For last minute updates, check the club website and facebook page.

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1 Lake Pedder Anglers Club For last minute updates, check the club website and facebook page. Updates will be posted on these sites up to 23 rd March

2 2016 Major Prize Boat Package Anglapro outlaw 4.34m tournament boat donated by Lake Pedder Anglers Club and Hydro Tasmania Dunbier Trailer donated by Dunbier and King Towbars and Trailers. 40hp Mercury 4 stroke outboard donated by Mercury and Channel Marine Every competitor is placed in the draw to win the boat package. You do not have to catch a fish to be entered in the draw but must be present at the draw on Easter Monday to win.

3 Welcome Due to bushfire in the Southwest National Park our Australia Day Competition to celebrate our 40 th Birthday in 2016 was postponed. Lake Pedder Anglers Club invite all anglers to our rescheduled Australia Day Fishing Competition to be held at Easter. This year the prize pool for the Australia Day competition has been valued at over $45,000 and we would like to thank our generous sponsors for their support once again. All competitors will be placed in a draw to win a boat package valued at $28 000, you do not have to catch a fish to win this, but you must be present at the draw on Monday 28 th March This year if you buy a raffle ticket, you will have the chance to win a second boat also drawn at the end of the competition. Due to the Bushfire, the club has received special permission from gaming Tasmania to sell the remaining tickets and draw the raffle on Easter Monday. The winner will be notified and does not have to be present to win the raffle boat. This is a family orientated competition with activities for children throughout the event. Join us for some serious fishing followed by evenings filled with laughter and stories around the bar. If your new to Lake Pedder, please read our safety brief on page 9 as in rough weather this lake can be very dangerous. The club operates a VHF radio base for the duration of the competition and the first aid station is at the Pedder Wilderness Lodge. If you re new to trout fishing, come along, our members are very supportive and will be very happy to give you some tips on the finer art of trout fishing. At the registration desk the club has lures for sale that have been selected by members as suitable for fishing at Lake Pedder. Competitors are encouraged to keep all trout caught for weigh in (above the minimum size of 22 cm) as Lake Pedder has an overabundance of trout. There is a daily bag limit of 20 fish per angler. All anglers over 14 years must hold a valid trout fishing license from Inland Fisheries Tasmania (see There is no bait fishing allowed in Lake Pedder, but fishing methods of trolling, spinning, soft plastics and fly fishing all are very successful on the Lake. On Saturday 26 th March the club will hold a charity fund raising auction at Pedder Wilderness Lodge. Funds raised assist us to offer a fishing experience for charities at our pond near Ouse. Members and sponsors are very welcome to attend the Ouse events. We look forward to sharing Easter and this special part of Tasmania with you. Committee, Lake Pedder Anglers Club lakepedderanglersclub@bigpond.com Phone: (answering machine) Website: 3

4 Entry Fees Club Membership Fees Adult $20.00 Juniors $10.00 Family $50.00 Family fee for entry and membership will be for 2 adults and 2 children. Extra child $5.00 each Competition Entry Fees LPAC Members Adult $25.00 Juniors $15.00 Family $60.00 Non Members Adult $30.00 Junior $20.00 Family $80.00 Registration Information and Weigh-in Competition Registration and Weigh in times Friday 25th 1.00 pm pm Pedder Wilderness Lodge Saturday 26th 4.30 pm pm Pedder Wilderness Lodge Sunday 27th 1.00 pm pm Pedder Wilderness Lodge Monday 28 th 10.30am am Pedder Wilderness Lodge Pedder Wilderness Lodge Accommodation and Strathgordon Camp Site bookings Phone

5 2016 Major Sponsors of Lake Pedder Anglers Club 5

6 Boat Launching Lake Pedder North: Strathgordon Bay. Has a sealed ramp and small jetty. Exposed to southerly weather After launching your boat, please park your vehicle and trailer well away from the waters edge to enable easy access to the ramp for others. Due to limited space and large numbers of competitors using the Strathgordon boat ramp (pictured above), no boats will be allowed to tie up at either of the two jetties for purposes other than while launching or retrieving. The club has a jetty below the chalet which is beside the main launching ramp jetty. Members are requested to use this jetty only for dropping off and pick ups during the competition days. Teds Beach. White quartz gravel base, deepest at northern end of beach and sheltered from most winds Note: Camping is allowed here - Parks and Wildlife charge camping fees

