NRSFC Weekly Article 04.09.07

NRSFC held its 2007 AGM last Thursday night, it was well attended with 45 members enjoying the free BBQ and refreshments. All club positions were declared vacant and nominations excepted. At the completion of business all positions were filled and the NRSFC are pleased to announce that Robert McDonald has excepted the role as President for the 2007-2008 season.

Robert thanked out going president Peter Cox for his great commitment and leadership throughout his four year term. Peter and the past committee have placed the club in a great position for the future, Peter’s involvement with the club will continue as Peter has excepted the position as Projects officer and NTGFA rep for the club. Robert also thanked the outstanding efforts of Greg Williams for his commitment to the club, his sport and the Junior development, all present on the night welcomed his decision to again except the position as Treasurer & Public Officer.

The Club and its members thanked the outgoing office bearers for their hard work and thankless efforts over the past season. The club has now grown into one of the biggest sporting clubs in NT and has prided itself on returning the good work and achievements to its members and the community and warmly welcomed all new office bearers for another exciting upcoming season.

This years first major comp is the highly anticipated Walkabout Lodge CUB John Jones Memorial Billfish Challenge, to be held over 8 days on the 6th to 14th of October. Anglers may fish any 2 nominated days over the tournament period, this will give all anglers the opportunity to take part in this great event. Once again the Walkabout have supplied this event with great prizes and a presentation dinner. So start planning your team and dates for this great event as well as securing the bait that will give you the upper hand for success. Entry forms can be obtained from those great girls at Travelworld or visit our website www.govefishingclub.org.au .

Our biggest event for the season The 2007 XXXX Gold Gove Game Classic has been boosted with the news that the club will be hosting the NTGFA Aggreko Championships, teams from around the state will be travelling in to take part in this great event to be held on the 8th to the 11th of November. Last years event attracted over 110 anglers and already this years event will be bigger with some of the biggest sponsorship ever seen. For this event the first 100 anglers will receive great packages, the club is now excepting entries so don’t delay or you may miss out.

With the current weather conditions upon us again it’s a great opportunity to chase some bait for the upcoming events, some nice bait size Queen fish have been captured off the

Mud Wharf and off East Woody.

Until next week safe boating and good fishing.