Winter Camp 2008 Survey

[Angus]

Dear AFO,

Just a quick question.

Maroon Dam has been finalised as the location for this years Winter Camp.

However we have the option of 1 or 2 nights.

1 Night Option: Rock up Saturday late morning, fish all day, have dinner fish half of Sunday.

2 Night Option: Rock up friday night at about 7:30 (its approx 1.5 hours from Brisbane). Have dinner and socialise. Bed. Hot brekky and an earlier start on the water with a bigger break for lunch and an arvo fish. Saturday night fun and sunday the same.

The only difference in price would a bi extra for dinner and breakfast but not for accomadation

I am personally opting for the two nights.

But this will be a democratic vote as we want to benefit the majority.

So please let me know:

A: If you interested in coming at all!

B: If you would prefer 1 or 2 nights.

Angus

[Angus]

Angus's Vote: Yes im going and 2 nights is cool by me but ill be there either way.

Angus

[rayke1938]

Two nights for me.

Cheers

Ray

[Mozza]

hey angus when is the camp on again??

[Terry H]

A: Yes

B: Whatever.

[Angus]

Mozza wrote:

hey angus when is the camp on again??

Hey Mozza,

As per the AFO calendar.

5th & 6th of July

Angus

[Mozza]

Awesome then i would be in for the two nights

[kriso]

im keen for 2 nights!!!

[rayke1938]

Hey why not stay till the 7th and I can be there for my 70th.:laugh:

Cheers

Ray

[Stinger]

Probably won't be able to get there Friday but if you decide on 2 nights Jake and I will could be there about 7am Saturday.

So what ever works for the majority

[Angus]

I think we will prob have a 1 or 2 night option.

Angus

[kriso]

sounds like a winner everyone is happy then

[mangler]

A: Definitely keen, could be either by myself, or with missus or another mate, not sure yet.

B: 2 nights sound good.

[Do$tylz]

DAMMIT :angry: :angry:

these bloody projects that keep getting pushed back on me. I'll be in Melbourne over that weekend so no go for me. :(

[jeff f]

big yes for 2 nights

[Angus]

Looking good guys.

Looks like 2 nights it is.

But would still love more feedback. Especially on numbers as there will be some cabins, but with likely numbers some camping as well.

Another good thing to note is will have a guy paid to watch the boats so we can leave them at the shoreline

Angus

[Feral]

Angus 2 nights is good, I should be ok to go, will check with Ferg.

[jeff f]

this one is byo boat isn't it angus?

[fishyman]

dont think i could con dad into this one aswell. but if i had funds me and anth might go.

if we did itd be 2 nights preferable

[Angus]

jeff f wrote:

this one is byo boat isn't it angus?

Jeff its BYO boat or Kayak if you have one.

Steve will have his flotilla there, but i would prefer to save that for people (like me!!!) that have no other choice if you know what i mean.

Give the non boaters a chance.

I would also encourage boaters with plenty of room to maybe take on deckies...

But that will obviously be totally at the disgression of the boater.

Angus

[Jords]

sounds liek a great trip

but got rugby against nudgee

definetly a game i dunt wanna miss!

[rayke1938]

I will have room for 2 deckies and would like cabin accomodation.

Cheers

Ray

[bretto]

Wish I could attend this one but I will definately be giving it a miss as it is my 1st wedding anniversary that weekend

[jeff f]

i'll have room for a deckie

prefer cabin but will tent it if numbers get too high

[polyphonic]

I'm in for 2 nights, prefer a cabin but happy to tent(but I have no camping gear) and need to fill someones deckie spot.

So yes I'm too lazy to pitch a tent or paddle a yak:laugh:

[mangler]

Forgot to add that I am more than happy to swag it, so not after a cabin. Also would like to jump on as decky for someone, unless there are kayaks/canoes/boats/large eskys for hire?

[Angus]

Hey guys. Please also click here if you plan to attend:

/>http://www.australianfishing.com.au/index.php?option=com_attend_events&task=view&id=36&Itemid=246

This will be the list that inevitable helps with catering etc.

Angus

[Angus]

Hey guys I also forgot to mention this is the most partner friendly event. So if you want to take the mrs to any, this is the best.

I know of quite a few going already.

Cheers.

Angus

[rayke1938]

I know that I am nagging nut have you done a costing yet?

Cheers

Ray

[Angus]

Ray: Yeah mate its been tentatively set at about $200.

It was $180 last year but with the extra meals etc add a bit more as discussed.

Of course this is all inclusive and IMO, and based upon feedback from past participants good value.

Cost includes:

Live Shrimp (not a cheap commodity!!).

All meals.

Accomadation.

Fishing Permits.

Fishing Gear if needed.

Boats/Canoes if needed.

Tents if required. (Steve now has 6 x 6man tents).

There may of course be a cheaper rate for those bringing boats but ill have to check.

Obviously its all still on the drawing board. But that will be about the stats mate.

Angus

[rayke1938]

Sounds good value to me.

Cheers

Ray

[uglyfish]

shame it freshwater,other wise id be in too...i dont like fishing freshwater...

[Angus]

Ugyfish a lot of people have said that until they come Bass are great fighters as are yellows the other main resident. Plus the social side, dinner and drinks etc is also massive fun.

Angus

[uglyfish]

ive caught bass and yellas angus still not fussed on freshwater..atleast in salt your not completly sure of what uve got...might come out for a beer or 2..

[Angus]

Fair enough mate.

Angus

[Angus]

Guys I am also working on adding some very value adding additions to this event.

Stay tuned ill let you know as soon as I have finalised some arrangemments.

Angus

[Angus]

Hey guys I can now confirm some extra details.

Not sure how many yet but....

On the late afternoon/evening of the saturday we will be lucky enough to have some guests doing some fishing presentations. So we get a chance to learn some more techniques and tactics.

Schultzy has confirmed already with a presentation on Trolling up Bass and I have invited some other great names known to you all as well.

Should be an awesome event.

Angus

[Angus]

Just an update.

The price will be cheaper for those that bring their own boat.

A new "general" price will be worked out with boat or canoe hire added on top.

Boats, canoes and kayaks welcome.

Angus

[polyphonic]

rayke1938 wrote:

I will have room for 2 deckies and would like cabin accomodation.

Cheers

Ray

I'll steal a deckie spot if you still have a free one Ray.

[Angus]

Nice one Ray.

Also deckies for boaties will of course fall under the general rate as they are not actually hiring a boat of course.

Angus