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Issue No. 6 |Winter | 2008
Meeting time: 7:30pm
Meeting place: Asquith Bowling Club
Meeting regulatory: First Thursday of the month each month
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Presidents report:
Well what a quarter it has been. Since the last magazine the club has competed in the Windybank’s Challenge and
successfully hosted our first Presentation dinner. It’s been a busy time for all the committee members who have
worked tirelessly in the day to day running of the club and stepped up when required to get the Presentation dinner
over the line. This is a good opportunity to thank all of them for the wonderful work they have done and I very much
appreciate the input of each and every member.
The committee will be up for re-election at the AGM on the 3rd of the July this year. I am looking forward to hopefully
seeing some new faces joining the committee to keep the club moving forward and to help us fix up some of our
mistakes. If anyone is interested in any of the roles stated in the magazine, please feel free to drop myself or another
committee member an email or phone call to nominate yourself.
The great news is that there are still new club members joining the club and wanting to get involved in both the
indoor and outdoor calendar. The even better news is that the indoor program is really starting to take shape as we
get more and more high profile fishing figures coming to share their knowledge with us. I even had 2 calls this week
from fishing figures wondering when the club was free for them to come and talk to us, so that’s great news.
The committee is working hard trying to come up with new and exciting things for the club to do. So this is a
good time to throw this out to the members and get your feedback. If anyone has any good suggestions, ideas for
improvements or general housekeeping issues that we don’t appear to be addressing, please drop off information
regarding this suggestion to Windybank’s Bait and Tackle addressed to the committee.
As the new financial year is approaching, the Windybank’s Fishing Club is looking for continuing and new sponsors
and advertisers for the magazine. If anyone or anybody’s company is interested in helping the club in this way, please
do not be afraid to contact myself or any other committee member.
Rowan Muir
Bawley Point Weekend Away – May 23rd, 24th & 25th
Our first away comp for the year is a must for anyone who’d like a crack at first-rate rock and beach fishing.
Prime fishing
Bawley Point is just 4 hours south of Sydney and offers exceptional fishing in the winter months.
Big tailor, salmon, drummer, luderick, bream and mulloway are just a few of the species that can be targeted from
numerous easily accessible spots. As well as great beaches the area offers excellent rock fishing for anglers of all
ability and experience.
Make sure you’re kitted out with the appropriate gear if you’re planning on fishing the rocks - rock boots or cleats are
essential for wet or weed covered rocks.
Gary Brown will be fishing the comp and you’ll have the chance to catch up with him during the evenings. Gary has
decades of fishing experience and knows the area like the back of his hand and is happy to share his tips and advice
over a couple of beers.
The weigh in will be held at 10:00am Sunday morning, leaving plenty of time for a leisurely drive home.
Whether you’re looking to fish ‘till you drop or for a weekend getaway with the family, the Bawley Point weekend
away is not one to miss.
Accommodation
Racecourse Beach Tourist Park is comfortable and convenient offering cabins and camping grounds. To book or for
information contact them on 4457 1078 or check out their website www.racecoursebeach.com.au
Quite a few members are already booked in and will be having a get together on Friday night from about 9:00 at the
BBQ area in front of the Beachside Villas.
For more information about the weekend contact Arran Truesdale on 0411 695 839 or Dave Steele on 0416 074 341.
Issue No. 6 | Winter | 2008
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I Thought I Was Going To Die
(a catch and release story with Gary Brown)
By Arran Truesdale
An opportunity to go fishing with Gary Brown only comes up once in a while therefore it is not to be missed
regardless of how many times he hits you.
7.00am I met Gary at the boat ramp at the Cook’s
River. It was a nice day, calm conditions and mostly
sunny.
When you go fishing with Gary you need to
understand there are a couple of roles you are
expected to do. As we made our way up the river
my first job was to be a windbreak as Gary’s boat
is an open one and he positions himself directly
behind you so as not to get cold.
Our main objective was to catch yellowfin bream.
Only five, but to catch the five biggest ones we
could.
It wasn’t long till we were right into it. By about
8.30 we had a couple around 500gms
We were using soft plastics (no bait) flicking into the bank and under boats and moorings.
Finally after catching trees and plastic bags I finally hooked what to me seemed like a fish. All I know is that as I
tugged my line it then moved in the water apposed to not moving at all like the tree I had previously caught a
moment before. Slowly and with much care I dragged the fish towards the boat while being encouraged by Gary
saying things like “it’s probably a really big bag fish”. However once it surfaced it was a good size bream which was
scooped up in the net. It pulled the scales down to 1.2kg later and boy was I ecstatic, where Gary was a little bit
quieter than usual. At this point you need to understand another of my roles on the boat is to let Gary catch all the
fish and I stand back and clap and show much appreciation for the master that he is.
However with my fish in the live bait tank it was game on
True to form, it wasn’t long before Gary was on to a big one and within 15 minutes Gary had one in the tank which
I believe was smaller than mine, but as he owns the boat and as I was a long way up the Cook’s river who was I to
disagree.
