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The Presidents Report ...................................................................................................... Page 2

Calendar – Coming Events................................................................................................ Page 3

Committee – Officers and Delegates 2016-2017 ............................................................. Page 4

Flies / Fly Tying ................................................................................................................. Page 5

Barra in the Pondage ....................................................................................................Pages 6-7

50th

Celebration Dinner Invitation ................................................................................... Page 8

Casting .............................................................................................................................. Page 9

Casting Results / Milbrook Lakes Trip Details ................................................................ Page 10

Rubicon River Pics .......................................................................................................... Page 11

International Fly Fishing Film Festival Advert ................................................................ Page 12

General Meeting Minutes ....................................................................................... Pages 13-15

Accommodation Offers .................................................................................................. Page 16

Membership Nomination Form ..................................................................................... Page 17

Volume 50 May 2017 No 4

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The Presidents Report Scott Dargan

The cold weather has certainly arrived and this signals that we don’t have long to go until

the end of the season. For those of you who don’t hibernate in coffee shops and the like,

you still have time to get out on the rivers and take advantage of the extra fishing space by

the more fair weather fisher folk. Our fishing activity focus over winter will turn more

towards the lakes, which continue to provide opportunity.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Erhan and Ebony Cinar on the arrival of

their beautiful baby daughter Estelle Grace. We wish you all well and I am pleased to see

that Erhan already has Estelle watching sport and fishing shows on TV!

In relation to club activity over the last month we had the Warburton trip cancelled due to

heavy rainfall, which was a safety issue. The Moorabool Reservoir trip was also cancelled

due to the inability to find a replacement trip leader, which was disappointing. Colin

McMillan and I dropped in to Moorabool on our way back from Ballarat the other day, and

the size of the trout that we saw scared us back into the car. Please remember that you

don’t have to be on the Committee to run a trip, and if you are interested in assisting with

trip planning and coordination then please contact Tony Hyett.

The preparation continues for our 50th Anniversary Dinner and I encourage all members to

buy their tickets for this wonderful event. One of the behind the scenes activities that has

been occurring is the filming of interviews with some of our life members. There are

certainly some stars amongst the group and I accompanied Colin McMillan on the journey to

Ballarat to film the interview with our founding President, Mick Hall. We had a wonderful

day out and Mick provided some great information on the founding years of Southern,

which we will screen at the members night and dinner in June.

In terms of committee activity, we have been heavily focused on the 50th Anniversary

celebrations and also succession planning. If you are interested in joining the committee for

the 2017 / 2018 period then please consider nominating when the notification comes out. I

hope that everyone has also had a chance to admire the new carpet in the clubrooms, which

looks great, and thanks to Ray Boast, Les Pratt, Colin McMillan, Jill McMillan and Judy

Cameron for organising both the government grant and installation.

With the colder months closing in it is also a great opportunity to borrow books or DVD’s

from the library. I know that Colin has been doing a great job keeping all our material up to

date and the Library is such a great resource for all members. If Colin should appear at your

door for a cup of tea, it is more than likely that you may have an overdue library item. He

recently visited a rather well known Life Members home, and during coffee spotted an

outstanding item on said Life Members coffee table. An active conversation ensued and the

item was retrieved without fuss, however we think that this particular Life Members friends

set him up. So the morale of the story – If you see Colin at your door it is probably a raid!

There is quite a bit of club activity in May with a Goulburn River trip and a beginner’s skill

development trip on the Steavenson River. The casting season has also kicked off, and casual

fly tying continues. This weeks member’s night will be a pie and movie night.

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Calendar – Coming Events

May

Wed 3rd

Committee Meeting 7.30pm

Sun 7th

Casting Competition. Brunn Shield Round 1 at Yarra Bend Pool

Wed 10th

Members Night. Casting Night

Sat/Sun 13th

/14th

Casting Competition. NSW Fly Casting championship at Yarra Bend

Pool.

Sun 14th

Goulburn River Trip. Leader: Erhan Cinar

Thu 18th

Fly Tying. Casual fly tying at the clubrooms 7.30pm

Sun 21st

Casting Competition. Red Tag Open Championship at Yarra Bend

Pool.

Wed 24th

Casting 6.30pm, General Meeting 7.30pm

Sun 28th

Beginners Day at Steavenson River. Leader: Tony Hyett

Sun 28th

Casting Competition. Cock of Walk Knockout Competition at Yarra

Bend Pool.

