Upcoming Events: Opinions?

[Angus]

Hey everyone.

It was pointed out to me last night that there is no official AFO meet & greets comps etc until the Bribie Passage Expedition in August.

I have two thoughts for a couple in the interim and would welcome more.

Obviously these would need to tie in with other events BFo members are participating in like the Pine River Clean Up and the 4BC Comp. I can only be in one place at a time!

First off I was wanting to put together a Kayak meet and greet. The idea of this would be to welcome the many new Kayaking members of AFO, as well loan some spares etc to potential kayak owners. Do to the begginers nature of this event I would suggest somewhere like the Bribie passage or Baroon Pocket for their relative safety and ease. I would still love to encourage all the veteran yakkers along to this so we can compare rigs, techniques and so forth.

Second I was thinking of a fairly laid back friendly comp at North Pine. Photo entry of course with a prize tothe longest Bass of the day on a brag mat. Prize presentation and BBQ to follow.

Anyway guys and gals, thoughts and comments appreciated.

Cheers.

Angus

[kriso]

I'm keen for both and can help out where possible.

[bootyinblue]

Yea... all for more social events within reason. Not everyone can get to every event, so a number of events in a number of areas will cover for most members. Not saying that you have to organise, nor attend all of them Gus!

But count me in for a Yak up Bribie way!

[pcsolutionman]

Keen for both angus sound good

Lee

[Samara]

If alcohol is involved, then so Am I!! I mean, sure that sounds like a great plan Angus!!

[Rocket75]

The NPD one sounds great, plenty of parking, BBQ areas and fishable areas (if you are prepared to get a little bit wet!).

Would be a good one for bass beginners too with plenty of experienced AFOers to give advice.

Rocket

[BassTracker]

Im up for the NPD comp, let me know if theres anything I can do to help.

[fishyman]

sounds good gus

another crack at snapper in the salt would be good aswell

[Angus]

fishyman wrote:

sounds good gus

another crack at snapper in the salt would be good aswell

Someone asked me about doing another swap meet. For those who were not at the last one it was pretty good. Although id say we do it around the other way this time.

For example fish wello point reefs from before dawn until about 10:00am and come in for a BBQ breakfast.

Angus

[bootyinblue]

Angus wrote:

For example fish wello point reefs from before dawn until about 10:00am and come in for a BBQ breakfast.

Angus

Yes yes yes.... And I will volunteer to come in early to spark the BBQ and do bacon and egg rolls for everyone!

(Only cause I like my eggs runny!)

[kriso]

yep thats another good idea gus!

[Dec]

I would be keen on all of those but could only get to the NPD one would like to get into some of the events and meet some members.

[kreel]

Gus, both events sound great. :woohoo:

I'd be especially keen to meet up with the Yakkers and see their rigs, my spare pennies are being put aside to join their illustrious ranks.

I seem to have been at a BFo event or going to one every weekend lately and I feel like a fish out of water without something to look forward to. :dry: I think I'd go to the opening of a crisp packet at the moment if it had something to do with BFo or fishing.

[bigtez]

The passage and NPD sounds good to me. Any chance that either will be on a saturday?

[BassTracker]

Ok well the thought of getting out with a few blokes to fish for snapper combined with eating meat before lunch time makes my pants poke out in the front.. i know thats wrong but count me in... Dates???

[kiwifisho]

Rocket75 wrote:

The NPD one sounds great, plenty of parking, BBQ areas and fishable areas (if you are prepared to get a little bit wet!).

Would be a good one for bass beginners too with plenty of experienced AFOers to give advice.

Rocket

I would be keen on learnin how to bass fish 4 sure:woohoo:

[Mack_attack]

I'd definetely be up for a yak at the passage or the north pine BBQ but i work all of saturday so it needs to be a sunday for me

[Biggles]

I'm keen Angus, sounds like nice social outing.

Regards

Al

[Angus]

I work all Saturdays as well mate. Hence I tend to organise Sunday events. Sorry!

Angus

[BassTracker]

Sundays are fine with me, Angus I'm keen to get involved if you need help with anything mate, as I was telling you before, my sister in law is one of the owners for FMM if I can help by asking her for prizes or exposure let me know.. other than that Im happy to help transport people or pick up meat.. what ever mate

[Angus]

Dec wrote:

I would be keen on all of those but could only get to the NPD one would like to get into some of the events and meet some members.

Mate there are quite a lot of northside members. If you cant make it to an event for lift reasons, you should always put it out there in case you can grab a ride. If im heading north to Bribie and you want a lift, its yours.

Angus

[brisfisher]

sounds good im in on npd session,not too sure bout the others as work may keep me busy:(

[Feral]

Yeah - NPD would see me there if I am free!

[dunney]

anythign in mind wear guys with boats can come...?its only mainly land based and kayak things?

[Angus]

saltshaker wrote:

anythign in mind wear guys with boats can come...?its only mainly land based and kayak things?

Mate Wello point fish and the swap meet + breakky will be boaters for sure.

Also the Bribie passage and Pin trips will suit boaters.

Plus all with have nice prizes

Angus

[MichaelJ]

i can only make it on saturdays until after the 24th august

[Dinodadog]

I should be able to dig a few things out for the swap meet, and I could probably drag myself out to NPD. I'd leave NPD till the end of August at least as its very hit and miss at the moment.

[Feral]

With a bit of luck it will be going up over the next week or so anyway!

[bretto]

I would be keen for both if available. Would like to meet a few new faces and get out amongst it and attempt to catch some fish.

[rayke1938]

NPD for certain with me . Where abouts at Bribie are you thinking of/ I was thinking maybe could come in my canoe with 2 stroke or leccy on back.I think I could manage it ok in sheltered waters.

Cheers

Ray

[Schultzy]

Gus,

A kayak at Bribie passage sounds interesting. Haven't chased lizards for quite a few months. Some nice squire there at the moment too I hear on the fishing grape vine.

[username_taken]

Schultzy wrote:

Gus,

A kayak at Bribie passage sounds interesting. Haven't chased lizards for quite a few months. Some nice squire there at the moment too I hear on the fishing grape vine.

Agreed. The good thing about Bribie is the option to go offshore or stick to the passage depending on conditions. Either way I'm up for anything AFO related just so I can hang out with Benno, he's so awesome*.

Although I'm pretty much out until mid-august thanks to crazy work commitments and a few family birthdays etc.