for the week was looking
much the same, unlike last year’s 40 knots.
We hit the water by 3pm Thursday and were off to the island
shack which was to be our home for the next four nights.
We stopped at one of the channel markers to see what was
around. After several casts, the boys had caught a few small
queenies and travelly so I thought I would have a crack. I
didn’t have to wait long for a hook up and was soon bringing
something small to the boat. Suddenly the Halco twisty came
flying out of the water, I was quick enough to dodge it and so
was Cameron but unfortunately his Furuno sounder bore the
full brunt of it resulting in a cracked screen and a third of the
image lost. That was just the start of the bad luck.
On Friday morning we were up at 4am, bursting with enthusiasm
for day one of the comp. As usual, the plans were for Cameron
to row out to the mooring, jump in the boat, and come and
collect us. 20 minutes later, he rowed back with a dead battery
story. After persevering unsuccessfully, Cameron made the
decision to wake up another shack dweller at five in the
morning. After much fiddling around with batteries and jumper
leads we were finally off to get our mackerel.
It didn’t take long to get our boat limit of 10 mackerel but we
were after five each of the species for personal points to go
towards champion angler. After catching my second for the
morning Cam was trying to remove the hooks for me when
his hand slipped off the pliers and brushed straight across the
fish’s razor sharp teeth. After a quick bandage job we turned
our attention back to the fishing, nailing one more mackerel
and a nice bronze whaler before heading back to Dampier to
refuel, install new batteries and apply super glue to Cameron’s
thumb.
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On the Saturday morning we went straight to the billfish
grounds to try our luck. It was not long before we had a double
hook up.
Darren dropped his fish close to the boat but I managed to
land mine; not a billfish but a nice wahoo. With baits and lures
back in the water we were on the hunt again. Darren’s Richter
pink soft Oscar lure received plenty of attention all morning. He
finally got a billfish to stick and we soon tagged a healthy black
marlin. We tagged two more blacks for the day before heading
to the gantry to hand in tag cards for the first two days, get
some more fuel, food and the essential beer.
We thought we would try for billfish again on Sunday, but after
hours of nothing decided I should get my last mackerel and try
for some sharks. After quickly nailing one more point scoring
mackerel we started drifting over small bait balls with only a
matter of minutes passing before we were into small bronze
whalers. We tagged two sharks before getting the urge to
chase billfish again. In the meantime Darren got hooked up to a
hammerhead that he thought would be at least a state record.
His enthusiasm and temperament waned when he snapped
his rod clean in half, and unfortunately, a zero result on billfish.
On the last day we knew we needed a red-hot day if we were
to win so it was back out to the billfish grounds. The morning
bite was good with all boats steadily reporting tagged blacks
with the occasional sail thrown in. We tagged six blacks for
the morning and I lost a nice sailfish at the boat before things
slowed down. We ran the lures out and slowly made our way
back to shack to clean up. The final bit of bad luck was the
discovery that our kayak had been stolen.
Another Dampier Classic done and dusted. We managed
second place this year and Cameron, Darren and I were all in
the top five as individuals. A great tournament despite the bad
luck and I’ll be back for more next year.
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FAD PROGRAM
- PETER COOTE
The launch of the FADs for the 2011 season was delayed due
to Navy exercises and vessel availability, they were finally
launched on Saturday, December 4th.
The deployment was a silky smooth operation as a result of
careful preparation before loading onto Challenger Institute of
Technology’s Maritime Image. The whole event took less that
6 hours dock to dock thanks to the efforts of TAFE skippers
John Pozzi and Mark. Fisheries WA temperature sensors were
attached to top and bottom of the All Marine Services & PGFC
FADs.
During the season we lost 3 FADs, unfortunately including the
PGFC with the fisheries sensors and the Club Marine & Hillarys
Yacht Club FADs.
The remaining FADs were recovered in two stages. The All
Marine Services proving difficult to get the mooring gear off the
bottom, and no wonder because attached to it was part of the
previous year’s mooring. Strangely, the Fisheries temperature
sensor from the top of the FAD had vanished but the lower one
was recovered. A week later on May 25th the remaining two
FADs were recovered in good condition.
After recovery a refurbishment and replacement program
gets them ready for launch the following November. The
same people show up every time there’s a working bee, so
please when you see the requests come out for help in future,
consider chipping in.
The FAD program is a voluntary one which the club undertakes
on the part of the other club and commercial sponsors as well
as government funding which comes through WAGFA. A huge
contribution comes from Challenger Institute in the form of
their vessel Maritime Image and its crew.
Perth Game Fishing Club has initiated a public awareness
campaign aimed at responsible use of the FADs, support for
conservation values and boating safety. A Code of Conduct
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CLUB MEMBER RECORDS
Club Members’ Records
A bumper winter and spring season for southern bluefin tuna
saw many new records in the last club year, some being broken
before they were even recognised. No other species attracted
record awards. All were state records only for southern bluefin
tuna captured around Rottnest Island
Line Class
Angler Weight Capture Date
3.44 kg
3 Jan 11
5.08 kg
18 Sep 10
Junior 3 kg
Jessica Jarrett
Female
3 kg
Casey Sorrell
Male
Jessica Jarrett (11 years old) above, got the thrill
of her life fishing from dad Mark’s “Reel Addiction”
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for over an hour to stake a claim for State and
Australian record status. Well done Jessica.
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1 kg
Rhyss Whittred
6.54 kg
7 Aug 10
2 kg
Mark Jarrett
5.80 kg
24 July 10
Mark Jarrett
7.05 kg
29 Aug 10
3 kg
Glen Rattigan
6.93 kg
29 Aug 10
4 kg
Dean Chapman
6.20 kg
8 Aug 10
David Valentino
7.26 kg
5 Sep 10
OTHER CLUB ACTIVITIES
Marlin Cup 7 May
(Continued from page 19)
Water temperature was good at 24.5° and some very solid bait
schools were seen up on the north wall and a little bird activity.
The fishing was predominately restricted to mahi, mahi, striped
tuna and mackerel.
The afternoon calmed down to be eventually a glass off which
was welcomed after the morning’s weather, fish tally for the
day was 14 tagged (10 mahi mahi and 4 striped tuna) and 1 fish
weighed at the weigh station being an 8.6 kg shark mackerel
on 6kg line.
The only boats that scored double points for the day were
Buddha, Alua and Rampage as they were the only tags
returned to the weight station. Unfortunately once again there
were 9 of the 14 tag cards incorrectly filled out.
4 fishing rods and rigs from 3 boats were check for GFAA legal
lengths by Dave Gray and Darren Burleigh the designated
weight masters.”
cont
As the air-horn blew, armed with wellies, wet weather gear,
rods and bait (purchased from Golden Ponds - black pellets of
fish food and small tins of corn) the group headed off to find
a spot under one of the many shelters around the dams as a
base camp. Maybe half an hour went by before “GOT ONE”
was heard from Robin Gray. The area she was fishing in was
promptly mobbed by others, also taking advantage of husband
Dave’s secret weapon....Cajun Chicken! More than a dozen
black bream were caught and all got wet but the main thing
was the kids had a great time!!
After a warming lunch a brief presentation to prize winners was
made. Sangeeta Menon was given a pamper pack donated
by Diversifi for the biggest fish caught among the ladies and
Jodie Jarrett won the pamper pack donated by Mahala Beauty
for most fish caught (first). Robin Gray was our runner up on
most fish caught and was given a fabulous pink lure donated
by Bluewater Tackle! Kids’ prizes were won by Lily Hinchy (6
yrs old) and Zane Reker (2 yrs old) for their fish caught, and
Desert Gray took home the prize for the quiz!
Ladies & Small Fry Day 18 June
Originally to be held in March but due to clashing with other
events, the day was rescheduled to June 18 as a land based
event. Golden Ponds Fishing and Recreational Park in Baldivis
was a great find, with its 100 acres of land containing 53
ponds, a hatchery containing silver perch and barramundi
as well as pet goats, ponies and other farm animals for all to
enjoy. We were then shown the hatchery tanks where fish are
raised until they are released into the ‘Golden’ Ponds.
Social Night 2 August
Every year there is one Social Night presentation that draws
a crowd bigger than the others. When first advertised, the
Rottnest Deepwater Graveyard function filled within a couple
of days. The 85 members and guests that came along despite
the blustery conditions were not disappointed. Jeremy Green’s
talk, that also included some maritime history of Fremantle
was fascinating, with his images and video really giving a good
understanding of why the Rottnest Deepwater Graveyard is
such a prolific fish habitat.
It was one of the best presentations we have had at a social
night thanks to Rhyss Whittred’s persistence in getting Jeremy
to come down to the club. A humorous sideline of the evening
was when the invincible Ian McCarthy (Mort) who generously
donated some of his home made lures for raffle prizes, once
again was a multiple raffle prize winner and as usual was good
enough to re-raffle some.
This operation produces 60,000 plate sized Barramundi each
year, all of which goes into the local restaurant and retail
market.
Weather challenged every event held this year and the Ladies
and Small Fry Day was no exception, this just made the
puddles more fun for the kids to play in! Being on land didn’t
seem to bother the 47 participants and a fun time was had by
all including kids, parents, grandparents and others.
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CLUB RULES &
TROPHY LIST
All fishing will be conducted in accordance with the GFAA Angling
Rules and Equipment Regulations
1 WEIGHT RECORDING
(a) The Weighmaster shall weigh and check, according to all
requirements of the official Club Capture Certificate, all fish
submitted by a member. He or she shall then, if satisfied
sign the Capture Certificate.
(b) In the event of the Weighmaster being unable to attend, a
Committee member shall act in his or her stead.
(c) In the event of the Weighmaster or a Committee member
being unable to attend, consideration will be given to a
capture weighed by an Ordinary Member.
2 CAPTURE CERTIFICATES
(a) The Committee shall have printed and made available to
members at reasonable cost, Capture books containing
Capture Certificates.
CAPTURES
Fish weight x 100
= Points Scored
Line class
Notes:
All fish must be greater than the line class used.
Sharks must be equal to or greater than twice line class being used.
Billfish
Fish weight x 150
= Points Scored
Line class
TAGS
Tagged fish in local waters are scored as follows with points going
towards both champion boat and champion angler. Species are
allotted the following points:
Gamefish
Points
Amberjack
1500
(b) All Capture Certificates after complying with By-Law 2
(a) must be lodged with the Weighmaster within 21 days
of date of capture of the fish, or before 30th September,
whichever is earlier.
Australian Salmon
500
Mackerel Shark (Large Scale Tuna)
700
(c) Any Capture Certificate received by the Weighmaster
more than 21 days after the date of capture or after
30th September will be recognised only in extenuating
circumstances at the discretion of the Committee.
Mahi Mahi
3TROPHIES
Mackerel Spanish
1000
500
Marlin Black
33000
Marlin Blue
33000
Marlin Striped
16500
Samson Fish
1500
All trophies for competition shall be fished for in Western
Australian waters. Local waters are defined as those within 50
nm of Fremantle
Shark (min length 1.5 meters)
5000
4 SCORING FORMULAE FOR CLUB TROPHIES
(a)These rules apply to annual trophies and are independent
of tournament rules and trophies.