The rest of the morning we caught about 15 bream between us, I need to mention that the count was Gary 10 Arran
5. When each fish was caught we weighed it and compared it to one of the smaller bream in the live well ensuring
that only 5 were ever in the live bait tank at one time. The scales which were used to compare the fish weight were
extremely high tech and did not need batteries. Basically a 300mm long piece of stick with two mesh bags at either
end. Fish were placed in each bag and which ever end when lower was the heaver fish.
The title to this story is “I thought I was going to die” and with what I am about to explain I’m sure you will
understand my fear.
After a great mornings fishing we got back to the boat ramp and weighed the five bream we caught. 4.280 kg for five
fish is not a bad effort. As usual Gary said “Grab the two biggest Bream for a photo” So as Gary got his camera ready
I got my Bream and Gary’s with one in each hand,set my self up for the photo. Remember I am holding over 2.4kg of
fantastic looking fish. Picture the scene – Arran is holding 2 big fish, Gary with camera saying “a bit to the left, now
the right, up a bit” when suddenly one of the bream jumped out of my hand, bounced onto the esky then in the
river, never to be seen again. Gary put down the unused camera and I felt a large shadow come over me. I thought
to myself “Arran, your times up”. However I decided to fight back. I look straight in to Gary’s explosive eyes and said
“Woops”. “Woops” he said “I’ll give you woops”
The picture was eventually taken with Gary’s Bream and one of the smaller ones and I think were still friends. All the
bream were released in excellent condition and it was great to see them swim off into the wild blue wonder. All in all
a great day, one which will haunt me to the end of time – Cheers Azza
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They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That Anymore They tell me he’s a fisherman
Deep down inside his heart
That his family name is synonymous
With the history ‘round these parts
He grew up with the Hawkesbury
Running through his veins
His last name came before him
And now he has the reins
His wife, she stands beside him
The backbone of the pair
She’s the one who makes “IT” happen
(Though he’s probably not aware)
Some say he can be grouchy
Or been at this game too long
But all I see is a steady man
Still going sweet and strong
There’s nothin’ you’ll ask about fishin’
That he won’t have the answer for
You walk into his shop with questions
But leave with so very much more
The kids who meet him are instantly
Taken in by the tales he tells
Little boys are totally awestruck
With all the “cool stuff” he sells
The men visit him for his knowledge
After all, he’s made this his life
For a word with the man with the know how
And a gentle kind word from his wife
As for me-well it’s really quite simple
There’s something that I know for sure
You should go and visit “John Windybank”
They don’t make ‘em like that anymore.
By Sue O’Sullivan
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Outdoor Fishing Program
2008
Open Comp 9
4:00pm Friday 12th December till Sunday 14th
December
Target species: Mulloway
Weigh-in captain: Dave Steele
Weigh-in location: Asquith Bowling Club
(back car park)
Time: 5:00pm
Bawley Point
Weekend Away- Open Comp 4
2:00pm Friday 23rd May till Sunday 25th May
Target species: Drummer
Weigh-in captain: Dave Steele
Weigh-in location: Racecourse Beach Tourist Park
Time: 10:00am
Open Comp 5
4:00pm Friday 13th June till Sunday 15th June
Target species: Snapper
Weigh-in captain: Andrew Letho
(back car park)
Time: 3:00pm
Open Comp 6
4:00pm Friday 11th July till Sunday 13th July
Target species: Tailor
Weigh-in captain: Luke O’Sullivan
(back car park)
Time: 3:00pm
Indoor Program 2008
Venue: Asquith Bowling
Club
Time: 7:30pm
Fingal Bay
Weekend Away- Open Comp 7
2:00pm Friday 15th August till Sunday 17th August
Target species: Luderick
Weigh-in captain: Peter Smith
Weigh-in location: Fingal Bay Caravan Park
Port Stephens
Time: 10:00am
We will have a variety of interesting and informative
guest speakers at every meeting.
Please check our website for updated information.
Open Comp 8
MAY
4:00pm Friday 12th September till Sunday 14th
September
Target species: Trevally
Weigh-in captain: Arran Truesdale
(back car park)
Time: 3:00pm
Thursday 1st May 2008
Gary Brown
In preparation for our weekend
away Gary will do a talk on Bawley Point and the
variety of species on offer.
JUNE
Windybanks Junior Challenge (TBC)
October
Weigh-in location: Galston Club
Glenbawn Dam
Weekend Away-Freshwater Comp 1
2:00pm Friday 21st November till Sunday 23rd
November
Target species: Yellowbelly
Weigh-in captain: Rowan Muir
Weigh-in location: Campsite at Glenbawn Dam
(Hunter Valley)
Time: 10:00am
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Thursday 5th June 2008
Mark James from the Department of Primary
Industries will be coming to discuss
sustainable fishing in our waterways.
