Manning Point Fishing Classic Blog

With much chest beating the captain last year confidently annouced that next year will be the year that his much coverted boat will again see the water. Alass my captain yet another year has passed and the your beloved boat has more holes than a jamacan voodoo doll. Perhaps 2013 wil be the year!

Mangrove Mike has just landed his biggest ever flattie at beautiful Manning Point.
The 4.2 kilo, 84 cm beast was caught on 6lb braid, 8 lb leader and the king of plastics, the Squidgy Pro 70mm Evil Minnow Flick bait. An 8 minute battle where multiple attempts at netting failed, Captain Kevin, got the lizard in the net just in time. Mangrove

I've just come across this great, updated, article  Sarah Wilson on tinned tuna http://www.sarahwilson.com.au/2010/04/which-tinned-tuna-should-i-buy/ . Interesting reading!

Also if you have any interest in sustainable seafood then you

Legendary Manning Point Fishing Classic competitor and 2010 Champion, Mangrove Mike has been on Twitter now for quite a while. His technology stories and witty ditties have the Twitterassi in a lather but his latest follower shows his true international and polical clout.

Australian Prime Minister (currently) Julia Gillard has obviously

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend and long term Manning Point Fishing Classic Competitor, Stingray (Tony)  Smithy.

Unable to get to this year's classic due to his illness, after a short battle with mesothelioma, Stingray passed away on Saturday 26th of March.

Our thoughts are with Tony's

Haka Jo and Mr Mahi Mahi were up and at it at dawn - seasoned competitors were concerned by this action but thankfully they didn't catch much.

Rain persisted for most of the day and it was with some relief that the bell rang at 1pm and the competitors were called in for the reckoning.

Fishin Phil smashed all comers and took out

Day 1 started slowly due to the late night tactic discussions despite Mangrove offering to drive everyone in a bus to the local polling booth. It was refused but he still drove the bus.
Voting was EXTREMELY slow despite the returning officer having done the task "for forty years" - she was reliving every moment of those forty

Friday, Day 0, is the day of preparation. Secret spots were investigated, gentle fluids were consumed and Manning Point Bowling Club was put under pressure.

Mangrove, Ganghook and Fishin hit the water early and waited for the others to turn up at Manning Point. Throughout the day they straggled in, seasoned pros like Bigjig, Tsunami

Fishin Phil has taken out the 2011 Manning Point Fishing Classic with consistent catches of flatties over the weekend. More details to follow.