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25.01.2022 Hi all, we are going with the same style/colour of shirt as before. This was a popular shirt.

25.01.2022 Happy Sunday Anglers! Well, things are heating up in the Classic comp. The committee has been busy getting all our trophy's and prizes organised. Just to recap: Friday 9th Feb - Registration/Check-in/Briefing - 5:30pm - 7:00pm... When you arrive, you will be given a waiver, please complete/sign and give to your skipper to have ready for the registration desk. The skipper of the boat will register for all anglers in their boat. The skipper will be given a show bag with goodies and a brag mat and registration tickets. A briefing of the competition rules will be given on the night. Raffle tickets (for Melenoma) will be on sale. Please bring your coins to support this great cause. There will also be heaps of give-aways on Friday night!!! Sat 10th - Breakie at Sandy Beach commencing at 5:00am A briefing will then commence prior to the start of the comp. All Skippers will check-in with their entry and brag mat, and at this time a sticker will be placed on the brag mat to ensure verification of fish for recording. The Skippers entry number will be placed in a bucket and picked out at random for commencement of your fishing day. During the day you can come in with LIVE fish for recording by Fish Care (Laurie Sweet). There will also be a "mystery" fish awarded at the end of the comp. Further details on this will be given at the Sandy Beach briefing. Saturday the comp. will officially close at 4:00pm. any fish caught after this time will NOT be recorded. So ensure you are back at Sandy Beach, place your entry in the bucket and wait to be called to the recording station. Make your way to Summerland Sporties, relax have a drink and a chat with your fellow anglers, whilst the committee is finalising the results. The prizes and results will be awarded commencing at 6:00pm. Raffles prizes will also be awarded and a last chance to buy more tickets before the major prize draw. Remember to bring cash for the registration. There will also be a very limited number of Shirts ($30 each) available for sale for those of you that have not ordered one prior to the comp. Hope you are all as excited as we are. See you on Friday night! Happy Fishing

24.01.2022 Hello everyone, due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to defer this event until 2017. As you can appreciate this event takes quite a bit of time and people to organise and unfortunately, we will have to host this event in 2017. We will be advising when this will be held and it will indeed be held in 2017. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. See you in 2017...The Committee

24.01.2022 Hello fellow anglers It's almost fishing time! We need to start compiling numbers, so, if you are thinking of registering, please complete the below form and send a copy of this to the gmail. We also have to finalise shirt orders by Tuesday 26th September. We are looking going to meet at Summerland Sporties on Friday 13th from 6pm for registration check in.... Saturday breakie at Sandy Beach with a briefing and commence fishing for the day. more detail to come !

24.01.2022 Hello anglers, its getting close to our family fun classic. We thought we would re-post the entry form.

23.01.2022 Morning anglers, we are heating up with entries for this years event. This year the committee has chosen melanoma as our charity for the Classics proceeds. In honor of Leah Debono who lost her battle earlier this year. We are looking forward to another fun filled event.... We are holding a briefing/late registration on Friday 13th (lucky day for some) at 5pm. Breakie served at Sandy Beach, Summerland Point on Saturday 14th from 5:30am. Fishing to commence at 6:00pm. Lots of prizes and also a 'mystery' fish to be awarded, so,make sure you take a happy snap of all fish caught during the day as you never know, that could be the prize winner. see below the registration form and please e-mail this to our gmail account. [email protected] The T-Shirts will also be on sale on the Friday. Because we don't know how many, we have a few L, XL, XXL only. so, if you want a particular size, please order NOW. C U on Friday 13th .....

21.01.2022 Hello everyone, we had a committee meeting yesterday to discuss the number of entrants we have so far and the fact that we just received the sponsorship from Doyalson/Sporties. So after a long deliberation, it was decided that we will move the comp date to Saturday 10th February 2018. This has always been a very successful comp and we want to ensure we have as many members of the community attend this fantastic event. We also have a couple large sponsorship opportunities t...o make this is biggest comp yet. So, please mark down in your calendars Friday 9th Feb Briefing/Registration at Summerland Sporties then Fishing Classic commences at Sandy Beach 5:30am for Breakie and fish all day with the weigh in back at Summerland Sporties at 3:30pm for presentation. I know you will be dissapointed that this has been moved, but we wanted to ensure we had the best sponsorship (heaps more prizes) and as many anglers as we can. So, look for our advertising at Doylason and Summerland Sporties. The anglers that have already registered will get a direct e-mail from us. Thanks for your understanding, we are pretty excited and looking forward to the largest Classic yet.