June

Sun 4th

Casting Competition. Brunn Shield Round 2 at Yarra Bend Pool

Wed 7th


Sat/Mon 10/11/12th

Inverlock/Andersons Inlet Trip. Leader: Les Pratt

Sun 11th

Casting Competition. Southern Cross Challenge at Southern

Wed 14th

Members Night. Film and Pie Night

Thu 15th


Sat 17th

50th

Celebration Dinner

Sun 18th

Casting Competition. Sunshine Open at Yarra Bend Pool

Fri/Sun 23rd

/25th

Millbrook Lakes Trip. Leader: Tony Hyett

Sun 25th

Casting Competition. Victoria Plug at Bullengarook

Wed 28th


July

Sun 2nd

Casting Competition. Brunn Shield Round 3 at Yarrambat Pool

Wed 5th


Sun 9th

Moorabool Reservoir

Wed 12th

Members Night. TBA

Sub 16th

Flowerdale Lakes

Sun 16th

Casting Competition. Ron Callaghan Trophy at Yarrambat Pool

Thu 20th


Sun 23rd

Casting Competition. Southern Open at Southern Pool

Wed 26th


Sat/Sun 29th

/30th

Casting Competition. Victorian Championships at Southern Pool

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Committee – Officers and Delegates 2016-17

President Scott Dargan

[email protected] 0420 909 449

Vice President

Erhan Cinar


Secretary & Combined Clubs

Peter Cairns


Treasurer Les Pratt [email protected] 0448 715 205

Trip Coordinator & Licensee

Tony Hyett


Casting Delegate

Tom Galloway


Newsletter Editor

Steven Clements


Library & ATF Delegate

Colin McMillan


Webmaster Phil Magness


Assistant Secretary & Treasurer

Ray Boast [email protected] 0437 870 066

General Committee

Dean Gordon

0408 549 005

General Committee

Judie Cameron

0438 982 350

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“Charles Bradley” Flies for Sale

You may have noticed the new fly boxes on top of the fridge in the clubrooms? Fly boxes is a

bit of an understatement, you will understand if you have seen them recently. These new

display cabinets contain a vast array of flies that the club managed to secure at a

preferential rate.

The usual donated flies will also be located in these display cabinets, so will still be able to

get yourself a genuine Max Kepert fly.

The flies are for sale at a price of $1.50 each. Please see Steven Clements or Paul Harris for

payment on the night.

Regular Fly Tying Group

The regular fly tying group meets on the third Thursday of the month.

The intent is for those who are interested in meeting regularly to tie flies, learn from others,

demonstrate a new pattern or simply talk fly tying. Note that the club will not be supplying

any materials; it is the responsibility of people attending to bring along all they need,

although the clubs vices will be available for use.

For further information please contact Paul Harris on 0412 774 123.

Visit the Bentleigh Fly Fishing Store to receive some great advice and a 10% discount for SFF members.

Address:

489 South Road

Bentleigh VIC 3204

Phone: (03) 9532 1583

Trading Hours

Monday 9.00am-5.00pm

Tuesday 9.00am-5.00pm

Wednesday 9.00am-5.00pm

Thursday 9.00am-5.00pm

Friday 9.00am-5.00pm

Saturday 9.00am-3.00pm

Sunday Closed for fishing!

10% Discount

for Members

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Barra in the Pondage Dave Egan

It’s more than ten years since I suggested to fisheries at

a meeting in Traralgon that they put Barra into

Hazelwood Pondage. I remember I got laughed at and

told it was a stupid idea. It was with some satisfaction

that on the second night it was opened I caught my first

Barra on a fly.

Since then I have caught 7 on the fly and one in a

howling gale on a popper and am hoping for a few

more before they die. I wont lie it hasn't been easy and

the learning curve started way down low.

10 things I have learnt since the Barra went in:

1/ Think outside the box. Fish aren’t always where you

think they should be and often they can be caught in

most unlikely places.

2/ What you think is logical isn't always so and visa

versa.

3/ Sharing knowledge is the best way to learn.

4/ There is no substitute for hard work.

5/ Work out the best times to fish and go then, you can waste a lot of time fishing to fish

that aren’t there. First and last light followed by night times is always best.

6/ Listen and watch the local gun

fishermen they usually are the first to

break the code.

7/ Most people give up quickly if

something is difficult.

8/ Many cant be bothered trying

something new, even when its dished

up on their doorstep.

9/ Even non fly fishers can be worth

listening to at times.

10/ Bait seek cover in structure and

the big fish follow the bait.

