Angry51

Especially if you’re a Southsider.

That’s okay @Bretto77. Don’t feel bad. We Northsiders consider most Southsliders only about 1/16th of an angler anyway.

If I join you Greg we can negate the northside average.😂😂

If I join you Greg we can negate the northside average.😂😂

Well said  Jono ! 
Fish 
Eat 
Fish 
Sleep is for the weak .
Lets see what the Northside has !

I reckon it’s up to the Northsiders to lift their game … don’t recall Qld coming up with rules during their 8yr Origin reign to give the other mob a better chance of winning ….  Start encouraging a few participants - @christophagus,  @Dinodadog, @Luvit, @benno573, etc. 

How much fishing will you be able to do Brett - Brian will need to work out whether to count you as a whole angler, half or quarter for his ‘averages’ idea … 🤔🙄🤪🤣

Do it! Do it! 

If I join you Greg we can negate the northside average.😂😂

If I join you Greg we can negate the northside average.😂😂

I'm in! Go mighty Northside! Think we finished in top 2 last time but still waiting on results...

* U P D A T E *
The comp is being extended to being a monthly competition with a winner for each month. Most months won takes away a grand prize at the end of the year. Also, I have introduced a "Trophy Fish of any Species not covered above" category. This will be for something like a pb Barra or Mangrove Jack that is somewhat remarkable.
 
SUBURBS OF ORIGIN 2024 (previously 1 January 2024 to 31January 2024, now AllYear!!)
So, I thought I'd organise this comp. I've pushed back the start date to give @John  time to fix the photo issue we're currently experiencing. This is the 7th time this comp is being run. I'm looking forward to the lots of friendly banter that usually happens during the comp. Leader board from over the years has Team South in a commanding position with 5 wins to 1.
Please use this thread for banter.
2016 - Team South
2017 - Team South
2018 - Team North
2020 - Team South
21/22 - Team South
22/23 - Team South
No changes from last year in terms of species or scoring system. Instead of having one winner per category, there will  be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each fish species. Each place will have a corresponding score. 1st (3 points) 2nd (2 points) 3rd (1 point). For either team North or South to win, they will need to have scored the most points overall. In the off chance that two identical length fish are caught, then all anglers who catch that exact same sized fish species will be awarded the same point. Eg: two people catch a bream that is 35cm which is the joint biggest fish. Both angles will score 1st/ 3 points (of course, this only applies when a Team North and team South anglers catch the same sized fish). So the same team cannot share and double up on points for any given place. Ideally, the measurement should be down to the mm, but that is not always the case as not everyone has a brag mat that goes down to the mm.  I'll run the scoreboard below.
SPECIES LIST
Bream, Australian Bass/Estuary Perch, Mangrove Jack, Whiting, Flathead, Snapper, Mulloway/Black Jew or Teraglin (Jew), Threadfin Salmon, Golden Perch (yellow belly), Tailor, Tuna, Mackerel, Cod (any type freshwater or salt), Trevally (any type) and Shark (i will allow shovel nose in this category), emperor species and tusk fish species. In the next comp we will have Grunter (any type) and Miscellaneous.
This is a free event, with no official prize. Bragging rights are enough of a prize.
To keep it fair, the night before the opening day of fishing, a unique symbol/object will be released that must be pictured with the catch. Submissions can be made online in the topic that I will create to keep an up to date leader board for all to see (topic will be called “SUBURBS OF ORIGIN 2024 LEADER BOARD” . Each time a new longest species is caught, I will update the original post to let everyone know what Team is in front and who is winning each category. The unique symbol will be as easy as writing/drawing on a piece of paper or a hand signal or an object, which can be easily placed next to the fish. Fish where you want, just because you’re a Team North member doesn’t mean that you have to fish North of the Brisbane river and vice versa. 
To be in Team North, you must reside anywhere in Australia north of the Brisbane River. To be in Team South, you must reside anywhere in Australia south of the Brisbane River. If you live on the river, the party is at your place.
Team lists below. Please nominate yourself in this thread, any time before  8pm on 31 January, 2024.
Team North  @Jono4500 @mangajack @GregOug @Angry51 @fatboy @Alex2505 @crazywalrus @benno573 @Ross.warwick @Corry
Team South  @ellicat @AUS-BNE-FISHO @Kat @Old Scaley @Huxstang @Neil Stratford @Bretto77 @Allnighter @Junky @charlie.hans.fishing @Bob9863
 @kmcrosby78 @Thorbjorn Hale @tugger @rayke1938 @Peter K @taib @Leosonfire
HOW TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY
To submit an entry, you will need a photo of the fish on a brag mat or some form of measuring device that clearly displays the length of the fish along with the unique symbol/object. This entry must be uploaded to the topic “SUBURBS OF ORIGIN 2024 LEADER BOARD” before 8pm on the final day of the competition. Even if you catch a fish that isn’t as big as the top 3 fish already submitted, feel free to post it up anyway as it would be great to see how everyone is going regardless. Non legal fish will be accepted...meaning fish that are not of a legal length as defined by the state you are fishing in. Just ensure that any non-legal fish are released safely.
The more anglers involved the better! This competition isn’t designed to push us against each other, but to just get some friendly banter going among this awesome community that we have going here on AFO.
 
The gauntlet has been thrown down! Who is keen? To nominate what team you are on, just comment on this post and I will add your name to the above list
 
Also important to note, please only use the leader board topic for competition submissions. For any banter or general chat, just use this topic. Just helps me monitor the comp submissions easier
 

I think once you have your trolling motor and can spot lock the desire to anchor will drop a lot.  The anchor winch and trolling motor and batteries etc is a lot of weight up front on your smallish boat.
 

Matt, Just taking the p*ss outta ya.🤣🤣

Perhaps not exactly the same time but on the same outing. If I decide to pull up somewhere and anchor I don't to have to mess about taking the trolling motor off (and knowing me dropping it overboard) before I can.

Yes, not a good idea.

What I would like to know Matt, how do you use anchor and troll motor at the same time. Asking for a friend.

Most of them have been recalled.

Most of them have been recalled.

Most of them have been recalled.

At least you got out and about for a bit Ed, and got a few feeds.
If you want to go to the far north take a Jeep, if you want to get home take a Nissan.

At least you got out and about for a bit Ed, and got a few feeds.
If you want to go to the far north take a Jeep, if you want to get home take a Nissan.

At least you got out and about for a bit Ed, and got a few feeds.
If you want to go to the far north take a Jeep, if you want to get home take a Nissan.

At least you got out and about for a bit Ed, and got a few feeds.
If you want to go to the far north take a Jeep, if you want to get home take a Nissan.

We had a early morning visit from some peacocks Saturday morning . I won't say what happened to them, but they won't be annoying anyone else.