THE WAR VETERANS FISHING GROUP IS A NETWORK OF VETERANS DEDICATED TO ASSISTING DISABLED VETERANS TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL FISHING

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1 VOL. 17 ISSUE 5 MAY 2012 THE WAR VETERANS FISHING GROUP IS A NETWORK OF VETERANS DEDICATED TO ASSISTING DISABLED VETERANS TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL FISHING Next Meeting Friday TPI House 171 Richmond Rd Richmond 25th May 2012 at 1000h The WVFG meet at 1000hrs on the last Friday of each month, except when the last Friday coincides with a public holiday. It will then be brought forward one week. The Group does not meet in December.

2 - 2 - WVFG Newsletter May 2012 ROLL CALL Kevin Stone, John Murphy, John Hamlyn,. Vince Iannuzzi,, Ray Vadeikis, Nick Williams, Greg Dwiar, Roy Burdett, Lofty Atkinson, Vic Ellul, Rod Langman, Mick Mummery, Gavin Threadgold, Klaus Racman, LEAVE PASS ISSUED Les Walker, Stan Stone, Garry Cook, Ron Swain, Tug Wilson, Leo van Wijk,, Ike Treloar. Graham Parks AWOL John Cook, Max Crowhurst, Alex Munro, Bruce Standen, Paul Wells, John Sutton, Mick von Berg, Bernie Cummins, Warren Kennedy, Ron Milsom, Ray Stanley, Trevor Wilson, Graham Deguet, Paul Millbrook, Mike Cleary, Norm Bell, Pete Smith, Jim Pugh, Peter Collyer, S TANDING APOLOGIES, COUNTRY MEMBERS. Robert Nitschke, Rob Schueler, Max Grund, Tony Lawrence, NEW MEMBERS No new members this month. All present and accounted for. Vince Iannuzzi chaired the meeting. Vince Iannuzzi opened the meeting and recited the Ode. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning. We will remember them. Lest We Forget. All enquiries about the War Veterans Fishing Group should be made to Mick Mummery OAM WTFRW 4 Hassell Ct. WOODCROFT p.h

3 - 3 - WVFG Newsletter May 2012 Activity Reports Very little fishing has taken place since our last meeting, the cold and wet weather has taken its toll on our aching bones and ageing bodies, however it wont be long now before the sun starts breaking through the clouds, warming up our bones, getting us all back into the swing of things. With quite a few missing from this meeting it allows us to presume that not a lot of fishing took place. So to kick off with what has happened, Lofty gave us a report that he had gone out to the Fairway beacon on a week day morning to work over some of the whiting marks he has on his GPS. Now that Lofty has his Stressfree anchor winch installed, and working a treat, he is able to move about more often to find the fish, all he has to do now is say, Its time I moved from here and find another spot, so with the flick of a switch, the anchor comes up nice and quickly, at the rate of 90 feet per minute, so he is on his way before he could get up out of his seat and grab hold of the rope. After many tries all that he was able to catch was one (1) Flounder, it was legal size as well. Working his way back to the St Kilda ramp, he did try a few spots that had been good to him in the past, this time without much luck although he did catch a few Mullet, all reasonable in size. Murph had been out to his Garfish grounds at Hallett Cove only once since our last meeting, once again John caught his usual number of fish, it wasn't the bag limit that is his usual catch, but enough for himself. John mentioned that the season for Gar is coming to an end and if you want to catch Gar you will need to go out to the deeper waters, however the Gar will not be as big as they have been during the summer months. A trip up to the Riverland's, in particular to Loxton with a couple of mates who regularly go there for the Yabbies. They have a small tinnie which will fit 3 people in comfort and go into the back channels off the main river itself and drop their nets, the maximum number of single ring hoop nets allowed per person in South Australia is 3.

