Club Announcements
This is for general club announcements, however is currently not updated regularly.
However, see our facebook group for the most up-to-date items
2024 Update to Ramp and Traffic guidlines
Please review this page on Ramp details
2024 Fishing Calendar and 2024 Fishing Rules
Please find below the 2024 Fishing Calendar which commences on the 1st January 2024 (Just click on the image). The Calendar includes Fish of The Month, Club Championship rounds and other key fishing dates. As the year progresses any changes or additions to the Calendar will be updated on the Club web site, communicated in the Club magazine and mentioned at Club meetings.
To access the Calendar on the web site click on the link https://www.stgeorgeanglers.com.au/calendar.
Official Club Brag Mat
As brag mats seem to not be able to measure what a metre is exactly, the club has provided Official Brag Mat (Fish measure). If you are submitting Brag Mat photos, these are required. Available from the Club, and associated Tackle shops for Sale.
Also Linked are the 2024 Fishing Rules for your reference.
Official Club Brag Mat
2023 CHRISTMAS PARTY AND RAFFLE
Date: Sunday 10 December, 2023 Time: 12 Noon Location: Clubhouse
The Club Christmas Party is set to be a cracker this year. Get the kids ready for an exciting visit by Santa. The day will kick off at noon, the BBQ and bar will be open. Bring your chairs and blankets, if you like, for a day on the lawn. There will be games and prizes for the kids.
Please note: Parents and Grandparents please be advised that the value of gifts, provided for your children, to be handed out by Santa, should not exceed $50.
The Christmas raffle will be drawn on the day. Tickets can be purchased at Club meetings in the run up to the day of the party and on the day of the party.
If you haven't got a book of tickets get them at this Wednesdays meeting 6.12.23 or pick them up from John @ Fergostackleworld from Thursday.
Raffle prizes will include two rod and reel combo's and a Daiwa soft esky bag. A meat tray, seafood prawn tray in an esky and a Ham will also be won on the day with tickets purchased on the day.
So get the family together come along and make a day of it!
THE RAMP WILL BE CLOSED ON THE DAY FROM NOON TO 6PM
Please register with Gary Kearns 0452578 961with your intent to attend so we can cater for you!!
Please also let us know if you will also be attending the set up for the day starting at 9am so we can cater breakfast for you.
Merry Christmas and hope to see you all there.
Committee,
2022 crab and lure day.
Weather permitting we are trying something different. Sunday 27th November we are combining our lure day with a crab day.
The plan is simple. You can start putting you crab pots out from Friday 25th November and search for crabs right up to the weigh in time of 12pm Sunday 27th. There will be prizes for the heaviest bag of 5 Blue swimmers as well as heaviest single Blue swimmer or Mud Crab.
Sunday 27th November will also be our Lure Day. Fishing starts 4am Sunday with a weigh in at 12pm Sunday. The lure comp will run like an open style fishing day using the clubs sliding point scale system with a maximum of 10 fish allowed for weigh in. Where available photos on brag matts will be allowed.
This is designed as a social day so family members are encouraged to fish or at least come to the weigh in. All crabs submitted for the weigh in will be donated for the cook up. The club will also cater this event with Prawns, Rolls, Chicken and salad as well as the cooked crab but you MUST register to be catered for.
Please contact the Fishing secretary John Taylforth to register for this event 0405 601 169.
Woolooware Shores Fishing Day
What a great morning and privilege for the members of the StGeorge & Sutherland Shire Anglers to pay it forward and take the residents from Woolooware Shores out on the bay for a mornings fishing trip. Thank you to all that joined in from the boat Captains to the ground crew. It would not have happened without you. Thank you also to Tweed bait for sponsoring the day and suppling good quality bait.
Check out Facebook for more pics of this great day!
