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CANBERRA ANGLER’S ASSOCIATION Inc. GPO Box 2237 CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
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Newsletter – August 2008
Coming Events
Wed 13 Aug – AGM
NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers
The NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers (NSWCFA) Interclub Meet
1st to 3rd of May 2009
The NSWCFA Interclub Meet is a social fly-fishing long weekend that is held annually at BlackGold Country Cabins at Wallerawang in NSW. A wide cross section of fly-fishers, ranging from novices to experts, come together to share fly tying, fly casting and the exchange of fly fishing knowledge while supporting the Peak Freshwater Fishing organization in the state.
The cottage style accommodation is comfortable and economical and motel rooms are also available.
The Interclub Meet starts at midday on Friday. In the evening a briefing on the weekend is given, followed with a talk by a prominent fishing identity.
A continental breakfast is available from 5 am on Saturday and Sunday, or you have the option to cook in your accommodation.
You make your own arrangements for Saturday lunch, there is a dinner with prize drawings in the evening and the winners of the fly tying competition are announced. Prize draws are usually worth a total of about $3,000 in value.
We hold not very serious fly tying, photo and casting competitions and we usually find a prize for the largest fish caught and released; the weekend closing with the casting presentation on the Sunday followed by a BBQ lunch
Fishing is available in Lakes Lyell and Wallace and in Oberon and Thompson’s Creek Dams, as well as nearby Central Tablelands streams.
The entry cost this year is $155, which includes accommodation, meals and entry into the prize draws.
For further information contact the coordinator:
John Humphries
84 The Broadwaters Tascott 2250
02 4324 3495
New South Wales Council of Freshwater Anglers Inc
GPO Box 84, Sydney NSW 2001 Australia Website www.freshwateranglers.com.au
Formed in 1958 by the Acclimatisation Societies of NSW and the NSW Rod Fishers’ Society
Photos from Charles
Some images of tiger fish follow:
He also sent me some graphic images of an unfortunate angler with a treble stuck into his eye – I’ve decided not to put it into the newsletter, but I can send to anyone interested.
One from Bill
38cm rainbow from Jindabyne first weekend in Jul.
Changes to Cotter Dam
This was discussed at a number of meetings – here are some maps showing the plans.
MINUTES OF CAA MEETING 9 Jul 2008
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Members present: Ian, Bill, Bob M, Charles, Peter, Greg, Stefan, Geoff, Michael and Alan.
Apologies: Damien H and Les.
President welcomed all and declared the meeting open.
Previous Minutes
Minutes read.
Inwards Correspondence
Council of Freshwater Anglers dues.
Treasurer’s Report
Bank statement provided shows $1484.02 at bank. Accounts are being prepared for audit and presentation at AGM
Fishing Reports
Geoff spoke of his Long Tail Tuna on fly and Golden Trevally on lure as well as his time at the Tongariro.
Michael spoke of tailor off Ulladulla wharf.
Alan only caught snow and sleet at Jindabyne.
Bob tried at Dairy Flat with Mister Twisters but had no luck.
Bill spoke on night fishing on Jindabyne for a couple of nice rainbows on muddlers.
Ian had time up at Hervey Bay with some luck.
Future Program
Discussion was had on the draft meeting and events program. The Events Program will be finalized before the AGM.
Geoff suggested that monthly meetings follow a pattern including fly tying of one fly suitable for the next event and a BYO photo where 10-15 minutes would be spent developing photographic skills.
Closure
AGM next month. All positions have nominations, but additional nominations.
Stefan and Bill will be away for the flycasting days. All fly tyers are asked to prepare flies for raffle prizes.
Ian Bill
President Secretary