Ahoy River rippers!
Entries are set to go for the return of the Parsun Outboards “River Ripper” fishing competition.
This is a measure competition to be held inside the channel markers of the river over the weekend of 27th Feb to 1st March.
The idea is to have fun fishing in the river, and being a measure comp the fish you catch can be returned to the creek to live on. The categories are going to be Snapper, Flounder, Trevally, Gurnard, Kingfish and longest other. There will be open category, and also a junior category, under 15. Tides are late in the day, giving 4 good high tide sessions over the comp.
Entry is $30.00 for and adult, and $20.00 for a junior (under 15 at time of competition commencement)
There will be an awesome souvenir T-shirt available for an extra $25.00. (Limited stocks) 1st Snapper prize is a 5.8HP Parsun Outboard, donated by Roger Twedell at Master Marine, much appreciated, Roger. The rest of the open prizes will be cash, based on the number of entries.
The longest fish caught by a junior will win a days fishing with a friend on a Fatcat boat, sponsored again by Roger at Master Marine. (This will be arranged for a mutual time following the comp) Keep an eye out for the Parsun Microtender stalking the river taking action shots – There will be a spot prize for the best shot, so best you make a bit of a scene (responsibly) when you see the Microtender around!
We will hold a briefing at the club on Thursday night, the 26th, at approx. 6.30PM, this will allow people to run through the rules and get any clarification on measuring and entering. Watch out for a spot prize!
A number will be sent out at the start of fishing that must be in the photo, also make yourself familiar with the rules, on the boat club website, or on the board at the club. So please supply an email address at entry and watch the Facebook page.
This comp is gaining popularity, so get your team and entries together – and keep an eye out for food and drink specials at the club!
Any questions, reach out to a committee member, and happy fishing!