69 Results for author: Jill Trickey
Welcome to the Rhyll Phillip
Island Angling Club’s 2019/2020 fishing competition!
Our first competition weekend
is scheduled for the 21st/22nd of September and we’re looking
forward to longer days and favourable conditions. The competition will test anglers, equipment and
good fortune, spanning Spring, Summer and Autumn. All eligible ...
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The Rhyll Phillip Island Angling Club's 2018-2019 fishing competition concluded on Saturday the 25th of May with the 2019 Presentation Night dinner held at the Phillip Island Golf Club. The event gave members another opportunity to celebrate participation, achievements and successes throughout the season. Additionally, the evening provided an excellent ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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