Clarrie Hall Dam Scotty Yak Classic 26 - 28/3/10.

[rayke1938]

As previously advised I attended the Scotty Yak Classic and had a ball even though I was the only AFO member who attended who didn't catch a fish all weekend.Other attendees were Biggles.Dusky,Feral , Rocket,Cameron,and Ken Ferguson and possibly a couple of others that i don't know.

The number of fish caught overall was a bit disappointing - probably as a result of the flooding they had there about a fortnight ago.

Fishing commence at 4.30 am each morning but it was around 5.30 before we got oug bums into gear and by then the surface bite was off. It only lasted for around 30 minutes each morning.

The event was organized by KFDU and it was really well run with a great feed each night.

We had special permission to camp at Crambs Farm and it is a fantastic venue.

I wont talk about the fishing as I don't know what it is like to catch a fish there. :blush:

Here are some fish-less photos.

This is out camp. If there would have been a prize for the untidiest site we would have won hands down.

There are 2 launching areas this is the formal concrete ramp.

And this one is only suitable for yaks and canoes but saves about 10 minutes paddleing.

Here is the " thready" parked supposedly ready for the afternoon session but I decided to have a snooze instead as I overdid the morning session and the beer in the fridge was nice and cold.

Here are some shots of the dam . It was quite eerie for the first couple of hours of each morning with the fog hanging in till around 8am.

They had a great line up of raffle prizes.

The yak was won by Barry Trapp but i reckon Biggles had the best prize as he got a big kiss from the barrel girl as well as a prize.

I scored a beaut new seat for my yak courtesy of L & S canvass. First thing I did when I got home was to install it and have a test sit in it.It is about 3 inches higher in the back and has very good padding in the seat so no more numb bum.

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Thanks to Leigh and all the other KFDU and Australian Bass people who did a really good job.

Will I be back next year

You Betcha.

Cheers

Ray

[rayke1938]

Just had a phone call from Feral who asked if I had found the banana stuffed into one of the scupper holes in my yak.

Cheers

Ray

[Dinodadog]

looks like a pretty place, be interested to see how the new seat goes.

[Angus]

Love the seat!

[ellicat]

rayke1938 wrote:

Just had a phone call from Feral who asked if I had found the banana stuffed into one of the scupper holes in my yak.

Cheers

Ray

Just received an email from a certain Feral pointing out you failed to mention this is the first comp where he has beaten you on the final ladder. Not meaning to rub in the doughnut, Ray...however I did promise to ensure this fact is recorded for posterity :laugh:

NAME _________ .SCORE

Mark Fraser 1803

Pete Bostock 1790 (Biggest Bass Winner = 41cm FL, and only 13mm behind Mark)

James Melville 1710(AusBass)

Josh Carter 1684

Graeme Bowes 1670

Trent Hassall 1620

Tristan Mace 1615

Mathew Kirkpatrick 1598

Brad Lambert 1520

Adrian Ryan 1520

Graeme Whitehouse 1520

Andrew Bullen 1345(Prof)

Mel Parker 1300

Paul De Odorico 1255

Roberta Pearce 1245

Geoff Gudgeon 1215

Geoff Fullarton 1140

Alex Bennett 1020

Ray Sweeney 1010

John Carroll 980

Daniel Darcy 971

Sel McLennan 970

Ken Ferguson 890

Barry Trapp 830 (Winner of the Viking Tempo Fisherman Kayak)

Nick Contojohn 760

David Doherty 760

Dawn Semple 540

Cameron Alexander 530

Andrew Kennedy 380(Feral)

Glen Kennedy 350

Josh Culnane 342

Stephen Cousins 310

Bill Mitchell 280

Rod Vardy 275

Alan Britcliffe 0

Ray Kennedy 0

[rayke1938]

The shame of it.Even listed last in the donut stakes.

Cheers

Ray

[rayke1938]

I bet he didnt point that he was outfished by Cameron Alexander and Ken Ferguson.

Cheers

Ray

[shortie]

not to woory Ray. I see Biggles didnt Score either. And if you notice Rocket may as well not of cause his wasnt of legal Size.