JULY
Thursday 3rd July 2008
Annual General Meeting
AUGUST
Thursday 7th July 2008
Alastair McGlashan from Strike Zone DVD fame.
TBC
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7. What car manufacturer won Bathurst in 2007?
8. What sport does Brett Lee play
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12. Away comp in May: ______ Point
13. Another name for jewfish
14. What month of the year was the Windybanks
Challenge in 2008
16. Boat dealer at Cowan
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23. Billy ______ is a famous movie based on dance
25. Glenbawn dam is famous for what species
26. To catch whiting use a ____ Shank hook
27. Introduced freshwater sportsfish species
28. Ugly ____ fishing rods
30. A south cardinal marker flashes how many times?
32. A west cardinal marker flashes how many times?
34. The Australian soccer team are called
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4. What is the name of a flat bottom boat
5. AFL star and fishing identity
6. Bait and tackle store in Mt Colah
7. Wilson live _____ rods
9. Name a major point in the Hawkesbury River for
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10. Never take what fruit on a boat?
11. Type of sinker often used on the beach
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18. Steve ________ sponsored by Shimano fishing
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24. The point and island with the same name in the
Hawkesbury
27. Fish species and a suit maker
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31. David _______ plays soccer
33. Guest speaker and club patron Gary _____
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How To Target Dusky Flathead With Soft Plastics
And A Few Photographic Tips.
I am still amazed at the amount of anglers who still say that the dusky flathead is not worth catching. That they don’t
put up a fight, and if it does, it is like pulling in a wet sock. Or, you only fish for dusky flathead if you want to take
home a feed of fish for the family. It is these anglers who will just drift along aimlessly with a bait out the back for
hours on end waiting for a dusky flathead to jump on the pasting bait.
Now don’t get me wrong I have nothing against drifting for dusky flathead using bait. I still do it, but I would like to
say is that 95 percent of my dusky flathead now days are caught on soft plastics.
As a kid I use to target dusky flathead with strips of fresh, mullet, slimy mackerel and tailor, or if that didn’t work I use
to use live yellowtail or poddy mullet. It was the only way that I had been taught to target a feed of dusky flathead
that was reliable and cheap. There were times when I managed to save up enough money to go out a buy a few hard
body minnow lures that I would also use to chase dusky flathead with, but it would start to get very expensive when
I either got snagged up or lost the lure to a fish.
Now, thirty years on there are literally hundreds of different overseas and Australian manufactures out there that
are supplying soft plastics into tackle shops in Australia. So many in fact that the humble ball jig head has taken on
a number of different shapes and sizes to accommodate, not only the different types of plastics, but also the many
different types of fish species you can catch with them.
Okay, so what do I think that makes a excellent jig head that I would use for chasing flathead with soft plastics?
 They have to have a chemically sharpen point that will stand up to getting snagged a number of times.
 There has to be some kind of a keeper device just below the head of the jig to help hold the soft plastic on
the shaft of the jig.
 The wire has to be strong enough so that it doesn’t straighten out.
 The shape of the jig head needs to suit the type of soft plastic that you are using.
For a number of years now I have been using the TT Jig Heads and Wobble Head Jig in the following size when
targeting dusky flathead. The 1/0, 1/4oz and the 4/0, 3/8oz. Now, for you to be able to appreciate how the TT Jig
Heads and Wobble Head Jig works in the water you will need to put a plastic on one of them and either very slowly
troll it beside your boat or cast and retrieve it in very clear water. Only then will you appreciate what great action
these jig heads have. You could also drop it into clear water at your feet and watch how it wobbles and darts as it
drops down through the water column.
What I have also found that the action of the jig heads as it is worked through the water will impart more action
to the plastic itself. When chasing dusky flathead with jig heads and soft plastic I have found that I will use three
different techniques.
 The single or double jerk
 The hopping method
 The slow twitch
The Shore-based Hopping Method From A Breakwall.
When I have been fishing from breakwalls I have noticed that many anglers tend to try and cast out as far as they
can and then either put their rod into a hole or a crevice or just sit there and hold on to it while waiting for a fish to
jump on the end of the line. Okay this style of fishing will catch fish. But, what you will find is that the current will
eventually bring the bait back to the edge of the breakwall. Which in-turn could result in the rig getting snagged on
the rocks.
I have found that to be successful in catching dusky flathead when fishing off a breakwall you will need to be proactive, rather than non-active. In other words, if you sit on your backside (non-active) and wait for the fish to come to
you, you may get a fish or two. But if you change and work hard at targeting the fish (pro-active) your catch rate will
increase ten fold.
When using the larger Shads (5 inch) in water that is running fairly quickly and the depth of water is between 3 to 5
meters I will select the 4/0, 3/8 TT Jig head. The extra weight will enable me to cast that much further, while at the
same time get it down quicker to the bottom where the dusky flathead are laying in ambush. You could also use the
Tournament Series Jig heads in the 1/4 once No 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0 and 4/0 or you could go heavier and use the 3/8 once
2/0 and 4/0.