20.01.2022 Hello everyone, the committee is still to work out when we will be hosting this event. Once we have decided on a date, we will post all the details. Thank you for your patience. Happy Fishing!

19.01.2022 Maximising fish survival To maximise a fish's survival when practising catch and release, it is important to follow a few simple rules: Use methods and rigs that increase the frequency of mouth hooked fish (rather than gut hooked), for example: Target fish using artificial lures.... Choose non-offset circle hooks when using bait. A guide to using circle hooks. If the fish is hooked deeply, cut the line as close as possible to the fish’s mouth rather than removing the hook. Compared to removing swallowed hooks from bream and mulloway, simply cutting the line increased their short-term survival from 12% to more than 85%. Up to 76% of the released line-cut, gut-hooked bream then shed their hooks within around three weeks. Minimise the length of time the fish is out of the water. Ideally unhook fish while it is still in the water. Try to remove hooks and release fish as quickly as possible. The use of needle-nosed pliers or hook retrieving devices can greatly reduce time spent unhooking. Remove hooks from mouth-hooked fish. Use fish-friendly landing nets with soft knotless mesh. Avoid knotted landing nets which may damage the fish’s scales, skin, eyes and fins. If live wells are used, maintain good water quality by using flow through, aerated system. Poorly designed live wells reduce fish survival particularly silver trevally where survival dropped from 98% to 63% https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//fishing-skil/catch-and-release

18.01.2022 Here are some happy snaps from last year 2013. Too much fun

15.01.2022 Hello fellow fisher person's, just to let you know that the Bream & Flathead Classic won't be running this year. We will be running this event in 2016! and every 2 years going forward. As you can appreciate to make this event as sucessful as it is, there is quite a bit of work that goes on in the background and the Committee has decided to hold this event every second year. Thank you for your support and we look forward to hosting you all again in 2016

15.01.2022 Here is a link to a good video to get you motivated on being able to land that huge Falttie! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYorZV1InaI

15.01.2022 Well fellow anglers it's almost Bream and Flathead Classic time! We are getting really excited. Friday 9th Feb - 5:30pm - Summerland Sporties Registration - all skippers have to be at the registration/check - in to obtain your brag mat and your showbag. Saturday 10th Feb - 5:00am breakie at Sandy Beach, Summerland point Briefing at Sandy Beach before we head out to fish. Must be at Sandy Beach as all skippers entry cards are put into a hat and drawn out for the start.... During the day you can bring your live fish in and Laurie from Fish care will measure and record your catch. Remember, the fish have to be alive to count as this is a "catch and release". Any fish that is not alive won't be recorded. Saturday 4:00pm competition closes. All fish have to be in and recorded by 4:00pm. Any fish caught after this time will not be recorded. Saturday 5:00pm - Summerland Sporties for a much needed bevie and chat with your fellow anglers whilst the committee collate the results and trophies and prizes will be awarded. We will also have raffles going for more prizes, so make sure you bring lots of coins. See you on Friday 9th - HAPPY FISHING!!!

13.01.2022 Hello everyone, well the Summerland Sporties Bream and Flat head Classic is on again this year! Dates: Friday April 11 - Sunday April 13 Entries on the website will be open shortly to register.... Looking forward to another fun filled event this year

12.01.2022 GOOD MORNING ANGLERS. We thought we would post an overview of the competition. ...Continue reading

11.01.2022 Good morning everyone, just thought we would re-post the entry form. A quick overview of the rules of the Classic. You launch from Sandy Beach after a morning chat, you will be given a brag mat and an entry number.(Friday night at Sporties when you register/check in) When you catch a fish, you then place it on the mat and take a happy snap. When you come in at the end of the day, you bring your snaps to the committee for registering them and then relax and wait for the re...sults. We will have many prizes (over $10,000 worth) and will also have a prize for the mystery fish. So, if you catch any other species, make sure you take a snap as this may be the mystery winner. See the entry form with the bank details for registration payment. Also, the shirt order will be sent off by mid January, so, make sure you order your. Please e-mail the entry form and receipt of deposit made for entry fees. Happy fishing

