The Edward River was the location for the Hookers’ first official comp of 2009.
Over 30 anglers assembled at the first reserve up stream from the Pub on March Saturday 7th.
The chosen site was perfect for a “chill out from the world with your mates”. Heaps of shade, good water levels, and easy to get the boat in.
Early results indicated fishing was just going to be great mate. Lots of fish, yellows and cod, were caught but all just under size. Unfortunately this trend continued for the whole of the weekend until……..
…..after the comp closed. Then some real fish were caught. They call it fishing!.
Despite the absence of keepable fish everyone did have an enjoyable two days. The weather was perfect, lots of kids, big & little, & family pets enjoying the river.
Saturday Lunch, a plain good old fashioned Aussie Barby. (Lucky Ken remembered the salad) Everyone was back at it Sunday morning until 11 o’clock when Murray Cod Hatcheries delivered 11000 native fingerlings for release.
Then everyone had a job. For a full report on Kyalites’ Annual Fish Release go to Restocking Raffle The Fish release was followed by lunch at the Hotel and the Clubs’ AGM.

Comp Results.

First prize to Lauren McArthy (Jr) Second prize to Emily Reynolds (Jr) third prize to Zac Featherby (Jr). NAFA award to Louise Barnes.

KYALITE HAPPY HOOKERS AGM SUNDAY MARCH 8TH.

 Following the Fish Release,and lunch at the Kyalite Hotel. Members held the Clubs’ AGM.

 The awards tended to be a bit of a family affair – but sometimes you get that.

  Club Champion    Hatt Leed               from Bendigo.

  Senior Ladies        Shorty Leed            Yep its his missus

  Junior Champion  Jack Armstrong     from Stanhope.

Full details have been sent to all financial members.

 Membership and comp fees for 2009 were established.

COMPETITION DATES.

  March.        Holiday Weekend to be retained as the season opener and AGM

  Easter         at Kyalite.

  Deep Sea Charter   Hopefully at port Fairy. Mid July early August. Ken will provide details.

 Cod Closing at Kyalite.            This year August 29th & 30th.

  Kyalite Pub Inter-Club Comp.  October 24th & 25th.

Otha stuff.

 Fund Raising. Hatt  manufactured & donated a Lead light mirror. Members have been sent details and the result will be drawn at Easter at Kyalite.

Club Stubby holders should be available for the Easter Comp

Murphy Award.  This is for any member fishing anywhere. We all know the really good fish are caught outside regular comp times. So members wherever your fishing get a photo, get the weight verified and E-mail it to the Kyalite Pub.

First entry into the MURPHY AWARD. After the comp closed  Frank Ballard (1.5kg) and Jarrod (1.75kg) tried their luck in the Wakool and landed these two beauties