Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc

First our thoughts are with Dickie Charleston – Club Stalwart and Life Member. He is still in hospital and has commenced Rehab. The club wishes him well and hope to see him back at the Landing in the near future.

New Year’s Eve: A good turnout of 20 members attended the New Year’s Eve Function put on by our local Mystic Sands Golf Club. The weather was very kind (read cool for December) and our outdoors seating by the lake made the most of the beautiful setting. Food was tasty and plentiful; drinks were cold and the music by local Greg even tempted a few of us onto the dance floor. Great to see about a dozen of us made it through until midnight! Thanks to those members who attended for your fellowship and to Mick, Leesa and the crew at the Golf Club for putting on a terrific night.

Fishing: The weather has not been conducive to enjoyable boating/fishing. There have been very few fish weighed in over December and January. Kerrie Mitchell has claimed the fish of the Month for January with a very respectable 63cm Fingermark

The club is currently looking at a more balanced way of scoring fish being weighed in. We want to entice more fish being weighed in by beach and creek fisher people. This will also get the kids fishing and sending in photos of their Bream and Flathead etc. We have been reviewing several fishing competition’s scoring methods and wish to refine them for our own club fishing competitions. If anyone has ideas on this matter can you please email them to the club email. Any assistance would be appreciated. Once we have refined a scoring system, we will send out an email to all members.

Boating: A reminder to check your Safety Gear, ensure Flares (if required) are in Date. Life Jackets:- those with inflatable Life Jackets need to Service these per manufacturers requirements (Generally annually). Most manufacturers have a Servicing guide. You can ‘Self Service’ which includes inspecting the jacket and weighing the gas cylinder. The Service Log requires to be dated (black marker pen) when last done.

Stinger Net: The rough weather has not only played havoc with the fishing but also with the Stinger Net. The Net was put in the water at the beginning of November and within a few weeks the net required to be dug out due to sand/shell & debris buildup. The net had the float system holed (3 large holes) by what looked like a part of a trawler freezer door. This required the Net to be removed and the beach to be closed for a couple of days until a replacement net was installed. Again 2 weeks ago with wind changes etc 3 large logs being caught in the outside of the net and causing a large rip in the net. The Net was again changed. We have generally had a good run with the net in the past few years but this year has been an exception. The Stinger Net management is a community service carried out by the club and as such we would like to ask club members and general public, that if they see anything untoward with the Stinger Net can they please report it to Barry on 0407065868. Thank you.

Markets: The Monthly Balgal Beach Markets is on the First Saturday of each month and will recommence on the first Saturday in March (04/03/2023). Just to give everyone a heads up: the April Markets will be having a motor bike display being put on by the Townsville Restored Motor Cycle Club. So come on down and have a look at some lovely restored motor bikes while supporting your favourite vendors at the market. For more information regarding our club please contact us. Email: fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com

AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators)

Located in the Community

Fishermans

LANDING under Notice

Board to left of entrance to shop

There are four (4) AED in the Community available for use when needed. There are 2 at Mystic Sands Golf Club; 1 is at the front of the bar and the other is beside the 5th Tee. 1 at Fishermans Landing and the 4th one is at the front of the Rollingstone Lions Den, Community Crescent.

Hello to all and welcome to all the new people that have moved to our part of paradise. We are very fortunate to live in a special place where the native animals interact with the human animal amicably. This is where you will see many Eastern grey kangaroos and Agile Wallabies lounging on front lawns as if they own the place, which in actual fact they do. We may of bought that block of land but these guys had squatters rights way before we came along and this goes for all the animals in our area.

We have numerous species of birds, goannas, possums, lizards and even the bat colony. All these animals have a distinctive role to play on our planet which is so very important for the well being of our land. It is a shame that mankind, that human primate, can’t say the same as we do not contribute to the well being at all. Alas we destroy, plunder and loot. We over breed, pollute, tear down, kill, destroy and give nothing back.

It is about time that we stopped and had a good look at what we are doing to our planet and therefore our piece of paradise. One person alone cannot achieve much but a group of people can make a difference. We can make this area the most well tended, looked after, pollution free, crime free place around. Buck up and greet your neighbour with a cheery gidday, help the elderly or physically disabled person to tend to their garden. Look out for others and welcome newcomers with good spirits (not that spirit) that comes later at BBQs.

WALLABIES & KANGAROOS:

GAYE LOVELL: 4770 7356

0412 965 535

POSSUMS:

CHRIS GREEN: 0402 084 588

BIRDS:

PATRICIA: 0447 755 861 Toomulla

I do not know how I got onto this subject, rain on the brain perhaps, but as I look around at the falling, falling rain, I see green grass, clean trees and I am so thrilled to be able to enjoy what life has given me. I love this pocket of paradise, I respect the people in it and I would like to see it not so much grow bigger but keep that tight knit country feeling that it has.

Christine and I care for the animals out here and try to do our darndest for them and we thank those people who ring us regarding a problem with them. Keep up the good work as we shall endeavour to do.

Remember to keep your dogs confined, cats in at night, dogs on leads when out in public, meaning when not confined in your yard and all will be good. It is illegal for any domestic animal to chase and or kill native animals and those sub human primates that think its fun for their dogs to train(?) to do this need to be hunted themselves to feel the sheer terror. This is not sport, this is typical inhumane behaviour of idiots who never grew up responsibly. Allowing chasing of roos on the beach is sheer irresponsibility by dog owners and it is about time it was stopped. It tarnishes our paradise. Anyway what a lovely rainy start for 2023, lets hope all the

Save The Date

SATURDAY 26th AUGUST 2023 – ROLLINGSTONE PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL 2023

Hello to all our readers in the greater Rollingstone and District, and hope you and your family are planning to attend this year’s Rollingstone Pineapple Festival at the Community Centre. Last year’s Festival was awarded “Top Community Event” at our local Australia Day Community Celebration, and your hard-working committee are planning another great day of Celebration of the humble Pineapple for your enjoyment this year. Planning is well underway for Pineapple Festival 2023, and your attendance will help us to maintain and grow this great Community Event.

Would YOU like to join “Team Pineapple” as one of our dynamic volunteers? What roles are available that you might be interested in? Would love to see you at our Information Session @ 10.00AM on Sat 18th March at the Community Centre. See Flyer elsewhere in the Rolly Rag. Please stay tuned for regular monthly updates in your Rolly Rag, or follow us on Facebook @ “Rollingstone Pineapple Festival”

John Muller, President. O407 114 687