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Doug Lindsay

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Hmm, the weather! Yeah it could get blown out, but that could be said for any time up north. At least the climate is pleasant in May!!
I've fished the outer reef off Airlie in each season and couldn't say which is best. You have your good and bad days year round I reckon, but I'm not any sort of local guru.
Guy, your idea of being based at Hammo is tops! I took my trailerboat in for just a few hours on a day trip last year and found the Harbour guys great to deal with. I will be staying out on the reef, rafting up with the SeaFever guys. Mates have got the boat booked for the comp, so it should be a great night, sharing a few stories over a cold one :D

Tony Warnett

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It is what it is Doug we just got blowin out at Exmouth now look at it up there for the comp.
Got a nice arsenal of sinking stickbaits if it does chop up and 8'2 wild violence to get that extra distance.
Looking forward to it  8)

Mark lynch

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Cracker photo mate! Great lighting.

Booked and Confirmed Doug,

Request a West Coast versus East Coast division in comp  :o

Also another one of these Big Black G's from that area would be nice...




Doug Lindsay

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Good day gentlemen!
How many of you are counting down the days before this great event???
Ive had an update from Ash Matthews (Seafever Sportfishing and also Da Man when it comes to this comp) Ive just cut and paste it, so if youve got any further enquiries, feel free to throw him a line, or have a chat with him. Ash LOVES his GTs, so your amongst friends  ;)
Take it away Ash:

Just a reminder to all lovers of the great GT that the inaugural "GT Fever
in the Whitsundays" comp is almost upon us. Running over the long weekend in
May 4/5th it's a great opportunity to mix it with a bunch of like minded
anglers in pursuit of the great fish!
Rules are basic and here's a quick run down.
No bait allowed all fish must be caught on artificials.
The fishing grounds are open but teams must attend the Friday night briefing
and teams need to be at the presentation Sunday to receive any trophies!
The biggest gt by length will be the champion angler with also a runner up
award.
A prize given for the individual angler that catches the most gts (minimum
size if 60cm to qualify)  and a runner up.
The most gts caught by a team and a runner up team.
All fish are to be photographed on a brag mate then released.
Anglers should note that not only is there the Great Barrier Reef at the
door step but the Whitsunday islands and coast line also hold good numbers
of quality gt's.
if you have never been to the whitsundays before you owe it to yourself as
it really is one if the greatest boating/fishing and marine locations in the
country. teams are encouraged to raft up on the Saturday night either at the
reef or the islands if the weather is suitable. It should be a great weekend
and with the public holiday on the Monday there is no need to rush home
after the Sunday presentation as the bar will be open until late!
$50 entry gets you a sausage sizzle on the Friday briefing night a feed on
the Sunday presentation and all the trophies. Briefing and presentation will
be at the wgfc clubhouse which is the host club but the comp is open to the
public. More info can be found at www.gtfever.com.au or email ash
[email protected]

Ok, so im not sure about Monday being a public holiday, but hey, we can always declare it "National GT appreciation day"or something :p
Im towing my boat upfrom Brisbane on Thursday 2nd, so if anyones interested in making it a convoy, flick me a pm or my email is [email protected]
Catch you there!
pic from earlier this week

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Guy Durham

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Isn't the Monday holiday May Day / Labour Day?
When people hear hoof beats, they think "Horses"
When I hear hoof beats.  I think "Zebra's" :)

Luke Wyrsta

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Nice initiative guys. Good luck!  8)

Doug Lindsay

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 Thanks Luke! The purpose of this years comp is to test the water with a view of really ramping it up for next year. AGTT series perhaps :) ??

Doug Lindsay

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Guys,
Had a meeting with Ash today and can announce- Its time to sign up! Official entry form are now available ([email protected]) The other exciting news is there will be a limited release Polo shirt available to buy as a keepsake to remember the awesome time you are going to have!! A really nice quality bit of gear that will have the ladies weak at the knees ;) So far, there's been interest from about 15 teams for the event, including a few "well known anglers". Make sure you don't miss it- get your entry today.

Peter Childs

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What.........no monogrammed undies this time?????


Doug Lindsay

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OMG! I'm out of the closet now by the looks of it! How about "what happens at Flinders Reef, stays at Flinders Reef"??!

Here's what the GTfever shirts will look like. The lingerie line has been shelved due to lack of demand...

Tony Warnett

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Practice makes perfect.
Big Reefedge 160 moves some water in anticipation for some action next week end  ;D

Doug Lindsay

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I'm taking more of a land based approach to my preparations!


Dan Kaggelis

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Long range forecast not looking healthy will there be a reschedule if its blowing?

Tom Grubb

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15-20s sat and 10-15 sun. Perfect for some popping.
PoPpInG mAd

Guy Durham

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Yeah, I vote reschedule. This is not weather conducive to a happy weekend on the water.

Up here, somewhere after August is better with bigger tides, warming water, and better typical wind patterns
When people hear hoof beats, they think "Horses"
When I hear hoof beats.  I think "Zebra's" :)