(b) All captures must comply with GFAA rules.
Snapper
500
Tuna Southern Bluefin
300
Tuna Striped (Skipjack)
450
Yellowtail Kingfish
600
Given Points
Sharks (all)
(d)All tags must be on original tag cards fully completed and
submitted within twenty-one days of capture or before
the 30th September, whichever is earlier. (The line class,
Competitor ID and Boat ID shall also be recorded on the card)
Schooling Fish
(f)Captures in tournaments where anglers or boats represent
other clubs in competition against PGFC will not be
recognized.
(g)Any fish weighed must be in edible condition at the weigh
station to be awarded points.
(h)All captures must comply with the regulations of WA Fisheries
= Points Scored
Line class
(c)All captures must be entered on an original numbered PGFC
Capture Certificate and submitted to the Weighmaster
within twenty-one days of capture or before the 30th
September, whichever is earlier.
(e) Only Club member’s points will contribute to boat points.
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5 FORMULA FOR SCORING
Note: All fish must be greater than the line class used.
All eligible sharks tagged must exceed twice line class used
in the capture.
With the exception of billfish, only five of each species will be
accepted tagged or weighed per boat each day. All fish count
towards Champion Angler & Champion Boat.
Club Competition Days
Will have double Angler and Boat points allocated towards
yearly scores.
All correctly completed Tag Cards and Capture Forms must be
returned to the weigh station on the day of the capture.
6 TROPHY LIST
PRESIDENT’S TROPHY
Boat with highest points scored in local waters
CLUB TROPHY FOR RUNNER UP BOAT
Boat with second highest points scored in local waters
EDDY MOSS TROPHY
Angler gaining highest points in local waters
CLUB TROPHY
Angler with second highest point score in local waters
SECRETARY’S TROPHY
Highest points by a female in local waters
JUNIOR TROPHY
Junior with highest points – local waters
SMALL FRY TROPHY
Small fry angler with highest points – local waters
TOM BELL & ASSOCIATES TROPHY
Highest points scoring fish weighed - local waters
CLUB TROPHY
Highest points scoring fish tagged - local waters
PANNAWONICA TROPHY
Boat with highest aggregate points score for billfish in local waters
ROLAND SMITH TROPHY
Largest game fish weighed in local waters excluding marlin & sharks
PATRON’S TROPHY
Most species tagged and released in local waters
BASIL DOWNS TROPHY
Angler with highest aggregate points score tag & release
marlin in local waters
MOST MERITORIOUS CAPTURE OUTSIDE LOCAL WATERS
Highest point scoring fish outside local waters
IVAN QUARTERMAINE TROPHY
Angler with highest number of fish tagged and released in
WA waters
MAKO CHARTERS TROPHY
Highest point scoring mackerel weighed
MIKE OFFICER TROPHY
Team trophy for the first marlin tagged and released on a
Club registered boat by a Club member in local waters
NEIL PATRICK TROPHY
Most tagged and released line class marlin worldwide except
local waters
MARLIN CUP
Billfish event only run over two days. Trophy goes to boat
with highest points.
LINE CLASSES LOCAL WATERS
Heaviest fish weighed in each line class in local waters
LINE CLASSES OUTSIDE LOCAL WATERS
Heaviest fish weighed in each line class outside local waters
CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR
Non-committee member recognised for outstanding
contribution to the Club during the course of the year
Note:
(a)In the case of a tied score, the trophy or prize will be awarded
on a count back. The first capture certificate or tag card to be
received by the weighmaster, resulting in the highest point score
(or number of fish tagged), will be deemed the winner.
(b) The Club year runs from October 1st to September 30th.
(c)Fish caught in WAGFA ratified competitions other than PGFC
events, and other than those disqualified in clause 4(f), will be
eligible for club points provided they are submitted on PGFC
capture forms. If tagged, a copy of the tag details with tag
number, angler name, fish type and line class used must be sent
to PGFC Weighmaster within 21 days of date of capture, or by
30th September whichever is earlier.
(d)Club Person of the Year is selected by the President and can
be any club member except an Honorary Special Member. The
recipient may be given the award in more than one (including
successive) year.
(e)In respect to annual awards, the decision of the Committee is
final, and no correspondence shall be entered into.
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GFAA RULES & EQUIPMENT
REGULATIONS
Rules and Equipment
Regulations
The following Angling Rules and Regulations have been formulated to promote ethical
and sportsmanlike angling practices, to establish uniform regulations for the compilation
of Australian Gamefish Records and to provide basic angling guidelines for use in fishing
tournaments and any other group angling activity .
The word ‘angling’ is defined as catching or attempting to catch fish with a rod, reel, line
and hook as outlined in the GFAA Angling Rules and Equipment Regulations . However,
there are some aspects of angling that cannot be controlled through rule-making . Angling
rules cannot ensure an outstanding performance from each fish and Australian records
cannot indicate the amount of difficulty in catching the fish .
Captures in which the fish has not fought or has not had a chance to fight do not reflect
credit on the angler, and only the angler can properly evaluate the degree of achievement
in establishing the record .
Only fish caught in accordance with GFAA Australian Angling Rules and within the
intent of these rules will be considered for Australian records .
equipment regulations
(a) line
1 . Monofilament, multifilament and lead core multifilament lines may be used . For line
classes, see Australian Record Requirements .
2 . Wire lines are prohibited .
(b) line backing
1 . Backing not attached to the fishing line is permissible with no restrictions as to size or
material .
2 . If the fishing line is attached to the backing, the catch shall be classified under the heavier
of the two lines . The backing may not exceed the 60kg (130lb) line class and must be of
a type of line approved for use in these angling rules .
(c) double line
The use of a double line is not required . If one is used, it must meet the following
specifications:
1 . A double line must consist of the actual line used to catch the fish .
2 . Double lines are measured from the start of the knot, braid, roll or splice making
the double to the furthermost end of the knot, splice, snap, swivel or other
device used for securing the trace, leader, lure or hook to the double line .
saltwater species: In all line classes up to and including 10kg (20lb) the double line shall be
limited to 4 .57m (15ft) . The combined length of the double line and leader shall not exceed
6 .1m (20ft) . The double line on all classes of tackle over 10kg (20lb) shall be limited to 9 .14m
(30ft) . The combined length of the double line and leader shall not exceed 12 .19m (40ft) .
Freshwater species: The double line on all classes of tackle shall not exceed 1 .82m (6ft) .
The combined length of the double line and the leader shall not exceed 3 .04m (10ft) .
(d) leader
The use of a leader is not required . If one is used, it must meet the following specifications:
1 . The length of the leader is the overall length, including any lure, hook arrangement
or other device, and is measured to the bend of the last hook . . The leader must be
connected to the line with a snap, knot, splice, swivel or other device . Holding devices
are prohibited . There are no regulations regarding the material or strength of the leader .
saltwater species: In all line classes up to and including 10kg (20lb) the leader shall be
limited to 4 .57m (15ft) . The combined length of the double line and leader shall not exceed
6 .1m (20ft) . The leader on all classes of tackle over 10kg (20lb) shallbe limited to 9 .14m
(30ft) . The combined length of the double line and leader shall be limited to 12 .19m (40ft) .
Freshwater species: The leader on all classes of tackle shall be limited to 1 .82m (6ft) .
The combined length of the double line and leader shall not exceed 3 .04m (10ft) .
(e) rod
1 . Rods must comply with sporting ethics and customs . Considerable latitude is allowed
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Index
Equipment regulations
(a) Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
(b) Line backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
(c) Double line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
(d) Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
(e) Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
(f) Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
(g) Hooks for fishing with natural bait .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
(h) Hooks and lures . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
(i) Other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Angling rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Disqualifying acts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Disqualifying situations . . . . . . . . . . . 50
guidelines For tag &
release
Rules for Tag & Release . . . . . . . . . . . 51
rules For FlyFishing
Equipment regulations
(a) Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
(b) Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
(c) Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
(d) Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
(e) Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
(f) Lures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
(g) Gaffs and nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
(h) 15kg category rules . . . . . . . . . .51
Angling rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Disqualifying situations . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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GFAA RULES & EQUIPMENT
REGULATIONS cont
(h) hooks and lures
1 . When using an artificial lure with a skirt or trailing material, no
more than two single hooks may be attached to the line, leader
or trace . The hooks need not be attached separately . The eyes of
the hook must be no less than an overall hook’s length (overall
length of the largest hook used) apart and no more than 30 .48cm
(12in) apart . The only exception is that the point of one hook may
be passed through the eye of the other hook . The trailing hook
may not extend more than a hook’s length beyond the skirt of
the lure . A photograph or sketch showing the hook arrangement
must accompany the record application .
2 . Gang (double or treble) hooks are permitted when attached to
plugs and other artificial lures that are specifically designed for
this use . Gang hooks must be free-swinging and shall be limited
to a maximum of three hooks (either single, double or treble,
or a combination of any three) . Bait may not be used with gang
hooks .
A photograph or sketch of the plug or lure must be submitted with
record applications .
A gang hook in the intent of this rule is a hook with two or more
prongs (ie: multi-pointed hook, not to be confused with ganged hooks
as per diagram in Rule G1) .
gaffs and tail ropes
gang hooks
FLYING HEAD GAFF
FIXED HEAD GAFF
LASSO OR TAIL ROPE
hooks and lures
At eye of first hook, cut line leaving deformed line
or loop intact for submission as part of leader.
Nominate if spacers used
Length 2nd leader
Measurement
Towing point
Hook length
Second hook length incl.
short leader
Give overall length from where line attaches to first hook
or lure to extreme point of lure's last hook (greatest measurement).
When submitting a drawing or photograph of a lure, the above information is required.
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LEGAL: if the hook is wholly contained within the skirt of the lure.
LEGAL: if the hook is partially contained within the skirt of the lure.
NOT LEGAL: if the hook is not partially or wholly contained within the skirt of the lure.
NOT LEGAL: the trailing hook must be at least partially within the skirt of the lure.
LEGAL: if the leading hook and the trailing hook are entirely within the skirt of the lure.
LEGAL: if all of the leading hook and some of the trailing hook is within the skirt
of the lure.
LEGAL: if eyes are no less than hook's length apart and no more than 30.48cm
(12 inches) apart.
LEGAL: point of one hook may be passed through eye of other hook.
NOT LEGAL: if eyes are less than hook's length apart.
NOT LEGAL: if eyes of hooks are more than 30.48cm (12 inches) apart.
LEGAL: if eyes of hooks are less than 30.48cm (12 inches) apart.
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50
(i) other equipment
1 . Fighting chairs may not have any mechanical propelled devices that
aid the angler in fighting a fish .
2 . Gimbals must be free-swinging, which includes gimbals that swing
in a vertical plane only . Any gimbal that allows the angler to reduce
strain or to rest while fighting the fish is prohibited .
