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There are several issues that threaten our rights to fish Australian Waters, firstly Marine Parks. The Greens mandate is to have 30% of Australian waters marine parks by 2012. These waters will be no
take zones and the Labor party is in support of this action. The alarming point is that we as users of the resource have no rights or say in the matter, or being consulted in the areas proposed. According to the Greens policy, quote "fund the next regional marine planning process with a requirement for its completion around Australia within 10 years" What does this mean?

We have witnessed the conduct of the government in every issue that has directly effected us,

1. Since the introduction of marine parks there is no scientific evidence that has improved the marine environment to justify future acquisition of our waterways.
2. Fisheries Bag Limits -  after months of seeking public opinion the government made the decision based on a couple of individuals.

3. Dredging of the Bay - Deal was done before pubic knowledge, despite all the evidence presented to the government. The bay has changed considerably since dredging.
4. Mako Shark Ban - An overnight decision, no consultation with scientific community or the public, the ban was placed on to appease the conservationist.
5. Thresher Sharks- another example of no consultation with scientific community or the public.

Hollands landing, special thanks to PITSTOP auto for sponsoring the comp donating LED trailer and Navigation lights Attended by 8 adults and 4 juniors, estimated over 250 bream caught these are the results; 1st Place –Darren Zammit Black Bream .36kg 2nd Place - John Mihai Flathead - .34kg

Dear Members. Presentation Night, is soon approaching and it's basically last call for tickets, Vince DeGrazia has done a great job in distributing all tables. I do ask you all who have booked tickets to please pay at your earliest convenience; an EFTPOS will be available at the next meeting. Just when you thought it was safe enough to put your boat away for the season, out come 100kg+ Southern Bluefin Tuna out of Port Fairy where anyone with boats from 4.5mtrs to 8mtrs targeting these barrels, It's truly amazing what is happening on the west coast of Victoria and only 15km offshore, I know of many members having a bash at these monsters including myself and I'm hang'n out for one of us to get one onboard. If you haven't heard visit Wildblue and check out the reports. Joe Bailey has done it again, in response to members seeking to have Port Phillip Boating Center on our sponsors list, Phil has agreed to jump onboard as a major sponsor and is keen in working together with us, well done Joe and welcome to Port Phillip Boating Center. Reminder about our AGM in July, all committee positions will be made vacant, if anyone is interested in joining the committee and would like to know what goes on please do not hesitate to see me. Hope to see you all at the Next General meeting. Life's Short Fish Hard Ray Caruana

Bluefin schools are moving in as close as 40mts from portland to Warranbool with many SBT ranging between 10 -20kg 0 Albacore still caught alongthe self and in at 140 mts, The firat couple of Dolphin Fish have been caught from port Mac and Portland. Port Fairy has produced some amazing catches of XOS SBT with anglers from all across the state and interstate chasing them . For the latest reports around the Portland region go to www.wildblue.com.au Port Phillip If your in search of reds. There are some good fish in 18 meters of water at Mt Marther. On first light, is best time with Snapper to 8kg’s. silver whiting is the best bait. Salmon action around Black Rock around the 1.5kg’s mark, were their busting the surface every which way you look. using 3” soft plastics and surface poppers, they are prone to taking lazer lures and hard body lures. St Leonards. is producing bag limit catch on whiting to 37cm. These are best taken during the first two hours of the flood tide. In front of the St.Leonards Yacht Club is a good place to start Fishing the bank of the Gouburn River below Eildon pondage. Casting and retrieving soft plastics has been productive with Brown Trout to 2.3 kg catching your bag is quite easy

20TH ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL PRESENTATION NIGHT Saturday July 17th 2010 Tickets $70 for members and $80 for Non-Members. Includes 3 course Meal, beer wine and spirits. Mega Raffle and heaps of Door prizes, this year including a special Guest Comedian. Please finalise ticket payments available at the next General Meeting with cash or Credit Card. Or ring Vince DeGrazia on 0402 435 191 To arrange payment.

Next Competition Snapper Comp #4 Corio Bay June Saturday the 19th Line Class is open Start time : 2:00pm Finish time: 7:00am (Sun) Weigh in :7:00 – 7:30am (sun) Corio Bay around this time of the year can produce some very large snapper, this will be the first time the club has held a comp here during winter hope a few guys can attend.

Surf Bus Trip Sunday 5th of July Bus departs from Club Rooms 4am sharp Venue decided on the morning. BBQ lunch and all bait supplied Price $45 members $55 non-members Deposit of $30 will be taken at June meeting, first paid best dressed, 45 seats available.