Congratulations to the organisers of the 2009 Gove Peninsular Festival. It was a great day down at Hindle Oval last weekend and many clubs along with the Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club enjoyed the day show casing their organisation and activities at the numerous stalls and displays put together by the local clubs. Such events would not be possible without the fantastic support of club members, and the NRSFC is most grateful for the many members who entered the float parade and stayed the day at the static display chatting with potential, new and renewing members of the club.
Thanks also to the members who took the time and effort to put their boats on display and answer the many questions from festival public all day long. I’m sure Jason sold Derek’s boat several times over at a bargain basement price !!!! The club ran a couple of free competitions on the day. Guessing the number and correct weight of the jar of sinkers always provides a challenge and the results (guesses) are always interesting to say the least.
Estimated weights ranged from a few kilos below the actual weight and many times over. No wounder fish size estimates always add to good fishy stories !!!! Anyway, the weight of the jar of sinkers was 5.59 kg and Peter Davis was nearest with 5.8 kg registered on the day. The total number of sinkers was 99, and David Seibold guessed the exact number, well done Peter and David. They each win their choice of a tackle box or game rod.