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Sport, Integrity and Conservation
The underlying spirit of angling is that the skill of the angler is pitted against the instinct
and strength of the fish and that the latter is entitled to an even chance for its life.
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National Recreational Fishing Conference 17th to 19th August 2012
12 Apr 2012
The first National Recreational Fishing Conference is due to be held on the Gold Coast between 17th and 19th of August 2012, and will even feature one of our own...Nathan Johnson...as a guest speaker! Details of Registration and Accomodation deals are included in the story attached.
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Fish the Central Queensland Coast
5 Mar 2012
If you want to fish the Central Queensland Coast with a local start thinking about becoming a delegate at the ANSA Qld State Conference and maybe you could have some of your expenses subsidised
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Species Challenge to begin late September!
22 Aug 2011
Possibly the biggest news to come from this years State Council Meeting, held on Saturday 20th August 2011, is the newest Event on the ANSA Qld Calender - the ANSA Queensland Species Challenge which is to be held for the first time on the weekend of 24 and 25 September, so clubs will be getting all the new simplified rules and forms over the coming days!
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Motions for this year's SWCM
25 Jul 2011
There has only been one Motion received as of today's date for this year's State Wide Council Meeting to be held at Yeppoon on Saturday 20th August 2011, and it's a biggy! The State Executive have taken on task of looking at the dwindling numbers participating in the State Championships in a bid to revitalise this once prestigious event, and to this end have come up with some possible rule changes to both simplify and encourage participation. The main changes, if successful, would be to a Length Based competition with a simplified point scoring system, and the ability to now bring in digital images of fish caught and released, but retaining the opportunity for those who wish to bring their fish in to do so, with no penalty for gutted and gilled fish. Details of the Motion can be found here, and the detailed State Championship Rules (Amended) with changes highlighted in pink, can be found here.
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More Species for 2011-2012 Length Based Competition!
28 Jun 2011
There are a large number of new species that have been added to next year's ANSA Qld Length Based Competition to give a total of 50 different species, as well as some changes to the Rules, including photos and fish measurement. Check it all out before Friday 1st!
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2011 SWC Speakers now confirmed
28 Jun 2011
We have had a number of Speakers for this years SWC now confirmed, including Alf Hogan talking on Survival Strategies of Fish in Floods, Cyclones, and Dry Seasons
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Call for Agenda Items for this years SWC
27 Jun 2011
Could all Club Secretaries please note that the sooner you can get your Agenda item for this years SWM (Motions/Discussions) to the ANSA Qld Secretary, the quicker they can be disseminated for discussion for all clubs. The 5th of August has been issued as the final day, but it would be great if we could have all motions in by Sunday 17th July 2011, and they will be put up here, as well as on Facebook, and emailed to each individual Club Secretary to try and get as much information out for discussion as soon as we can
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Time to Secure your place in the 2011 Carlton Mid Rocky Barra Bounty!
25 Jun 2011
Barramundi anglers from far and wide are now able to nominate for this year’s much anticipated Carlton Mid Rocky Barra Bounty that will be run over 22-23 September on the Fitzroy River. After last year’s event was cancelled due to the early unseasonal flooding in the Fitzroy, competition anglers are chomping at the bit to get their lures back in the water.
This years Carlton Mid Rocky Barra Bounty is open for nominations
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SEQ Sportfishing Challenge
10 Jun 2011
The SEQ Sportfishing Challenge follows on from a long tradition of Interclub competitions run by the Brisbane Sportfishing Club. The event is set out to be a fun event that is challenging to all levels of fishing. The main focus of the event is to chase a number of different species on Lure or Fly. It is a major step away from traditional ANSA competitions and is based on fork length and is not tied to line class. We have been lucky enough to gain sponsorship from a number of business, and these prizes will be shared around between all competitors, not just the winners. For more details please download a copy of the rules, flyer or nomination form, or call the President, Darryl Lund on 0417 750 097
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State Wide Conference and Meeting Forms available online now
30 May 2011
The Forms and Invitations for this year's State Wide Conference and Meeting are now available for download from this website. All Secretaries will receive the information as an email at some stage today, with an update of the Conference Timetable being issued as confirmations are made. If you are a Club Secretary, and you have not received this email by Wednesday 1 June 2011, please contact Geoff Hodge here
Please note that although the Timetable is very light on at this stage, this will change quickly over the next few weeks as more and more speakers confirm their attendance. The theme for the year was to be Families, but with all the recent natural disasters occuring throughout Queensland and Australia, it was felt that Survival had to be a hot topic! We are hoping to have one of the speakers as Paul Reis from the Mater Organisation who will speak on Prostate Cancer, as well as Alf Hogan, Mike Cappo, and Michael Hutchinson, who will hopefully be doing a presentation on his Jungle Perch breeding program.
