VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic n Competition runs from June 23-25
P The VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic catch and release aquarium.
R E PA R A TIONS for the sixteenth VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic are well advanced, with the competition running over three days from June 23-25, 2023.
The VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic runs from June 23-25, 2023.
An attractive prize pool of over $60,000 will be on offer in lucky draws and fish prize categories. The Friday night program includes a $3000 cash lucky draw, while on the Saturday, the lucky draw will be a 3.5m Quintrex boat, motor and trailer package, valued at $9600. And on the Sunday, the lucky draw is a 4.2m Quintrex Busta boat, motor and trailer package valued at $17,900. The comp includes estuarine and offshore categories for senior and junior registra-
tions, and a catch and release category for estuarine fish. Full details and competition rules can be found on the website, vmrbundabergfishing classic.com.au Online registration is available by scanning the QR code below and also on the ad on page 57. Graham Kingston VMR Bundaberg
Tin Can Bay catches * from P57
A mahi mahi taken from the fish aggregating device by the author.
Kylie Hanley with a cracker of a sunset barramundi from Tin Can Bay. Page 58 – Bush ’n Beach Fishing, June 2023
had multiple follows and strikes for the next hour or so, ripping stick baits and poppers over the surface for some fairly energetic surface strikes. All in all, it was a great day and better than sitting on the couch. We came home with a feed and plenty of fillets for the smoker, and had made a few good memories. Back in the bay, there were some nice flathead caught on the last few hours of the runout tide and the first hour or two of the runin. Fresh yabbies and our local beachworms have brought home the goods. Also trolling smaller hard-body lures and flicking the drains with 4” and 5’’ plastics. My go-to would have to be a Shima-
no Squidgy Wriggler 120mm in Bloodworm, but if you ask my friend… pink is the only colour for flatties. On a side note, for those who don’t know, Phippsy has decided to retire and has left the shop – exit stage left. It was a pleasure having you in the shop and getting to know you better over the past 12 months. You will be missed by all the Chandlery family and many of our customers. Take it easy my friend and all the best with the next chapter of your life. Well, that’s me done for another month – stay safe and as always get out there and enjoy our little slice of heaven. Tight lines. The Chandlery Bait and Tackle for all your fishing and boating needs.
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