3 . Gaffs and nets used to boat or land a fish must not exceed 2 .44m
(8ft) in overall length . (When fishing from a bridge, pier, or other
high platform or structure, this length limitation does not apply .) In
using a flying or detachable gaff, the rope may not exceed 9 .14m
(30ft) . The gaff rope must be measured from the point where the
rope is secured to the detachable head to the other end . Only the
effective length will be considered . If a fixed head gaff is used, the
same limitation shall apply and the gaff rope shall be measured from
the same location on the gaff hook . Only a single hook is permitted
on any gaff . Harpoon or lance attachments are prohibited . Tail
ropes are limited to 9 .14m (30ft) .
4 . Floats are prohibited with the exception of any small flotation
device attached to the line or leader for the sole purpose of
regulating the depth of the bait . The flotation device must not in
any way hamper the fighting ability of the fish .
5 . Entangling devices (either with or without a hook) are prohibited
and may not be used for any purpose, including baiting, hooking,
fighting, or landing the fish .
6 . Outriggers, downriggers and kites are permitted provided that the
actual fishing line is attached to the snap or other release device,
either directly or with some other material . The leader or double
line may not be connected to the release mechanism, either
directly or with the use of connecting device .
7 . Any devices used in conjunction with a lure that could impede the
fighting ability of the fish MUST be on a breakaway system .
8 . A safety line may be attached to the rod provided that it does not
in any way assist the angler in fighting the fish .
angling rules
1 . From the time a fish strikes or takes a bait or lure, the angler
must hook, fight and land or boat the fish without the aid of
any other person, except as provided for in these regulations .
(CLARIFICATION to ANGLING RULE 1 .) If the mate is letting
out a bait or lure and the reel is in free spool, the rod can be
put back in the cover board or handed to the angler . Under no
circumstances can any drag be put on the reel . This situation is
legal . The rationale is that the hook has not been set with the
reel out of gear . When retrieving a bait or lure the fish would
be disqualified immediately if the rod is put back into the cover
board or transferred to another person as the reel is in gear and
the hook has been set .
2 . If a rodholder is used and a fish takes the bait or lure, the angler
must remove the rod from the holder as quickly as possible .
3 . In the event of a multiple strike on separate lines being fished by
a single angler, only the first fish fought will be considered for an
Australian record .
4 . If a double line is used, the intent of the regulations is that the fish
is to be fought on the single line for most of the time that it takes
to land the fish .
5 . A harness may be attached to the reel or rod, but not to the
fighting chair . The harness may be replaced or adjusted by a
person other than the angler .
6 . Use of a rod belt or waist gimbal is permitted .
7 . When angling from a boat, once the leader is brought within the
grasp of the mate, or the end of the leader is wound to the rod
tip, more than one person is permitted to hold the leader .
8 . One or more gaffers may be used in addition to persons holding
the leader . The gaff handle must be in hand when the fish is
gaffed .
9 . The Angling Rules and Equipment Regulations shall apply until a
fish is weighed .
the FolloWing aCts Will disqualiFy a CatCh:
1 . Failure to comply with equipment or angling regulations .
2 . The act of persons other than the angler touching any part of the
rod, reel or line (including the double line), either bodily or with
any device during the playing of the fish, or in giving any aid other
than that allowed in the rules and regulations . If any obstacle to
the passage of the line through the rod guides has to be removed
from the line, then the obstacle (whether berley, floatline, rubber
band or other material) shall be held and cut free . Under no
circumstances should the line be held or touched by anyone other
than the angler during this process .
3 . Resting the rod in a rodholder, on the gunwale of the boat or any
other object while playing the fish .
4 . Handlining or using a handline or rope attached in any manner
to the angler’s line or leader for the purpose of holding or lifting
the fish .
5 . Shooting, harpooning or lancing any fish (including sharks) at any
stage of the catch .
6 . Berleying with or using as bait the flesh, blood, skin or any other
part of mammals other than hair or pork rind used in lures
designed for trolling or casting .
7 . Using a boat or device to beach or drive a fish into shallow water
in order to deprive the fish of its normal ability to swim .
8 . Changing the rod or reel while the fish is being played .
9 . Splicing, removing or adding to the line while the fish is being
played .
10 . Intentionally foul-hooking a fish .
11 . Catching a fish in a manner that the double line never leaves the
rod tip .
12 . Using a size or kind of bait that is illegal to possess .
13 . Attaching the angler’s line or leader to part of the boat or other
object for the purpose of holding or lifting the fish .
14 . If a fish escapes before gaffing or netting and is recaptured by any
method other than as outlined in the angling rules .
15 . The act of any person touching any part of the leader when
striking or hooking a fish .
the FolloWing situations Will disqualiFy
a CatCh:
1 . When a rod breaks (while the fish is being played) in a manner
that reduces the length of the tip below minimum dimensions or
severely impairs its angling characteristics .
2 . Mutilation to the fish, prior to landing or boating the catch, caused
by sharks, other fish, mammals or propellers that remove or
penetrate the flesh . (Injuries caused by leader or line, scratches,
old healed scars or regeneration deformities are not considered
to be disqualifying injuries .) Any mutilation of the fish must be
shown in a photograph and fully explained in a separate report
accompanying the record application .
3 . When a fish is hooked or entangled on more than one line .
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TAG & RELEASE GUIDELINES
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Guidelines for Tag & Release
1 . All GFAA Angling Rules and Equipment Regulations apply until
the fish is tagged .
2 . Tagpoles must not exceed 4 .57m (15ft) overall length .
3 . The tagpole or holding device must be in the hand when the
fish is tagged .
4 . One or more persons, in addition to the person holding the
leader, may tag or assist in tagging the fish .
5 . The tag needle must not protrude more than 50mm from the
end of the tagpole or tag holding device, nor shall it exceed 5mm
in diameter .
6 . Billfish only tag: The tag needle must not protrude more than
76mm from the end of the tag pole or tag holding device, nor
shall it exceed 8mm in diameter .
7 . A fish is considered tagged and released when the tag is secured
to the fish .
rules For tag & release
1 . No tournament shall be approved by a State Association that
awards points for free release for GFAA tag species .
2 . No tag & release points shall be awarded in State Associationapproved tournaments unless GFAA- approved tags are used .
3 . The use of the ‘billfish only’ tag is MANDATORY to be eligible to
win any GFAA Trophies and Awards .
the FolloWing aCts Will disqualiFy a tag &
release:
1 . Failure to comply with GFAA angling rules and equipment
regulations or tournament tag and release rules .
2 . Failure to comply with all other regulations that disqualify a
capture .
3 . Use of a gaff (other than release/jaw gaff for the purpose of
tagging) .
TAGGING
Rules for flyfishing
56 are supplied toGFAA
gamefish
– Tag
& types
Release
Tags
memberseligible
on a return
replacementspecies
basis. There
are four
of tags:
1. Small pelagic tag (purple tail) to be used ONLY on Silver Trevally, Snapper, Aust Salmon & Mulloway.
2. Large pelagic tag (yellow tail) to be used on all other pelagic species ONLY
electronically operated reels are prohibited .
equipment regulations
be granted, provided that it meets the GFAA requirements and
a filing
as specified
on the
application
form . (e) hooks
3.(a)Steel
tag
to befee
used
on Sharks
andIGFA
Eagle
rays ONLY.
line(d)
was
applied
for on
prescribed
form .hook or double
Claims
will
not
be
accepted
by
IGFA
if
the
date
of
the
catch
4.Any
Billfish
be and
used
on Marlins,
Swordfish
ONLY.
A conventional
fly may
be the
dressed
on a single
type tags
of flytoline
backing
may beSailfish,
used . The
breaking& Spearfish
is
more
than
three
months
before
the
date
of
receipt
of
the
or two
hooksfor
in Club
tandem .
The second hook
in any
strength
of must
the flyhave
line and
backing
are not filled
restricted .
Tag
cards
ALL
information
out COMPLETELYhook
or they
will single
not count
or Tournament
points.
All tag cards
aFFiliated
CluBs
claim by IGFA .
tandem
fly
must
not
exceed
beyond
the
wing
material .
The
eyes
(b)
leader
are to go to the Weighmaster.
All clubs
with the
state
branches
must
adopt
GFAA rules
IGFAconform
requirestothat
the claim
be witnessed
by a representative
of the hooks
shallaffiliated
be no farther
than
15 .24cm
(6in)
apart .
Treble
Leaders must
generally
accepted
fishing customs .
as prohibited .
part of their constitution .
of IGFA,
or use
a club
available .
Guideline
forincludes
the
ofofficial,
Specific
Tags.
hooks are
The leader
a class
tippet ifand,
optionally, a shock tippet .
IGFA
and
Regulations
time tippet
to time, and
(f) lures Where a non-member angler captures a fish that obviously
A butt or
taperItRules
section
between
themembership
flychange
line andfrom
the class
Please
Note:
is a condition
of
a World type
Record,
affiliated
clubs includes
are asked to
anglers
are advised
toofcheck
theseand
before
submitting
a claim .The lureapproaches
must be a recognised
of artificial
fly, which
shall
also
be
considered
part
the
leader,
there
are
no
limits
to GFAA that each State Association, Club and angler MUST
cooperate
to
see
that
the
fish
is
properly
weighed,
measured,
Any
deliberate
falsification
of
an
application
will
disqualify
the
streamer, bucktail, tube fly, wet fly, dry fly, nymph, popper and bug .
on its length,
material,
or strength .
follow
the rules,
regulations
and guidelines of GFAA.
witnessed,
photographed
and
registered
according
applicant
from
any
future
IGFA
World
Records .
The use of any other type of lure or natural or preserved bait, either to the
The class tippet must be made of non-metallic material and
IGFA .
On acceptance
a World
Record,
an Australian
record will
singularlyrequirements
or attached toofthe
fly, is expressly prohibited .
either attached
directly toofthe
fly or to
the shock
tippet, if one
The fact that a lure can be cast with a fly rod is not evidence in
is used . The class tippet must be at least 38 .10cm (15in) long
itself that it fits the definition of a fly . The use of any lure designed to
(measured inside connecting knots) . With respect to knotless,
entangle or foul-hook a fish is prohibited .
tapered leaders, the terminal 38 .10cm (15in) will also determine
at 12
January
No scent, either natural or artificial, is (as
allowed
on flies .
The use2010)
of
tippet class . There are no maximum length limitations . The
scented material in a fly is prohibited .
breaking strength determines the class of the tippet .
trevally, giant
By speCies
(g) gaffsGymnosarda
and nets unicolor
A shock
tippet, not to exceed 30 .48cmrainbow
(12in) inrunner
length, may
albacore
Elagtis
Caranx
Gaffs andtuna,
nets longtail
used to boat or land a fish must
notignobilis
exceed 2 .44m
be added
to the class tippet and tied to the
lure .bipinnulatus
It can be made
Thunnus
tonggol
(60cmpier
min .orsize)
(8ft) in overall
length .