Please stay tuned as confirmations come in....
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Winter State Titles Forms available online now
30 Apr 2011
Winter State Titles forms are now available along the right hand column of each page, or directly from the Downloads page. These are to be read in conjunction with the Rules For State Titles, which is also available on the Downloads page. Any queries, please contact events@ansaqld.com.au
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Terrible Creek Competition Cancelled
18 Apr 2011
Due to the recent prolonged wet season the sportfishing competition to be held at Terrible Creek on the May Day long weekend will be cancelled. The cancellation is due to the area surronding the camping grounds and the accesses into the river not having dried out sufficiently to allow anglers to move around safely. The river crossing at Strathmore Station is still impassable and due to the large amount of sand build up at the bridge very little rain is required to make the crossing impassable.
We hope we have not inconvenienced your plans too much and we look forward to seeing you all next year.
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Lake Borumba Tagalong set to take off this weekend
11 Apr 2011
This weekend will possibly see in excess of 50 ANSA members and families fishing the waters of Lake Borumba, near Imbil. This has been the result of efforts by Darryl Lindeman of the Bundy Sportfishing Club to get a friendly Tagalong happening, where other clubs are invited to attend. There will be a bbq on Friday night with a couple of guest speakers talking about the dam and its fishing quirks, as well as the owner of the local tackle shop bringing along some great bargains and last minute supplies for those who don't have EVERYTHING in their tacklebox. For those who may still feel like attending at this late stage, go for it! There is still some camping and accomodation left at he Lake Borumba Deer Park, and you can contact them on 07 5484 5196.
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NQ Flyfishers new website up and running
5 Apr 2011
The new NQ Flyfishers website is now up and running and looking really good, with all kinds of stories, information, and things to interest the novice through to the most experienced of fly fisho's. Click on their logo or the Read more link below to go to the new home page. Congratulations to the team at NQ Flyfishers on a great looking site!
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Port Alma Wet Day
23 Mar 2011
Some top catches of Barramundi are starting to occur after the floods, and with some of the young guns like Dan Powell from Captag really getting amongst them. Read his full article here.
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Cardwell Barra Bonanza has been rescheduled
2 Mar 2011
I posted in this news section Feb 20 that the Cardwell Barra Bonanza was a bit up in the air because our accommodation houses had copped a beating in the cyclone.
However our latest news from them is most of the rooms, cabins and campsites will be available shortly so we have rescheduled the Barra Bonanza for the weekend of 24th,25th & 26th March.
It will be the same format as before ie. Briefing 7.00pm Thurs 24th(if you nominate you have to be there), Fish 6.30am - 4.00pm Fri 25th and weigh-in and dinner after wards, Fish 6.30am - 3pm Sat 26th with weigh-in, dinner and presentation to follow. All three evening meals are included in the nomination price.
We have been sponsored by many businesses so there is quite a diverse range of prizes to be won.
We hope to see you there.
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Cardwell Barra Bonanza Postponed
20 Feb 2011
G'Day All - Finally got back on the net
The Cardwell Barra Bonanza that was supposed to be held a couple of weeks ago was sort of blown about by a little wind called Yasi.
The update is that we had a group get together the other night and it seems our sponsers are keen as mustard to see the Bonanza go ahead. The problem we have is there isn't enough accommodation in Cardwell for our competitors at the moment.
