Strike Magazine - Perth Game Fishing Club
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Strike Magazine - Perth Game Fishing Club
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 Graphic Design: JAM DESIGN Designer: Andrea Ruffles Production Manager: Ron Jenkin Suite 2, 415 Roberts Road Subiaco WA 6008 T 08 9381 2522 F 08 9381 2622 www.jamdesign.com.au 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: [email protected] 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. 2 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 Club Committee 2 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 2 4 5 5 6 10 13 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 38 40 44 48 56 58 60 FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION CONTACT A COMMITTEE MEMBER 3 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. 4 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 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 www.pgfc.com.au 5 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. 6 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 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 www.pgfc.com.au 7 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 8 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 THEY MAY BE SMALL AND LIGHT BUT THEY’RE STRONG, THAT’S WHY THEY’VE BEEN DESIGNED! THEY HAVE ALL THE CREDENTIALS TO SATISFY THE MOST DEMANDING OF GAME ANGLERS. SHIMANO’S SMALL GAME REELS ARE CAPABLE OF ULTRA-HIGH DRAG 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 6.2:1/4.1:1 6.2:1/4.1:1 5.7:1/3.1:1 5.7:1/3.1:1 5.2:1/2.3:1 5.2:1/2.3:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 97/64 97/64 104/56 104/56 117/60 117/60 117 117 117 117 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 6 6 6 6 6 6 8+1 8+1 8+1 8+1 510 520 730 750 916 941 547 550 561 581 GRA23734 GRA23734 v1F.indd 1 8/08/11 3:22 PM www.pgfc.com.au 9 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 10 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 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. www.pgfc.com.au 11 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 12 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 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 www.pgfc.com.au 13 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. 14 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 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. www.pgfc.com.au 15 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 16 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 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. Do you know the winning gamefishing techniques? GamefiShiNG evolveS – You need BlueWater magazine to stay at the leading edge Subscribe to BlueWater to have it delivered right to your door. Never miss another spectacular magazine. With a 2-year subscription you’ll receive $118.90 worth of FREE bonuses! Visit: www.bluewatermag.com.au Fishing Club Newsletter Promotional Advert [ver.04].indd 1 27/07/2011 4:59:56 PM www.pgfc.com.au 17 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 18 Christmas Party 5 December PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 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 www.pgfc.com.au 19 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: [email protected] Web: www.diversewa.com.au 20 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 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”. 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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. For detailed information on the art and science of using the technology described above, visit www.seasurface.com and click on the News & Newsletters button. The two images at the top left show the water temperatures Ear 18th t hi nsJanuary i t e 1/ 3 on mar 2 c hseparate 1/ 13/ 05scales. 11: 42They AM Page 1 for highlight the gradient that can be seen through the line of the FADs adjacent to the Rottnest Trench. S E A S UR FA CE T E M P E R A T UR E S SAV E FUE L & TIM E IN SE A RC HIN G FO R YO UR C ATC H B Y DO W N LO A DIN G SE A SURFA C E TE M PE RATURE DATA Sea colour & sea current images now available Information updated 30 times each day Read sea temperatures & position instantly Special low rates for subscribers Display GPS marks or add your own Coverage of all Australian waters A VALUABLE TOOL FOR RECREATIONAL FISHERMEN www.seasurface.com Email: [email protected] 22 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 www.pgfc.com.au 23 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 think about the public on the jetty and use a bucket Graham immediately put a bucket over his head and continued with his business. Garrick caught 428 marlin and weighed 22 marlin over 1000 lbs when fishing this area. 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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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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. 28 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 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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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 document has been drafted for distribution to all interested parties. Updates on the FAD program can be found on www.pgfc.com.au . 32 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 A REMINDER WHO OUR FAD SPONSORS ARE Anglers’ No1 choice for Billfish 45 Billfish caught by Mahi Mahi II & Tomcat during Gamex 2010... ...all caught on Richter Soft Oscars and Soft Grassy. Simply irresistible RICHTER LURES PTY LTD Mobile 0410 474 290 Fax (08) 9364 6938 [email protected] www.richterlures.com www.pgfc.com.au 33 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” with a 3.44 kg southern bluefin on 3 kg fought for over an hour to stake a claim for State and Australian record status. Well done Jessica. 