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BIG NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From Jan 1st 2018.
First 1000lb+ blue marlin caught in Australia to GFAA rules.
History was made on Jan 1st 2018 with Captain Eddy Lawler from Peak Sportfishing!
Date: Jan 1st
Captain: Eddy Lawler
Boat: Black Marlin
Angler: Clay Hilbert
Line Class: 60kg
Method: Switched off a Bonze Violator
Weight: 494.3kg = 1089.7lb
Congratulations to the crew.
Special thanks to all the volunteers that helped out at the EGFC on the night of weighing. In particular, Mark Hourn, Anna Passsmore, Maarit Mossman, Scott Owens, Deb Foster and Matt Gates.
Special thanks to Phil from Exmouth Freight and Logistics for helping with the crane!
Eddy has tagged over 1000 (1180 to Jan 1st, 2018) billfish with The Billfish Foundation and many hundreds of billfish with NSW fisheries over the few years he has been fishing in Exmouth.
Eddy has had a few recaptures recently as well, (2 in one week in December) which is fantastic to see.
Last week Eddy and others satellite tagged fish too. In fact, the EGFC were one of the first clubs to participate in the IGFA's Great Marlin Race, which involved tagging 10 marlin off Exmouth in 2012. All the details of where those fish went can be found on the IGFA website.
Exmouth Game Fishing Club has won top tagging club in Australia more than once, which is a great effort in this remote location. From this capture, we will gain more information on these species and we believe in highlighting the positives of recreational fishing to help others learn, respect and appreciate the ocean and fish within it.
This fish will be used for years to come.
This particular blue marlin will be used for research and education and be available for visitors to the region to view and grasp the size of fish out there. (Especially those people who can’t go out in the ocean!)
Thanks everyone for your great feedback on Facebook. We hope that those people who were not aware of the work we do for the conservation of billfish, have learnt so much more.
First 1000lb+ blue marlin caught in Australia to GFAA rules.
History was made on Jan 1st 2018 with Captain Eddy Lawler from Peak Sportfishing!
Date: Jan 1st
Captain: Eddy Lawler
Boat: Black Marlin
Angler: Clay Hilbert
Line Class: 60kg
Method: Switched off a Bonze Violator
Weight: 494.3kg = 1089.7lb
Congratulations to the crew.
Special thanks to all the volunteers that helped out at the EGFC on the night of weighing. In particular, Mark Hourn, Anna Passsmore, Maarit Mossman, Scott Owens, Deb Foster and Matt Gates.
Special thanks to Phil from Exmouth Freight and Logistics for helping with the crane!
Eddy has tagged over 1000 (1180 to Jan 1st, 2018) billfish with The Billfish Foundation and many hundreds of billfish with NSW fisheries over the few years he has been fishing in Exmouth.
Eddy has had a few recaptures recently as well, (2 in one week in December) which is fantastic to see.
Last week Eddy and others satellite tagged fish too. In fact, the EGFC were one of the first clubs to participate in the IGFA's Great Marlin Race, which involved tagging 10 marlin off Exmouth in 2012. All the details of where those fish went can be found on the IGFA website.
Exmouth Game Fishing Club has won top tagging club in Australia more than once, which is a great effort in this remote location. From this capture, we will gain more information on these species and we believe in highlighting the positives of recreational fishing to help others learn, respect and appreciate the ocean and fish within it.
This fish will be used for years to come.
This particular blue marlin will be used for research and education and be available for visitors to the region to view and grasp the size of fish out there. (Especially those people who can’t go out in the ocean!)
Thanks everyone for your great feedback on Facebook. We hope that those people who were not aware of the work we do for the conservation of billfish, have learnt so much more.
