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Archive - April 2014

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PNG 2014 National Titles in Lae – Tournament Report

4 years ago
by Kelly Dalling Fallon

With 477 participants from all over PNG, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, America competing on board 46 boats, this year’s PNG National Titles were hosted by the Lae Game Fishing Club...

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MGFC Billfish Bonanza & another GC blue marlin long weekend

4 years ago
by Kelly Dalling Fallon

Mooloolaba Billfish Bonanza With 20 boats and 81 anglers competing there were 79 strikes, 65 hookups and 51 fish tagged. On the billfish side there were 5 blue marlin, 2 sailfish and 2 black marlin...

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Sunshine Coast portion of Easter marlin weekend, more from the Goldy

4 years ago
by Kelly Dalling Fallon

MGFC’s President Nathan Douglass has called it (I’m not game to jinx anything!) The weather and nominations and most importantly fishing (for both light and heavy tackle), are all shaping...

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Big blue marlin Easter weekend on the Gold Coast

4 years ago
by Kelly Dalling Fallon

The Easter long weekend on the Gold Coast was one that won’t be forgotten in a hurry for many local fishos. Great weather conditions meant plenty of boats were on the water enjoying it and the blue...

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Latest BMFB News(letter) – April 2014

4 years ago
by Kelly Dalling Fallon

For those who missed this month’s newsletter (you can sign up here so you don’t miss the next): Australian Marlin Fishing Destination Guides The destination guides are under review. Would...

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Gold Coast GFC Garmin Blue Marlin Classic Tournament Report

4 years ago
by Kelly Dalling Fallon

By all reports, another great tournament was hosted by the Gold Coast GFC with fishing on the two days over the weekend. Entrants joined from as far away as the Perth Game Fish Club as well from club...

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Gold Coast Blue Marlin Classic

4 years ago
by Kelly Dalling Fallon

Tournament report to come but I hear there were 29 blue marlin tagged for the two days fishing. Stay tuned!

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Gold Coast Blue Marlin Classic, PS Royal Slam, Aussies at the OWC and blue marlin video

4 years ago
by Kelly Dalling Fallon

The Gold Coast GFC’s Garmin Blue Marlin Classic start fishing is today. There have been a few fish around in the leadup. Scott Watson’s as yet un-named 48 Viking released a solid blue on Thursday...

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Destination Guide: Townsville, North Queensland

4 years ago
by Kelly Dalling Fallon

Cape Bowling Green Townsville is a regular stopover for the professional marlin fleet moving north towards Cairns to target light tackle black marlin in August and September. Moreover, a small...

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More reports to add to yesterday: Sunshine Coast and Port Stephens marlin

4 years ago
by Kelly Dalling Fallon

Report from Capt. Tim Dean whose Calypso has been steady steady on the fish off Port Stephens for the last few months, and having another great day yesterday recording 4 from 5 blacks yesterday for...

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