The winter chill didn’t stop the action at the Toogoom Fishing Club’s June competition. Perfect blue skies and light winds saw members hit the creeks and sandbanks to target the bonus species: Whiting.
The whiting race was razor-thin, but Rhys Wood edged out the pack with a 32cm specimen weighing 0.271 kg, just scraping past Gerry Hillier’s 0.268 kg catch.
While whiting was the target, variety ruled the scales. Gerry Hillier claimed ultimate bragging rights for the heaviest fish of the weekend, landing a spectacular 48cm winter Mangrove Jack that tipped the scales at 1.502 kg. Paul Castle dominated the flats with a cracking 56cm Flathead weighing 1.031 kg, while Dave Downie brought in the best of the bream with a thumping 35cm model weighing 0.631 kg.
The Toogoom Fishing Club is a fantastic social club dedicated to great fishing, community spirit, and good times. If you are interested in joining a welcoming crew of local anglers and pick up some tips on fishing local waterways, check out our website at www.toogoomfishingclub.com.au. Beyond the fun on the water, we are deeply proud of our community, having donated $4,000 to the local Toogoom community over the past 12 months.