Suburbs Of Origin Is Back! Poll For Length Of Comp

[The Mad Hughesy]

Well everyone....its back

SUBURBS OF ORIGIN is back in 2020!

Firstly id like to apologise for not running it last year, was a busy one for me!

Ive got a few new ideas for this year, but firstly, id like input from the members. Should Suburbs of Origin have 3 rounds like previous years, or have it as one round running over a few weeks. Personally id rather have it as one longer round. The comp will be mostly the same as years gone by for species, just thinking a change of comp length. Let me know what you think! ill let this poll run for about a week before releasing the comp in further detail.

 

[Leosonfire]

Could u explain this Como for the new members??

[The Mad Hughesy]

17 minutes ago, Leosonfire said:

Could u explain this Como for the new members??

nah stuff the new members...haha ofcourse mate! Last comp link is below. But basically, its a free online fishing competition open to everyone that originally started to mimic the state of origin. Two teams (North and South) with the Brisbane river being the dividing border. Multiple species allowing anglers of all abilites (land, kayak or boat) to fish in the comp. The team with the majority winning categories wins the comp. No prizes, just bragging rights. 

 

 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hi christophagus

I think I'd like it as three, but to be honest, I don't really mind! 

I just think it would be better with three little comps, and if it ends up, a decider.

I will just be happy to participate!  

Cheers Hamish

[Old Scaley]

Maybe a compromise might be to run 3 fixtures that last one week, starting say on Saturday and ending on a Friday. Purely selfish reasons for me - since I finished work I have a strong preference for not fishing weekends. Just a thought. Thanks for kicking it off again @christophagus.

[GregOug]

Can we add Giant Toad Fish as a species?

[The Mad Hughesy]

7 minutes ago, GregOug said:

Can we add Giant Toad Fish as a species?

just spraypaint yellow and submit as a yellowbelly

[Cobiaaddict]

I am in,  Will rep for the Northside.  

[Brodie_S]

Usually I would be the south team cause I’m a nsw guy but I’m in north Queensland for a bit now so I guess I’m team north . Also is it team with biggest fish or team with most fish

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

3 minutes ago, Breaming with bro said:

Usually I would be the south team cause I’m a nsw guy but I’m in north Queensland for a bit now so I guess I’m team north . Also is it team with biggest fish or team with most fish

Hi Breaming with bro

I'm sure christophagus will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe it is the largest fish. 

For example, if Team Southside got a 40cm bream, but team Northside only ends up with a couple 15cm bream, Southside would win the for the bream. 

There are lots of different species. Whichever team has the most larger species wins. (Obviously the Southsiders will win ). 

Cheers Hamish

[Brodie_S]

Nice ok let’s hope I get some good action while I’m up at Queensland . Went fishing today for a hour around 8 o’clock in the morning fishing with 2.5 inch zman slim swim wasn’t paying enough attention and got a big bite but didn’t hook up .was fishing a river with a stream that has species like barramundi saratoga and Grunter. I pretty sure it was a barra but not sure . Very sad now as that was my only hit on a lure so far this trip the rest of the trip so far I was just using bait for carp/yellowbelly  with no hook ups and barely any bites maybe 1 little bite 

[Leosonfire]

15 hours ago, Cobiaaddict said:

I am in,  Will rep for the Northside.  

Carn Northside! Glad I got the addict on my side! 

[Leosonfire]

9 hours ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Hi Breaming with bro

I'm sure christophagus will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe it is the largest fish. 

For example, if Team Southside got a 40cm bream, but team Northside only ends up with a couple 15cm bream, Southside would win the for the bream. 

There are lots of different species. Whichever team has the most larger species wins. (Obviously the Southsiders will win ). 

Cheers Hamish

Hamdog Game on! Us northsiders will ruin your Xmas in July  

[Leosonfire]

Heading out in the yak to practice my whiting fishing in deception bay this arvo! Carn northsiders! 

[ellicat]

48 minutes ago, Leosonfire said:

Heading out in the yak to practice my whiting fishing

Good luck. Don't forget to leave some for the comp.

[The Mad Hughesy]

12 hours ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Hi Breaming with bro

I'm sure christophagus will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe it is the largest fish. 

For example, if Team Southside got a 40cm bream, but team Northside only ends up with a couple 15cm bream, Southside would win the for the bream. 

There are lots of different species. Whichever team has the most larger species wins. (Obviously the Southsiders will win ). 

Cheers Hamish

bingo, thats right. Longest fish wins against a bunch of smaller fish.