(When fishing from a bridge,
other high
of any Thunnus
type of alalunga
material, and there is nosailfish
limit on its breaking
trevally,
gold spot
amberjack
Istiophorus
platypterus
tuna,
mackerel
(kawalimitation
kawa) does
stationary
structure,
this length
not apply .)
strength .
The shock tippet is measured from
the eye of
the hook
Seriolastrand
dumerilii
samson
Euthynnus
affinisgaff is not permitted .
Carangoides
fulvoguttatus
The use
of a flying
Only a single
hook
to the single
of class tippet and includes
any fish
knots used to
Seriola hippos
tuna, on
skipjack
(60cmattachments
min . size) are
is permitted
any gaff . Harpoon or lance
connectBarracuda
the shock tippet to the class tippet .
trevally, golden
spp .tandem hook fly, theshark,
Katsuwonus pelamis
prohibited .
In theSphyraena
case of the
shock blue
tippet shall be
Bonito
Prionace glauca
Gnathanodon
A ropetuna,
or anysouthern
extensionbluefin
cannot be attached
to the gaff . speciosus
measured
from the eye of the leading hook .
shark, gummy
maccoyii
(60cm min . size)
(h) 15kgThunnus
category
rules
(c) rodSarda spp .
Broadbill
Mustelus
antarcticus
tippet yellowfin
is for billfish and sharks only .
Regardless
of material or number of sections,
rods must
conform
1 . 15kg tuna,
Xiphias
gladius flyfishing customs and
shark,
hammerhead
albacares
By(1m) .
state
tippet length
is not to exceed 100cm
to generally
accepted
practices .
2 . ShockThunnus
Victoria, south australia and
Wahoo500cm of fly line must be used .
A rodCobia
shall not measure less than 1 .82mSphyrna
(6ft) in spp .
overall length .
3 . A minimum
canadum
shark,
mako will be
solandri
gaffs are permitted
for this line classWestern
only . australia (south of
Any rodRachycentron
that gives the
angler an unsporting
advantage
4 . FlyingAcanthocybium
apply .
disqualified .
butts are limited to Isurus
15 .24cm
5 . All other GFAA rules and regulations for flyfishing
the tropic
of Capricorn) only
eagleExtension
ray
spp .(6in) .
(d) reel
Myliobatis australis
shark, porbeagle
By length
trevally, silver*
angling
rules
The reel
must bebroad
designed
expressly forLamna
flyfishing .
mackerel,
barred
nasus There are
Kingfish
(yellowtail)
Pseudocaranx dentex
cast, hook, fight and bring(35cm
the fish
to gaff size)
or net
no restrictions
on gearsemifasciatus
ratio or type of drag
employed,
except
1 . The angler
Scomberomorus
shark,
school (tope)
Seriolamust
lalandi
minimum
unaided
by any
othersize)
person . No other snapper*
person may touch any
where mackerel,
the angler narrow
would barred
gain an unfair advantage .
Galeorhinus Electric
galeus or
(70cm
minimum
(Table continued on page 47)
queenfish
Scomberomorus commerson
shark, thresher
Pagrus auratus (40cm min .)
salmon, australian*
mackerel, shark
Alopias spp .
Scomberoides spp .
(60cm min . size)
Grammatorcynus bicarinatus
shark, tiger
Arripis trutta (40cm min .)
GFAA eligible gamefish species – Tag & Release
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Department of
Transport
Safety starts
with the skipper!
The skipper of a vessel with a motor greater than
4.5 kwp (6hp) must hold a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket.
Infoline: 9216 8966
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DoT Hotline: 1300 863 308
amberjack
Istiophorus platypterus
alalunga
isThunnus
moredumerilii
than three months beforesailfish
the date
Seriola
samson
fishof receipt of the
amberjack
Istiophorus platypterus
claim
by IGFA .
Barracuda
Seriola hippos
Seriola
samson fish
IGFAdumerilii
requires
by a representative
Sphyraena
spp . that the claim be witnessed
shark, blue
Barracuda
Seriola hippos
ofBonito
IGFA, or a club official, if available .
Prionace glauca
Sphyraena
spp .
shark,
bluetime to time, and
IGFA
from
Sarda
spp .Rules and Regulations change
shark,
gummy
Bonito
Prionace
glauca
anglers
are advised to check these Mustelus
before submitting
Broadbill
antarcticus a claim .
Sarda
spp .
shark,
gummy
Any
deliberate
falsification
of
an
application
will disqualify the
Xiphias gladius
shark, hammerhead
Broadbill from any future IGFA World
Mustelus
antarcticus
applicant
Records .
Cobia
Sphyrna
spp .
Xiphias
gladius
shark,
On acceptance
of a World Record,
an hammerhead
Australian
record will
Rachycentron
canadum
shark,
mako
Cobia
Sphyrna spp .
eagle ray
Isurus spp .
Rachycentron canadum
shark, mako
shark, porbeagle
eagle ray
Isurus spp .
mackerel, broad barred
Lamna nasus
shark, porbeagle
Scomberomorus semifasciatus
shark, school (tope)
Lamna nasus
mackerel, narrow barred
Galeorhinus galeus
Scomberomorus
shark, school
(tope)
By
speCies semifasciatus
rainbow
runner
Scomberomorus
commerson
shark, thresher
mackerel,
narrow
barred
Galeorhinus
galeus
albacore
Elagtis
mackerel, shark
Alopiasbipinnulatus
spp .
Scomberomorus
shark, thresher
Thunnus
alalunga commerson
sailfish
Grammatorcynus
bicarinatus
shark, tiger
mackerel, shark
Alopias spp .platypterus
amberjack
Istiophorus
mackerel, spotted
Galeocerdo cuvier
Grammatorcynus
bicarinatus
shark, tiger
Seriola
dumerilii spp .
samson
fish
Scomberomorus
shark, whaler
mackerel, spotted
Galeocerdo
cuvier
Barracuda
Seriola
hippos
mahi mahi (dolphinfish)
Carcharinus spp .
Scomberomorus
spp .
shark,
whaler
Sphyraena
spp .
shark,
blue
Coryphaena
spp .
spearfish
mahi mahi (dolphinfish)
Carcharinus
spp .
Bonito
Prionace
glauca
marlin, black
Tetrapturus
spp .
Coryphaena
spp .
spearfish
Sarda
spp .indica
shark,
gummy
Makaira
tuna, bigeye
marlin, black
Tetrapturus
spp .
Broadbill
Mustelus
marlin, pacific blue
Thunnus antarcticus
obesus
Makaira
indica
tuna,
bigeye
Xiphias
shark,
hammerhead
Makairagladius
nigricans
tuna, bluefin
Thunnusspp .
obesus
Cobia
Sphyrna
marlin, striped
Thunnus thynnus orientalis
Makaira
nigricans
tuna,
bluefin
Rachycentron
canadum
shark,
mako
Tetrapturus audax
tuna, dogtooth
marlin,
Thunnus
eagle
raystriped
Isurus
spp .thynnus orientalis
Tetrapturusaustralis
audax
tuna, dogtooth
Myliobatis
shark,
porbeagle
trevally, gold spot
tuna, mackerel (kawa kawa)
Thunnus tonggol
(60cm min . size)
Euthynnus affinis
Carangoides fulvoguttatus
trevally, gold spot
tuna, mackerel
(kawa kawa)
aFFiliated
tuna, skipjackCluBs
(60cm min . size)
Euthynnus
affinis with the state branches
Carangoides
fulvoguttatus
All
clubs affiliated
must
adopt
GFAA rules
trevally,
golden
Katsuwonus
pelamis
tuna,
skipjack
(60cm
min .
size)
astuna,
part southern
of their constitution .
bluefin
Gnathanodon speciosus
trevally, agolden
Katsuwonus
Wheremaccoyii
a pelamis
non-member angler captures
Thunnus
(60cm min .fish
size)that obviously
tuna,
southern
bluefin
Gnathanodon
speciosus
approaches
a
World
Record,
affiliated
clubs
are asked to
tuna, yellowfin
Thunnus
maccoyii
(60cm
min .
size)
cooperate
to
see
that
the
fish
is
properly
weighed,
measured,
Thunnus albacares
By state
tuna, yellowfin
witnessed,
photographed and registered
according
to and
the
Victoria, south
australia
Wahoo
Thunnus albacares
By state
requirements
IGFA .
Western australia (south of
Acanthocybiumofsolandri
Victoria, south australia and
Wahoo
the tropic of Capricorn) only
Western australia (south of
Acanthocybium solandri
By length
trevally, silver*
the tropic of Capricorn) only
Kingfish (yellowtail)
Pseudocaranx dentex
By length
silver* 2010)
(as trevally,
at
12 minimum
January
Seriola lalandi
(35cm
size)
Pseudocaranx dentex
snapper*
(70cm minimum size)
Seriola lalandiunicolor
(35cm minimum
size)
trevally,
giant (40cm
Gymnosarda
queenfish
Pagrus auratus
min .)
snapper*
(70cm
minimum
size)
tuna,
longtail spp .
Caranx
ignobilis
salmon,
australian*
Scomberoides
queenfish
Pagrus min .
auratus
(40cm min .)
Thunnus
tonggol
(60cm
size)
(60cm min .
size)
Arripis trutta
(40cm min .)
salmon,
australian*
Scomberoides
spp .
trevally,
gold
spot
tuna,
mackerel
trevally,
big eye(kawa kawa)
mulloway
(Jewfish)
(60cm min .affinis
size)
Arripis truttafulvoguttatus
(40cm min .)
Euthynnus
Carangoides
Caranx sexfasciatus
Argyrosomus japonicus
trevally,
big eye
mulloway
(Jewfish)
tuna,
(60cm
(60cmskipjack
min . size)
(60cmmin .
min .)size)
Caranx
sexfasciatus
Argyrosomus
japonicus
trevally, golden
Katsuwonus pelamis
(60cm
min .
size)
(60cm
min .)
tuna, southern bluefin
Gnathanodon speciosus
TAG & RELEASE GUIDELINES
cont from pg 44.
GFAA eligible gamefish species – Tag & Release
mackerel, narrow barred
Scomberomorus
commerson
saltWater speCies
mackerel,
albacore shark
saltWater speCies
Grammatorcynus
Thunnus alalunga bicarinatus
albacore spotted
mackerel,
amberjack
Thunnus alalungaspp .
Scomberomorus
Seriola dumerilii
amberjack
mahi
mahi (dolphinfish)
Barracuda
Seriola dumerilii
Coryphaena
spp .
Sphyraena spp .
Barracuda
marlin,
black
Sphyraena
spp .
Makaira
indica
Makaira nigricans
marlin, striped
Tetrapturus audax
Lamna nasus
Thunnus
maccoyii
(60cm min . size)
notes:
tuna,
1 .yellowfin
All sharks must be a minumum of 100cm in length .
notes:
Thunnus
albacaresmarked with an asterisk
By state
2 . Species
(*) are to be tagged
1 . All sharks must be a minumum
of 100cm inaustralia
length . and
Wahoo
with the new, small, plasticVictoria,
gamefishsouth
tag .
