Day 1 ~ Norship Light Tackle Slam 2006

There has been a buzz around the Yorkey's Knob Marina for the past few days but this morning the excitement was in the fresh crisp air. The Norship Slam was about to take place.

This is the first time this tournament has been run by our Marina and with a record 60ish boats there is plenty to be excited about. Boats ranging in different size and skill but all willing to get out there in support of the club but most of all to enjoy the fun of FISHING !

We are one of the corporate boats for the club with the
Norship Team on board. All the boats left the marina and what a fantastic sight it was to be seen.


They were all of the coast waiting in the waters for the shot gun start and the orange flare to enter the skies - then with the dulled sounds of the engines roaring, the wash from the propellors and the race began to find the best fishing spot for the day. Boats headed in all directions - and thankfully the seas are being kind.



UPDATE as at 3.20pm By Fishing Master ~ John Sutton

60 Boats confirmed only 1 boat has withdrawn
Very Good conditions for fishing

10 Billfish have been tagged

Numerous game fish

White Pointer in the lead with 1st Marlin of the day and another both on 6kg

UPDATE as at 5pm End of Fishing

• Heaviest Mackerel 21kg ~ Reel Nice
• Heaviest Tuna 13kg ~ Ms Kazue
• 12 Marlins Tagged
• Allure x 2 ~ Well Done Biggs, Sanity x 2, White Pointer x2,
• Bite Me x 1 ~ Well Done Troy(he has been running Wild Turkey for us), Heartbeat x 1, Fish Finger x 1, Pirate x 1, Tag Team x 1 & WILD TURKEY x 1 about 80 pounds on 6kg line at lunch time ~ Well Done Greg & the team.