19-21st
August 2016
Marlo Fishing Weekend
Friday night saw our full
contingent set up at the Marlo Ocean View Caravan Park. Not a tent in sight
with Alby and Carol, Barry Bills and Neil’s vans, the Myers camper, Grants “thingymajig”
secured onto a trailer and
Barry sleeping “rough” in the back of his vehicle. It had been decided
that this park was more suitable in that it had a large undercover camp kitchen
and more space. The pub provided a good
meal and an opportunity for 3 of our members to put some serious discussion
into planning their next day …… see photo!!!
All boats were put in at the
Bodribb where the Curlip is moored which has a useful fish cleaning bench.
Whilst it wasn’t a hugely successful day number wise, everyone seemed happy to
catch a few. As Alby and Carol had the scales back at camp and no fish cleaning
is allowed there, the group decided to make this a length competition. Barry
Bills had a 34cm bream and junior Shawn had a 32cm bream. A few mullet were
also caught. With all the fresh water going down the rivers these fish were
caught in close to the edge and only on worm. Carol was taking it easy and
fishing from the jetty and along with others on the jetty didn’t even get a
bite on the outgoing tide. She did try later in the Brodribb sitting in the car
with her rod propped in the bull bar. Still no luck but the ever changing skies
and the beautiful scenery she was content.
Happy Hour was very happy with
Ian and Barry’s fire pits and wood keeping us all cosy. “Jack” our camp mascot
kept us all amused with his meerkat stance. Ian’s BBQ plate came in very handy
although his blow torch method of lighting it intrigued us. See photo!!! We
didn’t need to use the camp kitchen after all. Thanks Barry P for purchasing and
cooking the BBQ meal. Carol thought she
would give her opinion …especially about the onions ……… and she was politely
told where to go …. She sooked for a few minutes and sat down but then she told
everyone that is always how it works with her!!!
Carol and Alby provided dessert telling
everyone they had to bring a plate and spoon. Barry B said I won’t worry about
that I’ll just eat it in my hand. He was warned it would be hot and cold and
runny and after giving in and bringing a bowl he conceded that yes the plum
pudding, ice cream and custard was hot and cold and runny!!!
Most went off to bed early but
there were some “moths” around the fire. I said to Bronwyn the next morning “I
hope those talkers didn’t keep you awake”. “No” she said “I was one of them”
What a great weekend of fishing
and camaraderie. If you want to get to know your fellow Club members, this is the
way to do it. Fish, eat, pitch in and share a campfire together. Perfect!
Carol
McDonald