2 .
Species
marked
with
an
asterisk
(*)
are
to
be
taggedof
Western australia (south
Acanthocybium solandri
with the new, small, plasticthe
gamefish
tag .
tropic of Capricorn) only
By length
trevally, silver*
Pseudocaranx dentex
Seriola lalandi
(35cm
minimum size)
(as at
12 January
2010)
snapper*
(70cm minimum size)
(as atPagrus
12 January
2010)
queenfish
auratus (40cm min .)
salmon,
Scomberoides
Broadbill spp .
eagle rayaustralian*
(60cm
min .
size)
Arripis
trutta
(40cm min .)
Xiphias gladius
Myliobatis
australis
Broadbillbig eye
eagle ray (Jewfish)
trevally,
mulloway
Chinaman
Xiphias sexfasciatus
gladius
Caranx
Argyrosomus
Symphorus nematophorus
Seriola lalandijaponicus
Chinaman
Kingfish
(yellowtail)
(60cm
(60cm
min .)
Cobiamin . size)
mackerel,
broad barred
Seriola lalandi
Cobia
Rachycentron
notes: canadum
shark, school
(tope)
GFAA recognised
gamefish
species – Capture
Galeorhinus galeus
GFAA recognised
gamefish species – Capture
shark, thresher
Alopias
spp .
Black jewfish
shark,
tigerdiacanthus
Protonibea
Black jewfish
Galeocerdo
Bonefish cuvier
Protonibea
diacanthus
shark,
whaler
Albula vulpes
Bonefish
Carcharinus
spp .
Bonito
Albula vulpes
spearfish
Sarda spp .
Bonito
Tetrapturus
spp .
Sarda spp .
tuna,
bigeye
Thunnus obesus
tuna, bluefin
Thunnus thynnus orientalis
tuna, dogtooth
1 . All sharks must be a minumum of 100cm in length .
2 . Species marked with an asterisk (*) are to be tagged
with the new, small, plastic gamefish tag .
GFAA recognised gamefish species – Capture (as at 12 January 2010)
saltWater speCies
albacore
Thunnus alalunga
amberjack
Seriola dumerilii
Barracuda
Sphyraena spp .
Black jewfish
Protonibea diacanthus
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
Bonito
Sarda spp .
Broadbill
Xiphias gladius
Chinaman
Cobia
eagle ray
Seriola lalandi
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN
GAME FISHING RECORDS
PROVIDED BY WAGFA - 12th july 2011
SPECIES
Line Class
Angler
Weight
Location
Date
Male Records
Amberjack
4
Rowley Shoals
26 Sep 80
Barracuda
2
3
4
6
8
15
Warren Newman
Mark Tas
Michael Burrage
Jack Weiss
Phil Tickle
Steve Cook
10.90
13.60
7.20
13.00
27.10
20.20
Exmouth
Mackerel Is
Pt Hedland
Mackerel Is
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
6 Dec
17 Sep
14 Jul
5 Sep
31 Oct
17 Jul
89
01
96
90
92
96
Black Jewfish
3
4
6
8
10
Justin Trigwell
Andrew Crosby
Jake O’Brien
Jeffrey Cooper
Andrew Crosby
8.20
10.80
13.60
11.00
17.00
Roebuck Bay
Broome
Port Hedland
Broome
Broome
11 Mar
20 Apr
18 Nov
3 May
12 May
09
08
07
08
07
2.83
4.70
Geographe Bay
Augusta
21 May 00
27 Mar 89
Matthew Gates
Tony Martinan
45.70
40.00
Exmouth
Rottnest Trench
12 Mar 08
25 Apr 93
Tim Perry
Mark Cottrell
Anthony Giles
9.75
13.20
10.00
Dampier
Dampier
Pt Hedland
12 Jun 07
3 Aug 96
14 Jul 96
Ross Gardam
Mick Jeffs
Michael Quillian
John Walker
Peter Mallia
Matthew Rack
David Hugill
Leith Larham
4.40
9.90
16.10
22.40
19.80
36.40
16.00
8.32
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
Dampier
Pt Hedland
Kalbarri
Dampier
Kalbarri
Pt Hedland
2 Nov 94
8 Nov 02
28 Oct 78
28 Jun 93
2 Jan 97
13 Oct 76
12 May 96
14 Sep 08
1
2
Bonito
24
37
Broadbill
2
4
6
Chinaman
Cobia
2
3
4
6
8
10
15
SW Fly 4
Ken Irvine
John Williams
6.80
Eagle Ray
2
6
Phillip Nicholls
Bruce McCormick
6.80
21.40
Geographe Bay
Cape Naturaliste
11 Apr 92
11 Apr 92
Kingfish - Yellowtail
1
2
3
4
8
Dean Eggleston
Dean Eggleston
Carl Babarskas
Geoff Irvine
Rusty Ellis
3.98
5.15
3.15
7.60
12.60
Yallingup
Yallingup
Lancelin
Canal Rocks
Geographe Bay
15 Jul
19 Aug
27 Jan
17 Mar
12 Mar
01
01
01
95
00
Mackerel - Broad Barred
1
2
3
4
6
Nick Horlock
Russell Leaver
Russell Lever
Phill Gardiner
Glen E Walker
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Exmouth
Dampier
2 Aug
8 Jun
12 Jun
2 Nov
6 Jul
04
97
04
99
92
Mackerel - Narrow Barred
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
15
24
Exmouth
Exmouth
Karratha
Pt Hedland
Pt Hedland
Coral Bay
Exmouth
Exmouth
Rottnest Is
20 Oct 00
4 Nov 01
6 Aug 00
17 Aug 03
1 Jul 01
1 Jun 87
21 Oct 97
30 Oct 94
5 May 78
Mackerel - Spotted
Mahi Mahi
48
Jack Nelson
3
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
15
Troy Wright
Mick Smith
Wayne Brown
Glenn D Barlow
Brett Thompson
Bob Burdinat
Ian Anesbury
Murray Lewin
Barry Wrightson
Chris Bechard
Steve Pitman
Ray Gansberg
David A Wood
Bob Biernat
Gerry O`Loughlin
Terry Pittard
Phil Tickle
Peter Dohnt
6.00
7.40
7.00
7.40
8.00
13.90
17.30
36.40
27.80
33.40
36.40
28.00
29.90
38.80
4.10
7.10
9.40
10.40
12.50
12.30
13.40
19.30
15.30
Kalbarri
Exmouth
Exmouth
Rottnest Is
Rottnest Is
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
1 Mar 97
13 Aug 94
23 Oct 97
17 Feb 96
8 May 97
7 Nov 92
13 Nov 98
20 Oct 97
18 Nov 95
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SPECIES
Location
Date
Marlin - Black
4
6
8
10
15
24
37
60
Phil Perry
Frank Csiczak
Wayne Miller
Graeme Sunderland
Rowan S Smith
John Prince
Neil Patrick
Gary Wayland
40.00
24.00
34.00
33.00
149.20
148.00
269.00
286.50
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Exmouth
Exmouth
Rottnest Trench
Exmouth
30 Jul 93
4 Aug 85
31 Jul 92
4 Aug 90
12 Mar 08
30 Oct 93
20 Mar 83
8 Dec 86
Marlin - Blue
24
37
60
15
Robert Freedman
Jack Clugston
Garrick Agnew
Graham Jones
271.80
275.00
319.00
200.00
Exmouth
Exmouth
Rottnest Trench
Exmouth
30 Oct
7 Nov
12 Mar
7 Nov
Marlin - Striped
15
24
37
Bob Biernat
Graham Maunder
Pel Robson
30.00
48.00
46.00
Exmouth
Abrolhos Is
Abrolhos Is
19 Oct 97
26 Apr 94
25 Apr 94
Mulloway
2
3
4
6
Roger Spera
Aaron Bussell
Shane Eggleston
Paul Arnold
14.50
20.20
17.80
15.50
Pt Hedland
Geographe Bay
Geographe Bay
Kalbarri
15 Oct
16 Sep
28 Jun
30 Aug
02
01
00
92
Queenfish
1
2
3
4
6
8
Fly 3
Fly 4
Ray Gansberg
Ray Gansberg
Brett Thompson
Leon Callander
John Clark
Wayne Barber
Leith Larham
Leith Larham
7.80
8.10
11.10
10.60
9.60
10.40
4.20
5.40
Exmouth
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
Pt Hedland
Exmouth
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
Pt Hedland
25 Oct
4 Nov
10 Nov
28 Dec
17 Nov
28 May
9 Apr
9 Apr
02
91
01
95
93
91
07
07
4.20
5.80
Dampier
Exmouth
17 Jul 00
16 Sep 91
25.40
26.50
36.50
78.00
52.10
36.40
58.60
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
9 Nov 98
19.10.97
4 Nov 91
11 Jan 83
30 Oct 83
10 Sep 84
5 Nov 93
CapeNaturaliste
Rocky Point
Yallingup
CapeNaturaliste
Yallingup
16
15
12
12
15
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
96
02
04
88
98
01
01
01
01
95
Rainbow Runner
Sailfish
Line
3
4
2
3
4
6
8
10
24
Angler
Russell Leaver
Ken Keiley
Phil Perry
Phil Tickle
Ben Treasure
Vic Raynor
Vic Barrett
Graham Pattemore
Ronald S Wilson
Weight
Salmon Australian
1
2
3
4
6
Terry Pittard
Dean Eggleston
Mark Brown
Brian Anderson
Dean Eggleston
Salmon Threadfin
1
2
3
4
6
Anthony Boekhorst
Brett Thompson
Brett Thompson
Jay Wheelock
Graham MacPherson
6.30
5.90
7.80
8.00
14.60
Pt Hedland
Pt Hedland
Pt Hedland
Karratha
Broome
3 May
13 Sep
11 Nov
4 Feb
14 Apr
Samson Fish
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
15
24
Matthew Bell
Trevor Bell
Matthew Bell
Rusty Ellis
Terry Coote
Rhyss Whittred
David Bell
David Ellis
Terry Coote
7.90
11.80
26.60
28.60
31.50
29.75
31.20
29.00
36.50
Geographe Bay
Geographe Bay
Geographe Bay
Cape Naturaliste
Canal Rocks
Rottnest Island
Geographe Bay
Cape Naturaliste
Cape Naturaliste
21 Mar 10
21 Mar 10
3 Sep 05
15 Oct 00
20 Mar 86
28 Dec 09
13 Mar 98
16 Jun 02
31 Jan 93
Shark - Blue
15
37
John Howarth
Peter Goodes
135.50
95.20
Rottnest Trench
Rottnest Trench
6 Nov 82
16 May 91
14.20
17.40
Geographe Bay
Busselton
28 Mar 03
