This month we look at the penguin range of Fish Ice / Cooler Bags, These are great if you are short for room on a small boat and cant fit that large chilly bin on board, These are hand made in Kaitkati  NZ and in a test using a single bag of party ice from the garage, the ice took 74 hours to melt in the cooler bag. The come in a range of sizes right up to Marlin sized bags that fold up small for storage, The best selling snapper bag is 750mm x 500mm and can hold your limit of raglan snapper! All the bags are easy to clean and the high quality materials do not hold smell. you can get these from: http://www.nzoutdoorgear.co.nz/fishing/cooler-bag-range 

Simple but Tasty this month, Every body loves a fresh piece of Crumbed fish, Here’s a modern version that adds a great flavor but not overpowering the fish taste.

Salt & Vinegar Chip Crumbed Fish. You need to add a packet of salt and vinegar chips to your shopping list this week so you can make this fish, it is crunchy and super tasty and perfect for fussy fish eaters. It is a great alternative to traditional bread crumbs as it adds more crunch and flavour to the fish. Simply crush the chips on a chopping board to a crumb size texture, follow your usual procedure for crumbing the fish but replace bread crumbs with Chip crumbs, Flour then Egg then Crumb, Then throw in the hot pan with a knob of butter. Serve with fresh white bread, lemon and some tartar sauce.

Thanks to everyone who attended the 2017 Shelley Beach Fishing Comp, A huge thanks to Mike from Full on Fishing for sponsoring this event, A great time had by all kids and adults. Thanks to Russell Court and his team for organizing a great event.

See Results below: Continue reading →

LegaSea Quarterly Report
24 October 2017
Prepared for: New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Club Delegates and Board members
Prepared by: Sam Woolford
Supporter Engagement and Public Awareness Continue reading →

Report: Fisheries Management, Marine Protection sub-committee activity
August – October 2017
For: New Zealand Sport Fishing Council club delegates, Zone meetings and
Board meeting November 2017
By: Scott Macindoe and fisheries management contractors
Date: 24th October 2017 Continue reading →

For sale:

Fish City Hamilton are now stocking NZSFC Game tags for purchase. Head down and get a few for the tackle box before next season, These are $5 each. Alternatively we have these for sale at the club ask one of our committee members at the next club night for some.

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A review of The Future Catch report
29 August 2017
Introduction
A draft report, ‘The Future Catch – Preserving recreational fisheries for the
next generation’ was released on August 1st, 2017. The report is authored
by Randall Bess, supported by The New Zealand Initiative, and funded by Continue reading →

Future Catch Report – Questions & Answers
29 August 2017
New Zealand’s fisheries are owned by the public of New Zealand and managed by the Crown for the
benefit of all New Zealanders. The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council, the New Zealand Angling and Casting Association, LegaSea and its supporters are opposed to attempts to privatise our fisheries. We must restore depleted fish stocks and protect access to our fisheries for future Continue reading →

Fish City Hamilton are now stocking Game tags for purchase. Head down and get a few for the tackle box before next season, These are $5 each.

Reminder to fill out all information correctly on catch cards, We have had a few cards missing line weights that will not quality for points, All catch cards must be sent to the catch card officer, these cannot be left with other commitee members or at fish city or with a weighmaster. Please send promptly to: catchcards@waikatosportfishing.co.nz or post to WSFC Records Officer
P O Box 9036, Hamilton

Our Mid Winter Challenge prize giving will be held at our November Club Night, This will be at Fish City Hamilton.