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There have been some very hard nights and some fantastic highlights in the short history of

Barra in the pond. Targeting and catching a new species is always fun. Watching my mate

Steve play a 77cm monster for half an hour on 2kg line and netting it for him was a big

highlight. Watching him catch another the next morning nearly as big right next to me

wasn't so good. This morning I watched Steve at 6 am hook a Barra and pass the rod to his

5-year-old son. They lost the fish but 5 minutes later he hooked another and they landed it,

that has to be a highlight. A triple hook-up and land of 3 fish with two strangers from

Melbourne on night was excellent fun. With 2 weeks to go I’m hoping to get one over 80 cm

but with these hard fighting acrobatic fish any fish is a good fish.

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You’re invited to

50th

Celebration DinnerCelebration DinnerCelebration DinnerCelebration Dinner

For Financial Members and Partners

7:00pm7:00pm7:00pm7:00pm

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$50 per person50 per person50 per person50 per person (includes, 3 course meal, wines & beer and entertainment)

Tickets to be purchased by: Wednesday 1st June

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Casting

General casting practice sessions are held each second and fourth Wednesday from 6.30 to

7.30, under floodlights, (weather permitting). Come and learn from the experts, improve

your accuracy and method.

Anyone wishing to take part in or learn more about the competition casting is encouraged to

contact our ACF delegate Tom Galloway on 0438 461 353. Otherwise the competition

casting practice sessions are on Tuesday nights at 7.00 pm, run by Bruce Ratcliffe, so if you

are interested in competition casting please come along, have some fun and develop your

casting skills.

Date Activity Host Club Venue Location Time

7 May 2017 Brunn Shield 1 Teams Event (ACA Skish) Sunshine FFC Yarra Bend Pool Fairfield 9.30 am

7 May 2017 Entries for Cock of Walk ACF

7 May 2017 General Meeting as per Agenda Red Tag FFC Yarra Bend Pool Fairfield

13-14 May 2017 NSW Fly Casting Championships Lakeside FF Sydney NSW

21 May 2017 Red Tag Open Championship Red Tag FFC Yarra Bend Pool Fairfield 9.30 am

28 May 2017 Cock of Walk Knockout Competition ACF Yarra Bend Pool Fairfield 9.30 am

4 June 2017 Brunn Shield 2 (ICF Skish) Red Tag FFC Yarra Bend Pool Fairfield 9.30 am

4 June 2017 General Meeting as per Agenda Red Tag FFC Yarra Bend Pool Fairfield

11 June 2017 Southern Cross Challenge of 5wgt Rods Southern FF Southern Pool Highett 9.30 am

18 June 2017 Sunshine Open Fly Casting Championship Sunshine FFC Yarra Bend Pool Fairfield 9.30 am

25 June 2017 Victorian Plug Casting Championships ACF Bullengarook 9.30 am

25 June 2017 Close date for entries for Vic and Aus Chps ACF

2 July 2017 Brunn Shield 3 (ACA Skish) Northern FF Yarrambat Pool Yarrambat 9.30 am

2 July 2017 General Meeting as per Agenda ACF Yarrambat Pool Yarrambat

16 July 2017 Ron Callaghan Trophy & Anti Cancer Northern FF Yarrambat Pool Yarrambat 9.30 am

23 July 2017 Southern Open Fly Casting Championship Southern FF Southern Pool Highett 9.30 am

29 July 2017 Victorian Fly Casting Championships

(Distance) Southern FF Southern Pool Highett 9.30 am

30 July 2017 Victorian Fly Casting Championships

(Accuracy) Southern FF Southern Pool Highett 9.30 am

6 August 2017 Brunn Shield 4 (ICF Skish) Southern FF Southern Pool Highett 9.30 am

6 August 2017 General Meeting as per Agenda ACF Highett Highett

12 August 2017 Australian Fly Casting Championships

(Distance) Southern FF Southern Pool Highett 9.30 am

13 August 2017 Australian Fly Casting Championships

(Accuracy) Southern FF Southern Pool Highett 9.30 am

19 August 2017 Australian Plug Casting Championships ACF Bullengarook 9.30 am

27 August 2017 Turville Shield Accuracy Teams Event Red Tag FFC Yarra Bend Pool Fairfield 9.30 am

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Casting Results

Casting Results from the Brunn Shield held on 7th May 2017.

Conditions: Slightly Overcast with light winds.

