Fishin comp?

[elon]

Has anyone thought bout startin fishin comp?good way to meet other SA members and excuse to go fishin

[reelaxation]

Has anyone thought bout startin fishin comp?good way to meet other SA members and excuse to go fishin

Tried that angle before- lets just say going to the socials are the bestway to meet everyone, or put up your own "social event" like an shared outing or maybe contact Bluecod (George) as he does some of the PR work for the site
Sorry to dob ya in George, lol :wave1:

BUT- I'll let one of the Mods/Admins answer that question in full for you just in case I got in wrong :dontknow:

Tight lines
Anthony

[iain]

Agree 100% that it's great to meet other SA's face to face and that we need to do more in that department.

We have done comps in the past albeit with a very social slant. Unfortunately experience has proved that as soon as the word 'comp' gets mentioned it brings every wannabe dickhead out of the woodwork who inevitably spoil it for everyone.

The last social day was a great success (Mrs Roosterman is still etched in my brain :Worship::Worship::Worship:) and there will be more of them. Stay tuned.

[reelaxation]

Thanks Iain for clarifying that, Joe said something similar to me when I asked him about a comp and I understand the stigma around organizing a "comp"- and having been to the last 3 social events I concur they are def the best way to met everyone- have a few laughs, drink a few beers and enjoy some fine food.
Bring on the next social I say :Worship:

[elon]

social does sound better than comp any idea when next one will be up,
couldnt make it to the bbq day which look like a great day, keen to get out on the water and share in some of the local knowlodge you guys have,i get out a bit but not nearly enough to now were the fish are.

[bluecod]

As Iain says, there are a few issues with competitions, besides the trolls that want to spoil it, there's also rules to formulate ..... and being in the nanny state there's enough of those already :bootyshake:.

There are other legal issues that would require addressing, judges, weighmasters and on-course stewards etc :bs::bs::bs: and at the end of the day the organisers would need :drugs:

Fcuk that ! ... socials are the order of the day .... and whilst I am loathe to admit it, its probably time we had one closer to the Shire .... not in it, just closer :BangHead: .... but is there a decent area in the Georges where you can have a BBQ and pull 20 boats up and have a sandy base :dontknow:

[cowancreekdave]

Count me in for this year's Clontarf salmon social and bbq.. Let's catch some salmon this time though :bootyshake:

[Alex]

As has been said, comps mean prizes and there have been instances where people get too serious about who won or not. Has turned some great events very ugly, with blokes being banned in some extreme cases.

A few cheap gifts here and there doesn't hurt, like a free rod or little bits and pieces, but serious comps with serious prizes leave themselves wide open to a shit fight.

Social events are far more relaxed and fun.

[bluecod]

Count me in for this year's Clontarf salmon social and bbq.. Let's catch some salmon this time though :bootyshake:

Catching fish is not in the SA spirit Dave .. at least not preceding a social BBQ, as history always shows rofl rofl rofl besides the salmon are a long way yet :rolleyes:

What we haven't had yet is a winter John Dory Social!































































not bloody likely too either - they're worse than the mythical hairtail rofl

[cowancreekdave]

How about... a... wait for it...

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Shark social
rofl rofl
Sorry Alex

[Alex]

The only shark I'm keen on are mako's. Otherwise I'm not interested, really. Same with blackies, CBF (unless some one else collects the weed, then it's a maybe :D).

Wait until September/October for salmon. The weather will also be nicer than this cold rainy shit we have now.

[cowancreekdave]

Same with blackies, CBF (unless some one else collects the weed, then it's a maybe :D)

Bread dude, bread

[Alex]

Then maybe, but still probably not. Blackies just don't do it for me.

[iain]

Suggestions include:

- Shire beach gathering/BBQ
- Traditional Clontarf Salmon social/BBQ
- Hairtail night
- Shark social
- John Dory social
- Pub night

What about a Squid social - best ink 'money shot' gets a prize!!!

Feel free to put in your ideas.

[mugachino]

If i remember right there was a thread that was locked about a shark social, as it didn’t want to get out of hand about people just going out and targeting sharks for the sake of it?

BBQ sounds like fun, or a night at a local pub that is easy for most people to get too.

Next either a night out squidding or chasing the hairtail (or hair of the dog if you prefer) :)

[Alex]

Salmon social at Clontarf - can't go wrong (well, probably).

[iain]

Salmon social at Clontarf - can't go wrong (well, probably).

Let us never speak of Grandpa again roflroflroflroflrofl

[bluecod]

Salmon social at Clontarf - can't go wrong (well, probably).

That's another four months away Alex.

[Alex]

That's another four months away Alex.

That gives you plenty of time. :D

[bluecod]

That gives you plenty of time. :D

I'll be away that weekend :bootyshake:

[Boppa]

Glenbawn Dam week end

Richard has just taken over management again of it

Boppa

[MarkD]

Glenbawn Dam week end

Richard has just taken over management again of it

Boppa

Richard from Cundle?? Is there a bar?

[Boppa]

Richard from Cundle?? Is there a bar?