4 This has been taken from the PIRSA web site on regulations for yabbies:- Yabbie pot (including Opera House) Yabbie pots do not need to be registered, but do need to be buoyed (if not set from shore) and tagged. Specifications Maximum dimension:100 cm (1 metre) Maximum funnel diameter: 7.5 cm Maximum number permitted: 3 per person Structure: No more than 2 fixed entrance funnels allowed. Marking: 1 white buoy (if not set from shore) 1 tag with name and address of owner WVFG Newsletter May 2012 Activity Reports Opera House net Klaus and Trevor show their recent catch of Yabbies from Loxton

5 - 5- WVFG Newsletter May 2012 Activity Reports Tug s Northern Adventures Hi everyone, A very short report this time. We arrived in Darwin mid April, I did not make the march or dawn service this time, I did go to the RSL for the gun fire breakfast with the intention of marching from the RSL to the dawn service, once outside, one drop of rain and I was off home to watch it on t.v. We never had an opportunity to go fishing until 22nd May. We departed bufflo creek at 7am with 2 boats, headed towards Mecketts Creek, one of the boats expired on the way out, about 4km from the ramp. Mal and I headed off to set our pots, then returned back to the other boat and towed it back to the ramp. Returning to pull our pots, we crabbed the run out tide. Here once the tide goes out you are trapped in there until the incoming tide, so we crabbed until there was enough water to get out and having our bag limit, our last run we were able to get our bag limit, We caught a few undersized crabs which we returned to grow bigger for next time, and finished up getting 15 crabs, so it was one of our best days. By the time we returned the other boat was going again, but it could not get back into the creek so they crabbed outside the creek. Their result was one size mud crab, which shows you have to be in the right place at the right time. regards Tug. ANNUAL PIPI CLOSURE COMMENCES The annual closure for the taking of Pipi (Goolwa Cockles) came into effect in South Australian waters at midnight on 31 May and will reopen on 1 November During the closure, recreational fishers are not permitted to take Pipi at any South Australian locations including popular Pipi fishing spots in the South East, the Coorong, Goolwa Beach, Eyre Peninsula and the West Coast. The seasonal closure is an important management tool in place to help ensure the continued sustainability of the Pipi fishery and reduce year-round fishing pressure. COWELL TRIP IN AUGUST The trip to Cowell/ Arno Bay in August showed some interest from some of the members. The best tide times are Mon 20th till Friday 25th, planning to depart on Sunday 19th Aug and leave Cowell/Arno Bay Sat 26th, a $10 deposit will be required to secure your spot on this trip. Ideal arrangements would be 3 or 4 person per Car, Boat, and Accommodation. This will keep costs to a minimum. Accommodation has been pencil booked for 3 cabins at the FRANKLIN HARBOUR CABIN PARK. Our Last trip proved to be very successful fish wise, bagging out each day on KG Whiting., the bigger boats could easily do a Snapper trip weather permitting. Start canvassing your boat and crew now. FINAL NUMBERS ARE NEEDED BY JULY MEETING

6 - 6 - WVFG Newsletter May 2012 At our last meeting a discussion took place on the do s and don't s of Yabbying in the waters off the Murray at Loxton. This information is from the Fisheries Website, so we assume it is the Gospel truth. Recreational river fishers are being warned to ensure they are complying with fishing rules and regulations after more than 80 pieces of illegal fishing equipment was seized in April. Patrols by Fisheries Officers between Katarapko Creek and Old Customs House saw a range of illegal and unmarked nets seized and numerous warnings issued to fishers. Fisheries Officers are conducting further targeted patrols in the area and are urging fishers heading out on the river to research local fishing rules first which includes understanding the type of gear and number of devices you are legally allowed to use. Senior Fisheries Officer for PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture, Dave Grant, said it was extremely disappointing to see this type of behaviour. Ignorance is not an excuse, Mr Grant said. We all have an important role to play in protecting the sustainability of fish stocks and fishers need to take ownership of their responsibilities as these rules are in place to ensure resources can be shared between users and enjoyed by future generations. Some of the issues encountered included: Incorrect use of buoys, which are required to be white and at least 2 litres in volume. Unmarked Yabby nets, which should be clearly marked with the owner s name and address on a tag or the white buoy. Use of excess Yabby nets and/or operating nets belonging to another person fishers are only able to operate up to three opera house nets at any one time. Use of Yabby nets (mainly opera house nets) without entrance funnels (7.5 cm rings max), which are required to restrict other species from entering the trap. Future Activities A sinker making day has been set for Thursday 28th of JUNE at Sids place, so gather all your bits of lead, some sinker moulds and all the necessary gear you will need. Arrive anytime after and bring your own eats and drinks, If you are all good boys Sid might just shout you one of his home brew.. A spare gas bottle or two will come in handy in case we run out. It has been 2 years now since we had our annual Port Victoria whiting hunt, so its time we got back on track and had another one. Lofty has made a booking for the Group to stay in Rowley's place, a lovely accommodation with all our needs catered for. The week of Mon 16th July till the Friday morning 20th is all systems go, the tides are good, the winter whiting should be in full swing. If you would like to be in it there is still time to put your name down this Friday at the meeting along with your $10.00 deposit. All the relevant info will be available at the meeting.

