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Pin Flathead Trip - how do you want it?

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Angus

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Hey everyone.

I have had a few different requests for this event so I just need to clarify how you want it run.

Simple democracy: the more popular format will be the go :)

basically we can:

A: run it same as we have been with a small entry fee that will also cover the BBQ and a Loomis custom rod made by our very own pcsolution. (i dont make him give me these for free :P ).

b: Just run it as a social and meet up and have a fish.

I am totally cool either way I just want to know if people enjoy the thrill of competing for the prize or it doesnt matter.

As a BBQ was not practicle at a meeting place such as the bedrooms i was thinking some cold BBQ chickens and bread rolls would be a better option.

Cheers.

Angus

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maxi Newbie

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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

scaredycat doesnt like buckets either benno from all accounts... :laugh:

dusky and i are considering making the trek for this comp (he doesnt know yet :woohoo: :woohoo: )

were not fussy on how its run gus .... be good to catch up..

Maxi

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probably a. people who do not wish to compete in the comp can still fish and be apart of it.

Angus a couple of Questions:

If the turnout is great enough could the entry fee possibly be lowered? as this may be the determining factor on whether people choose to come or not. I does not have to be a great decrease but maybe in the vicinity of $20 instead of $30.

2nd Question where abouts are the bedrooms?

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benno573 wrote:

maxi wrote:
fill us in on whos the regular fearless crew benno lol

generally tacklebox and kreel (if they want to come - haven't asked yet but they get dibs... :blush: )

:kiss: thanks Benno!

I don't mind it being a comp. I think you need to space the events out a bit though and make some of them socials.

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bootyinblue Newbie

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I am going to bat for the B team with this one. I am not in AFO to shell out $30 or so to compete with a chance of winning a rod (although I say they look mighty fine) on every group outing. I fish for fun, I throw back all the 'ugly' ones no matter how big they are.

Also thinking of some of the couples, father & son combos who enjoy a fish with the group. It may get a little exxy for them to shell out $60 each trip before putting a line in the water.

Sure there should be a couple of dedicated comps with great prizes on offer, but I think making each meet and greet into a entry fee competition might deter some people from experiencing what a large component of AFO is all about.

So I am up for B and quite happy to chuck in the BBQ plate with the first KG of sausages and bread.

But democracy rules so will see how it pans out.

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Nothing wrong with abit of competition however with a family of 3 and after the restocking of lost fishing tackle(yeah I go through some!), fuel ,bait and all the rest of it just to get on the water then to throw in $30 just to wet a line it all starts to blow the budget. Thats my point!

Understanding that the cost of a BBQ plus the time someone has to spend organising the event, prizes etc etc sounds pretty good for $30.

so, I'm on the fence with this one!! A or B.....

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I would say a meet and greet would be the go for most events held outside the Brisbane river. Last weekend it cost me about $45 in fuel to get to and from the pin with the boat, add in the cost of fuel in the boat and an entry fee and it becomes an expensive fishing trip for 4m tinny. I would say that could turn a few people off comps that aren't in a 'central' location.

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Stinger Newbie

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I would love to win one of Lee's rods so I would be for option A however I know the $30 is hard for some to come up with after the cost of fuel to get there etc.

What if we simply had a meet and greet with a small fee to cover the BBQ and a few small prizes like some soft platics etc just to add a bit of a competition feel to it.

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Stinger wrote:

I know the $30 is hard for some to come up with after the cost of fuel to get there etc.

What if we simply had a meet and greet with a small fee to cover the BBQ and a few small prizes like a some soft platics etc just to add a bit of a compatition feel to it.

that sounds like a good idea for students that are on a tight budget - i know ive been there before hehehe

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tacklebox wrote:

benno573 wrote:
maxi wrote:
fill us in on whos the regular fearless crew benno lol

generally tacklebox and kreel (if they want to come - haven't asked yet but they get dibs... :blush: )

:kiss: thanks Benno!

I don't mind it being a comp. I think you need to space the events out a bit though and make some of them socials.

Disabled seaman Kreel, present and ready to be out-fished. :blink: :cheer:

I don't mind whether its a comp or a social, I'd just like to have a bigger turn-up - kids, ladies, members I'm yet to meet, members I've already met. If that means a social then so-be-it.