[Brodie_S]

Also does anyone know when it’s going to start and end? Or have we not got a official start to end date yet 

[The Mad Hughesy]

16 minutes ago, Breaming with bro said:

Also does anyone know when it’s going to start and end? Or have we not got a official start to end date yet 

no firm date yet, depends on the poll result. What i can say, is that it will not start until the snapper clousre ends. If the poll indicates on longer round, i will probably run it for 4 weeks. gives the weekend warriors plenty of chance to fish!

might even try to organise a get together after the comp

[Brodie_S]

Yea ok nice . Also do we need weight or will photo and cm be fine 

[The Mad Hughesy]

7 minutes ago, Breaming with bro said:

Yea ok nice . Also do we need weight or will photo and cm be fine 

Just photo and cm. All the rules etc will be explained in detail on the comp post next week

[benno573]

well here we go... time to make plenty of enemies... @ellicat @Old Scaley @kmcrosby78

From July 2019, my colours have changed.  After being a lifetime member of the southern burbs, I now reside on the north side of the river.  As such, to follow the rules, I will be representing team northside this time.  i know several of you will be disgusted and will look to disown me etc... but whatevs. it is what it is. 

things i miss since moving

- quick and easy access to gold coast

- access to arterial roads (when not peak hour)

- my very cost effective local fruit shop

 

Things i don't miss

- air traffic

- hearing the trucks on the gateway all night long

- paying gateway tolls to get anywhere northside

- hearing "3 car accident on the M1 at greenslopes" on the traffic report and losing the will to live

 

and following on from the above, @ellicat @Old Scaley - any decky spots available during the comp??  

[ellicat]

Haha. No !

Just kidding. It is of ORIGIN where you first played A grade if you want to reconsider your allegiance.

[benno573]

24 minutes ago, ellicat said:

Haha. No !

Just kidding. It is of ORIGIN where you first played A grade if you want to reconsider your allegiance.

if that's the case we'll go back to gladstone - so very much northside.  and besides, you guys have @AUS-BNE-FISHO and @rayke1938 for the actual fishing side and @kmcrosby78 and @Drop Bear will make up the numbers to fill your various diversity quotas.

[ellicat]

I thought you were in Brissy when you qualified for A Grade. Bugger

[Old Scaley]

1 hour ago, benno573 said:

well here we go... time to make plenty of enemies... @ellicat @Old Scaley @kmcrosby78

From July 2019, my colours have changed.  After being a lifetime member of the southern burbs, I now reside on the north side of the river.  As such, to follow the rules, I will be representing team northside this time.  i know several of you will be disgusted and will look to disown me etc... but whatevs. it is what it is. 

things i miss since moving

- quick and easy access to gold coast

- access to arterial roads (when not peak hour)

- my very cost effective local fruit shop

 

Things i don't miss

- air traffic

- hearing the trucks on the gateway all night long

- paying gateway tolls to get anywhere northside

- hearing "3 car accident on the M1 at greenslopes" on the traffic report and losing the will to live

 

and following on from the above, @ellicat @Old Scaley - any decky spots available during the comp??  

You know there is always a spot on my tub for you, @benno573. Of course you know what an unfortunate history I have of making accidental bait knife contact with my deckie’s line when I see a trophy fish being played. That would never happen in a comp though - especially if you were representing the enemy. 

[GregOug]

1 hour ago, benno573 said:

well here we go... time to make plenty of enemies... @ellicat @Old Scaley @kmcrosby78

From July 2019, my colours have changed.  After being a lifetime member of the southern burbs, I now reside on the north side of the river.  As such, to follow the rules, I will be representing team northside this time.  i know several of you will be disgusted and will look to disown me etc... but whatevs. it is what it is. 

things i miss since moving

- quick and easy access to gold coast

- access to arterial roads (when not peak hour)

- my very cost effective local fruit shop

 

Things i don't miss

- air traffic

- hearing the trucks on the gateway all night long

- paying gateway tolls to get anywhere northside

- hearing "3 car accident on the M1 at greenslopes" on the traffic report and losing the will to live

 

and following on from the above, @ellicat @Old Scaley - any decky spots available during the comp??  

Not sure where you are on the Northside but for very cheap fruit, Veges and meat try T-bones, Robinson Road, Aspley.

As for a decky spot, I may have one from time to time.

[GregOug]

By the way, I’m in for the Northside. Sorry to drag you down guys!

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

9 hours ago, Leosonfire said:

Hamdog Game on! Us northsiders will ruin your Xmas in July  

Yeah, game on. The Southsider's will flog you fellas though, we will catch the 3 metre flatty!!!

Good luck on your whiting trip this arvo though too! 

I also think we can officially say the sledging has started. LOL. 

36 minutes ago, benno573 said:

and besides, you guys have @AUS-BNE-FISHO and @rayke1938 for the actual fishing side 

Hi benno573

I'm only good for catching bait at the moment, but that will be bigger than what the Northsiders can gather up! (My sledging needs work ). 