29 Mar 02
Shark - Hammerhead
2
3
Trevor Bell
Trevor Bell
1.60
5.51
6.80
5.20
6.20
88
85
83
98
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SPECIES
Line Class
Angler
Shark - Hammerhead - continued
4
6
8
10
15
24
Phil Tickle
Shane Wunhyn
Phil Tickle
Gavin Jones
Darren Bowden
Peter McMullen
56.00
38.40
67.50
92.40
144.40
154.00
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
Enderby Is
Exmouth
1 Nov
2 Nov
20 Oct
12 Mar
2 May
28 Oct
93
92
97
95
93
82
Shark - Mako
1
4
6
8
10
24
60
Adrian Pike
Ken Irvine
Trevor Bell
Trevor R Lewis
Trevor R Lewis
Terry Coote
Sir Richard Trowbridge
5.60
30.00
65.20
35.80
99.20
344.00
271.00
Cape Naturaliste
Geographe Bay
Geographe Bay
Eagle Bay
Eagle Bay
Exmouth
Rottnest Trench
28 Mar
13 Mar
11 Mar
20 Sep
17 Mar
30 Oct
22 Apr
84
99
06
98
96
88
82
Shark - Thresher
24
Bob Biernat
85.20
Rottnest Trench
7 May 00
Shark - Tiger
4
6
8
10
15
24
37
60
Murray Lewin
Mark Hourn
Terry Coote
Richard Horlock
Paul Skehan
Ian Lannary
Kurt Decker
Ken Patrick
29.60
19.40
239.00
284.60
104.80
400.40
141.20
347.50
Exmouth
Exmouth
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Exmouth
Rottnest Trench
31 Oct 94
15 Oct 05
4 Aug 84
3 Aug 08
12 Feb 90
22 Nov 98
24 Aug 01
12 Feb 89
Shark - Whaler
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
15
24
Anthony Boekhorst
Ray Gansberg
Jay Wheelock
Paul Bailey
Michael Brown
Wayne Parker
Peter Mallia
Jason Hornhardt
Peter Gorman
3.60
9.00
13.00
40.40
33.50
33.40
61.60
98.80
250.00
Pt Hedland
Exmouth
Dampier
Exmouth
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
Kalbarri
Dampier
Exmouth
16 Feb 00
6 Nov 98
2 Jun 01
23 Oct 00
22 Oct 97
27 Jun 95
26 Nov 95
13 Jun 92
8 Nov 89
Snapper
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
Trevor Bell
Rod Mitchell
Trevor Bell
Mark Brown
Louis Rummer
Graham D Nottle
Basil Downs
Geographe Bay
Kalbarri
Geographe Bay
Cape Naturaliste
Cockburn Sound
Mindarie Keys
Jurien Bay
19 Aug
28 Feb
13 Apr
20 Sep
27 Oct
17 Aug
26 Apr
Land Based
50
Weight
3.54
5.80
13.60
14.20
16.20
12.88
12.20
Location
Date
01
93
03
98
01
96
87
Spangled Emperor
1
2
3
Clinton Damian
Clinton Damian
Brendan Hourn
3.30
4.00
3.30
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
29 Mar 09
10 Jul 96
15 Mar 03
Tailor
1
2
3
4
Laurie Malton
Laurie Malton
Laurie Malton
Gregory McDougall
2.00
4.30
4.50
6.50
Kalbarri
Kalbarri
Kalbarri
Kalbarri
13 Oct
27 Dec
6 Nov
19 Oct
Trevally - Big Eye
2
Trevally - Bludger
4
6
Fly 4
Exmouth
13 Aug 93
Michael Burrage
Robert Elliott
Leith Larham
9.60
10.65
4.80
Pt Hedland
Mackerel Is
Pt Hedland
10 Jul 94
3 Sep 92
30 Dec 06
Trevally - Giant
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
15
24
Rowan Smith
Ross Gardam
Mick Jeffs
Michael Burrage
Warren Cornelius
Colin Barron
Peter Brock
Anthony Boekhorst
Ray Neville
4.00
8.00
8.70
13.20
30.20
39.50
39.80
30.60
37.60
Exmouth
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
Pt Hedland
Monte Bello Is
Exmouth
Exmouth
Rowley Shoals
Exmouth
29 Mar 09
1 Nov 96
18 Apr 01
30 Oct 94
7 Apr 81
9 Nov 89
22 Oct 81
4 Oct 95
6 Aug 81
Trevally - Gold Spot
1
3
4
6
10
Tim Perry
Peter Babarskas
Mark Cottrell
Mike Burrage
Michael Wunhym
1.10
9.80
11.20
12.00
12.60
Monte Bello Is
Mackerel Is
Dampier
Pt Hedland
Exmouth
2012 EDITION - PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB
Steve Pitman
2.70
00
00
01
97
27 Jul
6 Sep
2 Aug
6 Jul
7 Aug
07
02
96
97
88
SPECIES
Trevally - Golden
Landbase
Tuna - Dog Tooth
Tuna - Kawa Kawa
Line Class
Angler
Weight
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
Ray Gansberg
Ray Gansberg
Rhys Clatworthy
Steve Pitman
Graeme Morris
John Constantine
Des Ryan
10.60
9.40
11.30
12.60
12.25
14.10
11.30
3
4
6
8
10
15
1
2
3
4
6
8
Fly 3
Mark Hourn
Rhyss Whittred
Mike Roennfeldt
Anthony Boekhorst
Darren Boult
Rhyss Whittred
Carl Ryan
Tim Perry
Peter Babarskas
John Clark
Chris Waltho
Geoff Moyle
Leith Larham
4.30
8.80
46.00
10.80
16.20
23.60
5.50
5.30
5.20
7.60
8.60
8.90
4.00
Location
Date
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
Exmouth
Exmouth
5 Nov
7 Nov
26 Mar
23 Jan
7 Aug
4 Nov
8 Nov
Exmouth
30 Apr 06
Rowley
Rowley
Rowley
Rowley
Rowley
4 Oct
11 Oct
5 Oct
20 Sep
7 Oct
95
86
94
00
94
Exmouth
Port Samson
Mackerel Is
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Port Hedland
19
26
13
23
10
8
26
94
07
96
90
90
95
07
Shoals
Shoals
Shoals
Shoals
Shoals
Aug
Aug
Aug
Nov
Nov
Nov
Aug
01
98
10
92
96
94
95
Tuna - Bigeye
6
8
Terry Coote
John Cramer
12.20
22.00
Exmouth
Rottnest Trench
26 Oct 00
12 Jan 02
Tuna - Large Scale
1
2
3
4
6
8
Steve Pitman
Damien Wham
M G Paterson
Peter Berryman
Col Roberts
Murray Lewin
2.20
7.06
10.89
9.05
9.40
12.10
Exmouth
Rottnest Island
Exmouth
Abrolhos Islands
Jurien Bay
Exmouth
5 Nov
21 May
14 Oct
18 Apr
15 Apr
4 Nov
Landbase
3
Timothy Fuller
Exmouth
27 Dec 04
Tim Perry
Alex Darin
Anthony Boekhorst
Nick Rowley
Col Roberts
Shane Krakouer
John Yates
9.00
11.00
12.00
14.50
18.50
14.80
24.30
Dampier
Dampier
Pt Hedland
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
Kalbarri
Exmouth
29 Jul
5 Aug
18 Sep
16 Aug
8 Jul
26 May
26 Dec
07
02
94
97
91
96
89
3.80
7.05
7.40
7.80
10.60
Exmouth
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Trench
Rottnest Trench
Rottnest Trench
25 Jul
29 Aug
9 Feb
20 Feb
1 Apr
82
10
02
83
00
6.54
7.05
6.93
7.26
Rottnest
Rottnest
Rottnest
Rottnest
7
29
29
5
10
10
10
10
Tuna - Longtail
2
3
4
6
8
10
15
Tuna - Skipjack
1
2
3
4
8
Ian Cornelius
Mark Jarrett
Trevor Scott
Steve Webb
Bob Biernat
1
2
3
4
Rhyss Whittred
Mark Jarrett
Glen Rattigan
David Valentino
Tuna - Southern Bluefin
Tuna - Yellowfin
Wahoo
5.60
95
06
76
07
89
94
Island
Island
Island
Island
Aug
Aug
Aug
Sep
2
3
4
6
8
10
15
24
37
Ian Cornelius
Ivan Quartermaine
Vacant
Jamie Greaves
Paul Maindok
John Cramer
Kim F Thorson
Trevor Scott
Basil Downs
9.00
15.20
Exmouth
Bernier Is
26 Jul 82
28 May 73
33.30
25.40
39.00
55.10
39.00
84.00
Kalbarri
Kalbarri
Rottnest
Rottnest
Rottnest
Rottnest
27 Feb
27 Nov
28 Apr
17 Apr
28 Apr
2 Apr
2
3
4
6
8
10
15
24
Chris Wilkes
Matt Reece
Michael Thomas
Chris Brogan
John Edwards
Steve Richardson
Ivan Carter
Peter Dohnt
12.40
14.40
20.00
21.50
30.60
25.50
20.30
29.60
Mackerel Island
Mackerel Island
Exmouth
Coral Bay
Mackerel Is
Dampier
Exmouth
Exmouth
Trench
Trench
Trench
Trench
99
94
01
95
01
95
3 Sep 07
23 Aug 04
10 Nov 89
7 Aug 86
7 Aug 86
28 Aug 89
3 Nov 90
8 Nov 90
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SPECIES
Line Class
Angler
Weight
Location
Date
Female Records
Barracuda
Barramundi
1
8
Robyn Fenech
Jan Prince
Carol-Anne Bickford
Patti Horwood
Joy Burrage
Kay Webber
Rhonda Kelly
2.10
8.70
4.70
12.90
7.60
31.60
19.10
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Mackerel Is
Pt Hedland
Coral Bay
Exmouth
Vicki Searle
Talisha Cook
3.90
12.20
Karratha
Fortescue River
4 Nov
11 Nov
25 Oct
23 Sep
16 Mar
4 Sep
28 Oct
01
95
97
86
97
84
96
9 Nov 08
5 Dec 04
Black Jewfish
10
karen Crosby
15.20
Broome
23 Mar 08
Broadbill Swordfish
60
Tracey Rushford
87.00
Exmouth
22 Mar 07
Pt Hedland
Pt Hedland
10 Apr 98
7 Jun 98
Dampier
Exmouth
Karratha
Dampier
Exmouth
Dampier
5 Jul
3 Apr
31 Mar
9 Oct
1 Apr
29 Oct
31 Mar 90
Chinaman
Cobia
3
4
2
3
4
6
8
10
Rachael Green
Rachael Green
Wendy Patzak
Jo Decker
Sheridan Munds
Frances White
Jo Decker
Bronwyn Rack
9.60
5.40
4.40
11.90
15.20
15.00
13.20
16.50
2
Faye Pike
2.00
Cape Naturaliste
2
3
4
Vicki Searle
Vicki Searle
Robyn Fenech
6.40
6.20
6.80
Dampier
Dampier
Exmouth
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
15
Carol-Anne Bickford
Robyn Fenech
Mesha Prince
Rita Lewin
Kathy Ryan
