Hi everyone, wow what a great comp , lovely people and the complimentery weed free for everyone to keep. Our Thanks go out to all our sponsors,Whakatane Surf Casting Club, Tackle Tactics, Daiwa nz, W&R Wills engine reconditioners,Hamills Rotorua, Farmlands whk,Phoenix House Dental Centre,Surtees Boats, Iceman Whk, Opotiki Bait & Tackle, BNT Automotine whk, Kilwell NZ, Whk hunting & Fishing, Placemakers whk,Top Catch, Thornton Beach Holiday Park, Gary Kemsley, Stingray Rod & Reel repairs, Inscript Engravers & Liquorland. A great time was had by everyone that entered, no politics just great company. 10 years is a huge acheivement for any competition and without the fantastic support of the sponsors and everyone that helped from the wscc and those that just jumped in to help, this event just wouldnt happen. Our special thanks go to the all those that entered especially those that have attended for all of the 10 years. A huge thanks to Geno for making us give everyone a free feed when we started all those years ago. That has now turned into a tradition. As soon as i have the pics back from the photographer i will post those also. below are the results. Raymond Cox wscc winner 2.44 Larry Living pscc 2nd 2.14 Mike Dowden wscc 3rd 2.06 Grant Dodunski wbsc 4th 1.88 Vijay Raj wbsc 5th 1.80 Wayne Owen pscc 6th 1.74 Mike Dowden wscc 7th 1.72 Brad Hill rfcc 8th 1.72 Darran Adam pscc 9th 1.72 Neil Mackay welly 10th 1.56 Grant Dodunski wbsc 11th 1.46 Graeme Newlands wscc 12th 1.42 Raymond Cox wscc 13th 1.40 Brad Hill rfcc 14th 1.16 Mike Dowden wscc 15th 1.16 Brad Hill rfcc 16th 1.16
Raymond Cox who just recently joined our club was to say the least over the moon to win, well done. Larry Living from papamoa beach surfcasting club smashed his monkey after 3 years of trying, was also bouncing off the walls. Grant Dodunski and Vijay Raj from the western bay club deserved their wins fishing in hard conditions. Darran Adam and Wayne Owen from the Papamoa Club couldnt stop smiling after receiving their prizes. Mike Dowden proved once again he has a unique ability to pull fish out right next to those that only managed to drag in weed and Ky's. Brad Hill from Hamill's in Rotorua and a member of the Rotorua club waded into the night and was rewarded with three fine winning fish. Then there was Neil Mackay from the Wellington Club who teamed up with Muzz Rush , they had a great time on the night and Neil showed that the conditions were just a picnic day really compared to Welly on a good day and was rewarded with a very nice fish and took home a very nice prize package. Graeme Newlands drank beer this year on the beach and managed to catch and land a winning fish also. Just goes to show sometimes the relaxing fluid does help. Team results show it was very close. Mike Dowden wscc G Spot 2.06 Mike Dowden wscc G Spot 1.72 Graeme Newlands wscc G Spot 1.42 Mike Dowden wscc G Spot 1.16 6.36 Kg Total weight Raymond Cox wscc Hamills Hunters 2.44 Brad Hill rfcc Hamills Hunters 1.72 Raymond Cox wscc Hamills Hunters 1.40 Brad Hill rfcc Hamills Hunters 1.16 6.72Kg Total weight Sparkling moment was when B.J from the Far North walked up to receive the early bird prize which was a very special modified rod stand filled with goodies sponsored by Surtees Boats, Stingray rod & reel, BNT Automotive, Liqourland. Well thats it for the moment, still lots to do and then plan for next years event.Cheers Ray
Well done and big congrats to Sir Gannet and his team for yet another great competition. Just getting about precomp interacting with fellow competitors is great fun as well, altho some would care to differ!! ***********************************************************************************
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Hey! Marty and I didnt get a mention as members of the winning team! The snapper don't know where the car park is! Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.
Aww man theres always someone that needs a hug or a hanky . Ok you and Marty were part of the Hamills Hunters team , there there does that make you feel better !! Pftttt. Home of the Snapper 1000
Hey I supplied the bait that caught three of our fish and I worked hard as a weed blocker for as while! The snapper don't know where the car park is! Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.
on 26/9/2016, 10:20 am