They are working flat out to get their businesses up and running ASAP and will welcome the influx of visitors to the town. Power is back on in some places and building repairs will start soon.
At this stage we are hoping for a date towards the end of March.
I will let you know as soon as I know.
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Gulf Barra Season Opens
24 Jan 2011
If you live in the area of Queensland where your rivers flow to the Gulf of Carpentaria or if you are planning a trip to these areas soon then you can fish the Gulf waters for Barramundi as from midday 26th. That's wednesday before you go checking.
Good Luck but if you live on the East Coast then you better wait till next Tuesday 1st Feb at midday before you target our iconic species.
After this very wet season there should be plenty around.
Many have been observed around snags, pilons and the like so there should be plenty around in your area waiting for you when the season opens in your area.
GOOD LUCK
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Cardwell Barra Bonanza
4 Jan 2011
Well it's that time again where the Cardwell Barra Bonanza is just around the corner. This year the breifing night will be on Thursday 3rd February where everyone gets their nomination number and any changes to the rules (If you nominate you must be there) Fishing starts Friday 4th for 2 days of fishing then the final ...weighin on Saturday 5th followed by the presentation. This is a comp where the Barra live to tell the tale. It's a catch and release only for Barra with the accumulated length for your best two Barra per day giving you the chance to take out a major prize. For more info and a nomination form email Susan at cardwellsportfishingclub@hotmail.com or phone Jeff on 0428 406 602
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Borumba Dam Tag-a-Long
1 Dec 2010
There is a Borumba Dam Tag-a-Long being organised for the weekend of 15th, 16th, and 17th of April 2011, that is open to all ANSA Clubs.
Accommodation plans will be up to you to organise but descriptions of available accommodation will be put here and on the ANSA Qld Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169563113074518&num_event_invites=0#!/pages/ANSA-Queensland/101877629878640
Although this is a long way off, it does give everyone the opportunity to look at their diaries over the next couple of months, work out if they can come, and if they are interested. Wouldn't it be great if we could get something like this going, where we can fish and enjoy each others company, and get the intra club action going again! We realise it's a long way for some of the northern clubs, but if you're planning a trip down this way around Easter, why not leave a little earlier and join us for a weekend of catching Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Silver Perch Southern Saratoga, Mary River Cod,
Eel-tailed Catfish and Spangled Perch. A Stock Impoundment Permit is required. For those who like Red
Claw, the lake is also home to these crustaceans.
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Bowen Challenge 2010
3 Nov 2010
Just received notice from Collinsville SFC that the Bowen Challenge set down for this weekend has had to be cancelled due to the rains. The polo field is underwater so there is no camping area available, and more rain is expected over the next few days. Please share with anyone you may know who was attending.
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Family theme for next years State Wide Conference
27 Oct 2010
The theme for next years State Wide Conference is to be "Families" and we are hoping to have an exciting line up of things that families can do at the Conference, as well as give member clubs lots of information on how to entice the family memberships we all so badly need to ensure our youth coming through the ranks. We will also be targeting the 20 to 40 year age bracket at the conference and throughout the next year or so, as these are our up and coming leaders and future State Exec. members. Stay tuned for more information about the exact theme, and further info about what will be happening at the conference.
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Miscommunication reduces Top Club species numbers
25 Oct 2010
The Bundaberg Sportfishing Club Inc. had been told verbally that all National Eligible Species could be entered in the Sawara Top Club Competition, but it was pointed out after they released their comprehensive list of species caught in 2009/10 on the ANSA Qld website, that this was not the case, and that only fish on the Queensland Eligible species list could be counted, although they could be caught anywhwere in Australian waters. After consultation, 8 species were removed fronm their list and a new Certificate issued for the revised total of 151 species. Those fish not included from the original list were: Barracouta, Brown and Rainbow Trout, Redfin Perch, Tommy Ruff, Leopard Shark, Little Jew, and Monocle Bream. All other fish have been confirmed.