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To help the soft plastic to get down where the flathead are, I too will cast it out as far as I can get it. But I make sure
that I cast it up current, as this will give it enough time to hit the bottom. You will know when the soft plastic has hit
the bottom by watching the GSP line go limp. When this happens all you need to do is wind in the slack line and lift
the rod tip up to about 60 degrees off the waters surface. This will cause the soft plastic to rise slowly off the bottom.
Then lower the rod tip back down and wind up the slack line. Keep on repeating this process over and over again
until it reaches the area where the sandy bottom meets the bottom of the breakwall.
Once it is near where the breakwall meets the sandy bottom
I will then start retrieving the soft plastic in a hopping
motion back towards me. To do this I will use an outfit that
consists of either a 2.1m Shakespeare Synergy SP701L soft
plastic rod, mounted with a Pflueger Medalist 6030 spinning
reel that is spooled with 3 to 5 kilo GSP line, or a Pflueger
Trion PTSP AB 4770 1LFT rod, mounted with a Pflueger
Medalist 6030 spinning reel that is spooled with 3 to 5 kilo
GSP line.
I have found that a picture of a dusky flathead on its side
will always look better if its fins are erect. To achieve this
I give the fish a slight shake before the picture is taken.
The Single Or Double Jerk While Drifting In Shallow
Waters Over A Combination Of Sand And Weed Beds.
By shallow waters I mean the depth of water needs to be no
deeper that say 2.5m and as shallow as your boat will go. When
When you have caught a big dusky flathead and you
fishing in this depth of water I prefer to use the No 2, 1/8 once
are going to release it, you will need to lay it reasonably
or 1/0, 1/4 once Wobble Head Jig or the Tournament Series Jig
flat and support its belly. Don’t just hold it up by its mouth.
heads in the 1/4 once No 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0 and 4/0. The type of
plastic could be a shad, double or single tailed grub or stick baits.
The single or double jerk is where you cast out the jig head and soft plastic in the same direction as the boat is
drifting. You then allow it to hit the bottom. Remember to wind up that slack line, while at the same time pointing
the rod tip down to the surface of the water. Instead of slowly lift the rod tip upwards; you either whip the rod in a
single or double action.
This will cause the soft plastic to rocket off the bottom and hopefully attract the attention of a flathead. Many of
the takes will be as the soft plastic flutters back down to the bottom. The next time that you repeat this process you
will usually find that the flathead has it already in its mouth. You could use the same outfits as mentioned in fishing
breakwalls or a Pflueger President LP Baitcaster reel, (PRESIDENTLP) mounted on a PTCA 4760-1M Trion Graphite rod
and spooled with 5 kilo GSP line.
The way that you know whether a dusky flathead has taken
the soft plastics is there may be the slightest straitening of
the GSP line on the top of the water as the fish has come off
the bottom and taken the lure as it is fluttering back down to
the bottom. Or you may feel and extra weight on the line as
you quickly lift the rod tip upwards.
The Slow Twitch In And Around The Base Of
Mangroves.
The last two years I have fished in the Flathead Classic
on the Gold Coast. It is a catch, photograph and release
competition.
Nothing is better than using a Motor Guide electric motor to
quietly position yourself up to within casting distance of the
base of a set of mangroves. Then flick out a lightly weighted
soft plastic close to, or into a set of standing mangroves for
dusky flathead, bream, trevally. The depth of the water that
you are casting too may be as shallow as just 10cm.
Once the soft plastic has hit the water you can let it sink to hit
the bottom. Once again this will easily identified by the line
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going slack. Then it is just a matter of slowly twitching the rod tip slowly
back towards your boat from the edge of the mangroves. If, after a couple
of cast this doesn’t work you go try high sticking your rod and twitching
it back across the shallow water, but make sure that you don’t strike too
hard, as you may well pull the soft plastic out of the fishes mouth.
Double and single tail grubs, stick baits, worms, paddle tails, fish and
crawfish patterns can be used with the smallest of the TT Wobble Head
jigs, 1/32, 1/16 and 1/8 once Jig Heads, 1/8 once Ball Terror Jigs and the
1/20, 1/16, 1/12, 1/8, 1/6 and 1/4 once Tournament Series Jig heads.
Well, there you have it. Three different techniques for you to try. So the
next time that you are going out to chase flathead with dead or live baits.
Why don’t you take out a handful of TT Jig Heads and some soft plastics. I
am sure that you will be pleasantly surprised in your catch rate.
Gary Brown
Author of
Fishing Guide to Sydney - Hawkesbury
Dave Fletcher with a 91.5cm dusky flathead
Beach and Rock fishing Australia
that was caught during last years Flathead
DVD - A Day on the Bay
Classic. Dave is the skipper of our team Pflueger
DVD - Port Hacking, The Jewel of the South
and notice how he is supporting the dusky
flathead, while at the same time making it look
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much larger than it is.
