Mark from Kiama GFC said despite the weather, the trailer boat car park at Kiama was maxed out as most crews had tuna fever.
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There had been numerous reports of yellowfin, bluefin and albacore out wide but many of the smaller boats erred on the side of safety.
Local boat X-Factor weighed in a nice 48kg yellowfin for Ray Scerri but apparently most of the fish have been a long way out past 1500 fathoms. Steve Banks on Frantic lost a big tuna when leader roke on 37kg tackle and the fish took his favourite killer vibe lure in the process.
Club details at www.kiamagfc.com.au.
Meanwhile, Lakeview Hotel FC’s friendly inter-pub challenge against Shoalhaven Hotel FC is scheduled September 9-11.
Illawarra Fly Fishers will hold their annual general meeting next Tuesday night August 2, from 7.30pm at Collies. Details at www.illawarraflyfishers.com.au.
On the subject of fly fishing, the 11 th annual ‘Rise Fly Fishing’ festival returns to Empire Cinema Bowral on August 16 from 7.30pm.
Tickets are available at the door and for further information email marc@gin-clear.com or website at www.gin-clear.com.
Craig from Compleat Angler Windang is in celebration mode as at last weekend’s Australian Fishing Tackle Association Expo and National Conference on the Gold Coast, Craig’s outlet at Windang was awarded the prestigious title of the “Best Small Tackle Shop in Australia.
To say he is chuffed is an understatement and wishes to pass on his appreciation to all those who voted and have supported him.