Joy Burrage
Leisa-anne Hull
Lois Fenton
2.00
15.40
22.00
23.30
24.00
30.20
25.00
22.40
1.60
Exmouth
Exmouth
Mackerel Is
Exmouth
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
91
09
01
93
09
78
4 Aug 07
4 Aug 08
7 Nov 01
12 Jan 00
30 Oct 02
29 Aug 03
11 Nov 98
3 Mar 96
16 Aug 98
26 Oct 94
6 Jul 97
Mackerel - Spotted
1
Carol-Anne Bickford
Exmouth
12 Jan 00
Mahi Mahi
1
2
4
6
8
Sangeeta Menon
Kathy Ryan
Kathy Ryan
Marie Quinlin
Jan Prince
3.20
7.00
8.70
11.90
10.50
Rottnest Island
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
14 Mar
19 Aug
20 Aug
4 Nov
8 Nov
10
96
96
92
91
25 Aug
25 Jun
29 Sep
21 Mar
91
89
91
10
Marlin - Black
4
8
10
15
Wendy Patzak
Trish Johnson
Wendy Patzak
Jo Decker
22.50
53.50
40.60
93.50
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Exmouth
Marlin - Striped
10
37
Jan Prince
Julie Gheradi
30.50
46.50
Exmouth
Exmouth
1 Nov 92
29 Jul 78
Mulloway
3
6
Karen Lee Jeffs
Nola Tynan
12.10
10.50
Pt Hedland
Pt Hedland
18 Apr 01
25 Apr 02
Queenfish
1
2
3
4
6
Rita Lewin
Jan Prince
Sahra Pitman
Bronwyn Rack
Sally Clark
6.10
7.00
7.10
10.50
6.40
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Dampier
Exmouth
31 Oct
14 Mar
25 Mar
14 Apr
21 Oct
01
08
11
91
94
2
4
6
8
10
15
Bronwyn Rack
Melva Rack
Jennifer Potts
Kay Webber
Debbie Snook
Fay Agnew
29.00
27.20
19.80
39.00
35.60
48.08
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Exmouth
Exmouth
N W Cape
30 May
12 Jul
3 Aug
9 Jul
7 Oct
7 Sep
92
77
91
83
94
70
10
86
98
01
Sailfish
52
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
Salmon Australian
1
2
3
4
Sangeeta Menon
Michelle Tickle
Kerrie Fairbairn
Veronica Ellis
4.87
4.50
5.00
5.05
Rottnest Island
Cape Naturaliste
Yallingup
Rocky Point
17 Apr
20 Mar
14 Mar
8 Apr
Salmon Threadfin
1
2
3
Vicki Searle
Karen Lee Jeffs
Talisha Cook
3.10
5.20
4.80
George River
Pt Hedland
George River
7 Oct 07
20 May 01
7 Oct 07
SPECIES
Line Class
Angler
Weight
Location
Date
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
15
24
Caroline Davies
Caroline Davies
Caroline Davies
Caroline Davies
Robyn Fenech
Katarina Mikic
Christine Ezekiel
Robyn Fenech
Mia Cramer
3.80
6.80
8.00
18.40
19.20
29.40
22.80
29.90
24.00
Geographe Bay
Geographe Bay
Eagle Bay
Eagle Bay
Geographe Bay
Geographe Bay
Jurien Bay
Geographe Bay
Rottnest Is
17 Jun 07
15 Jul 07
17 Feb 08
14 Mar 09
11 Mar 00
8 Jun 02
18 Mar 90
12 Mar 00
7 Dec 00
Samson Fish
Shark - Hammerhead
15
Lois Fenton
103.40
Pt Hedland
19 May 98
Shark - Tiger
15
Wendy Patzak
324.00
Dampier
20 Jun 92
1
3
4
6
8
15
Vicki Searle
Shanae Cook
Frances White
Jo Decker
Wendy Patzak
Wendy Patzak
Brettany Fuller
Tina Fuller
2.90
12.50
20.00
34.90
35.40
89.00
25.40
29.80
Karratha
Exmouth
Dampier
Exmouth
Dampier
Dampier
Exmouth
Exmouth
12 Oct
22 Mar
28 Mar
1 Apr
4 Aug
29 Sep
16 Dec
21 May
Lee Murray
Valerie Carter
Charmaine Bell
1.00
4.30
6.60
Kalbarri
Kalbarri
Geographe Bay
4 Aug 96
2 Mar 96
30 Mar 03
Jan Prince
Marie Pittock
3.20
3.30
Exmouth
Exmouth
9 Mar 08
31 Oct 03
Shark - Whaler
Land
Based
Snapper
1
2
3
Spangled Emperor
2
3
6
10
08
11
93
09
90
91
04
04
Tailor
2
Suzanne Malton
2.90
Kalbarri
13 Oct 00
Trevally - Big Eye
1
2
Jan Prince
Jan Prince
2.20
4.30
Exmouth
Exmouth
3 Nov 96
18 Mar 04
Trevally - Bludger
3
4
6
Karen Lee Jeffs
Enid Clark
Narelle Hickling
5.20
4.00
7.20
Pt Hedland
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
17 Mar 01
28 Aug 93
29 Sep 02
1
2
3
4
6
8
10
Rachael Green
Vicki Searle
Bridgette Wright
Belinda Barrow
Wendy Brown
Bronwyn Rack
Melva Rack
2.20
2.80
14.10
14.50
21.80
10.50
27.00
Pt Hedland
Dampier
Exmouth
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
Dampier
Dampier
14 Apr
1 Nov
20 Sep
5 Mar
7 Nov
15 Jul
12 Nov
01
08
03
94
93
90
78
1
2
3
4
Jan Prince
Rita Lewin
Vicki Searle
Rochelle Ralston
2.00
5.40
6.40
9.80
Exmouth
Exmouth
Dampier
Dampier
3 Nov
21 May
8 Oct
3 Aug
96
01
00
91
9.60
4.20
4.20
9.70
5.60
11.80
13.10
10.40
Exmouth
Dampier
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Dampier
Exmouth
Exmouth
12 Jan 00
2 Aug 92
3 Nov 96
29 Mar 09
21 Mar 10
7 Aug 90
12 Jan 00
22 Oct 97
6.90
7.70
Dampier
Exmouth
26 Sep 10
3 Nov 94
Trevally - Giant
Trevally - Golden
1
2
2
3
4
6
8
10
Carol-Anne Bickford
Michelle O`Brien
Jan Prince
Tayla Anne Clatworthy
Shannon Dandie
Bronwyn Rack
Carol-Anne Bickford
Marie Pittock
Tuna - Kawa Kawa
3
6
Vicki Searle
Kathy Ryan
Tuna - Large Scale
1
2
3
4
6
Jan Prince
Carol-Anne Bickford
Robyn Fenech
Sandra Steel
Kathy Ryan
3.30
8.20
9.60
10.18
6.90
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Abrolhos Islands
Exmouth
16 Aug
25 Oct
29 Oct
14 May
6 Nov
97
97
03
06
91
Tuna - Longtail
2
3
4
6
8
Carol-Anne Bickford
Talisha Cook
Jo Chapman
Patricia Jackson
Marie Pittock
8.30
7.60
12.00
16.00
11.10
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Dampier
Exmouth
4 Nov
30 Mar
6 Apr
3 Aug
24 Oct
99
09
01
85
97
Tuna - Skipjack
3
4
Mia Cramer
Mia Cramer
Rottnest
Rottnest Trench
3 Mar 08
22 Apr 01
5.26
5.20
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SPECIES
Line Class
Angler
Weight
Location
Date
Sangeeta Menon
Sangeeta Menon
Casey Sorrell
Valerie Carter
Lee Murray
Colleen M Bottrell
Carol-Anne Bickford
Susanne Warman
Michelle Callan
Jacquie Rushford
4.20
3.81
5.50
11.70
13.40
7.40
20.20
32.70
61.00
92.60
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island
Kalbarri
Kalbarri
Exmouth
Exmouth
Dirk Hartog Is
Exmouth
Exmouth
4 Jul 10
7 Feb 09
18 Sep 10
28 Jan 95
3 Mar 96
2 Nov 92
27 Sep 97
19 May 77
10 Nov 95
17 Jan 10
4
6
8
Francine Gregory
Kelly Anne Insull
Debbie Snook
8.20
20.60
17.70
Exmouth
Mackerel Island
Exmouth
4 Nov 92
25 Aug 08
30 Oct 94
Barracuda
2
3
4
6
8
Clinton Damian
Andrew Epding
Patti Horwood
Ashley Magee
Brendan Hourn
8.90
9.40
12.90
9.00
16.20
Exmouth
Exmouth
Mackerel Is
Pt Hedland
Exmouth
27 Oct
24 May
23 Sep
13 Jul
16 Jun
Barramundi
8
3
Talisha Cook
Shanae Cook
12.20
9.40
Fortescue River
George River
5 Dec 04
31 Dec 06
Eric Locke
Tristan Francks
11.00
14.40
Roebuck Bay
Broome
15 Mar 09
8 Aug 07
Tuna - Yellowfin
Wahoo
1
2
3
3
4
6
10
15
24
37
Junior Records
Black Jewfish
Chinaman
2
Rhys Clatworthy
2.40
Cobia
3
4
6
Andrew Epding
Grant Gregory
Ashley Magee
6.90
13.50
8.40
2
3
Carl Babarskas
Carl Babarskas
2
3
4
Talisha Cook
Talisha Cook
Ben Pugh
3
4
6
8
10
15
Daryl Anesbury
Steven Anesbury
Daryl Anesbury
Mesha Prince
Paul Donnes
Patti Horwood
Mahi Mahi
1
2
3
4
6
10
Marlin - Black
4
6
Marlin - Blue
15
60
Queenfish
1
2
3
4
Exmouth
23 Mar 07
Exmouth
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
27 Oct 00
19 Jan 92
17 Jul 96
2.99
3.15
Lancelin
Lancelin
3 Mar 01
27 Jan 01
6.00
4.80
5.50
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
1 Aug 09
4 Aug 08
14 Mar 92
15.90
15.80
25.30
23.25
27.20
19.40
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Dampier
Mackerel Is
25 Oct
6 Sep
21 Oct
15 Apr
18 May
7 Oct
97
99
97
96
02
87
Mia Cramer
Carl Babarskas
Mia Cramer
Marcus J Maher
Troy Wright
Shane Damian
2.22
3.50
4.75
9.25
8.10
14.10
Rottnest Trench
Rottnest Trench
Rottnest Trench
Rottnest Is
Exmouth
Exmouth
29 Feb
28 Apr
20 Apr
25 Apr
6 Nov
18 Oct
04
01
02
98
93
97
Bruce Wotherspoon
Craig Park
25.80
30.00
Dampier
Dampier
1 Aug 92
1 Aug 86
28.80
169.30
Exmouth
Exmouth
7 Apr 96
27 Oct 03
Exmouth
Mackerel Is
Karratha
Mackerel Is
23 Mar
26 Sep
21 Oct
1 Oct
07
86
06
87
83
91
04
86
10
Scott Turrell
Ben Miles
Andrew Snook
Ben Crisp
Talisha Cook
Ben Crisp
6.60
6.60
7.00
7.70
4
6
8
10
15
Ian French
Troy Wright
Bridgette Wright
Chris Zencich
Shanae Cook
30.00
37.60
31.20
24.00
26.00
Dampier
Exmouth
Exmouth
Dampier
Dampier
