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13/02/08

Pirates Bay Boat Ramp Upgrade.
Gentlemen,
A contractor has been chosen for the upgrade of the boat ramp and new walkway construction who will begin work shortly. We need to use this time
of the year whilst favourable tides and weather exist.

We have chosen dates that least affect commercia operators, club members
and the public.
The ramp will be closed from 25th February and will re-open for the March
long-weekend on Friday 7th March 2008.

Whilst I am aware that Tuna Club Rally No.3 is on the 1st March, during the
construction period, those trailer boats involved will be aware that the
ramp adjacent to the Tuna Club will still be available. Whilst this ramp
can be limited at extremely low tides, this should not affect competitors
too much as the high tide is around 0300hrs, low tide around 1200hrs (when
all competitors will be at sea) and high tide again in the afternoon when
competitors return. Therefore, launching and retrieving should not be
adversely affected by the closure but be advised that the high tide on the
afternoon of the 1st March is not exceptionally high.

During the week after the long weekend (11-14 March) the new ramp will
again be closed (during weekdays) for several days to facilitate the
driving of piles for the new adjacent walkway. Once these are driven the
ramp will re-open. It is envisaged that the ramp will remain open whilst
the walkway is constructed.

Please forward this email to anyone who may be affected by the closure.

If you have any queries please contact me.
Regards
Justin Foster
Recreational Boating Safety Officer
MARINE and SAFETY TASMANIA
GPO Box 607 HOBART TAS 7001
Phone: (03) 6233 8818
Mobile: 0418 142 053

09/02/08

G'day All,

We had our Rally Saturday which was a 10kg line class and under.
We had 17 boats out on the water, and there was a good mixed bag caught. Some of note weighed in were, 99.9kg Mako Shark, 24.2kg Yellowfin Tuna, 18.8kg Southern Bluefin Tuna (Female Angler), 17kg Albacore on 6kg line (Junior Angler) . The lucky boat draw was won by
" Offshore Weapon " and " Jakarta 111 " both boats winning a $50 gift voucher from Spot On the Fishing Connection .

06/04/08

Well,well seems as if the big low pressure system that covered much of Tasmania during the week has not had a great impact !!!

as i type this news update forum member Stinger(Simon) is fishing Eagle Hawk Neck and has hooked up and boated a nice 25kg sbt but has also lost another sbt to a seal......tough breack mate !

forum member Penstock(James) is fishing like a trooper at the famous Pedra Branca region,theese guys have had a craker of a day with 17 being boated by the team(penstock has boated 3)

all this is up until lunch !...the day can only get better we think

n.b :images and report to follow.

28/04/08

Hi All , We held the 22nd Australian Bluefin Tuna Contest proudly sponsored by Yamaha Australia & Lewis Marine over the 25th , 26th & 27th April 2008. There were 44 boats and around 150 Anglers fishing in the Contest , we had three good days of weather throughout the Contest . There were enough Tuna caught to make a good contest , with the Heaviest taking home the 15hp 2 stroke Yamaha Outboard , and the Highest Tag and Release Individual taking home the 4hp 4 stroke Yamaha Outboard . The Heaviest Bluefin each day winning a Penn Inter rod and reel combo proudly supplied by Spot On Fishing Connection . The final Standings are as follows ,
Heaviest Bluefin = Andy Amos 79.20kg on 37kg line " Halfshot 11 " .
Highest Individual T/R Angler = Rainer Walter 10,600 points " Reel Legend " .
Heaviest Bluefin day one = Chris Street 71.00kg " Toucan "
Heaviest Bluefin day two = Andy Amos 79.20kg " Halfshot 11 " .
Heaviest Bluefin day three = Peter Roberts 18.80kg " Doongara " .

The Club would like to thank all Sponsors who help during the Contest "THANKS GUYS"

The only Female Angler to catch a Bluefin was Irene Collins 14.20kg Aboard " Catareena"

This Event was proudly sponsored by

PAULETTA CHARTERS

SPOT ON THE FISHING CONECTION (HOBART)

ISLAND MARINE

REPCO

STORMY AUSTRALIA

VALVOLINE

AR GILBERT AUTOMOTIVE

YAMAHA AUSTRALIA

MURDUNNA STORE

ASSOCIATED FIRE CONTRACTING

TOP SHOT TROPHIES

J BOAG AND SON

CARPET COMPANY

BLACK MAGIC TACKLE LTD

BRUCE LEISHMAN

LEWIS MARINE

BLUE WATER

VICTORY BLINDS

ROD & RANGE SPORTS

PAUL ELLIS AGENCIES

EASTERN SHORE TACKLE

TASMANIA POLICE, MARINE DIVISION

NEW NORFOLK MEAT SUPPLY

CLARKSON IMPORTS

Start of 22nd tuna tittles

10/05/08

Team gft hits Pedra Branca s/e Tasmania.

Here is my report on the day.

i personally didn't get a fish but i was happy to hear that it was figjams & rays first ever sbt ! WEll done boys..... the look on fj's face was priceless

ok so a basic run down from me as im still tired and have heaps to do today

6 schoolies boated with the best being 30kg i think
to bloody many dropped fish and a seal had a free lunch at one stage i think

i finally got to hear my tld50 scream in anger with a squid shell in a sbt's gob but the bastard dropped it no sooner than i picked the rod up from the holder !!!

stinger had a bad day dropping a couple i think ?

5 strike at one stage of the game to bloody couta !
with most of us being cold and wet i thought it time to whip up some sausages & burgers for lunch. and that really hit the spot !!!

marcus will know be known as deckie for group events for gft, well done mate you done a good job on the gaff and all the other things you managed to do during the course of the day .

Reports & pictures can been seen on the forum

"grover" with his first ever sbt pedra branca

tunaclublogo

26/05/08

Hi All,
We held our Rally today (24.05.2008) , the weather was perfect , drizzle , overcast , light winds and no big swell . we had 10 boats out for our last Rally of the Season , even though it was good trolling weather no Club Boats caught any Tuna ( Bad moon rising ) . The lucky boat draw vouchers were won by " Good Thing " & " Jakarta 111 " , both boats winning a $50 gift voucher from Island Marine Suppliers pty ltd .

As this is our last Rally for the Season , the Club would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Sponsors for their support throughout the Season the Club would also like to thank Pauline ( our radio operator - Ch 73 VHF ) for the wonderfull job done looking after us during the Season .
A big THANK YOU to Louise for all her hard work keeping everyone well feed and watered .
The Club would also like to thank Scott for his help throughout it all - Thanks Scott !!!!!!!
We look forward to a new Season ( 08/09 ) .
Keep an eye on this forum for upcoming Club News .