11.01.2022 Hello fellow anglers, well things are starting to heat up and so is the countdown to our Bream & Flattie Classic! below is a link to preserving our big flathead in the lake. All the more reason to release the big ones and protect our eco system. https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//lake-macquarie-listed-as-troph Happy fishing

11.01.2022 Well hellllooo anglers. Yep it's official we are hosting this fantastic event again in 2019. Lock it in your calendar. Friday 8th February 2019 - Registration at Summerland Sporties. Classic starts on Saturday 9th at Sandy Beach. fish all day and back to the Sporties for prizes and trophy's. We will give you more details later, but, just wanted to let you know this event is on again. Note: registration for the comp will be Friday night, no pre-registration. Shirts w...ill also be available to purchase when registering. Watch this space for more details. Have a happy Christmas everyone and see you in Feb for another fantastic event! Happy Fishing

10.01.2022 HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY ANGLERS! UPDATE: The Classic dates had to be moved. (Sorry, unforeseen) The new dates are Register Friday 15th March - Fish all day Saturday 16th March 2019. Registration: Friday 15th - 4pm till 7pm, Summerland Sporties. We are changing things a bit this year. There is no pre registration. All registrations will be on Friday 15th at the Sporties....Continue reading

09.01.2022 Hi Everyone, here is a picture of this years shirt. We will have all the sponsors logos on it again. This is available when registering at a cost of $30 each. From March 23rd the shirts will not be available to order on line as we need enough time to have them screen printed...so get in early

05.01.2022 Here is the Entry Form again....re-posting The Classic will be held this year on Friday 13th of October and Saturday 14th October. We have changed this slightly. Friday night will be check in at Sporties and commence Saturday 14th from Sandy Beach Summerland Point. We will be providing breakfast as part of the entry fee and will also be making our fabulous hamburgers at lunch which will be for sale. More details of time etc will be posted closer to the event. Please pri...nt off the entry form and return this by e-mail to [email protected] The committee are excited to be hosting this event again, and we can't wait to see you all again.

03.01.2022 Good morning everyone, well the committee had a meeting over the Easter Break and we have decided to hold this event Saturday 5th November. This event has changed slightly, it will be held on the one day (Saturday). Further details with entry cost and other tid bits will be advised. We just wanted to let everyone know that we are hosting this great event again this year. Polo shirts and T-shirts will also be available to order. Will get back to you soon with all the details. Until then, get your gear ready for another fun filled event. See you all on the water very soon... The B&F Committee

03.01.2022 Hello everyone, just a quick update to let you know that registrations are now OPEN. Please visit our web page at http://www.sportiesfishingclassic.com.au/ and select Registration. Adults - $40 Junior (16 and under) $15.00... Registration is Friday night at Summerland Sporties from 5:00pm, Saturday morning 5:00am meet at Sandy Beach (Summerland Point) for a free breakie to kick off your morning session. See all the details on our web site. Looking forward to another fun event this year! Hope to see many of you on the lake!

03.01.2022 Hi all, we have been getting a few questions about kayak entries. Yes for sure if you want to fish from a kayak no worries. If you don't have a boat and want to fish from the land, then that's okay too. We will have Laurie Sweet (Fishcare) located at Sandy Beach during the day for all of you that want to bring your fish in live and have it measured and recorded throughout the day. Looking forward to meeting you all Friday night at registration (9th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm) Pl...ease note if you are going to register and pay on the Friday, please make sure you bring cash. T-Shirts will also be on sale, limited numbers, so, get in quick. We will also be having raffles for a major prize (shh can't say) and the proceeds will be going to the Melanoma Foundation in Honor of Leah Debono who lost her battle 1 year ago. so, please bring your cash to support this fantastic cause and help beat Skin Cancer. #getaskincheck

02.01.2022 Hello fellow anglers, well we have placed a couple of banners up of the Classic. One at Doyalson RSL and the other at Summerland Sporties Club, along with entry forms. If you are unable to print the entry form from our fb page, then you can obtain one from either club or if you want to send an e-mail and we will send you one. Friday 9th Feb is registration and briefing night (about 5pm commencement) and then Saturday 10th Feb at Sandy Beach for breakie and further briefing ...about the day. We will post the rules over the next few posts, so you can fully understand the event guidelines. Don't forget to order your shirts as we will be closing off shirt orders by Tuesday 16th January to ensure we have the shirts in time for the comp. Happy fishing everyone