Cheers Hamish

[GregOug]

Just now, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Yeah, game on. The Southsider's will flog you fellas though, we will catch the 3 metre flatty!!!

Good luck on your whiting trip this arvo though too! 

I also think we can officially say the sledging has started. LOL. 

Hi benno573

I'm only good for catching bait at the moment, but that will be bigger than what the Northsiders can gather up! (My sledging needs work ). 

Cheers Hamish

No way Hamish. You should have seen the size of my Deep Sea Toad!

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Just now, GregOug said:

No way Hamish. You should have seen the size of my Deep Sea Toad!

Maybe there should be a new section in the comp - 

Biggest Vermin - So far GregOug is leading with his Toad!!!!  

Cheers Hamish

[kmcrosby78]

On 27/07/2020 at 12:52 PM, christophagus said:

just spraypaint yellow and submit as a yellowbelly

Cheating Northsiders ........ 

[kmcrosby78]

On 27/07/2020 at 3:31 PM, Cobiaaddict said:

I am in,  Will rep for the Northside.  

Sorry Josh but this is for mere amateur fishermen only ........ 

[kmcrosby78]

4 hours ago, GregOug said:

No way Hamish. You should have seen the size of my Deep Sea Toad!

Negative points .......  

[kmcrosby78]

4 hours ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Maybe there should be a new section in the comp - 

Biggest Vermin - So far GregOug is leading with his Toad!!!!  

Cheers Hamish

Don't worry Hamish, @Old Scaley will come through for us ....... winners are GRINNERS ....... 

[kmcrosby78]

I'm in for the historically dominant Southsiders. I reckon for this year we go with one longer round (a month sounds good - gives the weekend warriors a few shots at getting out and also lets you target different species) with a slightly longer species list to keep it interesting and give more people the chance to potentially earn points for their team.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

1 minute ago, kmcrosby78 said:

winners are GRINNERS ....... 

That is a classic Dad joke right there kmcrosby78. LOL. 

Cheers Hamish

[benno573]

43 minutes ago, kmcrosby78 said:

I'm in for the historically dominant Southsiders. I reckon for this year we go with one longer round (a month sounds good - gives the weekend warriors a few shots at getting out and also lets you target different species) with a slightly longer species list to keep it interesting and give more people the chance to potentially earn points for their team.

I agree with the longer comp idea. Covers all options for weather, tides, work, school, moon phase etc so hopefully everyone should be able to get out and give it a smash. Also gives time to plan trips etc. also agree with the catch up afterwards. Could be as easy as find a place with public bbq and byo dead animal to cook.

 

should be good for a bit of banter during the comp anyway.

 

[The Mad Hughesy]

11 hours ago, kmcrosby78 said:

I'm in for the historically dominant Southsiders. I reckon for this year we go with one longer round (a month sounds good - gives the weekend warriors a few shots at getting out and also lets you target different species) with a slightly longer species list to keep it interesting and give more people the chance to potentially earn points for their team.

 

11 hours ago, benno573 said:

I agree with the longer comp idea. Covers all options for weather, tides, work, school, moon phase etc so hopefully everyone should be able to get out and give it a smash. Also gives time to plan trips etc. also agree with the catch up afterwards. Could be as easy as find a place with public bbq and byo dead animal to cook.

 

should be good for a bit of banter during the comp anyway.

 

my thoughts exactly. A month covers all bases for crap weather, all tides, people who work all week and only fish weekends. Plus gives people loads of time to plan trips, and really hunt for specific targets.

[kmcrosby78]

On 28/07/2020 at 4:23 PM, Old Scaley said:

You know there is always a spot on my tub for you, @benno573. Of course you know what an unfortunate history I have of making accidental bait knife contact with my deckie’s line when I see a trophy fish being played. That would never happen in a comp though - especially if you were representing the enemy. 

@benno573 I too would be willing to take you fishing during the comp in spite of your 'EXPLETIVE' move to the wrong side of town. Only slight problem is that on that particular day (which we haven't set yet ....) I am only able to take you out to Mud Island, but unable to take you back to the ramp (it's complicated ....), but the good news is that this time of the year the mozzies and sandflies aren't too bad at Mud Island ......... and you may even get phone reception to either call for help or log on and enter any fish you catch whilst stranded ......... 

[Drop Bear]

Thanks for starting this one up. 

South side'r and fiercely proud of it. 

Happy with whatever comp format you like.

If you would like OzFish could sponsor this year and give some small prizes if you want? just leave it as bragging rights if that works better. But we could definitely name an oyster reef after the angler with the largest fish in each category?