Category: Fishing

The 2019 35th BMYS Gala Fishing Competition was held over the past weekend of November 9th -10th under challenging conditions. Saturday’s competition was suspended due to a strong wind warning. The

The Annual Orbost fishing competition has been running for more than 40 years and was once again well attended by Club members fishing from some 14 boats. Friday was an interclub

BMYS today conducted an expert fishing, rigging and casting tuition clinic for junior anglers. A free BBQ and soft drinks was provided.This together with ice creams compensated for the rather slow

This year’s annual Club Family Fishing event was well attended by Club members and their families. Those attending experienced great autumn weather. Some good-sized fish were weighed in including snapper and

Expectations of great fishing were dashed when bad weather forced cancellation of the event for Saturday 24th November. The weather improved somewhat on Sunday, but competitors still faced choppy, confused and

Keen anglers trying to catch their first snapper of the season were greeted by great weather for this event. Approximately 75 participants from the two competing Clubs took part. There were

Around 25 boats and crews of approximately 60 people participated in this event. The weather was much better than forecasted. Some good catches were recorded and these included quality flathead and

With nearly 50 members and friends competing and balmy conditions a great night was had for the Twilight Snapper Competition on the 22nd November. Top place for Heaviest Snapper was Eddie

Much better weather this year for this signature event for BMYS after the 2016 event was ‘blown away’. Sunday was rather grey and dull until the nice weather arrived late in

This event included a morning cruise from the Club and north to around St Kilda. The morning kicked off with bacon and egg rolls, which were well prepared in the Club

With strong wind warnings for Port Phillip Bay for the entire weekend the Club was unable to run the Gala Comp this year. This was disappointing as a lot of preparations

A recent coronial inquest prompted Transport Safety Victoria to review the risks to safety for boating in the vicinity of Port Phillip Heads. Recognising the various navigational hazards in the area,

Don’t get caught out in an emergency this tuna season Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is reminding those who plan to head offshore for the tuna fishing season to have an appropriate