Twin Rivers Sunday 21st September

Twenty people attended on the day, the weather was perfect and enthusiasm levels were high.

After a few hours on the water it became evident that the fish weren't on the bite.  There were lots of fish showing on our sounders but enticing them into the boat was a difficult task.  It just goes to show that careful preparation before you fish does pay off as it was rumored that a certain member spent over $300 on a huge range of different baits and he ended up weighing in the two heaviest fish - and good fish they were at 1.125kg and .955kg.  These two fish were spawning and it was a wonderful sight to watch them being released back into the river.  Everyone enjoyed a couple of hotdogs and a good yarn after the weigh-in and we look forward to doing it again next year.

Unfortunately we didn't get photo's of the two heaviest fish but click on the photos tab and check out the huge flathead that was caught!

Bemm River Competition

September 5th 6th and 7th

Competition runs from 12pm Friday to 12pm Sunday.  Roast dinner (cooked by Chris from Cosy Nook) will be supplied on Saturday night. 
Contact Naomi or Neil by Wednesday 3rd September to register.

 Accommodation:

Cosy Nook Accommodation situated at 93 Sydenham Parade, Bemm River 3889 is the perfect place to unwind and relax.  You can stroll along the Sydenham Inlet foreshore, take in the sunrises and sunsets or do a spot of fishing.  Cosy Nook has all the creature comforts taken care of with one, two and 3 Bedroom units to choose from at reasonable rates. Cosy Nook Accommodation has a range of facilities including: A recreation/conference room, Outdoor Kitchen BBQ area and a playground to keep the children entertained.
Plus the local area has a host of activities to keep everyone entertained. So whether you're the more serious recreational fishermen, or just taking in the beautiful sights including the beaches has to offer Cosy Nook Accommodation is your home away from home.

Contact Chris for bookings:
Ph. 03 515 84231 Mob. 0488 672 260 email:bemmcosyaccom@gmail.com

This Wednesday 20th August

DEPI Fisheries Victoria

Regional Recreational Fishing Forum

7pm - 9pm

at Gippsland Lakes Fishing Club, Bullock Island, Lakes Entrance

Fisheries Victoria would like to hear your ideas! Join Fisheries Victoria for a public forum with VRFish to learn more about what we are doing to improve recreational fishing across the state.

Come along and share your ideas or, if you cannot make it along on the night, email your ideas to improving.fishing@depi.vic.gov.au or post them on www.facebook.com/DEPIFisheries

AUSTACKLE FLATHEAD FISHING CLASSIC 2015

The Gippsland Lakes Fishing Club Inc. (GLFC) is busy organizing the inaugural "Austackle Flathead Fishing Classic" to be held in Lakes Entrance on the long weekend in March 2015.
This will be GLFC's second time hosting this fantastic event with the help of the major sponsor 'Austackle' and many local businesses and individuals.
Again there will be be many prizes on offer with a major first prize for the longest Flathead caught anywhere in the Gippsland Lakes or Lake Tyers estuaries.  There will also be secret lengths and lucky spot prizes on offer.
Entry forms will be available from this Blog site (under the Competitions Tab at the top) or at local shops and information centres shortly.
This competition caters to anglers of all ages including families, angling clubs, beginners and seasoned fishing persons.
Updates will be posted on this blog and our Facebook page: Gippsland Lakes Fishing Club Inc.

We look forward to seeing all of you in March 2015!

Austackle Flathead Fishing Classic results - Families, Fishing and Fun!