Reminder Boat Ramp Closure
Boat Ramp Closed for Channel Dredging Thursday 15th Sept to Friday 23rd. (ITS NOW BACK OPEN)
We now have dates for dredging the channel. The Committee along with Phil Targett having been working hard to get the Club Channel dredged to allow access in all tides. Having gained approval from the relevant authorities, we have now selected a contractor and the dredging works will be undertaken in September subject to suitable weather conditions. In order to comply with the environmental requirements of our approval the contractor will putting in silt booms which will mean access to the channel will be blocked for the duration of the works. Also the contractors heavy equipment will be present making the area unsafe for people to access. Therefore the Club boat ramp will be closed from Thursday 15th September to Friday 23rd Sept inclusive. Members are asked not to try to access club ramp during this time.
Once the Channel is dredged Members will be able to enjoy better access to Botany Bay.
Should weather conditions postpone the dredging works members will be informed of a new date.
If Members have any questions regarding the closing of the ramp please get in touch with a committee member.
The Committee thanks members for their co-operation during this period.
Reopening the Club to COVID Safe Wednesday Night Meetings
posted Apr 4, 2021, 12:13 PM by Barry W [ updated Apr 4, 2021, 12:14 PM ]
The Committee is please to announce that we are going to reopen the Club to Wednesday night meetings. The Club has had its COVID safe plan approved by NSW Health, obtained a QR code and is working towards implementing the plan. Things will be different and members will be expected to cooperate with the Club in implementing our COVID safe plan.
The first Wednesday night will be February 17th at 7pm. It is for members only as we work through the requirements of our COVID safe plan. On the night:-
Every person is expected to register using the QR code. If your phone is not capable of reading a QR code we will have alternate arrangements
The meeting will be held outside. If it rains on the night we will cancel the meeting
Hand sanitiser will be available
Strict social distancing will be in place. COVID marshals will be enforcing social distancing rules
We will have a BBQ but it will be run in a COVID safe manner. Members will place their order, leave the BBQ area and have their name called when their order is ready
Refreshments will be available again with social distancing measures in place.
There will be a raffle and lucky member draw.
If you wish to sit down please BYO folding chair. Chairs will not be removed from inside the club for use outside
Reopening the Club is subject to the current restrictions being maintained. As we are all aware with COVID, things can change rapidly and undertaking meetings is dependent on the current government restrictions. The initial meetings will be very informal but hopefully going forward, if restrictions ease further, we can get back to some kind of normal.
If you are unwell or have associated with any person who has contact with COVID please do not attend.
Businesses are subject to heavy fines for breaches of COVID safe rules. Our Club could be subject to a $10,000 fine if found in breach of COVID rules. All members will be required to follow the instructions of the COVID marshals and the Committee. Any person who fails to follow our COVID safe plan will be asked to leave and escorted off the Club grounds. With the shared pathway our meeting will be under external scrutiny and we need to be seen to be doing the right thing.
We will need some volunteers to help with running the night. If you would like to help out in reopening the Club please get in contact. Without some volunteers we wont be able to run our Wednesday night meetings.
Please keep an eye on your emails as we get closer to our reopening date for any updates.
Looking forward to catching up with you
Andrew Mernagh
President
posted Sep 8, 2020, 5:44 PM by Dean A Forster
St George and Sutherland Anglers Club and the Corona Virus
Just an update on the first notice we posted!
1. Cancellation of all club meetings until further notice. The Committee will review the situation regularly.
2. Committee business will be conducted through remote means i.e. phone and emails, until further notice. The Committee will review the situation regularly.
3. Club Competitions are occurring! please check Facebook, notices and newsletters.
4. Postponement of all Social gatherings i.e Life members day until further notice. The Committee will review the situation regularly.
Fishing is still allowed!!!
Stay safe and tight lines.
posted Mar 29, 2020, 7:52 PM by Dean A Forster
St George and Sutherland Anglers Club and the Corona Virus
Due to the ongoing Government response to the Corona Virus situation and in the interests of the health of our members the Committee has decided on the following actions.