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username_taken wrote:

can we do both? $30 for competitors, $5 for non-competitors. Competitors *must* pay before the fishing begins to stop somebody catching a good one and deciding to suddenly join the comp.

i allways end up paying for the comp on the day but make sure i am very registerd before hand with an email and or signing on in the forums i hope this doesnt cause an issue:(i know ive payed plenty of times withut catching anything:laugh:

jason

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Im still deciding on weather or not i can make it.

$30 a comp is fine by me. However there are a lot of these coming regularily. I reckon they need to be spaced out a bit more with complete social days inbetween. This gives everyone a chance of getting what they need from AFO.

But on another side issue: I get a lot out of AFO, great info ,great mates. (I know a lot of others also get a lot out of this website and its accociated get togethers.) Me for 1 am willing a pay for this.

There is nothing stopping individuals organising a AFO social get together themselves.

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i don't mind having a competition even if it is $30 i can still come up with the money plus put in for fuel and stuff, i agree with you shortie i also am willing to pay to get the info and the mates this site carry.

It sounds like a good idea on individuals organising socials because it means more time to meet new people and learn new info.

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shortie wrote:

Im still deciding on weather or not i can make it.

$30 a comp is fine by me. However there are a lot of these coming regularily. I reckon they need to be spaced out a bit more with complete social days inbetween. This gives everyone a chance of getting what they need from AFO.

But on another side issue: I get a lot out of AFO, great info ,great mates. (I know a lot of others also get a lot out of this website and its accociated get togethers.) Me for 1 am willing a pay for this.

There is nothing stopping individuals organising a AFO social get together themselves.

jesus shortie, stop it mate, that almost made sense! :P i understand it can get a bit exxy for some with the wife and 16 kids to drag along - i think $30 for those wishing to compete and they are eligible for the prize, $5 for those wishing to come for the bbq. i personally think it is a bit close to the other comps, definately won't stop me competing though! and i am of the opinion that giving back to the site that gives us all so much is well worth the $.

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Nothing is for free in this world and even this site requires money to function correctly, and therefore the running of some events as a cost to enter in order to raise revenue is a very rational idea. However running every meet and greet as a cost to enter comp I think will be counter productive to membership.

I would have no problem filling my spare seat with a mate, just like I did last year for this) and he then goes on to become a member of the site and gives back to the site in support, knowledge, entry fees to comps etc. I think I would have far less starters for my deckies seat if I said 'hey mate, come for a fish with me but its going to cost you $30 upfront'.

Think of a comp with prizes for first, second and third, combined with a few giveaways and a BBQ and drinks. 30 people enter and the cost to put the event on will be $XXX. Put the same comp but its spread further apart from the previous one time wise and 60 people enter. Sure there will be an increase in sausage and sauce, but the core costs and efforts do not change greatly resulting in greater profit for the site.

I know its a difficult balancing act, but I think for longevity the growth of the site is better than catering to the core membership already in place.

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See your point Greg. The comp is only part of the meet and greet though. You don't have to compete. You can join in for free and be a part of the day without competing.

Also remember, the competition part probably drags in attendees that would otherwise not bother too.

The way I see it everyone has 4 options for these type of events -

a. Compete and BBQ $30 + good day

b. BBQ only $5 + good day

c. Just be there $0 + good day

d. Don't come $0 - good day:P

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ellicat wrote:

See your point Greg. The comp is only part of the meet and greet though. You don't have to compete. You can join in for free and be a part of the day without competing.

Also remember, the competition part probably drags in attendees that would otherwise not bother too.

The way I see it everyone has 4 options for these type of events -

a. Compete and BBQ $30 + good day

b. BBQ only $5 + good day

c. Just be there $0 + good day

d. Don't come $0 - good day:P

5 Options

e. Socialising with Shortie. Priceless

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ellicat wrote:

See your point Greg. The comp is only part of the meet and greet though. You don't have to compete. You can join in for free and be a part of the day without competing.

Also remember, the competition part probably drags in attendees that would otherwise not bother too.

The way I see it everyone has 4 options for these type of events -

a. Compete and BBQ $30 + good day

b. BBQ only $5 + good day

c. Just be there $0 + good day

d. Don't come $0 - good day:P

i agree with brian (ellicat) looks fine to me, but if competing must have had registered by email before the event like its ment to be done. i also agree with shortie the $30 for what you get from the day and AFO is nothing, also no one is going round with a thumb press forcing you to go i think the amount there is caters for that not everyone can make it always e.g i work every 2cnd weekend, so by having a few it gives a wider amount of people to participate. oh and gus im sure i can make up a press with some g clamps or something to raise attendance if needed. :woohoo: :laugh: :laugh:

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