What’s Happening

So far in the 2010/2011 membership year the members of the Gold Coast Sportfishing Club have chased target species such as Flathead, Mangrove Jack, Wahoo, Marlin, Grunter and many more all with the aim of boosting their annual catch numbers. The monthly catch comps have gone from strength to strength with more captures being submitted each month. Anglers can submit 5 fish caught in local waters for annual points be sure to check the leader board to see the current placings. Three Club day comps have featured on the calendar including a great Boater, non-boater day which saw club members teamed randomly. All of the days have ended with a BBQ back and the club house with family members joining in on the fun.

A Club trip to the Clarence River is planned to coincide with the ABT Clarence round with the option of fishing the Flathead Qualifier. We are also looking into a weekend away ater in the year to Awoonga Dam.

Monthly Meetings have consistently attracted over 50 people each month who come along to hear guest speakers, share fishing stories and catch up with mates. It has also been great to profile some of the fishing achievements of members and the club is utilising technology to share captures etc each month, be sure to get involved by submitting your captures or joining our facebook page and sharing your fishing pics.

Our guest speakers have included a great sessions on Chasing Mangrove Jack with Roderick Walmsley, Getting geared up for Mackerel with Aykut Ahmet and Ben Job, Marlin on Light gear with Kevin Ballantine, The History and working of the Volunteer Marine Rescue with GT and Bream on Lures with Tracey Mammen. Stay tuned for more featured speakers in coming months.

There is lot’s going on at the club and more planned for the future be sure you get involved .