The South Australian Women's Amateur Angling Club

Presentation Lunch at the Feathers Hotel

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On Tuesday 6 July 2010 our members, their partners and friends gathered for lunch and a celebration of another year of fishing together. It was cold outside, but the atmosphere inside was both congenial and convivial with much chat and laughter coming from the tables. The delights of the carvery with a hearty winter soup for starters followed by a tasty roast and the most delicious assortment of desserts were enjoyed by all. It was a great opportunity to get to know each other a little bit more and to congratulate those who were most successful in their catches during the year.

Our champion fisherwoman:

Marlene Chapman

winner of the

A Grade trophy

presented by our Patron

Barry Sweeney

Runner-up in the A Grade:

Anne Fowlie

Champion B Grade fisherwoman:

Anne Kempton

with Club President

Sue Atkins

Runner up in B Grade for 2009/2010

The fabulous PRINCESS PAM

Fishing trip to Stansbury

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It was Monday 19 April at 1.30 pm when the ladies of the club met on the Stansbury foreshore full of optimism and looking forward to a big catch. The weather was perfect but from all reports the mullet hadn't yet reached Stansbury .... but this was a new day and this was a group of very talented fisherwomen .... Lines went in at 1.45 and the fishing comp began. The tide turned and for the first three hours, for most of us, the only activity was moving our gear back from the water's edge. We were teased with a few bights and a few fish were caught but our patience was put to the test as we waited. Finally we were rewarded with a flurry of activity - the first mullet was caught and then it was on. The last hour was hugely successful and everyone caught fish. It was a great day and we weren't disappointed.

Dinner at the Dalrymple after an afternoon of fishing was most enjoyable!

Tuesday 20 April at 1.30 pm we met again and proceeded to take up our positions on the beach. Word had got out that a bunch of women fishers were catching many mullet so the locals and holidaymakers from the caravan park were soon to join us. They were most impressed with our skills and wanted to know our secrets. It was another day of patiently waiting till the last hour when again the mullet came on in full swing. The beach at Stansbury is so beautiful and this made the wait all the more enjoyable. Clouds were in spectacular formation and the sunset to the west of us was almost outshined by the most fantastic rainbow to the east of us. With the odd dolphin swimming by and a sting ray or skate gliding past it was never dull ... the hot chips helped to pass the time as well! Again there were some very good catches for the day. Now the locals can have their beach back again as we all headed home that night or the following day. It was great fun!

The ladies meet to synchronise watches, learn the boundaries for fishing, understand the times for lines out and set off in friendly competitive form!

The sunset to the west of us was stunning ... while ....

The rainbow to the east of us was fantastic!

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2009 TRADING TABLE

On Friday 30 October the Club held its major fundraiser for the year which was a trading table set up next to the Uniting Church on Jetty Road, Glenelg. Once again members of the Club had miraculously gathered a huge range of items for sale including home baking, crafts, bric-a-brac, books, plants, cassettes, cds, children's toys and much more. Our tables were filled to capacity and many people were attracted to the array of goods. Our customers not only appreciated and enjoyed the quality of the items for sale but went away happy with the bargains they had made. Considering all items were sold for less than $10, the Club can be very proud to have raised a substantial sum of money, far in excess of our Treasurer's goal! The funds raised by our members will benefit the ladies of the Club with subsidies toward the cost of travel to long distance venues for fishing competitions and some social functions. Congratulations to all for a very successful morning's work and thank you also to our helpers Rob and Bobbie.

Diane looks after bric-a-brac.

Helen and Marlene enjoy the sale!

ABOUT US

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None of the women in the club are experts, but when we pool our ideas, our knowledge is extensive. We successfully catch many varieties of fish such as gar, mullet, bream, whiting, tommy ruffs and others. We do not try to catch fish beyond our strength, but some of us are capable of landing fish to boast about. Some of us have fished for a short time and others have many years' experience, but for all of us, fishing adds to the enjoyment of life. We have monthly meetings and monthly fishing visits to areas along the south coast, upper and lower Yorke Peninsula, local jetties, beaches and freshwater areas.

MEMBERSHIP

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Fees are $30 per annum and payable after attendance and participation in two of the club's fishing outings. For further information or to register your interest in attending a club outing, please contact the Membership Secretary on 0417121186.

PROGRAMME

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Tuesday 13 December 2011 - Christmas Lunch
The Bartley Tavern
Bartley Terrace
West Lakes Shore
Meet 12 noon

Tuesday 24 January 2012 - Venue 6: Glenelg to Tennyson Jetties and Beaches
Meet Southern end car park Trimmer Parade West Lakes 3.45 pm
Release: 4.00 pm
Lines out: 9.00 pm
Weigh in: 9.30 pm at car park Trimmer Parade
Lighting will be required

Tuesday 31 January 2012
9.30 am: Committee Meeting
10.45 am: General Meeting
Western Youth Centre
79 Marion Road
Cowandilla.

Tuesay 14 February 2012 - Venue 7: Freshwater Venue
Meet at car park Goolwa Reserve (under the bridge): 12 noon
Release: 12. 15 pm
Lines out: 5.00 pm
Weigh in: 5.30 pm

Tuesday 28 February 2012
10.45 am: General Meeting
Western Youth Centre
79 Marion Road
Cowandilla

Tuesday 20 March 2012 - Venue 8: Rapid Bay Jetty and Beach
Meet at jetty car park: 1.00 pm
Release: 1.15 pm
Lines out: 6.30 pm
Weigh in: 7.00 pm

Tuesday 3 April and Wednesday 4 April 2012 - Venues 9 and 10: Stansbury Beach and Jetty
Meet: 1.00 pm
Release: 1.15 pm
Lines out: 5.30 pm
Weigh in: 6.00 pm

Tuesday 24 April 2012
9.30 am: Committee Meeting
10.45 am General Meeting
Western Youth Centre
79 Marion Road
Cowandilla

Tuesday 8 May 2012 - Venue 11: Pt Noarlunga Jetty and Onkaparinga River
Meet beach car park: 12 noon
Release: 12.30 pm
Lines out: 5.30 pm
Weigh in: 6.00 pm

Tuesday 29 May 2012
10.45 am: General Meeting
Western Youth Centre
79 Marion Road
Cowandilla

Tuesday 19 June 2012 - Venue 12: Edithburgh Jetty
Meet: 10.30 am
Release: 10.45 am
Lines out: 4.00 pm
Weigh in: 4.30 pm.

Tuesday 29 June 2012
10.45 am: General Meeting
Western Youth Centre
79 Marion Road
Cowandilla

NOTES:
All fishing venues are subject to change at the discretion of the Committee.
35 degrees or more on day venues will be cancelled. Early morning or evening venues on a day of 35 degrees or more will be left to th discretion of members to attend.

FISHING AT EDITHBURGH

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