This is a good learning experience for all, and as from next year all clubs lists will be put on the website for scrutiny by others, as this has not occurred in the past.
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Summer State Titles affected by atrocious conditions
18 Oct 2010
This years Summer State Titles have been run and won, and the weather Gods certainly played the major part in the running of the competition. With atrocious conditions up and down the coast, ther was only a total of 25 anglers from 4 clubs that competed. Results are here and our congratulations must go to all who competed despite the conditions, and there was at least one winner from every Club that entered. Well done to all winners and participants, and let's hope for better conditions for next years Winter State Titles. Forms will be available for these shortly.
Well done to the new Events Coordinator, Terri Hanlon, for getting these results out and published in a timely manner.
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ANSA Queensland joins Facebook
12 Oct 2010
ANSA Queensland now has it's very own Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/ANSA-Queensland/101877629878640, and is setup as a meeting place and social networking forum where all members and all clubs can stop by and leave a message, announce an event, start a discussion, put up a top fish or great moment, or just generally check out what everyone else is doing around our State.
For those who don't have, or don't want Facebook, that's fine, as the website will continue to provide News and Articles as well as up to date information as it becomes available. So you can still let us know what's on in your neck of the woods, and we'll enssure it gets put here for all to see.
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Arthur Dobe awarded the Ron Dempster Award posthumously
24 Sep 2010
Morry Suffield from Townsville Sportfishing Club Inc. was instrumental in this years awarding of the Ron Dempster Award for an
individual for outstanding contribution to the enhancement of recreational fishing in Queensland, to Arthur Dobe. Unfortunately, as everyone in ANSA Qld well knows, Arthur had passed away, and the honour was accepted on his behalf by his wife Joy. Click on the links to go to the Vale for Arthur posted last year, or here to go to the list of past recipients.
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First Recipient of the Hamar Midgley Award announced
24 Sep 2010
Ward Nicholas from NQ Flyfishers Inc. has become the first recipient of the Hamar Midgley Fly Fishing Award presented at this year's State Wide Conference, for advancing the knowledge and promotion of fly fishing over the years. The award was accepted on Ward's behalf by Harvey Low.
CONGRATULATIONS WARD!
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ANSA Qld Top Ten Results
24 Sep 2010
Matthew Sewell was the winner of this years ANSA Qld Top Ten Fishing Competition in the Junior Male category. For all the results from Winners to Runner Ups, follow the links
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Bundy Takes Out Top Club and wins the Sawara Service Trophy
22 Sep 2010
Bundaberg Sportfishing Club Inc. took out this year's Sawara Services Trophy for Top Club, with a staggering total of 159 species caught throughout the year. Even with a membership of over 100, this is still a mighty effort, and the complete list of species they caught can be seen by reading the Awards page. So for those who think it can't be done...have a look at the species and you'll find they're all catchable!
Elle Hodge (Weighmaster/Recorder) is a very hard taskmaster, and members know that they need to photograph all their captures for identification purposes. Her aim this year is for the Bundy SFC to get 170 species...so the challenge is out there for the other clubs now!!
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Eric Moller Award Recipient Announced
22 Sep 2010
The recipient of this year's presitigious Eric Moller Award was Peter Griffiths from Bribie Island Sportfishing Club Inc. You can read Pete's story, as told by Club President Jeff Sorrell, by clicking on the link below, or on the image to the side of this article. CONGRATULATIONS PETER!
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ANSA Qld Insurance Policy and Certificate Of Currency
22 Sep 2010
A question that often occurs at Club Meetings is "What insurance do we as members get, through ANSA Qld, and what does it cover?" Another item that comes up is a Club's Public Liability when approaching places for fund raising or events, and the need to show same. If you follow these links you will now find the ANSA Queensland Insurance Policy and Certificate of Currency on the Downloads page, which you can just print off, or save to file, and either table at a meeting, or include in your applications for events etc. Most are self explanatory, but if you have any queries
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Call for All ANSA Qld Anecdotes to Join Together
4 Sep 2010
Don Porter, from Tully & Districts SFC, has called for a "coming together" of all the stories of the past 40 years of ANSA Qld so that the tapestry of this association can be put together and made available for all members past, present, and future to enjoy. Don has written a short article which you can read, and asks for these bits and pieces to be sent through to him for collation and eventual compiling into a book format. He has also agreed that they will be made available through the Members Only section of the website, and has included a link to his email address for those who can send through stories. Don't worry if you can't write like William Shakespeare, Dan Brown, or even Harold Robbins, as I'm sure Don will gladly edit the "rougher" stories to suit.