7 Serpentine Dam. Sealed ramp, very deep no jetty exposed to southerly/south/westerly weather Mc Partlan Canal. Sealed ramp, shallow no jetty exposed to westerly weather. Lake Pedder South: Scotts Peak, sealed ramp exposed to northerly weather 7

8 Edgar Dam. Both sealed ramps exposed to north/westerly weather

9 Competition Safety Brief At all times competitors are required to adhere to Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) boating regulations and Marine VHF Radio operators Handbook. (see info Australian Maritime College) Navigational Beacon A large yellow buoy with flashing white light has been positioned in the centre of the lake, approximate position is 1km east of Wilmot island. This beacon will assist navigation from the southern end of the lake back to Strathgordon. From this beacons location, the Teds beach island flashing light can be seen. At Strathgordon ramp approximately 150m off shore, port and starboard beacons have been installed. These beacons will give navigational guidance to the boat ramp Known hazards are marked with a white foam buoy around the lake, please give these locations a wide berth. The lake has many hidden obstacles submerged under water and if you are unfamiliar with this lake, please use extreme caution if using high speed. Members have hit quartz rock in the middle of large bays. Remember to give a wide berth when travelling past boats that are fishing and to obey MAST rules at all times when on the lake. Competition Marine Radio Frequencies LPAC will monitor and use the marine VHF radio frequency for all on water communications during the competition. A club base station is located in the chalet plus all committee members boats are fitted with a VHF marine radio. If you hear someone calling for help please answer them using your boat radio as they may not be reaching the Lodge base station or other boats due to their location. It is important to relay the details of the assistance required to the committee who will control the emergency or assistance required. All distress, urgency and safety calls to be acknowledged and relayed if required on channel VHF It is a good idea to set your radio to scan both calling and working frequencies eg, VHF with 77 as the club event chatter channel. Coverage of the VHF frequency is from the Lodge to approximately Crumbledown island (SEE MAP on last page) or halfway down the lake. Lake Pedder is very mountainous it restricts radio frequency to line of sight so remember to move to another location until you are heard. 9

10 Weather Conditions All anglers please be aware that like all highland lakes, weather conditions on Lake Pedder can change dramatically in a very short time. It can be very dangerous if you are caught out in open water. Please observe all weather warnings and let someone know where you intend to fish and what time you are expected in. Any extreme weather changes that the LPAC becomes aware of will be broadcast using the marine VHF radio frequency. Note: Tas Coast Radio will broadcast any weather changes using channel but be aware that you may not be able to hear them due to your location on the lake. If you think that someone didn t hear a warning let them know before departing the area. If you get caught in a strong wind squall head for shelter and wait until it passes. It is normal weather for Lake Pedder to have four seasons in one day. Your day can go from this above to the weather below in very short time

11 Parks and Wildlife National Park- Pass and Camping Fees You must have a valid national parks pass if you are staying within the Southwest National Park. Parks and Wildlife Services charge camping fees for use of their camping grounds located in the Southwest National Park Teds Beach and Edgar Dam and Scott s Peak sites are located in the National Park. Parks and Wildlife Camping fees are not charged for camp sites located within the Strathgordon Hydro Village to book these sites contact Lake Pedder Wilderness Lodge Camping Northern end of lake: In Southwest National Park Teds Beach Camping Area Toilets, BBQ shelter with electric BBQ, and power for small appliances. There will be a lot of people at Ted s beach during the competition share the space fairly please do not camp inside the shelter or use it as a storage area. Note: Boat trailers during the competition days are to be parked on the beach to provide room for further camp sites Mc Partlans Ramp Area no facilities, boat ramp only Northern end of Lake: Strathgordon Hydro Village Serpentine Ramp Area - no facilities, boat ramp only, camping allowed. 11

12 Camping Southern end of lake: In Southwest National Park Edgar Dam and Scott s Peak Camping Areas - have toilets and covered BBQ facilities with firewood supplied. Camp areas are as in photos below. Please be aware that it is a good 1 hour drive from Scott s Peak to the Pedder Wilderness Lodge.

