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The Sun
Friday October 12, 2012
‘Reel’ good time By Robbie Parkes Bragging rights will surely be abused when keen fishermen size up each other’s catches at the annual Renwick Arms Country Club Fishin’ Competition next weekend. Organiser and Club manager Allan ‘Ferg’ Ferguson said it is a great family event with $7,000 worth of prizes in total. “It keeps growing every year, it’s complete word of mouth.” More than 100 people entered last year, with about 40 children heading along too. He said there are some really good sponsors again this year, with Marlborough Hunting & Fishing supplying a large portion of the prizes. One of the major prizes is a $1,200 fishing charter trip from Fin Fishing Charters, and a wide variety of spot prizes are up for grabs too. Anyone who enters is eligible for the main prize. Last year, it went to a father son team after they caught a “great big seven gill shark.” He can’t recall any unusual catches or standout tales from all the years the competition has run, but was adamant anyone out there on the day would have a yarn or two to tell.
“Everyone’s got stories of course, and everyone talks about the one that got away.” However, it is not all about the glory. “What we’re trying to do, as well as get people to go out fishing, is really encourage kids to fish. “It’s really good for them to get outside, get a bit of fresh saltwater air and catch a fish.” Whether they get on a boat, catch a spotty off the wharf, or head up the creek and get an eel, when it comes to the weigh-in, they will get a prize bag, said Ferg. “In case they’ve missed out on a fish, we’ll give them a chocolate fish as well.” The final weigh-in at the Club takes place from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday. Ferg said they eventually get boxes filled with fish, and even crayfish that are either taken home or put up for auction. “We had a few guys go out last year just to fish for auction.” All the proceeds went to Renwick Kindergarten, and Ferg said they will do something similar this year. “So it’s a little fundraiser for someone else.” The competition kicks off Labour weekend, October 19, 20, and 21. Entries close Thursday, October 18 at 9pm.
Don Nicholas at the club, having just arrived back from Bathurst to go fishing. Photo supplied.
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& LIVE BAND SUNDAY 21st
PRIZE
GIVING
LABOUR WEEkEND
STARTS 5.30PM SUNDAY 21st OCT
Jazz in the Sounds Jazz returns to the prestigious Bay Of Many Coves in the Marlborough Sounds this weekend following a capacity audience at their recent luxury jazz weekend. Bay Of Many Coves, the only 5-star resort in the Marlborough Sounds, has engaged Wellington jazz icons, Hot Club Sandwich, and international soloist and recording artist, Fiona Pears, to perform at the resort from October 12-14. Fiona Pears
19 - 21ST OCTOBER 2012 Friday • Saturday • Sunday
• Entries close 9pm Thursday 18th October • Daily weigh-in 5-6pm Friday & Saturday • Final weigh-in 1-4pm Sunday 21 October
$7000 -$10000 of Prizes
to be won
• All entries eligible for the Major Spot Prize must be present to claim MAJOR SPONSORS: FIN FISHING CHARTERS LTD & MARLBOROUGH HUNTING & FISHING
All enquiries to Renwick Arms Country Club, 92 High Street, Renwick • Ph: (03) 572 8597
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NOTE: Wairau Bar tide times are based on Wellington plus 2hrs 2mins. Wairau Bar tide heights are Wellington heights as no height data is available. Not for navigational purposes.
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