Member Poll - Possible AFO Competitions

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hi all

Going on from the last thread, I've just made this to get more opinions. It seems there's been two different types we could narrow it down too - a 'Summer and Winter Fishing Classic', which would host a wide range of target species which bite better in those seasons, i.e. Mackerel in Summer, and Snapper (not on closed season) in Winter. 

The other option could be a general 'River Classic', for anyone who just wants to fish estuaries. Keep in mind the Summer and Winter comp would include estuary fishing (and all types of fishing).

Please vote  

Cheers Hamish

(Last thread)

 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hi all

OK, it seems the preferred comp is the Summer and Winter Fishing Classic.

I reckon the Winter Fishing Classic should happen in July. Why? There's still two weeks to target snappers and then another two weeks for other fish. I think it should be held in Winter, not in another month. Any objections?

The target species could be - 

Snapper - 

Mulloway (Jewfish) - 

Bream (all species) - 

Groupers and Cods -

Grass Emperor - 

Cobia - 

Flathead - 

Whiting - 

Yellowtail Kingfish - 

Miscellaneous - 

OK, so I'll justify the fish species. Snapper are on there because it is around the time they breed, Mulloway are on there because I've heard they bite around this time. Bream breed in Winter so hopefully there will be some bigger ones. Groupers and Cod are on there to make sure people who are down south have something to catch. Grass Emperor - well I just selected that at random (if this should be replaced please say). Cobia, as they are supposed to bite better in Winter. Flathead, and Whiting - simply because they are generic species and most people can target them. Yellowtail Kingfish - this can be replaced too... And the 'Miscellaneous' category can be anything from a Marlin to King Salmon . 

If there are any objections to this please let me know. I don't know if this will be preferred but if anyone likes or dislikes it I guess we can decide below.

Cheers Hamish

[ellicat]

You've done well there, mate. I think we need to include some freshwater species in the categories. Maybe at the expense of kingfish and cobia (that could both be a miscellaneous catch) ?? Otherwise I think we have a good starting platform to work with.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

1 hour ago, ellicat said:

You've done well there, mate. I think we need to include some freshwater species in the categories. Maybe at the expense of kingfish and cobia (that could both be a miscellaneous catch) ?? Otherwise I think we have a good starting platform to work with.

Thanks Brian. I did not put Aussie Bass in as it is closed season in some states (including the best one ).

Trout and Yellowbelly perhaps?

Cheers Hamish

[ellicat]

Haha. I was thinking bass and yellas. It's not closed season in impoundments ;)

 

[Brodie_S]

Sounds good to me

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

3 hours ago, ellicat said:

Haha. I was thinking bass and yellas. It's not closed season in impoundments

 

OK, well I think I'll do that then. Thought it was a no-go altogether.

The comp should be great fun!!! 

[Drop Bear]

Nice one mate. Are you doing a photo entry type event? 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

On 18/05/2021 at 7:37 AM, Drop Bear said:

Nice one mate. Are you doing a photo entry type event? 

Hi Robbie

Sorry for the late reply.

Entry will be on a bragmat/measuring stick, then a photo of the fish. There will be a special symbol too. Something like a hand .
Cheers Hamish

[ellicat]

31 minutes ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

There will be a special symbol too. Something like a hand .

So it must be a foot ...

[Angry51]

1 hour ago, ellicat said:

So it must be a foot ...

No, a hand is 4 inches and a foot

is 12 inches.

[Drop Bear]

3 hours ago, Angry51 said:

No, a hand is 4 inches and a foot

is 12 inches.

Poppyseed

1⁄4 or 1⁄5 of a barleycorn^[7]

Line

1⁄4 of a barleycorn^[8]

Barleycorn

1⁄3 of an inch, the notional base unit under the Composition of Yards and Perches.

Digit

3⁄4 inch

Finger

7⁄8 inch

Inch

3 barleycorns (the historical legal definition)

Nail

3 digits = 2+1⁄4 inches = 1⁄16 yard

Palm

3 inches

Hand

4 inches

Shaftment

Width of the hand and outstretched thumb, 6+1⁄2 inches before 1066, 6 thereafter

Link

7.92 inches or one 100th of a chain.^[9]

Span

Width of the outstretched hand, from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger, 3 palms = 9 inches.

Foot

Prior to the Anglo-Saxon invasions, the Roman foot of 11.65 inches (296 mm) was used. The Anglo-Saxons introduced a North-German foot of 13.2 inches (335 mm), divided into 4 palms or 12 thumbs, while the Roman foot continued to be used in the construction crafts. In the late 13th century, the modern foot of 304.8 mm was introduced, equal to exactly 10⁄11 Anglo-Saxon foot.

Cubit

From fingertips to elbow, 18 inches.

Yard (= Ulna)

3 feet = 36 inches, the practical base unit as the length of the prototype bar held by the Crown or Exchequer.

Ell

From fingertip of outstretched arm to opposite shoulder, 20 nails = 1+1⁄4 yard or 45 inches. Mostly for measuring cloth.

Fathom

Distance between arms outstretched, from fingertip to fingertip, equalling 6 feet.

Rod (= perch) (= pole)

Used for surveying land and in architecture. The rod is the same length today as in Anglo-Saxon times, although its composition in terms of feet were changed by the Composition of Yards and Perches from 15 feet to 16+1⁄2. The pole is commonly used as a measurement for Allotment Gardens. (See also perch as an area and a volume unit.)

Chain

four linear rods. Named after the length of surveyor's chain used to measure distances until quite recently. Any of several actual chains used for land surveying and divided in links. Gunter's chain, introduced in the 17th century, is 66 feet.

Furlong (= stade)

Notionally the distance a plough team could furrow without rest, but actually a measure of 40 rods or 600 feet prior to the Composition of Yards and Perches and 40 rods or 660 feet afterwards.

Mile

Originally the Roman mile alternatively reckoned as 5000 feet, 1000 paces, or 8 stades but adjusted to 5280 feet in 1593 to account for the differences introduced to these methods of reckoning by the Composition of Yards and Perches.

League

Notionally an hour's travel, but usually reckoned as three miles. Approximate length of the traditional "mile" in German and Scandinavian countries.