13 Daily Activities during Competition Good Friday 25 th March Sponsor Quiz and Colouring in Competition - forms available at Registration desk entries close Sunday 27 th March 7 pm. Please hand completed entries into Lodge reception Children s Activities 7.00 pm Pedder Wilderness Lodge Treat bags given out to kids at end of night donated by LPAC and Wigstons Lures Easter Saturday 26 th March Charity Auction Pedder Wilderness Lodge pm Easter Sunday 27 th March 7am Did Easter Bunny come to Strathgordon? Kids join us in the Great Strathgordon Village Easter Egg Hunt Children s Activities 7.00 pm Pedder Wilderness Lodge Easter Monday 28 th March Final weigh station Competition closes Raffle Draw Colouring in Competition winners President s address Steve Foster Memorial Rapala Members prize draw Daily prize winners Competition Prizes awarded Major Prize Boat Draw am am sharp pm 13

14 Interclub Challenge You can represent any sporting or social club it does not have to be an angling club. The interclub challenge is won by best 3 bags by number with weight only considered if equal best 3 bags. To enter your clubs interclub challenge team, indicate your club name on the competition entry form. All of your club members in the interclub challenge team must be registered as a competitor. LPAC members will automatically be placed in the LPAC team unless they indicate otherwise. Note: Your club nominated may not be changed after your registration has been processed. The Lake Pedder Interclub Challenge Shield is on display at the Pedder Wilderness Lodge. Australia Day Competition Team Entries Groups of four anglers may form a team, indicate your team name on your individual entry forms. Only Team members living at the same address are to be placed on the one competitor entry form. Note: Team members may not be changed after your registration has been processed. Membership Prizes All members renewing and new members joining the Lake Pedder Anglers Club during the competition will have their name placed in a draw to win One of 3 Rapala fishing packs 1 x valued $500 1 x valued $350 1 x valued $150 Donated by major sponsor Rapala. This prize will be drawn prior to the major boat package draw on Monday 28 th March 2016

15 Major Prize Draw All competitors will be entered into the major prize draw The 2016 Major Prize Draw is Anglapro outlaw 4.34m donated by LPAC and Hydro Tasmania Mercury 40hp Outboard Motor donated by Mercury and Channel Marine Dunbier trailer donated by Dunbier and King Towbars and Trailers. 15

16 Award Categories Daily Prizes Good Friday Easter Monday Daily prizes will be presented Tuesday before major prize announcement Daily prize categories LPAC Members Junior U/14 Heaviest Fish Junior U/14 Mystery Fish Adult Mystery Fish Open to all competitors Adult Mystery Fish Junior U/14 Mystery Fish Competition Overall Prizes The following prizes will be presented Monday prior to major prize draw. Open to all competitors Heaviest fish overall Trophy donated by David Wright Heaviest fish by Woman prize donated by David Wright Most Fish caught by Team medallions awarded to team Best Bag of 6 fish for an individual (based on weight) Trophy donated by David Wright (prize donated by PMM Real Estate) Secret Weight Junior (under 14) Steve Foster Memorial Award Name on shield Pedder Wilderness Lodge LPAC Member prize secret weight Inter Club Challenge Winning club name on shield located in Pedder Wilderness Lodge Boat Package Major Prize Draw Club Memorial Awards Fished for by LPAC members only, these awards will be presented at the June 2016 club dinner held during the Club only June Long Weekend Competition held at Lake Pedder Peter Chew Memorial Mystery Fish Bill Groves Memorial Average weight

