Thursday, July 18, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Reelin’ Them In At The Mackerel And Reef Fish Rally

The Whitsunday Game Fish Club’s Mackerel and Reef fish rally was held last weekend with 22 Adult and 5 Junior members catching a wide range of fish.

The heaviest Mackerel was won by Reece Mathews with an 18.85kg fish using 10kg line, runner up was Brendon Rock with a 12.85kg Spanish.

Longest Red fish was a 75cm Nannagi caught by Glen Upstill beating Glen Bray by 2cm.

Gavin Smith had the longest Coral Trout of the big kids with a 65cm fish.

The winning Junior was Kane Bird with an 80cm Nannagi and an 56cm Coral Trout closely followed by Dylan Towers, Benson and Jasmin Smith and Kurt Martin.

John Zerafa took out the most meritorious award with a 65cm Trevally and a 49cm Red Emperor on the same line.

The club's AGM and social night is this Friday at the club from 6pm and hope to see you there.

Contributed with thanks to Ashley Moore, Life member WGFC.

Reece Mathews with winning Mackerel and prizes of rod and reel and $100 Anaconda gift card.

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