7 - 7 - WVFG Newsletter May 2012 In Robbies Kitchen COOK your CATCH When you want to show your affection by pulling out all the stops for a special occasion meal -- Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, birthday, anniversary, etc. -- why not let the salad show how you feel, too? Best of all, this salad tastes as good as it looks. It features apricot-glazed shrimp, sweet peppadews filled with tarragon-scented feta, and brandied apricots over baby greens. Ingredients: 3 Tbsp brandy : 1 Tbsp water : 6 dried apricot halves : 2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese (or mild blue cheese) 1/2 tsp cream or milk (plus additional as needed) : 1/4 tsp dried tarragon 4 medium peppadews (see Cook's Note): 8 peeled and cooked jumbo shrimp (see Cook's Note) 4 thin wood or metal skewers : 1 Tbsp apricot (or peach) preserves: 1 Tbsp light olive oil 2 tsp white wine vinegar : Pinch of cayenne pepper : Salt and pepper to taste Preparation time 25 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes In a small saucepan, heat the brandy, water, and apricots until just simmering, then cover and turn off the heat. Let sit for 15 minutes. Mash the feta, milk, and tarragon together until almost smooth, adding a few more drops of milk if needed. Fill the peppadews with the feta mixture. Dry the shrimp thoroughly between plain paper towels. On a flat surface, arrange 4 of the shrimp into two heart shapes. Push a skewer across the tops of the shrimp, maintaining the natural curve. Place a peppadew inside each 'heart' and push another skewer across the middle, through the shrimp and the peppadews. Repeat with remaining shrimp and peppadews. Preheat broiler on high heat. Place the shrimp skewers on a broiling pan. Brush with the apricot preserves. Broil briefly (just a few seconds) very close to the heat until lightly coloured. Set aside. Remove the apricots from the brandy and cut into strips. Whisk together 2 tablespoons of the brandy with the remaining ingredients. Divide the greens between two plates and drizzle some of the dressing over the greens. Top with the apricot strips and the shrimp skewers. Makes two servings of Twin Hearts Apricot Glazed Shrimp Salad Cook's Note: Pair up shrimp that are approximately equal in size. If they don't have enough of a natural curve to form a proper heart shape, adjust the curve as they are skewered. Peppadews are a sweet, slightly spicy pepper from South Africa. They can be found in jars in the pickle and olive section of the supermarket.

