An estimated 130 game fish were caught by 19 boats competing in weather coditions that were quite fishable but left a little to be desired. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the tournament report.
In the meantime, many members who were unable to get to Jurien Bay are encouraged to join in the Marlin Cup to be held on May 5th from Rottnest Island. This is the last comp of the 2012 season and the last before the FADs are recovered.

Jurien Bay offers wonderful game fishing, and for a competition of the style of the Shimano WA Open which rewards diversity in species, high scores can be achieved in both light line classes and with heavy tackle. Marlin, sailish, wahoo, mackerel, several species of tuna, yellowtail kingfish, samson fish are a short list of possible captures. The distance from shore it is necessary to travel is significantly less than around the metro area. This combined with execellent boat launching, penning, storage and fuelling mke it a great destination.
We have been very fortunate to be able to arrange with the Jurien Bay Golf Club to use their facilities for the briefing and presentation functions.

The briefing night will be held at the Jurien Bay Golf Club on Friday evening 30th March, with fishing commencing the next morning and continuing to Sunday afternoon. Sunday evening’s Presentation Night function will also be held at the Golf Club.

Fisheries WA temperature sensors are attached to top & bottom of the All Marine Services & PGFC FADs. New style radar reflectors have been fitted to the all Marine Services, Club Marine, PGFC and Furuno FADs. Satellite trackers have been fitted to the All Marine Services, Club Marine and PGFC FADs with another to be fitted to the FSC FAD when some technical difficulties are overcome.

Note that some of the FADs have very long mooring ropes on them and may move within a radius of up to 400 metres. Members are asked to call or email with confirmed locations or any significant varations to the positions advised.

Those using the FADs will notice a “U” shaped loop close to the top of the float. These have been put there for the purpose of FAD recovery in May and are definitely not to facilitate tying up to and using the FAD as a mooring. Any one spotting a boat using them like this is asked to discourage the practice and email their details to the club.

To download the event flyer Click Here

To download the briefing notes Click Here

It will be available for download from the website from mid April 2012.

Want to get hold of the magazine which includes FAD charts and support PGFC. Sign up for membership and receive the magazine as part of your membership package. You’ll also receive regular email updates on game fishing news through our Hook-Up newsletter as well as other club benefits.

The club has a historical collection of past tournament fishing and polo shirts for sale. These much sought after shirts are often displayed at social nights and can easily be purchased there or by contacting the club through the web enquiry or any committee members.

Shirts are priced from only $10 each.

Club Caps

White with the club’s logo on the front. $15 each

PGFC Stickers

PGFC boat and car stickers are available in blue, black and white. All members are encouraged to proudly display the club’s logo on their boat’s transom or upper decks. Some more passionate members have located the stickers on their cars rear windows. $25 each – cannot be posted.

FAD Charts

Laminated A4 copies of the 2012 Rottnest Trench FAD chart are now available. The reverse side shows the FAD Code of Conduct. Available at club social nights or can be ordered through the PGFC website CONTACT US for a nominal charge of $25 each including postage.

PGFC Car Plates

Strictly limited edition and look great on both your car and boat trailer. $200 a set.

PGFC Strike Magazine

Free to members, this comprehensive yearbook, as well as having lots of entertaining reading, has a stack of data; tides, FAD positions, state records and game fishing rules. Join the club and get one or purchase for $20 including postage.

To purchase any of the above items please contact PGFC through the CONTACT US tab on the website, come along to a social night, or contact any committee member.

No cost for members and the ad will be repeated in Hook-Up if required.

 Crew Wanted

April 3rd
2 crew needed for Abrolhos Islands Tournament 13th to 19th April

Contact Murray on 0429 939704

Posted 26th April 2012

Posted 29th January 2012