Club Profiles
Angler of the Quarter : David Steele
David Steele has been an integral part of the setting up
of the Windybanks Fishing Club. He has worked tirelessly
on the committee and is a true testament to the success
of the club thus far. Everyone that has worked with him
throughout the year has appreciated his thoroughness
and extreme work ethic which sees the success of everything he is involved in.
David in short:
Age: 37
Likes: Fishing, spear fishing, 4wd trips, guitar and cooking.
Dislikes: Boat ramp rage
Favourite Colour: Blue
Favourite Food: Beef Tacos
Favourite Fishing Spot: Yamba
Boat: In between boats. Will be a Bar crusher. I use one
now. Brilliant boat.
Motor: Will be a Yamaha.
Favourite Fishing Rods: Gloomis Dsr 820 and Gloomis
Greenwater 10-20lb.
Favourite Reels: Shimano twin power
Most Memorable Catch: Fishing off Sydney with a mate
about 10 miles out. 43 good size fish (Morwong, snapper, pearl perch, trevally). Great day but needed a beer
after all that winding
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Windybank’s Challenge
The scene was set, after a right royal flogging last year, this was our chance to step-up and get noticed as
a club. Last years results were pretty good in tough conditions for our first serious competition as a club.
However, this year was a different story; we’d been around a year now, no excuses. I did the ring around
on Thursday night checking everyone was able to fish. I got to Matthew Terreiro, really hoping he was still
going to free, oh no, he’s snowed under with work, he can’t fish. I thought we may be doomed, he’s our best
points scoring fisherman and we really needed him. Oh well, not to worry, no point in losing sleep over it
now. Everyone else I called was in, ready to go. A few of us discussed plans, but no one really new what the
weekend would hold.
For me, it was a slow start to the weekend. I was supposed to
finish work at 4:00, on water at 4:30 and catch the tide before
dark. Well, by the time everything at worked finished up, I wasn’t
even on the water till after dark. From there it was over 3 hours
to the first fish. I made a few calls, and many others were doing it
tough too. My first thoughts were that this was going to be a long
weekend.
Slowly, but surely I started getting some bits and pieces. Nothing
special, but the species list was starting to climb slowly. I did the
ring around, still not many people had a great number of fish, I
was worried. There wasn’t much I could do about it though.
As I drove to the weigh-in, I picked up a recent addition to our club Andrew
Galatola, and tried to lift his esky into back of the car, struth, it was heavy.
I worked out in my head that between Andrew and myself we’d almost
doubled last years catch. Things were looking up.
Once I got to the weigh-in it was clear that we had a good turn out. There
was a sea of blue Windybank’s Fishing Club shirts spread out amongst the
crowd. Things were again looking up, and as I spoke to the guys, they were
a lot more confident than when I spoke to them on Saturday.
First to weigh-in was the Galston-Glenorie Club. It was pretty obvious they
had fished hard. They were there in big numbers and unfortunately for us,
they had big catches. As they strung up a nice sized Marlin on the scales,
it became obvious it was now a fight for second and third. After 7 years of
being runner-up, the Galston-Glenorie Club had really come home strong
this year.
Next to weigh-in was us. All the people there lined up with there eskies and
we started to weigh-in. Slowly, but surely the points started to grow. We
were well past last years points with still plenty of people to weigh-in. I was
really impressed with how hard so many people had fished for the club. As
our final few entered the weigh-in area and weighed in, it became apparent,
we were in the hunt for second place. I’d estimated we were a little over
1000 points.
Next to weigh-in was the Hornsby-Ku-ring-gai Fishing Club. They were
short on numbers compared to normal. Notable exception was Steve
Nowlan. I really believed we were in with a chance here. Right up until
Scott Schumacher weighed in we were right in the hunt. As Scott weighed
fish after fish and species after species on the scales slowly our
chances slipped away.
The points were tallied and John Windybanks announced the
winner. Not surprisingly, Galston Glenorie Fishing Club were at the
top with over 3000 points. Second was the Hornsby-Ku-ring-gai
Fishing club on 1500 points and we came in third on 1300 points.
A huge improvement on last year’s effort, and one that everyone in
the club can be proud of. Many other members of other clubs got
a bit of a shock to realise just how fast we’d become competitive.
If we can improve again for next year, we are genuine contenders
at a top 2 finish.
Rowan Muir
~ 12 ~
Catch and Release Techniques
Catch and release fishing is an increasingly popular practice among many anglers. As a club it is something
that we are actively trying to promote.
There will be a guest speaker from the DPI coming to give a talk on the benefits of catch and release at our
June meeting.
We have also introduced a new Junior Catch and Release division to encourage our young anglers.
Based on research the following fishing practices are suggested to maximise fish survival.
Use methods and rigs that increase the frequency of mouth-hooked fish (rather than gut-hooked)
• target fish with artificial lures
• Choose non-offset hooks when using bait
If the fish is hooked deeply, cut the line as close to the mouth as possible. Do not try to remove the hook.