Same Richard Mark and we can make our own bar!!!!!!!!!:Worship::Worship:

Been up there a few times but never with the boat

You can either camp or rent a cabin

Boppa

[MarkD]

Same Richard Mark and we can make our own bar!!!!!!!!!:Worship::Worship:

Been up there a few times but never with the boat

You can either camp or rent a cabin

Boppa

You had me at hello mate roflroflrofl

[elon]

hairtail social sounds good could do it up pittwater and rent out the basin camping ground not far from bottle shop bbq and plenty of fish(hopefully)

[anthony]

The words "hairtail" and "plenty" should never be used in the same sentence...rofl rofl

[elon]

fair call:appl:

[anthony]

The rest of your suggestion sounds great though, the basin is a beautiful place.

[Gav]

Suggestions include:

- Shire beach gathering/BBQ
- Traditional Clontarf Salmon social/BBQ
- Hairtail night
- Shark social
- John Dory social
- Pub night

What about a Squid social - best ink 'money shot' gets a prize!!!

Feel free to put in your ideas.


jewie social? could set up a bbq at Chris's camping beach,great spot at bar point with the entrance to berowra right in front.some good spots around there and good time of year for it

[pogo]

Glenbawn

what a great idea

[go_fish]

How about a crabbing social once the weather warms up again? We could do it down at Bate Bay, do a FDOS whilst we wait for the crabs and then go to Bundena for a beach cookup at the end of it all.

[elon]

FDOS?:dontknow:

[cowancreekdave]

Niggers

Dave

[elon]

thanks dave had no idea what fdos was
am keen to gee up hair tail social not sure when they come on,dont think its to far away fished for them a bit but never caught one,thought i got them couple times but ended up being f@*#in pike eel,those things are angry think they need a valium hahahaha,if any one is keen should make a date

[bluecod]

thanks dave had no idea what fdos was
am keen to gee up hair tail social not sure when they come on,dont think its to far away fished for them a bit but never caught one,thought i got them couple times but ended up being f@*#in pike eel,those things are angry think they need a valium hahahaha,if any one is keen should make a date

rofl rofl rofl

FDOS = Flathead Drift Of Shame

I think Dave was just voicing a preference for what fish he is after this winter

[cowancreekdave]

rofl rofl
I'm saying we should add a luderick day to the list of suggestions. They're pretty reliable once you get 'em going and they're a heap of fun, not to mention how good they taste too :tongue3:.

[elon]

except for the bones

[cowancreekdave]

Fillet and cut out the lateral lines and ribcage just like a bream, I don't see a problem :dontknow:

[hottuna]

I like the idea of a squid freindly - on the port hacking we could camp out at bonny doon (bundeena) with boats beached at the ready. - either that or the basin sounds like the ticket, what better way to share stories than an overnighter!

A lyall campout wouldnt be bad either, you can camp on the banks and have boats beached ready for a fish anytime of day. Its only a 2/2.5hr drive for most. Good landbased fishing too

Ive just been handed a dvd from early May when the seabees fishing club held there annual social weekend, we sponsored it, i have to say the setup seems able to handle large groups with ease


Just my few ideas

Dan

[swoffa]

Squid social day sounds good, with prizes for the best money shot. rofl

Snapper are a good winter option, although some members will be restricted by their boat capabilities and nobody will fish their usual marks due to secrecy.

What about the padawan/master style day that was mentioned previously where members can nominate themselves an authority on some form of fishing and team up with others who want to learnt that technique/species. With 2 session in a day it'd be a good way to make some new friends.

[Scrat Rat]

swoffa

I am going squid fishing with you

cheers

peter

[swoffa]

swoffa

I am going squid fishing with you

cheers

peter

Sure mate. You can net the buggers and cop the inking. rofl

[Boppa]

I like the idea of a squid freindly - on the port hacking we could camp out at bonny doon (bundeena) with boats beached at the ready. - either that or the basin sounds like the ticket, what better way to share stories than an overnighter!

A lyall campout wouldnt be bad either, you can camp on the banks and have boats beached ready for a fish anytime of day. Its only a 2/2.5hr drive for most. Good landbased fishing too

Ive just been handed a dvd from early May when the seabees fishing club held there annual social weekend, we sponsored it, i have to say the setup seems able to handle large groups with ease


Just my few ideas

Dan

Bonnie Vale actually Dan

Boppa

[maraudingmado]

Bugger Boppa!!!

I was looking forward to the serenity at Bonny Doon :sad2::sad2:

[elon]

ah the serenity

[MarcTay]

I'd love to see a hairtail or dory event

[poddymullet]

Just looking at all the sugestions, all sound good but as I've never fished for hairtail it would be a good social outing and I could also provide a couple of spots on my boat. A Jewie night would be great also, but just to be able to meet up and have a few drinks a good idea to Ian. Pod.

[elon]

would be good to get out in pittwater and try get some hair tail also jew could fish for h tail then spend rest of night chasing jew,also plenty of squid around so could spend arvo gettin some for bait and feed,only place i can think of to camp over there is the basin,from memory theres plenty of room for boats.my w/ends are tied up for next 3-4 weeks but if any one keen to work something out bout w/end of the 23rd july im in