1. Cancellation of all club meetings until at least the end of June when the Committee will review the situation
2. Committee business will be conducted through remote means i.e. phone and emails, until at least the end of June when the Committee will review the situation
3. Postponement of all club competitions (Championships and Social) until at least the end of June when the Committee will review the situation. This is in line with the NSW FCA directive of which we are an affiliated club
4. Postponement of all Social gatherings i.e Life members day, until at least the end of June when the Committee will review the situation
The Club ramp will stay open for now. This may change depending on what further restriction are imposed by the Government. When using the ramp, it is expected that the current social distancing rules will be adhered to. Please do not gather at the ramp in large numbers. When using the ramp area launch your boat or retrieve your boat and leave the area. If there more than 4 members cleaning fish at the cleaning tables, please wait until a member leaves then clean your fish. The Committee will be monitoring the use of the ramp and cleaning facilities and will not hesitate to close the facilities should social distancing rules not be adhered to.
The Committee is committed to ensure that members can still keep fishing whilst the government still allows us to.
We are also want to ensure members still feel part of a fishing club. To ensure you get your regular fishing club fix the club will: -
a) Still send you the monthly magazine. If you wish to receive the magazine via email rather than post just contact us at contact@stgeorgeanglers.com and we will send you a copy.
b) We will be regularly posting on our Facebook site. If you are not on Facebook you can access the site via www.facebook.com/stgeorgeanglers or visit our web page, http://www.stgeorgeanglers.com.au/ and see posts there.
c) We are in the process of updating our website with more information
d) We will be sending emails with important information and updates. If you are a financial member and are not receiving emails from the club please send an email to contact@stgeorgeanglers.com.au
Keep sending us pictures of your fish and stories for our magazine. If there are topics you would like us to discuss or inform people of please send these in to contact@stgeorgeanglers.com.au .
In these uncertain times when we are being separated from not only our fishing buddies but also family and friends it is important that we support each other in anyway we can and our shared love of fishing is one way we can do that.
Stay Healthy
The Committee
posted Aug 30, 2015, 12:17 PM by StGeorge AnglersClub [ updated Aug 30, 2015, 12:19 PM ]
The club’s Fishing Committee has made the following change to the club’s competition fishing rules for the competition year which runs from 1st September 2015 to 31st August 2016.
The total weigh-in bag limit is now 20 fish. You can still go out and catch as many fish as DPI Fisheries allows you, but only 20 fish may be weighed in for our championship and mid week competitions.
In accordance with the club’s constitution, the change was put to members at the general meeting on Wednesday 26th August 2015 and approved overwhelmingly by the meeting.
The full Competion rules for 2015 \ 2016 can be found here
posted Aug 13, 2015, 7:23 PM by StGeorge AnglersClub [ updated Aug 13, 2015, 8:41 PM ]
AGM UPDATE
Thank you to the outgoing committee members Gary Smith (Vice President), Lindsay Harbord (Treasurer) and Andre Baillon (Fishing Secretary), Ken Chubb (Safety Officer), George Ghossein (FCA Delegate & BBQ). Your dedication and years of service to the club have set a high standard for the incoming committee.
The Incoming committee as voted on August 12, 2015.
· President - Bill Lee
· Vice President - Andre Baillon
· Fishing Secretary - Charlie Spataro
· Treasurer - Brendon Tanti
· Ordinary Member – Glen Baker
· Social Secretary – Gary Kearns
Supporting the Committee
· Safety Officer – Andrew Mernagh
· Auditor – Andre Baillon
· Public Officer – Bill Lee
· Refreshments – ‘The Team’ – Gary Skuse, Phil Targett and David ‘Scruffy’ Hayward
· Social Committee – Garry Kearns
· Web / Facebook and anything more complicated than a calculator – Clint Ruhle
· Magazine – Ray Jones, Gary Heather and Brendon Tanti
· Fishing Committee – Andrew Mernagh, Paul Winterflood, Leon Koutsoufis, Jerry Maroudas, Steve Elena and Clint Ruhle
· FCA Delegates -Steve Elena, Jerry Maroudas and Leon Koutsoufis
· BBQ – Ray Cranley and Joan Janjic
· Engineering (Ramp and Channel) – Phil Targett
· Last but not least Lawns – Stuart Travis
Next club meeting we have organised a presentation on looking after your boat trailer.
posted May 16, 2015, 10:29 AM by Clinton Ruhle [ updated May 16, 2015, 10:32 AM ]
Next club meeting we have organised a presentation on looking after your boat trailer.