Compared with removing swallowed hooks from bream and mulloway, cutting the line increased their shortterm survival from 12% to more than 85%. Up to 76% of the released line-cut, gut-hooked bream shed the
hook within three weeks
Minimise the length of time the fish is out of water
Ideally unhook the fish whilst it is still in the water. Try to retrieve hooks and release the fish as quickly
as possible. The use of needle-nosed pliers or hook retrieving devices can greatly reduce the time spent
unhooking.
Use fish friendly landing nets with soft, knotless mesh.
Avoid knotted landing nets which may damage the fishes scales, skin and eyes and fins.
If live wells are used, maintain good water quality by using flow through, aerated systems.
Poorly designed live wells reduce fish survival rates.
Other practices to help increase fish survival:
• use suitable tackle for the species that you are targeting and minimise the time spent to land the fish
• Use barbless hooks or hooks with reduced barbs to make hook removal easier and minimise hook
damage. This can be achieved by squeezing barbs down with pliers or filing down larger barbs.
• Use wet hands or wet gloves when handling fish to minimise the damage to their skin
• Do not hold fish by the gills or eyes
• Take care to revive fish on release if they appear exhausted (struggling to hold themselves upright
and/or swim away). Gently hold or push the fish through the water so that it obtains a good flow over
its gills. If there is any water current, hold the fish upright facing towards the current until it starts to
show signs of recovery.
Junior Catch And Measure Division
As a club one of our aims is to promote Catch and Measure. In keeping with this we are starting a new Junior Catch
and Measure Division.
Junior members will now be able to catch and release ANY size fish.
The rules will be the same as the senior division•
photo of fish on approved ‘brag’ mat
•
or catch and release sheet witnessed by club member
•
1 point per centimetre will be awarded
Catch and release sheets will be available at club meetings and weigh-ins.
Hopefully this will encourage our junior members to get out on comp weekends and have a fish and also educate
them on the importance of catch and release fishing.
Club Shirts & Hats
There are still club shirts available in all sizes, including juniors.
Also available are club hats and caps.
Issue No. 5
6 | Winter
Autumn| 2008
| 2008
Shirts Adults- $35Junior- $20
Hats- $15
Caps- $15
~ 13 ~
Red spot disease
Fish sampled in different areas of the Clarence and Manning Rivers and more recently in the Wisemans Ferry area of
Hawkesbury River, have been diagnosed with Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS) or ‘red spot disease’. This is caused
by a fungus (Aphanomyces invadans) and shows as red lesions (sores) or deep ulcers. Secondary bacterial infections
are often also associated with red spot disease.
If caught, ulcerated fish should not be eaten (advice from the NSW Food Authority).
Severely ulcerated fish should:
• not be thrown back into the river;
• be euthanased by quickly removing the head
(immersion in an ice slurry prior to decapitation
should be done if possible); and
• be disposed of in land fill away from waterways.
Lesions from red spot disease in sand whiting (picture D. Callinan)
Healthy fish with no sign of red spot disease can still be caught and consumed by recreational fishers and caught and
sold by licensed commercial fishers.
Red spot disease has been previously reported in many freshwater catchments and estuaries throughout Australia,
including NSW, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Fish species known to be
susceptible to the disease include bream, mullet, whiting, dusky flathead, silver trevally, eels and catfish.
Previous outbreaks of red spot disease have been associated with acid water run-off, particularly after heavy rain
following a prolonged a dry spell.
At this time, reports of red spot disease have been made in several rivers along the mid-north and north NSW coast,
including the Richmond, Manning, Clarence and Hastings Rivers.
NSW DPI will continue to monitor the occurrence of the red spot disease in the river and will collect further samples
of fish as required. At this stage, there is not expected to be any significant impacts on fish populations in the river.
Please note that normal fishing rules such as bag and size limits still apply. However, compliance action will not be
taken against persons who, consistent with this advice, bring ashore ulcerated fish that are below the minimum legal
length for proper disposal in landfill.
For further updates, phone the NSW DPI fisheries information line on 1300 550 474.
Thankyou
I would like to thank the Windybank’s Fishing Club for presenting
me with the Club Person Award for 2007/08. I feel very privileged
to have been the first ever but am disappointed I was unable to be
there on the night due to business commitments.
The club now has an activity box for young children who may come
to the meetings. Children are welcome at the club meetings so if
you have a small child and wish to come and listen to a particular
guest speaker we have been donated some small chairs a table and
as I have mentioned a box full off things to keep them amused.
Many thanks again for the award and happy fishing,
Annette Windybank
~ 14 ~
2007 DIVISION WINNERS
Congratulations to all our prize winners for 2007.
