67 Results for author: Jill Trickey

May 4-5th Competition

International Star Wars Day welcomed the commencement of the final 2018/2019 Rhyll Phillip Island Angling Club fishing competition held on the 4th and 5th of May. “May the Fourth be with you” was certainly a statement concerning the weather, providing ample wind and rain. Despite rumours of large snapper and an abundance of whiting, the conditi... More

April 6-7th Competition

It was appropriate to turn back time for the 11th 2018/2019 Rhyll Phillip Island Angling Club fishing competition held over the 6th and 7th of April.  Indeed, the end of daylight savings and the mild autumn conditions had many enthusiasts pondering whether they should have stayed, moved or tried something different.  Without doubt, the most impressive ... More

Competition 16-17th March

The water in Western Port bubbled like a spa bath for the 10th 2018/2019 Rhyll Phillip Island Angling Club fishing competition held over the 16th and 17th of March.  With calm conditions, blue skies and a water temperature hovering around 18 °C, fish were literally jumping out of the water to be noticed.  Indeed, the fish were plentiful and eligible ... More

Competition 2nd-3rd March.

It was a hot weekend for the 9th 2018/2019 Rhyll Phillip Island Angling Club fishing competition held over the 2nd/3rd of March.  The first competition of autumn provided an excellent opportunity to compare notes and discuss tactics.  There were multiple reports of healthy juvenile fish being returned to the water and a total of 51 fish were weighed in. ... More

February 16-17th, 2019 Competition

The 8th 2018/2019 Rhyll Phillip Island Angling Club fishing competition was held over the 16th/17th of February.  As hoped, the last competition of summer was outstanding, with a total of 67 fish and 3 sharks weighed in.  Enthusiasts were kept busy with multiple reports of an abundance of Mackerel, Juvenile snapper and Gummy sharks.  Onlookers were ... More

February 3-4th, 2019 Competition

Expectations were high for the 7th 2018/2019 Rhyll Phillip Island Angling Club fishing competition held over the 2nd/3rd of February.  Warm weather, partnered with a refreshing breeze, provided ideal conditions for dipping a line in the water.  The water temperature in Western Port hovered around 23 degrees Celsius, conducive to increased marine life ... More

January 12th-13th Fishing Competition

January 12-13th, 2019 Warm and windy conditions presented challenges to competitors in the 6th 2018/2019 Rhyll Phillip Island Angling Club fishing competition, held over the 12th/13th of January. Being the first competition of the new year, it is not surprising that the big fish ignored the memo and elected to stay on holiday. Nevertheless, a total of ... More

December 8-9th, 2018 Competition

With summer upon us, the lead-up to the 5th 2018/2019 Rhyll Phillip Island Angling Club fishing competition, saw some very promising catches.  Club Treasurer, Dave Fusinato, waved a bounty of Snapper (7.8 kg and 5.5 kg) to accentuate the riches that lurk in Western Port.  Also setting a great example, reigning Junior Club Champion, Heath Womersley, ... More

Bill Wallis Trophy & Results Update

Despite a weather forecast threatening wind and cloud with the possibility of showers, conditions were ideal for hungry fish and the 4th 2018/2019 Rhyll Phillip Island Angling Club fishing competition, held over the 24th/25th of November.  Supported by the club and island community, the competit... More

Presidents Welcome Message

Hello and a warm welcome to all our members on the beginning of another fishing competition season at the Rhyll Phillip Island Angling Club.  Our first competition is scheduled for September 22nd/23rd and we look forward to some big snapper being weighed in. The Sunday dinner after the Weigh ... More