30 Jul
16 Aug
24 Oct
26 Sep
27 Sep
Salmon Australian
3
4
Jason Burgoyne
Ashley Coote
5.20
5.66
Yallingup
Yallingup
14 Mar 98
13 Apr 03
Salmon Threadfin
1
2
3
4
6
Justine Boekhorst
Justine Boekhorst
Talsiha Cook
Justine Boekhorst
Michael Berthelsen
1.40
2.10
4.80
10.50
6.50
DeGrey River
DeGrey River
Georgr River
Pt Hedland
Dampier
29 Nov
29 Nov
7 Oct
16 Feb
19 Jul
98
99
07
00
91
Samson Fish
4
6
8
10
15
24
Jason Burgoyne
Myles Blond
Cody Rummer
Stephen Pitard
Maddison Cramer
Mia Cramer
6.20
18.60
24.36
27.00
27.04
24.00
Geographe Bay
Rottnest Is
Rottnest Is
Geographe Bay
Rottnest Is
Rottnest Is
21 Dec
7 Feb
2 Mar
30 Jan
30 Dec
7 Dec
97
88
03
99
00
00
Shark - Whaler
3
4
10
Shanae Cook
Talisha Cook
Ben Patrick
12.50
13.65
38.00
Exmouth
Dampier
Rottnest Trench
22 Mar 11
8 Jan 06
20 Mar 83
Sailfish
54
8
10
00
00
86
96
02
SPECIES
Line Class
Angler
Weight
Snapper
1
2
Anna Sutherland
Anna Sutherland
2.40
5.00
Kalbarri
Kalbarri
30 Jan 94
28 Feb 93
Spangled Emperor
2
3
Clinton Damian
Brendan Hourn
4.00
3.30
Exmouth
Exmouth
10 Jul 96
15 Mar 03
Tailor
1
2
3
Ben Malton
Rebecca Malton
Ben Malton
2.40
4.10
3.40
Kalbarri
Kalbarri
Kalbarri
12 Nov 00
12 Oct 00
14 Oct 01
Trevally - Bludger
Date
Raymond Slater
10.40
Pt Hedland
Alex Dandie
Bridgette Wright
Grant Gregory
Shanae Cook
Jamie Wotherspoon
Joshua Gusthart
1.30
14.10
12.80
17.30
16.50
26.00
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Dampier
Dampier
22 Mar
20 Sep
2 Feb
1 Apr
7 Aug
22 Feb
10
03
92
09
89
88
2
3
4
6
8
Bridgette Wright
Jackson Tatham
Matthew Pike
Clayton Prescott
Brendon Billet
5.30
5.70
8.00
9.50
10.40
Exmouth
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
29 Mar
26 Apr
3 Aug
9 May
5 Aug
03
11
91
92
91
Trevally - Golden
2
3
4
6
8
Clinton Damian
Tayla Anne Clatworthy
Grant Gregory
Brett McGovern
Brendon Billet
6.80
9.70
10.40
8.60
11.50
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Pt Hedland
Dampier
27 Sep
29 Mar
9 Nov
18 Jun
7 Aug
98
09
91
00
89
Trevally - Silver
1
2
Jason Burgoyne
Jason Burgoyne
1.39
2.20
Geographe Bay
Geographe Bay
13 Mar 98
21 Dec 97
Tuna - Kawa Kawa
2
3
4
6
Jackson Tatham
Nelson R Jeffs
Troy Wright
Daryl Anesbury
5.50
4.80
6.70
7.00
Dampier
Pt Hedland
Exmouth
Exmouth
26 Dec
5 Jun
4 Nov
20 Oct
10
98
93
97
Tuna - Large Scale
2
4
6
8
Ben Crisp
Ben Crisp
Ben Patrick
Beau Britton
8.70
9.00
8.00
10.30
Mackerel Is
Mackerel Is
Half Moon Reef
Exmouth
7 Oct
3 Oct
25 Apr
21 Oct
87
87
84
00
Stuart Forster
Alex Darin
Scott Turrell
Kurt Mead
Steven Anesbury
7.50
11.00
19.60
14.30
10.30
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Exmouth
Exmouth
24 Apr
5 Aug
7 Aug
28 Apr
26 Oct
88
02
90
95
00
4.64
5.20
Rottnest Is
Rottnest Trench
2 Mar 03
22 Apr 01
Trevally - Giant
4
Location
1
3
4
6
8
10
Tuna - Longtail
2
3
6
8
10
Tuna - Skipjack
3
4
Tuna - Yellowfin
Wahoo
Mia Cramer
Mia Cramer
14 Jul 96
3
4
6
37
Jessica Jarrett
Tayla Clatworthy
Carl Babarskas
Chris Rushford
3.44
9.30
9.62
79.20
Rottnest Island
Exmouth
Lancelin
Exmouth
3 Jan
21 Aug
1 Oct
16 Jan
11
10
00
10
6
10
Brendan Hourn
Alex Nelson
14.10
13.00
Exmouth
Exmouth
17 Aug 03
23 Mar 11
Pt Hedland
Pt Hedland
14 Apr 06
17 Apr 07
George River
Fortescue River
31 Dec 06
5 Dec 04
Small Fry Records
Barracuda
3
4
Dale Spera
Joshua Spera
7.40
6.40
Barramundi
3
8
Shanae Cook
Talisha Cook
9.40
12.20
Cobia
4
Shanae Cook
7.50
Dampier
12.50
9.30
11.40
24.00
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
24 Oct
30 Apr
5 Feb
5 Feb
Pt Hedland
Dampier
17 Apr 07
2 May 10
Queenfish
Sailfish
Trevally - Giant
Trevally - Golden
Tuna Kawa Kawa
Shark - Whaler
Wahoo
3
4
8
15
2
3
8
1
3
1
3
3
2
3
4
3
10
Amber Cloughessy
Jackson Tatham
Amber Cloughessy
Amber Cloughessy
Joshua Spera
Jackson Tatham
Amber Cloughessy
Wade Clark
Bridgette Wright
Chelsea Smith
Jackson Tatham
Jackson Tatham
Jackson Tatham
Jackson Tatham
Jackson Tatham
Jackson Tatham
Alex Nelson
3.80
6.50
15.60
1.40
14.10
2.80
6.20
5.70
6.60
3.90
7.00
4.50
13.00
Dampier
Exmouth
Exmouth
Exmouth
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Dampier
Exmouth
8 Jan 06
10
11
11
11
26 Sep 10
22 Mar 11
20 Sep 03
24 Mar 11
27 Dec 10
26 Apr 11
12 Dec 10
8 Oct 10
26 Dec 10
21 May 11
23 Mar 11
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2011/12 - Season Calendar
*WAGFA Sanctioned tournament
Presentation Night
Saturday 15th October
RPYC Crawley
Annual General Meeting & Social Night
Tuesday 8 November
RPYC Crawley
Opening Weekend
Saturday - Sunday 12-13 November
Rottnest Island
Christmas Party
Sunday 4th December
RPYC Crawley
Club Day
Sunday 15th January
Rottnest Island
Social Night
Tuesday 7th February
RPYC Fremantle
Club Day
Sunday 12th February
Rottnest Island
Social Night
Tuesday 6th March
RPYC Fremantle
Gamex - EGFC*
Sunday - Friday 11-16 March
Exmouth
Australian IBT - EGFC*
Tuesday - Thursday 20-22 March
Exmouth
WA Open*
Saturday 31st March
Jurien Bay
WA Open
Sunday 1st April
Jurien Bay
Social Night
Tuesday 3rd April
RPYC Fremantle
Abrolhos Tournament (GDOFC)*
Friday - Thursday 13-19 April
Abrolhos Islands
Social Night
Tuesday 1st May
RPYC Fremantle
Marlin Cup*
Saturday - Sunday 5-6 May
Rottnest Island
Social Night
Tuesday 5th June
RPYC Fremantle
Club Day (Ladies & Small Fry)
Sunday 10th June
Venue Undecided
Social Night
Tuesday 3rd July
RPYC Fremantle
Social Night
Tuesday 7th August
RPYC Fremantle
Social Night
Tuesday 4th September
RPYC Fremantle
Annual Presentation Dinner
Saturday 20th October
RPYC Crawley
Annual General & Social Night
Tuesday 13th November
RPYC Fremantle
Opening Weekend
Saturday & Sunday 22-23 November
Rottnest Island
Christmas Party
Sunday 4th December
RPYC Crawley
2011/12 - Moon Phases
2011 - WA PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Christmas Day
Sunday 25 December
Boxing Day
Monday 26 December
2012 - WA PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day
Sunday 1 January
New Moon
First Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
2011
Sep 27
Oct 3
Oct 11
Oct 19
Oct 26
Nov 2
Nov 10
Nov 18
Nov 24
Dec 2
Dec 10
Dec 17
Dec 24
Dec 31
Australia Day
Thursday 26 January
Labour Day
Monday 5 March
Good Friday
Friday 6 April
Easter Monday
Monday 9 April
Feb 21
Feb 29
Mar 8
Mar 14
ANZAC Day
Wednesday 25 April
Mar 22
Mar 30
Apr 5
Apr 13
Foundation Day
Monday 4 June
Queen’s Birthday
Monday 1 October
Christmas Day
Tuesday 25 December
Boxing Day
Wednesday 26 December
2012
Jan 23
Jan 30
Jan 9
Jan 16
Feb 7
Feb 14
Apr 21
Apr 29
May 5
May 12
May 20
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 19
June 26
July 3
July 10
July 18
July 26
Aug 1
Aug 9
Aug 17
Aug 24
Aug 31
Sep 8
Sep 15
Sep 22
Sep 29
Oct 8
2011/12 - WA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Oct 15
Oct 21
Oct 29
Nov 6
Nov 13
Nov 20
Nov 28
Dec 6
Summer
Dec 13
Dec 19
Jan 28
15 Dec 2011 to 31 January 2012
2012/13 - WA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Autumn (Term 1)
6 - 22 April 2012
Winter (Term 2)
7 - 22 July 2012
Spring (Term 3)
29 September - 14 October 2012
Summer (Term 4)
19 Dec 2012 - 3 February 2013
2011 - XMAS SOCIAL EVENT - Sunday 4th December
IN THIS THE 10TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, THE BIGGEST GAME FISHING PARTY OF THE YEAR WILL BE HELD
ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF DECEMBER FOR ALL PGFC MEMBERS, PARTNERS, KIDS & GUESTS.
COME AND SUPPORT YOUR CLUB
Great opportunity to catch up with other members before Christmas
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE
RPYC CRAWLEY 12 noon to 2:30pm

Strike Magazine - Perth Game Fishing Club

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