Christian Bold, also known as ‘The Trailer Guy’, is one of Australia’s leading trailer and caravan repair specialists. As the founder of Bold Trailers he is a licensed motor mechanic, auto electrician and automotive body builder. Christian is accredited with AL-KO to install ESC and he is also an AUVIS and e-safety examiner for the RMS.
It is Christian’s passion to help make peoples towing experiences safe and enjoyable. Christian has over 18 year experience in the servicing, repairs and modifications of:
• Boat Trailers
• Camper Trailers • Horse Floats
• Box Trailers • Caravans
• Box Trailers • Semi-Trailers
• and many other trailers, cars, 4WD’s and vehicles.
Christian works closely with many Australian and International trailer and caravan manufacturers to understand and develop their products and he is proudly independent to always provide the best solution to the customer.
Christian is an accomplished speaker and trainer, often found on stages from the Sydney International Boat Show to local fishing and caravanning clubs and his online videos are a popular source of trailer and caravan education.
Top 5 Trailer Tips
10 Things You Need To Check On Your Trailer
The Latest & Greatest – All the new gadgets to keep your trailer or caravan rolling
Laws & Rules surrounding trailers.
ADR (Australian Design Rule) Standards
Braking systems
Rollers Vs Skids (boat trailers)
Meeting Wednesday 20th May 7:30pm - Visitors Welcome!
Club Open Day, Sunday 26th April 2015
posted Apr 15, 2015, 8:10 PM by StGeorge AnglersClub [ updated Apr 15, 2015, 8:11 PM ]
The club open day is fast approaching on Sunday April 26. This is the opportunity for non members to come try our ramp and other facilities.
Full details and registration instructions can be found here 2015 Club Open Day
posted Apr 15, 2015, 7:56 PM by StGeorge AnglersClub [ updated Apr 15, 2015, 8:02 PM ]
Marine Rescue have just launched a smartphone app (Apple and Android versions) that enables you to Log On \ Log off from your smartphone.
The app makes Logging On and Off more convenient and will save you time as your boat details etc are saved in the App.
Full details here http://www.marinerescuensw.com.au/marinerescue-app
AUCTION - SUNDAY 8th FEBRUARY 2015
posted Jan 26, 2015, 11:05 PM by StGeorge AnglersClub [ updated Jan 28, 2015, 7:08 PM ]
AUCTION
SUNDAY 8th FEBRUARY 2015
St George & Sutherland Shire Anglers Club
Cnr Alexander Ave. & Smith St. Taren Pt.
Starts 8 am till finished
For further information phone
Lindsay Harbord 0455 214 336
New and used gear
Come and grab yourself a bargain or two!
An Auction Lot sheet can be found here
posted Nov 27, 2014, 7:08 PM by StGeorge AnglersClub [ updated Jan 13, 2015, 9:52 PM ]
The results of the club's fifth Midweek Comp held on Wednesday evening 7th January 2015 have been posted on the Fishing Results page of this site.
posted Nov 23, 2014, 10:40 PM by StGeorge AnglersClub [ updated Nov 26, 2014, 8:32 AM ]
The results of the club's Deep Sea Championship held on the weekend of 21-23 November 2014 have been posted on the Fishing Results page of this site.
Remember to check out our Facebook page for photos taken at the weigh in.
Did you know that we're now on Facebook
posted Jul 21, 2014, 9:14 PM by StGeorge AnglersClub [ updated Nov 7, 2014, 7:42 AM ]
Get on to Facebook and go to the group's web page at:- St George And Sutherland Shire Anglers Club Don't Forget to "Like" the page and comment on the photos and posts please!