Name Club Dry Skish ICF Wet Total

AJ Northern 48 97 0 47 192

Waters J Northern 50 94 0 44 188

Farkas B Northern 46 96 0 43 185

Wallis D Northern 46 92 0 46 184

Jones B Northern 46 89 0 45 180

Andropof L Red Tag 47 92 0 41 180

Heath R Geelong 46 90 0 41 177

Cocks B Sunshine 45 90 0 40 175

Ratcliffe B Southern 41 91 0 42 174

Mathews P Northern 47 75 0 48 170

Rapley G Southern 48 83 0 36 167

Hodge H Sunshine 42 75 0 40 157

Hyett T Southern 37 80 0 38 155

McIntyre J Southern 47 63 0 37 147

Howden K Sunshine 36 59 0 34 129

Jones Brett Red Tag 37 64 0 26 127

Millbrook Lakes Trip Details

Weekend of the 23/24/25 of June 2017.

This is a winter trip, wets and midge patterns to be prominent flies, there are heaps of big

fish in these dams.

$400 per person, lunch, accommodation and expert guiding included.

Millbrook needs to know who is going well in advance to hold booking, please contact Tony

Hyett 0418 173 869 if you are interested.

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Rubicon River Pics

Thanks to John McIntyre for some nice pictures of Laurent fishing the Rubicon, looks like

perfect conditions. Hope your efforts were fruitful Laurent.

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International Fly Fishing Film Festival – 20 May, Carlton

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General Meeting Minutes 26th April 2017

DATE: WEDNESDAY 26th April 2017

COMMITTEE PRESENT: Tony Hyett, Tom Galloway, Les Pratt, Ray Boast, Peter Cairns.

CHAIRMAN: Peter Cairns

APOLOGIES: Dean Gordon. Erhan Cinar, Phil Magness, Scott Dragan Colin McMillan, Jill

McMillan, Judy Cameron, Bill Tilley, John Worrell, Bill Jeans, Allan Russell

VISITORS: Nil.

MINUTES of PREVIOUS MEETING: Tabled as issued

Any matters arising from minutes. Nil

Moved: Ross Bailey Seconded: John McIntyre

CORRESPONDENCE IN:

• ATF Correspondence re: Freshwater Fisheries Management Plan Committee Renewal

• ATF Correspondence re : Murray Cod & Wild Trout Conference proceedings

• Invitation to SFFA President re : Ballarat Fly Fishers 98th Annual Dinner

• Information re: Australian Masters Games – Master Games Fly Fishing Event

• Flyer -0 VFFA “Australian Fly Fishers Art & Craft Show”

CORRESPONDENCE OUT:

• Nil.

Moved: Joe Lauringer Seconded: Peter Golding

NEW MEMBERS:

David Parton 1652

WELCOME!!

GENERAL BUSINESS:

BIG THANK YOU TO RAY BOAST FOR ORGANING THE CARPET WHICH LOOKS GREAT !!!

THANKS RAY

Committee Vacancies

The current committee is calling for new members to join the Committee. There will be

several vacancies in both Executive positions and ordinary committee positions

Member are urged to talk to existing committee members about the roles. The roles are

NOT time consuming nor demanding but a great way to meet new members and help this

great club continue to grow

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General Meeting Minutes (cont.) 26th April 2017

SFFA 50th Anniversary

Please urgently purchase your tickets now from Tom Galloway !!!

Tickets will on sale Members Meeting - April 12th - $50.00 per ticket

Only available at Club Rooms to Financial Members,

Limited tickets be quick!!

Pool Cleaning

Assistance needed – Contact Peter Cairns if you assist

Working Bee

9:00am Sunday April 9th – Clear out Clubrooms for new Carpet

General Meeting Minutes (cont.) 26th April 2017

FISHING REPORTS:

Peter Cairns fished the Eurobin for ac couple of hours over Easter, river was a bit low but in

great condition,. Using a size 18 Royal Wulf two fish were caught and 3 other escaped.

Success was had on Moorabool several fish around 2lbs using Mrs Simpsons and

Klinkhammers

Noojee area along with Toorongo were fished with moderate success on Stimulators and

Royal Wulfs size 16.

Vic Fly Fishing Championship was held at Lake Fyans - fishing was dismal. Only bright side

was our Gary Rapley came second with 2 fish.

