Updates Kayak Fishing Comp Wivenhoe Dam Sept 2008

[StevenM]

Hi All

Dont know how many of you visit the Sweetwater Fishing web page at all, but Garry Fitzgerald who owns and administers the site is looking at putting on a Kayak only bass comp in September this year at Wivenhoe dam.

He is currently looking for people that would be interested or suggestions on how etc the format should be.

If I knew how to put up a link to the Sweetwater site I would for you to add your thoughts or show your interest.

But for the interim you can either visit the site or drop your thoughts or opinions here and will direct Garry to this post.

Thanks

[Angus]

Steve i talk to Garry a fair bit ill have a chat with him after this camp we are running this weekend and discuss the pro's and cons.

Angus

[StevenM]

Justa reminder kiddies

Things looking good. Make sure you pop over and have a look at the post or chuck up your thoughts here

[STU]

All these kayak comps starting to feel left out:( or I could turn up in boat and pretend im in the comp:P

[Bommie]

myself and a couple of others would be keen Steve

[Terry H]

STU wrote:

All these kayak comps starting to feel left out:( or I could turn up in boat and pretend im in the comp:P

We're trying to tell you something STU....

[Rocket75]

Don't go to the dark side STU...remember what Darth Vader ended up looking like:P

[Plastic Man]

we should have our own comp there kayak v boats

NO TROLLING cast and retrive only and will settle this once and for all lol ha ha ha

[kriso]

no trolling!!! any one got a spare seat in a boat hahahaha

[Terry H]

Kriso: should have gone the hobie mate:P

First time in a hobie and I had a sore wrist from too much casting

Plastic Man: It's been proven time and time again though mate... Yaks win:P

[Plastic Man]

TerryH wrote:

Kriso: should have gone the hobie mate:P

First time in a hobie and I had a sore wrist from too much casting

Plastic Man: It's been proven time and time again though mate... Yaks win:P

not with me fishing mate :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Terry H]

I haven't fished with you.. so I haven't seen yaks lose :laugh:

[Plastic Man]

i have at the somerset trip so im 1-0 over yaks :laugh:

[Dinodadog]

And Baroon pocket ha ha

[STU]

sounds like an event in the making

[fishyman]

i have to say even though i love yakking when we get the boat ill hardly use my yak.

prefer standing than sitting and being able to move around.

[STU]

I hear ya tom

[fishyman]

plus it lets me fish with mates and not mean they have to have yaks aswell

bring on my boat :woohoo: even dad is starting to get impatient OMG :woohoo:

[Plastic Man]

well said tom i couldnt stand not being able to stand up and move around

but you guys do well in yaks so each to there own as they say

[Terry H]

Dinodadog wrote:

And Baroon pocket ha ha

I don't recall this?

Somerset - I wasn't there

[Plastic Man]

no you werent there lee was that was the only time i have fished when other yaks were there oh and the classic last year their were yaks there and team ridge took out biggest bream in a boat

go the boaties ha ha ha

[StevenM]

STU wrote:

All these kayak comps starting to feel left out:( or I could turn up in boat and pretend im in the comp:P

All good Stu

I have a 9 inch grinder, we can take a few feet out of the middle of the tinnie.

Hope you can weld but

Go on, get out there and get yourself one, you know you want 2

[StevenM]

Anyway,

whos up for it, will pass info onto Fitz.

Bloody ell Gus, how do ya throw a link up to the topic on sweetwater:unsure:

[Bommie]

http://www.sweetwaterfishing.com.au/Forum/index.php/topic,

[jeff f]

steve roll over the adress on sweetwater to highlite it then ctrl+c to cut it

then come to afo and click on reply

above where you write the message you will see a line of little beige boxes

click on the one that says URL

then ctrl+v to paste it

[StevenM]

Thanks Guys

[StevenM]

Ok Folks here are some updates from the sweetwater site

Some great sponsers are coming onboard and now access to no go never before fished areas.

If you have not submited your interest on swetwater please do so here so that I can diect Fitzy here or pass on the info. Will update who is interested in my original post.

Here is a cut and paste.

Would attend a Kayak / Canoe only Bass comp on Lake Wivenhoe?

If there is enough interest we will organise one for late winter 2008 to catch the end of the peak Bass season.

Things to consider

Proposed entry fee of = donation to stocking group.

Prizes / Sponsors - would you like prizes or just a trophy?

Duration - 1 day or 2 day event? Camping at Captain Logans Camp / Lumley Hill.

Please offer you feedback.

As stated above - we're happy to organise it if there's enough interest so please throw up your ideas here. I've organized & run other major fishing comps, this shouldn't be too hard in comparison.

Cheers,

Fitzy..

This post will be updated as more info comes to hand or is confirmed.

Committed Sponsors

Fishing Monthly Group http://www.fishingmonthly.com.au

Egrell Designs - Custom Fishing Rods by Eric Grell http://www.egrell.com.au/

Penn Reels

BLA visit www.bla.com.au or visit some of their proprietry brand websites below

SEQWater http://www.seqwater.com.au

Humminbird - http://www.humminbird.com.au

Minn Kota Motors - http://minnkota.com.au

Ocean Kayak - http://ocean-kayak.com.au/

Old Town Canoes - http://johnsonoutdoors.co.nz/oldtown

Somerset Regional Council http://www.somerset.qld.gov.au/

Craft: Canoe or Kayak only, &

Paddle, peddle, electric motor or sail only

Fishing style: Cast & retreive or trolling- Lure / Fly only

Catch, Photo (on measuring mat) & release.

Date: September 20 -21

Location: Logans Inlet - Lake Wivenhoe

Entry fee: $30

Proceeds support fish restocking program www.swfsa.sweetwaterfishing.com.au

Ok Folks,

Heres the deal with access. SEQWater & its staff have approved for competitors in the Kayak Convention to be able to use the Fig Tree Lookout area for launching / retrieval. We will be able to fish north of this point all the way around the corner to the regular permitted boating area.

Yes, we will be permitted to fish where NOBODY has ever fished before. I've been in this area with SEQWater Staff & DPI&F & seen some of the fish in this area on the fish finders.

Competitors do not have to launch at , you will be permitted to launch from where we will be running the comp (Logans Camp / Lumley Hill) or to drive to other access areas eg Sailing Club area, O'Sheas Crossing, etc.

A map will be made of the permitted access area & this will be explained at a briefing which will be conducted on the first morning.

Cheers,

Fitzy..