Helaine Wilesmith and a decent grass sweetlip.
Rob Schomberg scored a solid snapper.
Committee changes and competition scores
S Brad’s heaviest snapper win.
Offshore reef fishing fanatics WANTED One of Brisbane’s oldest deep-sea fishing clubs with a 100 percent safety record has vacancies for new members. Owners of suitable vessels encouraged. All levels of experience. Those without own vessels also invited to apply. Approximately 15 deep sea trips per year. One week-long fishing holiday to Town of 1770. Monthly meetings, video shows, guest speakers and free nibbles. 4WD beach fishing and camping. Inshore fishing also on the agenda. Interested? Then call Darren (0413 511 436) or Tim (0436 625 590). POWER BOAT ANGLERS REEF FISHING CLUB INC Page 18 – Bush ’n Beach Fishing, November 2022
EPTEMBER saw the swearing in of the new Power Boat Anglers committee, with Darren Blackburn taking on the role of Commodore, ably supported by Dale McClurg in the role of Vice Commodore. Tim Tilbury has accepted the role of Club Secretary and Graham Bell loved last year so much that he’ll have another round as Treasurer. Supporting the team will be the committee of Jeff Sorrell, Brendon Tait and Dave Alexander. Congratulations to the new team and many thanks to the outgoing members who can now join the fun at the front of the big table and heckle their hearts out.
Power Boat Anglers by MICK CLUTTERBUCK
It would be remiss of me to not give special thanks to the outgoing Commodore and Vice Commodore, Rob Schomberg and Helaine Wilesmith. Rob held the position of Commodore for about 17 years – probably 15 years longer than he had initially anticipated, and 16 and a half years longer than his wife had hoped. During all but the last year of his time in the role, he was supported by Secretary Daryl Burgess, who himself stepped down last year after 22 years in his position.
Alongside Rob for many years too was Vice Commodore Helaine Wilesmith, who Rob said was a tremendous support and kept him going. In their time leading the club, we’ve seen the introduction of family fishing days, beach competitions, numerous rule changes to get us out fishing more often and, possibly my absolute favourite, Rob’s innovative ways of winning prizes at the annual trophy night – in particular the magnet fishing, though it did need a bit of work at the start. Anyway, we all owe a * continued P19
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