Weather Policy for EGFC Tournaments & Competitions
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2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
*Sanctioned events
AGM April 24
Masters Billfish Tournament May 4-6 (2 days of fishing)
Exmouth Reef Classic Jun 15-17 (2 days of fishing)
Ladies Day Aug 11
Australian Junior Billfish Tournament* Sept 21-24 (long w/e) (2-3 days of fishing)
Billfish Bonanza* Oct 26-28 (3 days of fishing)
Christmas Party Dec 9
2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tantabiddi Camp Out Jan 5-6, 2019 (2 days of fishing)
Heavy Tackle Tournament Jan 25-28, 2019 (3 days of fishing)
Yearly Trophy Presentation Feb TBA
GAMEX*- see GAMEX page Mar 22-30, 2019 (6 days of fishing)
Download your copy here
2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
*Sanctioned events
AGM April 24
Masters Billfish Tournament May 4-6 (2 days of fishing)
Exmouth Reef Classic Jun 15-17 (2 days of fishing)
Ladies Day Aug 11
Australian Junior Billfish Tournament* Sept 21-24 (long w/e) (2-3 days of fishing)
Billfish Bonanza* Oct 26-28 (3 days of fishing)
Christmas Party Dec 9
2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tantabiddi Camp Out Jan 5-6, 2019 (2 days of fishing)
Heavy Tackle Tournament Jan 25-28, 2019 (3 days of fishing)
Yearly Trophy Presentation Feb TBA
GAMEX*- see GAMEX page Mar 22-30, 2019 (6 days of fishing)
Changes to Game Fishing Association of Australia Rules
The Game Fishing Association of Australia (GFAA) Rules committee is pleased to announce the following changes to the GFAA Rules effective immediately, following the International Game Fishing Association's (IGFA) acceptance of changes to their rules as proposed by GFAA. These changes - which are not included in the recently released GFAA 2017 Journal - are as follow.
Pg 57
THE FOLLOWING ACTS WILL DISQUALIFY A CATCH:
#2 Add in to follow on from the existing rule.
Holding or touching an angler in a manner that assists them in fighting the fish or takes pressure off the angler. Touching or briefly holding the angler to prevent them from falling does not constitute a disqualification.
Pg 54
EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS:
(b) Line backing change to Line & Backing.
New 1. The use of backing is permissible.
New 2. The catch shall be classified under the breaking strength of the first five metres of the line directly preceding the double, leader & hook. This section must be comprised of a single homogenous piece of line.
These rule changes have now been added to the rules displayed on the GFAA website (www.gfaa.asn.au).
How did These Changes Come About?
The evolution of these changes emanated from a series of workshops, with input from all states, discussing proposed changes to be submitted at an IGFA Rule Conference held in Orlando, Florida in July 2016. Those rule changes that were acceptable to IGFA were put to the Annual General Meeting of GFAA in September 2016 where there was unanimous acceptance of the wording to be referred to IGFA. IGFA President Rob Kramer, who was present at the meeting, undertook to expedite the changes through IGFA. In the past week, these GFAA proposed changes have been approved and adopted by IGFA.
The meeting in Orlando was attended by GFAA President, Doug Sanderson and GFAA Life Member and IGFA Trustee, Neil Patrick, where they received an excellent hearing with a well organised presentation and were viewed as leaders of change. Contributors to finalising the changes, along with Doug and Neil, were Peter Babarskas - Chairman of the Rules Committee, Peter Cox – Vice President, Treasurer and Rules Committee Member and Peter Coote - GFAA Secretary.
When Will these Rule Changes Apply?
These GFAA rule changes are effective immediately, and as such, the EGFC has also endorsed these new changes effective immediately, meaning they will apply for the upcoming Australian International Billfish Tournament (AIBT) and GAMEX.
However, the same changes will not apply to IGFA rules until the 1st of April, 2017, so until this time any potential world record claims will need to be submitted under the previous set of IGFA rules.
Clarification on Line & Backing Changes
The changes to use of backing line is the most significant of these rules updates, and reflect a progressive approach by GFAA and IGFA in regulating to modern fishing tackle technology and fishing techniques.