Wow, what a wonderful weekend for families, fishing and having fun! The inaugural Austackle Flathead Fishing Classic has been run and won with many happy winners - including our own club and the whole East Gippsland area.
The weather was perfect for what turned out to be a great fishing classic: beyond our expectations as a club holding its first competition. With 158 entries (29 of these being juniors), it was full steam ahead with registrations being taken over Friday, Saturday and Sunday.They came from all over the state - Geelong, Preston, Traralgon, Orbost, Maffra, Wodonga let alone our own backyard - Bruthen, Lakes Entrance, Bairnsdale etc.
The 'catch and release' method proved a popular method of fishing but the 'brag' photos were something to behold. One story we heard was about a fellow fishing at Nowa Nowa who had caught an 84cm Flathead, but he wasn't entered in the competition! We did see the photos of this fish and it was massive (almost prehistoric)!
Another story from the weekend was the fellow who was fishing in a boat with some younger members who had to come back in to get his own 'ruler' as the antics of the two younger members was driving him mad and "I'll throttle them if I don't get away from them!"
The young lad who landed a big Flathead and had spent the $250 junior prize already (in his mind) - on a remote controlled car (he actually did win the juniors).
The 3rd place-getter was getting 'razzed' by other members of his party because he didn't even know he had a huge flathead on his line!
The girls who stopped off for a 'pit-stop' and threw in a line to catch the biggest whiting of the day - and the list goes on.
The Fishing Club Team event went to the GLFC rivals - Lake Tyers Beach Angling Club but much banter was made before the event about who was the better fishing club. The challenge is now on for next year.
As one of the organisers I must say it was a pleasure to meet such happy people who came together in a group with fishing as the common denominator. Not one word did I hear in a negative way; everyone from all over the state enjoying the camaraderie of others they may have just met. It was wonderful!
I would like to thank all the sponsors who supported our competition and all the local businesses who also supported us. There were stories we heard how the "bait shop" told us about the comp, the "caravan park" who sent confirmation of accommodation and advertised the comp was on etc.
The winners of the actual prizes are listed below - Congratulations on all who fished and caught something for their efforts. Better luck next time if you missed on catching a Flathead or it just " got away". Just as a side issue, the average size for the Flathead caught over the weekend was 542mm.
Seniors:
1st: Andrew Kikidoplous  - 790 mm
2nd: John Bouke - 740 mm
3rd: Casey Goudswaad - 722mm
Juniors:
1st: Rhys Bryant - 753mm
2nd: Will Shoppe - 728mm
3rd: Matthew Pearce - 595mm
'Pinky Baade' Memorial Trophy - Longest Whiting - Kerry Jones - 386mm
U16: Wilson Gaudian, U12: Jessica Erbs, U8: Jake Perrett
Female Prize: Michelle Wright - 595mm
Fishing Club Team: LTBAC - John Bourke, John King, Gary Verrall, Ray Schmidt with a combined total of 2412 mm.

'Pinky Baade' Memorial Trophy winner - Kerry Jones with GLFC President Neil Johnson1st Junior - Rhys

2nd Junior - Will

3rd Junior - Matthew

U 16 winner - Wilson

U 14 winner - Jessica

U 10 winner - Jake

Michelle Wright - Female winner

Joanne from Geelong won the prize for coming the furthest for our Competiton.

Team Winners - LTBAC - John Bourke, Gary Verrall, Ray Schmidt & John King 

Crowd gathered for presentations in our clubrooms

 Some happy fishing persons enjoying time at the clubrooms before presentation after a hard day on the water.

New Committee for 2014

The club's Annual General Meeting was held last Wednesday week and all positions have now been filled for the upcoming new season.
Congratulations to all executive members (as listed below) and we wish the executive and committee all the best as they head into the business of running a club. It certainly is nice to see some 'new blood' in the committee seats all of whom seem enthusiastic and determined to make a great club even greater.
Just a reminder that we have a competition on February 23rd (Sunday) against Lake Tyers Angling Club and no doubt our members will be well ready for some stiff competition from the LTAC members - as per usual!
The other reminder is about our Austackle Flathead Fishing Classic on March 8th - 10th. With mega prizes to be had, let alone the $1,000 first prize for the longest Flathead, everyone entering has a great chance of taking home a prize or two - just for participating. Entry forms are available in the 'Competitions Tab' on this blog.
Finally, we have had a change of dates for our Mallacoota and Timbarra competitions with a complete 'switch' of dates i.e. Timbarra now 28th - 30th March, Mallacoota - 4th - 6th April. This change was due to Mallacoota requesting the change as they have a very hectic program of fishing in March. Once again pride will be on the line as the GLFC hopes to regain the trophy that was lost for the first time last year to Mallacoota. Bring it on!

Executive for 2014

President - Neil Johnson
Vice President - Danny Magazinovic
Secretary - Naomi Pryke
Ass. Secretary - Donna Taylor
Treasurer - Alby McDonald
Ass. Treas - Peter Bailey
Safety Officer - Paul Stray

'Austackle' Flathead Fishing Classic (March 8th - 10th 2014)

The Gippsland Lakes Fishing Club is proud to present the inaugural "Austackle Flathead Fishing Classic" to be held in Lakes Entrance on March 8th - 10th (long weekend) 2014.
This is the first time GLFC has hosted such an event and with the help of major sponsors 'Austackle' we're hoping it won't be our last!
We have over $6,000 worth of prizes on offer with first prize a whooping $1,000 for the longest Flathead caught anywhere in the Gippsland Lakes or Lake Tyers estuaries.
Entry forms are available from this Blog site (under the Competitions Tab at the top) or at local shops and information centres shortly.
We are trying to cater to all anglers; families, angling clubs to seasoned fishing persons - all are welcome to come and try their luck. There will be secret lengths, lucky spot prizes etc so don't think you will miss out on being in the prizes.
We will be catering with a 2 course meal, on the Saturday night at the Club rooms, for up to 80 lucky people. If you don't register your interest on your competition entry you might miss out! So be early and register now. You will also be eligible for the 'Early Bird' prize if you register and pay before March 1st.
If you want more information on this competition you can contact us on Facebook or this blog (just leave a comment) or by phoning Robin 0418 513 615 or Naomi 0400 376 911.
We look forward to seeing all of you in March. Go to it!