Estuary
Winner- Matthew Terreiro
Runner up- Alex Whitlock
Freshwater Catch and Measure
Runner up- Rowan Muir
Freshwater Open
Saltwater Catch and Measure
Winner- Peter Smith
Runner up- Daniel Smith
Offshore
Winner- Jeff Follers
Runner up- Lance Jansen
Champion of Champions
Rock and Beach
Winner- Gary Brown
Runner up- Matthew Terreiro
Ladies Champion
Winner- Tandia Terreiro
Ladies
Winner- Tandia Terreiro
Runner up- Natarsha Terreiro
Junior Champion
Winner- Jarrod Rodrigues
Junior
Winner- Jarrod Rodrigues
Runner up- Tandia Terreiro
Crab and Spinach Quiche
1-2 sheets Shortcrust pastry
1 small onion
15g butter
100g shredded spinach
60g Gruyere cheese, sliced
3 eggs
1 cup cream
1 cup milk
salt and pepper
grated nutmeg
200g crabmeat
Line a 28cm flan ring with pastry sheets.
Cook onion in butter till transparent. Add spinach and cook for 3 minutes.
Cool slightly
Place spinach mixture in a bowl with eggs, cream, milk and seasonings. Beat well until combined.
Pour spinach mixture onto pastry then place scallops and cheese on top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 190C for 35-40 mins or until cooked.
Serves 4-6
As an alternative try replacing crabmeat with scallops
Fishing Tip:
As winter approaches, one of the key differences between good fisherman and great fishermen is that great
fishermen target their fish species in Winter. Fish are certainly not as plentiful as they are during the warmer
months, however if you stick to chasing basic winter species like Blackfish, Drummer, and Leatherjackets, you
can still expect to bring home reasonable catches. For more information on catching these species, enrol in a
Gary Brown Fishing class at Windybank’s Bait and Tackle.
~ 15 ~
Windybanks Fishing Club Annual General Meeting
DATE: Thursday 3rd July 2008
VENUE: Asquith Bowling Club
TIME: 7:30pm
Join us for The Windybanks Fishing Club Annual General Meeting.
Come along and have your say in the Clubs future.
All committee positions will be up for re-election.
Nominations for committee positions must be received by 7:30pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
To nominate or vote you must be a financial member by 7:30pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
President: Rowan Muir.
Responsibilities: President is the principal leader and has overall responsibility for the clubs administration. Have a
good working knowledge of the constitution, rules and the duties of all committee members. Be well informed of all
club activities. Manage committee meetings. Keep committee on track by working within the agenda. Manage the
annual general meeting. Act as the facilitator for club activities. Ensure the planning and budgeting for the future is
carried out in accordance with the wishes of members.
Vice President: Arran Truesdale
Assistant to President. Be aware of the role and responsibility of the President. Assist president in roles and functions
when needed. Chair meetings in absence of President.
Junior Vice President: Leo Peterson
Contact point for matters in relation to Junior membership. Assists in Junior club events.
Treasurer: Troy Squires
Preparing Annual Budget. Planning the clubs Financial future. Regularly monitoring revenue and expenditure and
informing members. Helping other committee functional areas with financial matters.
Secretary: Andrew Letho
Secretary is the chief administration officer for the club. Coordinating communication between members, committee
and external organizations. Manage and supervise in relation to secretarial duties and record and store minutes of all
club meetings. Manage and supervise club web site.
Editor: Peter Smith
Overall responsibility of magazine, magazine layout and any printed literature. Inform committee of issues.
Indoor Program Coordinator: Lance Jansen
Coordinates indoor program calendar events. Organizing guest speakers for meetings.
Outdoor Program Coordinator: Alex Whitlock
Organises outdoor program. Compiles yearly fishing calendar for club. Keeps up to date points system for club
competitions.
Social Secretary: Luke O’Sullivan
Organises social events. Organises club raffle.
Assistant Social Secretary: Craig Everingham
Organises yearly AGM, Presentation night and Christmas functions
Public Relations: David Steele
Proactively seeks new membership. Contact for club matters for external agencies. Liaising with media and
organising publicity campaigns. Organising special promotional events. Promotes magazine.
Environmental Officer: To be appointed / New Position
Research of Environmental issues affecting our local waterways. Informs club members of outcomes of research.
Communicates and works together with local fishing clubs on environmental issues. Coordinates environmental
events such as “Windybanks Fishing Club, Clean Up our River Day”. This position is a newly appointed position and
may be adjusted accordingly to better the environment.
Advertising
Windybanks Fishing Club now has around 200 members with a magazine circulation of 300 plus, if you would like to
advertise your business in our magazine please email [email protected].
We offer full, half or 1/3 page advertisements in colour or black & white, not only will you get quality promotion for
your business you will be helping to support our great club.
~ 16 ~
Presentation Dinner
The presentation dinner was definitely close to the highlight of my
time in the club thus far. With over 65 people in attendance and
a great talk from guest speaker, Justin Duggan (of Sydney Sport
and Fly Fishing tours) a great night was had by all. There were
moments only 2 weeks before that the committee was seriously
looking at canceling the event based on a lack of ticket sales, but a
huge effort from all the committee members really made the night
possible.