To provide further clarification on the new Line & Backing rules, GFAA representatives have provided the following, unofficial points which should answer any further questions regarding these changes to the standing rules -
Want More Information?
EGFC members with any further questions relating to these changes to GFAA rules should contact club President and GFAA Executive Officer WA North, Dennis Bryan-Smith on Mob: 0427 527 369 or e: president@egfc.com.au.
Please note the recent document from IGFA for record claims below.
The Game Fishing Association of Australia (GFAA) Rules committee is pleased to announce the following changes to the GFAA Rules effective immediately, following the International Game Fishing Association's (IGFA) acceptance of changes to their rules as proposed by GFAA. These changes - which are not included in the recently released GFAA 2017 Journal - are as follow.
Pg 57
THE FOLLOWING ACTS WILL DISQUALIFY A CATCH:
#2 Add in to follow on from the existing rule.
Holding or touching an angler in a manner that assists them in fighting the fish or takes pressure off the angler. Touching or briefly holding the angler to prevent them from falling does not constitute a disqualification.
Pg 54
EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS:
(b) Line backing change to Line & Backing.
New 1. The use of backing is permissible.
New 2. The catch shall be classified under the breaking strength of the first five metres of the line directly preceding the double, leader & hook. This section must be comprised of a single homogenous piece of line.
These rule changes have now been added to the rules displayed on the GFAA website (www.gfaa.asn.au).
How did These Changes Come About?
The evolution of these changes emanated from a series of workshops, with input from all states, discussing proposed changes to be submitted at an IGFA Rule Conference held in Orlando, Florida in July 2016. Those rule changes that were acceptable to IGFA were put to the Annual General Meeting of GFAA in September 2016 where there was unanimous acceptance of the wording to be referred to IGFA. IGFA President Rob Kramer, who was present at the meeting, undertook to expedite the changes through IGFA. In the past week, these GFAA proposed changes have been approved and adopted by IGFA.
The meeting in Orlando was attended by GFAA President, Doug Sanderson and GFAA Life Member and IGFA Trustee, Neil Patrick, where they received an excellent hearing with a well organised presentation and were viewed as leaders of change. Contributors to finalising the changes, along with Doug and Neil, were Peter Babarskas - Chairman of the Rules Committee, Peter Cox – Vice President, Treasurer and Rules Committee Member and Peter Coote - GFAA Secretary.
When Will these Rule Changes Apply?
These GFAA rule changes are effective immediately, and as such, the EGFC has also endorsed these new changes effective immediately, meaning they will apply for the upcoming Australian International Billfish Tournament (AIBT) and GAMEX.
However, the same changes will not apply to IGFA rules until the 1st of April, 2017, so until this time any potential world record claims will need to be submitted under the previous set of IGFA rules.
Clarification on Line & Backing Changes
The changes to use of backing line is the most significant of these rules updates, and reflect a progressive approach by GFAA and IGFA in regulating to modern fishing tackle technology and fishing techniques.
To provide further clarification on the new Line & Backing rules, GFAA representatives have provided the following, unofficial points which should answer any further questions regarding these changes to the standing rules -
- 5 metres is the minimum length of rated pre-tested breaking strength line that can be used. However, when submitting a record claim, a 16 metre length of line will still need to be supplied which may include part of the backing line.
- There is no size restriction on backing line (braid etc.). So for example, if you use 15kg pre-test monofilament main line (at least 5 metres in length, excluding the double line) and attach it to 75kg braid, the weakest link is the 15kg section and therefore, that will be the line class that the claim will be considered for.
- These changes do not apply to the rules for fly fishing which are independent of the normal GFAA fishing regulations.
Want More Information?
EGFC members with any further questions relating to these changes to GFAA rules should contact club President and GFAA Executive Officer WA North, Dennis Bryan-Smith on Mob: 0427 527 369 or e: president@egfc.com.au.
Please note the recent document from IGFA for record claims below.
See our latest Newsletter is here and includes a survey to help recfishing in WA.
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