Printed Post Issue 25 | Page 12

Katie Arandt, Hanna Stewart and Ellie Hicks registering for the Hay Lion’s Fishing Competition. Kate Hicks and Kerry Meong worked tirelessly taking registrations and doing the necessary paper work. Successful Fishing Classic for Hay Lions and Local Fishermen 230 Fishermen signed up for the Hay Lion’s Football Club’s Fishing Classic over the 21st/22nd March weekend. 16 Cod (8 over size), 30 yellow belly and 397 carp were caught with the biggest cod of 71.5 cm grabbing the line of Paul Harris, Hay. Rhonda Slattery and Lloyd Jones Many AFL volunteers took turns to cook the BBQ. Denise Hyde - Fishing Comp. Marshall A little birdie told Printed Post that Phil Callaghan had an 80cm cod on his line at one stage during the competition. The cod released itself just before Phil could get it in the boat. “That’s 500 bucks dropped in the water,” said our little bird. Better luck next year Phil. Always take a photo of your fish ...... Otherwise no-one will believe how big it was. Max Perrignog and a few good friends swapping fishing stories after a day on the river. Jeff Wall and Anthony Slattery. On Saturday Jeff caught a 70cm cod and was looking good for the prize money until Paul Harris got a bigger one. 12