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This years Conference a great success
4 Sep 2010
Veteran Member from Tully & Districts SFC, Don Porter, was asked to do an article on what went on at this years Conference, and his perceptions of the current style of conference. This article makes for great reading, and also emphasises the Youth is the ANSA direction we are heading, and includes the presentation to one of our Hinchinbrook SFC Junior Members, of the Annual Membership Draw.
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State Wide Conference dates for 2011
1 Sep 2010
The dates for next years SWC have been set as Thursday August 18th to Sunday August 21st 2011, and hopefully the theme will be selected shortly. As more details become available they will published on the Downloads page, so please keep your eyes out for updates!
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Power Point Show of Grant talk
25 Aug 2010
There has been a few problems in opening the Grants presentation through the flash drives given out at the SWC. The problem has been found to be that the file was exported as a .ppsx (or 2007 model), rather than the standard model PowerPoint 97-03. By clicking below you will be taken to the latest edition for downloading, as well as a Word .doc transcript of the presentation for those that want it.
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Bret Currie's Artwork at this Year's SWC
25 Aug 2010
Bret Currie has again attended the ANSA Qld SWC, put his artistic talents to good use, and created the usual hilarity with his depictions of our members, and their antics at the Conference. Look for faces you know...some are difficult to pick, but if you think about it, they become easy. On the following pages there is also links to a cartoon page which will contain cartoon strips from Bret's "Barra Country" Series, and exciting news about a monthly inclusion in the website.
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The Bob Carruthers Memorial Trophy
23 Aug 2010
Unfortunately this years Bob Carruthers Memorial Trophy went begging, but with a late Entry Form not being available til the 17th of June, this is understandable. The Bob Carruthers Memorial Trophy Online Entry Form is now available here, and updated results available here
The only criteria to win this prestigious new award is the entering of the longest landbased capture on artificial lure, and entries can be forwarded at any time throughout the year to the Events Coordinator who will upgrade as required. For more details see below
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Ron Dempster Award hand over to Hamar and Mary Midgley
18 Nov 2009
Pete Griffith, Luc VanOpdenbosch (ANSA Qld Tresurer), Peter Stonely (ANSA Qld President) & Jo Harris (SQ Editor) along with the President & Treasurer of the Sunshine Coast Sport Fishing Club (Vince Kreis & Les Ross respectively)join us in acknowledging the Midgely family's contribution to recreational fishing in Queensland. All made the effort to make sure yesterday's meeting with Hamar, Mary & son Rob took place at their home in Bli Bli.
"Hamar specifically mentioned that Mary was to be equally acknowledged & I have committed to that.
Thanks again to everyone concerned. Rob Midgely made a point of thanking me on behalf of ANSA Q . He said that the gesture was very important to his parents in the sense that Hamar is no longer in the public spotlight these days & it was special that they are still acknowledged, respected & remembered" said Peter Stonely.
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Reef fishing to continue over Christmas holidays
21 Jun 2009
Spawning closures for coral reef fin fish have been overhauled with fewer closures for shorter periods and no more December closures. There will now be two 5-day closures a year instead of three 9-day closures. Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Regional and Rural Queensland Tim Mulherin today announced new dates covering the next five years.
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Youth Conferences Throughout ANSA Qld
19 Nov 2008
Youth Conferences Throughout ANSA Qld
Does Your Club Have What It Takes To Run A Youth Conference?
The State Executive is looking to member clubs to take on the challenge of running a youth conference in your area.