8 Nick Williams Fisherman of the Year WVFG Newsletter May 2012 WAR VETERANS FISHING GROUP OFFICIAL RECORDS 2012 Tug Wilson Catch of the Year 2011 SPECIES WEIGHT LENGTH LOCATION CATCH WITNESS DATE BARRACOUTA N/R 110 cm Coffin Bay Tony L. John H. Oct 06 BARRAMUNDI 5.86 kg 80.2 cm Corroboree (NT) Phil C Bridget C. Sept 08 BLUE CRAB N/R 65cm Sema4 Reef Vic E Anna E. Feb N/R 60cm Sema4 Reef Graham P. Greg D. Mar 12 BLUE GROPER Est. 20 kg N/R Cape Forbin Mick M. Rob S. Failie 02 BLUE MORWONG 6.5kg 86 cm Pondalowie Michael C.. Nick W. Dec kg 80cm Pondalowie Tug W. Michael C. April 12 REEF BREAM 4.5 kg 59.5 cm Shoal Bay (NT) Tug W. Mal N. May 06 BREAM 1.56 kg 48 cm Pt. River Rob S. Mick M. Feb 98 EAGLE RAY Est 60kg 1.70cm Ardrossan Kevin S. Nick W. Feb 11 EUROPEAN CARP 1.38 kg 51 cm Renmark Bob. H Vince I May 07 CORAL TROUT 4.2 kg 70 cm Fitzroy Reef Ted C. Laurel C. Aug 02 CRAYFISH 3.2 kg N/R Western Drop Tug W. Lofty A. Jan 06 CUTTLEFISH 3.5 kg N/R Corny Point Jeffery B. Paul M. Failie 02 DRUMMER N/R 52 cm Tipera Light Tony L. Fiona L. Feb 12 EAGLE RAY Est. 60KG 170 cm Ardrossan Kevin S. Nick W Feb 11 FLATHEAD 2.15 kg 67 cm Pt. Turton Klaus R. Ross C. Mar 05 FLOUNDER N/R 48 cm St. Kilda Sid J. Col F. April 00 GARFISH N/R 41 cm N.W. Ground Greg D. Graham P. Mar 12 GOLDEN SNAPPER 4.00 kg 69 cm Darwin NT Bob H. Greg D. Aug 08 HARLEQUIN 3 kg 58 cm Investigator Strait Kevin S. Vince I. Oct N/R 43cm Pondalowie Graham P. Kevin S. Dec 11 JEWFISH 11 kg 112 cm Bynoe NT Tug W. Bob S. May 00 KINGFISH 27 kg 140 cm Port Augusta Mick M. Max G. Aug 02 LEATHERJACKET N/R 43.5 cm Port Hughes Tony L. Rod L. Mar 07 MULLET N/R 31.2 cm Coffin Bay Bob H. Greg D. Oct 06 MUD CRAB 1.6kg N/R Leeders Creek NT Tug W. Malcolm N. June 11 RECORDS ARE GOING TO BE BROKEN MACKEREL (SLIMY) N/R 46.5 cm Pondalowie Mick M. Nick W. April 11 NANNYGAI 4.4 kg 65 cm Pondalowie Tug W. Mal N. Dec 01 OCTOPUS 6.74kg 132 cm Pondalowie Mick M. Graham P. Jan 10 PERCH - SILVER N/R 32 cm Renmark Kevin S. Bob H. May 07 PERCH - REDFIN N/R 28 cm Khancoban Bob H. Kevin S. Nov 06 SALMON 4.12 kg 69 cm Gunyah Beach Richard I. Peter B. Feb 01 SAMSON FISH 17 kg N/R Cape Forbin Eugene N. Rob S. Failie 02 SHARK- GUMMY N/R 175 cm Pt. Victoria Ike T Vince I Oct 10 SHARK - WHISKERY N/R Est. 150 cm Port Victoria Tug W. Mick M. Oct 06 SHARK-SCHOOL 17.7kg 145 cm Pondalowie Terry W Klaus R. Jan 10 SHARK - WOBBEGONG N/R 210 cm Port Hughes Rob S. Tony L. Mar 08 SNAPPER 9.7kg 100 cm Pt. Victoria Richard I Norm B. Dec kg 87 cm Port Victoria Mick M. Nick W. Dec 11 SNOOK N/R 89 cm Roslyn Shoal Sid J. Mick M. Failie 03 SQUID 1.1 kg 86 cm Fowlers Jetty Jeff B. Rob S. Sept 00 STRONGY 1.15 kg 47 cm Fowlers Ledge Mick M. Paul M. Sept 00 SWALLOW TAIL 1.3 kg 46 cm Rivies Michael C. Mick M. Failie N/R 43cm Pondalowie Kevin S. Vince I. Apr 12 SWEEP N/R 54cm Pondalowie Kevin S. Tug W. Apr 12 TREVALLY 4 kg 70 cm Darwin Reef Vince I. Kevin S. Aug 08 BROWN TROUT 2.1 kg 50 cm Khancoban Kevin S. Beverley S. Nov 04 RAINBOW TROUT 0.9kg 41 cm Eucumbene Lofty Helen Mar 10 TUNA BLUEFIN 18.4 kg N/R Pt Lincoln Michael C. Bob C. Mar kg N/R Pondalowie Kevin S. Nick W. Apr 12 WHITING YELLOWFIN N/R 39 cm Pine Point Colin S. Paul M. Mar 08 TUNS SKIPJACK 3.5kg N/R Port MacDonnell Fred DeL Michael C. Apr 12 WHITING K GEORGE 1.3 kg 57 cm The Pines Tony L. Fiona L. Mar N/R 56cm Tipera Light Tony L. Fiona L. Feb 12 Did you know the Fishing Group now has its own FACEBOOK page. Just Log onto Facebook/war veterans fishing group, keep up to date with what s happening.