Jindabyne trip 9-10 Dec will be co-ordinated by Peter.

Next meeting (Wed 13 Dec) is barbeque at Cotter River - meet at the rotunda (turn right into car park immediately after crossing the Cotter River - towards dam wall, rotunda with barbq on right). BYO everything - though Max will bring his lights. Meet for barbeque at 6 pm. An informal carp challenge is planned - note that fly/lures only are permitted on this stretch of the river.

This year there were four members who traveled down to chase the bass. All four were successful in landing fish (albeit some left it to the very last moment) - fly, lures and bait were all used to success. As has been experienced in previous years, the half hour just on dusk and again dawn proved fruitful, whilst all other times were unproductive. Fish were up to 28 cm so still a little on the small side, but the little guys are very aggressive in the take, and fight hard (if for less time than we would expect from a trout).

Some photos:

Members present: Ian, Bill, Stefan, Peter, Alan, Max, Norm, Steve, Graeme, Charles, Scott, Les, Greg and Fiore.

Apologies: John, Fred and Geoff.

President, Ian declared the meeting opened.

While we still await photographic evidence, especially noting there were no other club members present J , seems Geoff has taken out the Lyle Knowles for this year with two fish bag each of 49 cm.

Ian has verbally thanked Brian and Doris Pratt for the donations for the fly casting raffle (and significant publicity). A written letter will be sent.

The final trophy (ACT Angler Trophy for best salt water fish) remains unpresented as the trophy is yet to be located.

Nil correspondence, but Scott did raise that lunch time this Sunday Landline was discussing the Bateman's Bay Marine Park.

$921.33 at bank. $381.10 was raised via the flycasting raffle. One outstanding debt for $42.50 was approved for payment to Ian for trophy engraving.

Max's son reported that Cave Creek at Blue Water Hole had plenty of fish but low, clear water made for tricky fishing.

Norm reported his trip to the coast with poor result. Some discussion ensued regarding Tuross Lake situation.

Scott has been fishing Lake Tuggeranong for some small redfin.

Steve and Graeme fished the Eucumbene below Kiandra about two weeks ago for four fish in the 37-38 cm range.

Peter had taken some 1 - 1 1/2 kg redfin earlier, but harder fishing recently. Gudgenby looks dead but plenty of snakes about.

Ian fished the Thredbo below the hatchery with Peter. Saw quite a few down towards the lake and landed on around 38 cm. Two long Atlantic salmon were disinterested in everything thrown at them. Concern was registered with two fishermen each with two set rods who argued that they were legal as they were using soft plastics.

Bill had a lot of small trout and only sighted one decent fish in the Eucumbene above Alpine Creek two weekends ago.

The CFA meeting clashes with the Brogo trip, but since it is at Wingham it was unlikely we would be represented anyway.

Details and background to Brogo Dam Club event of 18 - 19 Nov to be promulgated in the Newsletter. Max has made available his little inflatable&outboard even though he can't go.

Jindabyne trip 9-10 Dec will be co-ordinated by Peter.

Next meeting is barbeque at Cotter River - meet at the rotunda (turn right into car park immediately after crossing the Cotter River - towards dam wall, rotunda with barbq on right). BYO everything - though Max will bring his lights. Meet for barbeque at 6 pm. An informal carp challenge is planned - note that fly/lures only are permitted on this stretch of the river.

Charlie spoke on the history of and techniques for catching carp. The talk was very well received and sparked off a discussion on whether the CAA should be actively engaged with stocking of the local lakes with competing/more appealing fish. Ian will explore whether this issue could be included with a future speaker.

Ian Bill

President Secretary