Fishing
The A & S run monthly fishing competitions for small boats (inshore) and larger boats offshore. Boats launch from the Hillary's, Ocean Reef or Two Rocks boat ramps and upon completion of the competition, competitors return to the club for the weigh-in in the boatshed below. After the weigh-in a BBQ is usually held in the boatshed for participants and their families.
Your Club Captain and his Committee invite you to fish in the monthly competitions held on the Saturday before the second Sunday of each month. Should the Saturday be cancelled through inclement weather the competition is held the following day - Sunday. If the weather does not permit to fish on the Sunday, then the competition is cancelled for the month.
Start & Sign on Procedure
Competitions start at 0700 hours from November through to April and at 0700 hours from May through to October. You must report to the MAAC to sign on and this can be done from 45 minutes prior to the competition starting and for any late starters you can report to the Radio Room down below the Club on the waterfront to sign on. Bags must be presented to Field Day Officer - (weigh master) by no later than 1700 hours.Presentation of trophies are usually held in the Boat Shed 1730-1800 hours, but through the summer months, BBQ evenings are held in the boat shed where a good time is usually had by all.
Small Boats
Note, we do run a separate section for members who own boats under 4.4 metres and this is referred to as "The Small Boats Section".A & S Rules
Click here for a copy of Angling & Sports Rules. Updated October 2009
SPECIES LIST (Effective November 2009)
Click here for a copy of Species List. Updated November 2009
2010 Fishing Calendar
January 9th/10th - Monthly CompetitionFebruary 13th/14th - Monthly Competition
February 20th/21st - BLUE WATER FISHING CLASSIC
March 13th/14th - Monthly Competition
March 27th/28th - STATE BOATS COMPETITION
April 10th/11th - Monthly Competition
April 25th - ANZAC DAY - WALLY LOTHIAN FISHING COMPETITION
May 8th/9th - Monthly Competition
June 12th/13th - Monthly Competition
July 10th/11th - Monthly Competition
August 7th/8th - Monthly Competition
September 11th/12th - Monthly Competition
October 9th/10th - Monthly Competition
November 13th/14th - Monthly Competition
December 11th/12th Monthly Competition
Monthly Fishing Competition Results
Coming shortlyThe Blue Water Open Fishing Classic is held in February each year and is the largest competition in the metropolitan area. The competition was first held in 1985 and attracts around 600 competitors who fish for prizes worth over $34,000.
The competition will be held on Saturday the 20th February, 2010
Click Here to download Competition Rules.
Click Here to download Competition Entry Form.
The Game Fishing section holds the annual Jack Clugston Memorial Open Fishing Competition each year, which is held in conjunction with the State Game Fishing competition.
The Patron's Cup is a competition between Whitfords Sea Sports Club and the MAAC. The competition has been going for over 20 years and the MAAC has only lost on 4 or 5 occasions.
Click here for a copy of the Patrons Cup Rules.
On ANZAC Day the club holds the Wally Lothian Memorial fishing competition with the emphasis more on fun and mateship. There is a sail past the club at 8am and all boats fish close to shore and the competition is finished by 12noon. The fish are then cleaned and a few of the members cook the catch, which is shared amongst the members and with a few drinks a great day is assured.
State Boats is an annual boat fishing competition held on a rotation basis at various clubs around the state. This is the opportunity for boat fishing people to prove their ability against the best in the state. The MAAC has been very successful in this competition over the years.
For further information on fishing please contact us.