17 Easter Competition Rules 1. Competition entries must be posted prior to 11 th March 2016 after this date all entries must be submitted at the competition registration desk at Lake Pedder Wilderness Lodge during the competition days. 2. Competition commences 1 minute after midnight Thursday 24 th March and concludes Monday 28 th March at 11.30am. People wishing to register their fish must be in line before 10.30am on Monday 28 th March. Late arrivals will be refused. 3. All Weigh-ins will be at the Pedder Wilderness Lodge, Strathgordon 4. Competition Registration and Weigh in times Friday 25 th Saturday 26th Sunday 27 th Monday 28th 1.00pm pm Pedder Wilderness Lodge 4.30pm pm Pedder Wilderness Lodge 1.00pm pm Pedder Wilderness Lodge 10-30am am Pedder Wilderness Lodge Note: the queue will be closed at 10.30am sharp for final weigh-in on Monday 28th March. 5. After calibration, scales used at Strathgordon will be deemed to be accurate. 6. Only trout caught in Lake Pedder during the competition may be entered 7. Fish are to be presented in a reasonably dry condition, gilled and gutted. Frozen fish or fish with clipped tails will not be registered 17

18 If you need to identify your fish, do not do it by clipping the tail. Such fish will be considered to have been already registered. Tails of fish weighed in will be clipped by the weigh master 8. The committee reserves the right to refuse acceptance of any competitor s fish. 9. To help speed processing individuals in teams and groups are asked to present their fish separately. Those not doing so will be asked to leave the queue to permit others to be registered. 10. A registration desk will be in operation next to the weigh station during competition weigh in times and registration fees are to be paid before trout are registered, you will be given a competitor ID number on registration. Fish are weighed in under your competitor ID number. If you are a member your competitor ID will be your membership number. 11. Team maximum is four anglers. A single angler may register as a team. 12. Interclub challenge competitors must indicate the club they are fishing for on their entry form when they register for the competition. If you are a LPAC member and no team is allocated you will automatically be entered in under LPAC team. 13. Some prize values are estimates only and circumstances beyond the clubs control may cause some advertised prizes to be changed or withdrawn. 14. The major prize boat draw winner must be present at the draw on Monday 28th otherwise the prize(s) will be re-drawn. All entrants will be eligible for an entry into the major prize draw for the competition. The raffle winners do not have to be present at the draw The major prize boat draw will commence at pm Monday 28 th March 2016 at Pedder Wilderness Lodge. 15. Until stocks run out, each junior entrant (aged under 14) will receive at least one Tassie Devil lure so check in at the registration desk early and use your lure during the competition

19 pp et 16. Entry fees are indicated on the entry form and in this book. Please show your acknowledgement of entry form indicating your competitor ID number when registering your fish. For mail entrants, these will be given to you at the registration desk. 17. There will be prizes awarded to members and non members daily. To be in the draw for these prizes weigh your fish in each day. 18. Competition results will be reported in the LPAC newsletter and on the LPAC website. The newsletter is published in April/May and is also found on the LPAC website 19. Competitors enter this competition at their own risk and must comply with competition rules, Marine and Safety Tasmania regulations and Inland Fisheries Services regulations. Inland Fisheries Service and Police may be present during some competition days. Any breach may lead to disqualification. You must have a current trout licence to fish this competition. 20. All committee decisions will be final and disputes will not be entered into. Wigston Limited Edition LPAC 40 th Anniversary Lures $4.00 each Photos featured in this book are thanks to Brett Brady, Rosie Cooper, Anthony Schesky, Martin Exel and John Groves. Thank you all for your contributions. 19

20 LPAC Club Merchandise LPAC tournament shirts, polo tops, vests, jumpers, hoodies, hats, beanies, jackets and waterproof coats will be available for sale in Adult and Children s sizes at the competition registration desk during weigh in times. Lake Pedder Anglers Club Wigston lures, Rapala lures, Cubits fish cakes and stubby holders are also available for sale 40 th Birthday Merchandise Range Merchandise will be available for purchase in early November. To place order Contact Natalie Rowlands Phone ntjrowlands@bigpond.com Tournament Shirt $75 each Stubby Holder Wigston Lures $15 each $4.00 each (Stubby holder design will be same as the banner above)

