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Lake Proserpine Invitational
Catch & Release Fishing Tournament
12th - 13th October 2007
Intrigue and frustration was the atmosphere last weekend at Peter Faust Dam with the running of the Lake Proserpine Invitational Catch and Release Fishing Tournament.
80 competitors all chasing the big title of Champion Angler, the whether for the 2 days was a bit of a mix bag in the mornings and by lunch beautiful sunshine, there was concern from some anglers after a storm Friday night, that the wind would come up, to make it harder to chase the barramundi.
After the final scores came in Saturday evening and tallied up, it revealed our Champion Angler was Bill Guest of Narrabri, NSW, with the score of 2,379.17 points, the Trophy was Sponsed by Proserpine Bait & Tackle.
Runner - up angler was Trevor Matsen of Oakenden Qld with the score of 1685.16 points, that trophy was sponsed by Proserpine Ex - Services club.
Other Trophy winners are Bill & Ben Guest, Bob North, Mitch Lester, Paul Wilson & Dave Rapley.
Besides the challenge of catching that allusive barramundi and the witty Sooty Grunter, the weekend finished up with 68 barra and 10 sooties caught. A live band, plenty of food and drinks, a good time was had by all.
The Faust Dam Fish Stocking Association Inc. are proud to have Tournament trophies supplied by local Whitsunday businesses and all prizes donated by industry groups who have recognised the value of supporting the stock impoundment fishing in this area.
With thanks to all competitors and businesses.
Faust Dam Fishing Stocking Association
Results of the tournament are:
| Division |
Result |
Sponsor |
| Champion Angler |
Bill Guest of Narrabri |
Sponsored by Proserpine Bait and Tackle
and presented by Mario Demartini of Whitsunday Shire Council |
| Runner-up Angler |
Trevor Matsen of Oakenden |
Sponsored by Proserpine Ex-services club |
| Champion Team |
This Way Up |
Sponsored by Hinschen Lawyers and
Blackies Produce |
| Runner-up Team |
Tica Strike Pro |
Sponsored by Proserpine RACQ and Whitsunday Fishing World |
| Champion Barra |
Paul Wilson of Clermont - 116cm |
Sponsored by Hotel Metropole |
| Champion Sooty |
Dave Rapley of Rockhampton
48cm |
Sponsored by Proserpine Machinery |
| Biggest Barra |
Paul Wilson of Clermont - 116cm |
Sponsored by Nth QLD Propellers |
| Biggest Sooty |
Dave Rapley of Rockhampton
48cm |
Sponsored by Lions Camp Kanga |
| First Barra |
Scott Mcualey of Gladstone
7.10am |
Sponsored by Home Hardware Marine |
| Last Barra |
Paul Wilson of Clermont
15.58pm |
Sponsored by Whitsunday Caravan Camping & Trailer Centre |
Some photos of the successful competitors: (Click to view
larger image)
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Champion Angler
Bill Guest |
Our live entertainment |
We look forward to seeing you all again at the 2008 Tournament
The lake Proserpine Invitational Catch and Release
Tournament is held on the second weekend in October of each year. The tournament
is restricted to 35 teams of two anglers and is fished using lures or fly. Our
major sponsor is Carlton Midstrength, and all anglers must fish with the 30lb
Bully braid that is supplied. Check out all our Sponsors
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