Coming Events

Sat 6 Oct – Lyle Knowles on the Eucumbene River – details in September minutes below – note that this is before the next meeting

Wed 10 Oct – next meeting

Googong Foreshores Draft Plan of Management

We should have a think about whether we might seek to comment on the Googong Foreshores Draft Plan of Management 2007 which is now open for public comment until Tuesday 13 November 2007. For instance we might care to seek extension to closing hours for at least some days of the week in order to be able to fish dusk or dawn.

There didn’t seem to me to be any suggested restrictions on fishing, but we need some more eyes on this document.

click here.

Fly Casting Days

A goodly crowd turned up for both days – being blessed with bright skies and gentle breezes. The two Marks did a great job of instructing and most novice flycasters showed great improvement.

The second day had an entertaining guest join us – a young magpie seemed bent on stealing tippet material for his nest.

Mick with a magpie on

Norm providing attentive instruction

The third day was held at the Eucumbene Trout Farm under clear skies. Peter reported “three fish were caught in main dam but many were seen cruising the shallower water with some in spawning mode moods”. Many thanks to Peter for the photos from the day.

Alan does it again

Some of the crowd

Ian presenting Chris with a bottle of wine in appreciation for his hospitality and support – a nice CAAbernet Sauvignon perhaps.

Charlie’s Photo of the Month

This time a giant barra – 131 cm and estimated 60-65lb.

Mark F’s Fly Tying Tips

During the fly tying classes, there’s been a lot of discussion about hackle. Mark has provided the lowdown.

MINUTES OF CAA MEETING 12 Sep 2007

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Members present: Ian, Norm, Peter, Greg, Mike, George, Gary, Charlie, Bruce and Geoff.

Apologies: Bill, Alan, Les, Stefan, Steve, Stuart and John.

President Ian declared the meeting opened and welcomed new members Mike and George.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

Minutes of the previous meeting of the 8 Jun2005 were read and accepted.

Matters Arising

Eucumbene Farm Outing. Meeting at Alpine Angler at 0900hrs for 1000hrs for Eucumbene trout Farm. Request an Indication of numbers going. The admission cost and the fish costs have increased since last year but Geoff unsure of the exact costs. BBQ’s are available so BYO food and drinks. This year there will be no catch and release pond because of the ongoing effects of the drought which means the members and student casters will have access to the Dam and the sure catch ponds only. If a fish is caught you will be required to pay for it. Ian, Bruce and Peter indicated they would be going. Geoff cannot be available for 23 Sep day at Trout Farm but can do the prior arranging.

Membership cards are available for all financial members.

Inwards Correspondence

Nil.

Treasurers' Report

Nil.

Fishing Report

Peter reported no luck at Lake Tuggeranong.

Charlie visited Googong and reported that water levels at the dam have improved to approx 50%. A query was raised re a rumor was circulating that Googong was being closed permanently to fishing. Web investigation to be conducted and further discussion at October meeting.

Club Events Program

Lyle Knowles Day. Saturday 6 Oct 2007 was selected as the Lyle Knowles Trophy day on the Eucumbene River. “Weigh in” and BBQ at the Adaminaby Trout at 1600hrs. BYO food and drinks.

Brogo Dam November 24/25. Bill and Stuart organising

Closure

The President declared the meeting closed with the next meeting to be held on 10 Oct 2007.

The members then had a presentation of early season flies from Geoff.

Ian Peter

President Temp Secretary