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Lagoon Fishing in the NT
18 Aug 2008
Here is a comprehensive and in depth look at the many experiences of Kev Behrens fishing the Lagoons of the Territory. It includes a guide to ensure that you stay "Croc safe" as well as getting amoungst the Action.
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A.N.S.A. Qld State Titles
27 Apr 2008
A.N.S.A. Qld holds the State Titles twice each year with the Winter Titles fast approaching us (17th – 18th May). This is one of the few competitions, within A.N.S.A. that I can feel passionate about as it allows me to fish competitively against all the other A.N.S.A. Qld members on an even footing.
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Submission to Moreton Bay Marine Park Draft Rezoning Plan
7 Mar 2008
This submission is made on behalf of the members of the Australian National Sportfishing Association (ANSA) (Queensland Branch) Incorporated.
ANSA (Qld) Inc. is a member of the Moreton Bay Access Alliance. ANSA (Qld) Inc’s submission comprises this letter and the attached report titled:
The MBAA submission is fully supported by ANSA (Qld) Inc. and should be read in conjunction with this submission.
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The ANSA Queensland Statewide Convention
23 Jun 2007
The ANSA Queensland Statewide Convention will again be hosted at the Cool Waters Holiday Village at Yeppoon in Augaust 2007. Sponsorship now available for nominated club delegates. Book early to avoid disappointment
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Vic McCristal DVD
23 Jun 2007
Introduced by Steve Starling, this new release DVD, is a documentary
about the life and times of Vic McCristal, the person many regard as being
our founding father of sportfishing and modern outdoor journalism in this country.
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34' Blackwatch "Ymer"
23 Jun 2007
Ymer" is the first Black Watch 34' ever built and went to Vanuatu as a charter boat for many years. A couple of mates of mine from Brisbane bought it when the old owner replaced it with a new Deep V 340. She is a bit rough and ready but is now one of the top boats on the Sunshine Coast.
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Funding Win for North West Qld
23 Apr 2007
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Three recreational fishing projects in Mount Isa, Cloncurry and
Normanton will share $109,707 in Australian Government funding for
hatchery equipment, fish stocking activities, and the establishment of a
fishing platform, Leader of The Nationals in the Senate Ron Boswell said
today.
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Bowenville Bash 2007
23 Apr 2007
This year, as in previous years, the Ipswich United Sportfishing Club held it’s Carp busting weekend at Bowenville halfway between Dalby and Oakey.
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A Bream of a weekend
23 Apr 2007
Last Weekend the Blue Water Club held a Bream Classic Competition. A few members fished with one member wiping the floor with his catch. On Ya Sam.
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NEW PARTNERSHIP TO FURTHER FISHERIES RESEARCH
19 Apr 2007
The Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show produced more than a great boating and fishing showcase this year, with a new partnership formed between the Boating Industry Association of Queensland and Australian National Sportfishing Association.
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New Website for ANSA Queensland!
26 Mar 2007
The State Executive, recognising the benifits and efficiencies of web based communication, and has launch a new, exciting website where members and visitiors will be able to easily access everything they want. Although there may be the odd wrinkle to work through, (please let us know if you have any issues with any element of the website) the benifits of launching now far out weigh any little hicupps.
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Fishing Works for all of Us
17 Mar 2007
ANSA Queensland President Peter Stonely is a keen and active Angler. In this report he gives us a slightly different insight into ANSA and the man.
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The ANSA Queensland Statewide Convention
25 Feb 2007
The ANSA Queensland Statewide Convention will again be hosted at the Cool Waters Holiday Village at Yeppoon in Augaust 2007. Sponsorship now available for nominated club delegates. Book early to avoid disappointment
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Upcoming Events
ANSA Qld Species Challenge
24th - 25th September 2011
Rules are available here
Forms are available here
Q and A sheet available here
CALENDER OF EVENTS & ANSA DATES
Burdekin Recreation SFC Seventeenth Interclub Challenge16th - 17th July
Information
Collinsville SFC
May Day Comp.
Held at
Terrible Creek
4th - 6th May
2012
Infomation
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