Ken’s Balls April $160.00 – Where are you Roly ?? - April name drawn was Roly Ansems

May Jackpot $180.00

CLUB CALENDER

May

Sun 14th

Goulburn River Trip Leader: Erhan Cinar

Thu 18th

Casual fly tying at the clubrooms 7.30pm

Sun 28th

Steavenson River – Beginners Day Trip Leader: Tony Hyett

June

10-12th

Inverloch Weekend

15th

Casual fly tying at the clubrooms 7.30pm

Sat 17th

50th Celebration Dinner

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23-25th

Millbrook Weekend (Cost $400.00) Trip Leader: Tony Hyett

Next meeting will be 24th

May 2017

MEETING CLOSED

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Accommodation Offers

Myrica Cottage at Bellbrae

Myrica Cottage, self-contained with beautiful décor and all

amenities, is located in Bellbrae, Victoria 5.5 Kms from Anglesea.

Solar powered, environmentally friendly and accommodating up

to five people, it has two bedrooms, a superb lounge and dining

area, self-equipped kitchen and bathroom.

With abundant Australian wildlife, a private flyfishery (catch-and-

release only) and walks on over 200 acres of natural bushland it is perfect for flyfishermen,

birdwatchers, bushwalkers, bike riders, photographers, nature lovers, horse riders (own

horses) and international guests. For hire to those who are willing to share with the native

flora and fauna by leaving the pristine premises as found, with kangaroos on site and a

spectacular wedge-tailed eagle’s nest. Tariff $300 per weekend (Please confirm). For

information call Allan Roberts on 0412 560 452.

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Membership Nomination Form

Southern Fly Fishers Australia Inc.

PO Box 388Moorabbin 3192

Nomination date ……/…../…………

Nominee’s Name......................................................................Signature...........................................................

Address…............................................................................................................................ Post Code..................

Phone contact(s) Home..........................................................Mob....................................................................

Email (Please print)................................................................................................................................................

Occupation .....................................................................................................................................................

Proposer .......................................................................Signature............................................................

Seconder ........................................................................Signature............................................................

** Membership category and applicable fee for 2014 -2015-2016

Existing Members New members pro rata

Cat

** Membership Types

Annual

Subs+

Ins per

person

Total

PA

Jul to

Sep

Oct to

Dec

Jan to

Mar

Apr to

Jun

M Member $80 $10 $90 $90 $70 $50 $30

P Members spouse / partner $40 $10 $50 $50 $40 $30 $20

C Concession (Note 1) $60 $10 $70 $70 $55 $40 $25

J Junior (under 18 years) $40 $10 $50 $50 $40 $30 $20

S FT student (under 25) $50 $10 $60 $60 $48 $35 $23

CT Country (Note 2) $50 $10 $60 $60 $48 $35 $23

F Family Special (Note 3) $120 $10 $120* $120* $100* $70* $40*

L Life member $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Note 1 Govt. Pensions and Seniors Card holders

Note 2 Permanently residing over 60km from Club

Note 3 At least 3 members, adults, juniors and students, of the same immediate family *(+ insurance each person)

Cheques should be made payable to Southern Fly Fishers Australia Inc. or alternatively direct to:

SOUTHERN FLY FISHERS bank account BSB 063-118, Account No 1000-6744. (Include name as reference)

Club use only

Membership category code**

Date submitted to Committee ……/……/………...

Approved by committee Yes / No

Applicable fee paid Yes / No

Notify: Secretary Communications Treasurer Register number ……………………..

*** Membership is subject to confirmation by the Committee of Southern Fly Fishers Australia Inc.***

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We invite you to join and participate in the Club’s activities. Our aim is to support

members in the enjoyment of the sport of fly fishing, the environment and the social

camaraderie.

Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the

Southern Fly Fishing Clubroom and Casting Pool

located in Highett Reserve,

Cnr Chesterville and Turner Roads, Highett. Melways 77 J 9

(Look for the “Combined Clubrooms” entrance at Nº 33 Turner Road)

Membership Benefits:

- Beginners’& advanced casting tuition - Competitive casting & fishing events

- Beginners’ and advanced fly tying classes - Discounts from sponsors’ retail outlets.

- Streamcraft & fly fishing techniques - Specialist guest speakers

- Monthly fly fishing discussion group - Regular day & weekend fishing trips

- Annual interstate & overseas fishing trips - Saltwater fly fishing activities

- Regular newsletter - Public liability insurance for club activities

Membership enquiries to: [email protected]

Website: southernflyfishers.org.au

“The Fly Fisher”

If undeliverable return to:

The Southern Fly Fishers

PO Box 388

MOORABBIN VIC 3192

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