It was very rewarding from my perspective to hand out so many
awards to all the fisherman that had put themselves out weekend
after weekend, in some pretty trying conditions, throughout the
year. For me, the highlight is watching the individual results improve
throughout the year, and the people that thought they would never
win anything, come through with a trophy.
As a club, we were very blessed to have Justin Duggan come and
part some of his knowledge and his incredible pictures that kept the
audience in awe for hours. I think we all sat there looking at those
pictures wishing we could swap offices with Justin even for just a
few hours a week. It certainly emphasizes the value in having a
digital camera on the boat when some of those moments that you
wish you could share with others happen.
A special thanks to John and Annette Windybank for their tireless
support of the club. Without their help the night would not have
been achievable. A good time to thank to Annette, who despite
not being there to receive the “Club Person” of the year award on
the night, was a very popular winner. This special award is for the
person that has gone beyond the call of duty to assist in the running
of the club. I am pleased to say that there were many people whose
names were put forward for this award and I want to thank them all
for their efforts throughout the year.
A special congratulations should go to Matthew Terreiro, who
despite not being able to attend on the night, really did clean up
on the awards and was a deserved winner of the Champion of
Champions award.
Rowan Muir
Membership Renewal
Annual membership for the Windybanks Fishing Club will be due on 1st July 2008.
If you joined the club prior to 31st March 08 your fees are due on 1st July 08.
If you joined after 1st April 08 your fees go through to 30th June 09.
Membership fees
• Family $50
• Single $35
• Junior $10
You must be a financial member to nominate, stand or vote at the AGM being held on 3rd July 08. Fees can be
paid at Windybanks shop or club meetings.
~ 17 ~
WBFC Species List 2008
SPECIES
Atlantic salmon
Australian Bass
Bonito
Bream
Carp
Catfish (freshwater)
Cobia
Cod-Murray
Dolphin Fish
Drummer (silver)
Drummer (black)
Flathead
Flounder
Garfish (from upper jaw)
Groper
Hairtail
Hapuka
John Dory
Kingfish
Leatherjacket
Luderick
Mackeral-Frigate
Mackeral-Spanish
Mangrove Jack
Marlin- all
Morwong (jackass)
Morwong- Red
Mullet
Mulloway
Perch- Estuary
Perch- Golden (callop)
Perch- orange
Perch- pearl
Perch- silver
Redfin
Salmon- Australian
Samson fish
Sawtail Surgeon Fish
Snapper
Spangled Emperor
Tailor
Tarwhine
Teraglin
Trevalla
Trevally
Trout
Tuna- all
Wahoo
Whiting
FISHERIES NSW
REGULATIONS
1 only over 35cm in streams.***
1 only over 100cm
1 only over 110cm
1 only over 70cm
1 only over 60cm
Boat limit 10
Only 1 of each species
2 only over 70cm
Only 1 over 35cm. ***
Dam only, river prohibited
2 only over 90cm
WBFC Min Size OFFSHORE OTHER
limit (cm)
Points/kg
Points/kg
30cm
--17
30cm
--22
30cm
7
11
27cm
17
17
25cm
--5
30cm
--11
46cm
11
17
60cm
--11
60cm
17
--30cm
--11
30cm
11
11
36cm
11
11
25cm
17
22
25cm
11
11
46cm
11
17
91cm
7
7
30cm
11
--30cm
17
22
65cm
7
11
25cm
11
11
27cm
--11
30cm
7
11
75cm
11
17
30cm
--22
190cm
11
22
30cm
11
11
30cm
11
11
30cm
2
11
45cm
11
11
30cm
--22
30cm
--11
30cm
11
--30cm
17
--30cm
--11
25cm
--7
35cm
7
11
30cm
17
17
25cm
--11
30cm
17
22
30cm
17
17
35cm
7
7
27cm
17
17
38cm
11
11
30cm
11
--30cm
7
7
33cm
--17
30cm
7
11
120cm
11
--27cm
17
17
WFC Bag
limit
10
2
10
10
10
5
10
2
10
10
10
10
10
10
2
10
5
10
5
10
10
10
5
5
2
10
5
10
5
2
5
10
5
2
10
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
5
5
10
10
7
5
10
*** Zero bag limit in rivers and estuaries from 1st June to 31st August each year
Notes:
•
Notwithstanding the above, minimum lengths will not be less than those set by NSW Fisheries
•
Notwithstanding the above, the maximum number of fish for the weigh in will not exceed the single day
bag limits as set by fisheries.
•
Sharks, rays, eels, vermin fish etc are not eligible for weigh in
•
Species not listed above have a minimum legal length of 30cm and can be weighed in as general rate at
2 points per kilo.
This is an updated species list current from 1st May 2008.
We apologise for any errors in the former list.
Fisheries NSW are constantly updating legal requirements, size and bag limits.
To encourage responsible fishing WBFC size limits may be longer and bag limits lower.
WBFC will endeavour to bring to your attention any new rules and regulations, but it is your responsibility to
ensure you meet all legal requirements as set by Fisheries NSW.
~ 18 ~
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