34 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 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. www.pgfc.com.au 35 TIDE TABLES 2011/2012 36 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 Trusted to protect your boating lifestyle Australia’s No. 1 provider of boat insurance for more than 40 years Al McGlashan 1300 00 CLUB (2582) clubmarine.com.au Tide Tables have been kindly provided by the Government of Western Australia, Department of Transport Insurance is underwritten by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (Allianz) AFSL No. 234708 ABN 15 000 122 850. Club Marine Limited (Club Marine) AFSL No. 236916 ABN 12 007 588 347 is a related body corporate and an agent of Allianz. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) available by phoning 1300 00 2582 before deciding if this product is right for you. Bluewater Hot Current 170x240mm.indd 1 Department of Transport 6/10/09 4:42:21 PM www.pgfc.com.au 37 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 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 = 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. 38 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. www.pgfc.com.au 39 GFAA RULES & EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS Rules and 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 40 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 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 Disqualifying acts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 acts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Disqualifying situations . . . . . . . . . . . 52 47 www.pgfc.com.au 41 GFAA RULES & EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS cont Rules and Equipment Regulations (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. 42 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. PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 49 50 Rules and Equipment Regulations (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 . www.pgfc.com.au 43 TAG & RELEASE GUIDELINES Rules and Equipment Regulations 51 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 . PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 (60cm min . size) Grammatorcynus bicarinatus shark, tiger Arripis trutta (40cm min .) 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Infoline: 9216 8966 46 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/rst 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 Myliobatis australis shark, porbeagle eagle ray Isurus spp . mackerel, broad barred Lamna nasus Myliobatis australis shark, porbeagle Scomberomorus semifasciatus shark, school (tope) mackerel, broad barred 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 marlin, pacific blue 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) Kingfish (yellowtail) 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, broad barred Scomberomorus semifasciatus 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 marlin, pacific blue 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* Kingfish (yellowtail) 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 Kingfish (yellowtail) Xiphias sexfasciatus gladius Myliobatis australis Caranx Argyrosomus Symphorus nematophorus Seriola lalandijaponicus Chinaman Kingfish (yellowtail) (60cm (60cm min .) Cobiamin . size) mackerel, broad barred Symphorus nematophorus Seriola lalandi Rachycentron canadum Scomberomorus semifasciatus Cobia mackerel, broad barred Rachycentron Scomberomorus semifasciatus 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 Symphorus nematophorus Cobia Rachycentron canadum eagle ray Myliobatis australis Kingfish (yellowtail) Seriola lalandi mackerel, broad barred Scomberomorus semifasciatus www.pgfc.com.au 47 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 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - STRIKE 2012 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 Check for up to date records - www.wagfa.asn.au 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 www.pgfc.com.au 49 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 Check for up to date records - www.wagfa.asn.au 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 www.pgfc.com.au 51 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 Kingfish - Yellowtail 2 Faye Pike 2.00 Cape Naturaliste Mackerel - Broad Barred 2 3 4 Vicki Searle Vicki Searle Robyn Fenech 6.40 6.20 6.80 Dampier Dampier Exmouth Mackerel - Narrow Barred 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 2012 EDITION - PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB Check for up to date records - www.wagfa.asn.au 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 - Gold Spot 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 www.pgfc.com.au 53 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 - Southern Bluefin 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 Kingfish - Yellowtail 2 3 Carl Babarskas Carl Babarskas Mackerel - Broad Barred 2 3 4 Talisha Cook Talisha Cook Ben Pugh Mackerel - Narrow Barred 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 2012 EDITION - PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB Check for up to date records - www.wagfa.asn.au 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 Trevally - Gold Spot 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 - Southern Bluefin 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 Mackerel - Narrow Barred Queenfish Sailfish Trevally - Giant Trevally - Golden Trevally - Gold Spot 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 www.pgfc.com.au 55 ROSEMARY ISLAND HISTORICAL ITEM 56 PERTH GAME FISHING CLUB - 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