21 Lake Pedder Anglers Club Raffle 1 ST PRIZE 375 SAVAGE SNIPE BOAT PACKAGE Valued $ ND PRIZE RAPALA GIFT PACK Valued $500 3 RD PRIZE Fly N DRY WADERS Valued $ 350 DRAWN March 28 TH 2016 during end of competition presentation $ All 5.00 proceeds PER TICKET Raffle Boat is pictured below 21

22 LPAC Charity Work For years the club has raised funds and supported various charities. Initially starting with canteen and later moving to Camp Quality who the club supported with a fishing experience and donations of money raised at the January Competition Saturday night auction for many years. As the club evolved so has our charity work. In 2012 the club commenced setting up a pond on a farm near Ouse, the aim was to provide a fishing experience for more people from Camp Quality and also take on a second charity Able Australia. A farm dam was stocked by Petuna for use by the club for charity events. The idea was the brain child of one of our members Steve Foster. Steve was fighting his own battle with cancer at the time but his focus on the pond and the fish donated by Petuna never waned. Steve passed away shortly after attending the January competition in The Steve Foster Memorial has been established by Steve s friend Mick Pearce. At the competition each Australia Day, the Steve Foster Memorial is awarded in Steve s memory to a child under 14 years as a secret weight award. Petuna Seafoods came on board in 2013 and have stocked the pond with rainbow trout. Steve worked at Skretting who continue to sponsor the club pond events. In 2015 the club hosted both Able Australia and Camp Quality to fish the pond. Able Australia care for many disabled and underprivileged members of our local community and it was great to see the smiles and happiness when they were able to catch one of our large fish. It was a similar experience for the Camp Quality day in April where families were able to have fun together fishing at the pond. A small competition is held for the camp quality children and a trophy is awarded in memory of Ian Wigston to the camp quality child that catches the largest fish. In September 2014 Telstra granted the club funds to purchase a Marquee for use at the club pond. Members and sponsors are welcome to attend these fishing days and join in the fun. A free BBQ is provided and to assist the club to preserve fish stock a few rules have been put in place at the pond. 1. One fish per child/disabled person only to be taken home or one fish per family 2. Fishing is only to be conducted at the allocated times 10 am 2 pm 3. Pond is not allowed to be fished prior to or after the charity event. It is purely set up for charity fishing days. 4. Rods are not to be left unattended at pond side and all children must be supervised by their parents. Our thanks to Vicki Jones, Petuna, Skretting, IGA Ouse, Telstra Foundation and the Wigston Family for their continued support

23 Thank you to our Sponsors for 2016 Able Australia ARB Hobart Ball and Chain Berry s Jewellers Big Fish Graphics Bronte Park General Store Bronte Park Village Central Highlands Community Men s Shed Channel Marine Services Corinna Timbers David Wright Daiwa Dunbier Dunalley Hotel Fly and Dry Waders Formula Tech Marine Get Real Work Wear Harding Family Highland Cabins and Cottages at Bronte Park Highland Lakes Boat Hire Hubies Hideaway, Coles Bay Hydro Tasmania Iceana Fabrications Matthew Mallinson IGA Ouse Iluka Tavern, Coles Bay JM Gillies Agencies 23

24 King Towbars and Trailers Pedder Wilderness Lodge Marine and Safety Tasmania Mercury Marine Michael Hayley, Gone Fishin Charters Mures Lower Deck New Norfolk Newsagency Petuna PMM Real Estate Rapala Repco, Bellerive Rod and Range, Glenorchy Rotor Lift Skretting Tackle 1, Cambridge Tamar Marine, Launceston Tasmanian Handcrafted Lures Ian Cooper Tasmanian Marine Distributors Telstra Foundation The Fishing Connection, Hobart The Fisherman s Shed, Kingston Vicki Jones Wigston Lures Wigston Family

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