News from GFAA
GFAA November Newsletter
The November 2020 Newsletter has been emailed to all State Associations for distribution and to subscribers. CLICK HERE to download If you would like to have a personal copy emailed direct please advise secretary@gfaa.asn.au
GFAA Annual Trophies Announced
At the Annual General Meeting of GFAA on 31st October, President Ian Bladin announced the winners of the GFAA Annual trophies. Awards for the Junior Tournament were announced by the...
Junior Awards for 2020 Announced
Today at the Annual General Meeting of GFAA, the Junior Tournament Awards were announced by the National Junior Coordinator Kevin Oates. Congratulations to all the winners and those who joined in the tournament during the year.
GFAA Awards Arrangements for 2020
CLICK HERE for details of Trophies and Awards for 2020
Perth GFC Recognised by Australian Marine Parks
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Resource Sharing
Australian fisheries resources are owned by all Australians which means sharing them can be a complex issue affecting commercial, recreational and Indigenous fishers. The Australian Government is committed to developing a Commonwealth Fisheries Resource Sharing...
Paced Study – Science of Fishing
Great News from Dr Sean Tracey at Utas – Paced Study - Science of Fishing (not over the top academic level). GFAA has received a very exciting opportunity from Dr Sean Tracey. CLICK HERE for more information “I have had the opportunity to put together a couple of...
Recreational Fishing Survey
Have your say on recreational fishing in Australia This is critical to the future of our sport. CLICK HERE for full details For those looking for something to do while sitting at home, there is an online survey that they could jump onto and complete. GFAA advocates...
Cancellation of 2020 AIBT
Due to the measures introduced by the Commonwealth and State Governments it has unfortunately been necessary to cancel the 2020 Australian International Billfish Tournament. It is planned to return in 2021 even bigger and better.
Suspension of GFAA Awards and Record Claims
Today, 31st March 2020, the President Ian Bladin announced that effective at midnight tonight GFAA will be suspending entries for National Awards and the Junior Tournament as well as new record claims. For further details read the full announcement HERE.
Queensland black jewfish ban
The GFAA has today been advised of the closure of the black jewfish fishery until the end of 2020 as a result of the total allowable catch limits being reached. There is no specific recreational catch allowance for the species however once the commercial TAC is...
Juniors Hooked Up in Townsville
GREAT FUN: William Travers, 8, Matilda Beetham, 5, Jackson Travers, 6, Jordyn Beetham, 7, and Maci Beetham, 3, from the Townsville Game Fishing Club, which has been praised for its great work with juniors. Greater focus on the future has paid big dividends for the...
Annual Trophy Awards
The 2019 Annual Wards Dinner held on 25th October recognised the efforts of many individuals and clubs. CLICK HERE for the full results
2019 AIBT
The 2019 Australian International Billfish Tournament got underway on the evening of September 11th with the briefing held at Yorkeys Knob Game Fishing Club. On Thursday morning the fishing got underway following a shotgun start. Early on Sue Crocker aboard Rammpage...
Getting the Best for Eveyone from our Tuna
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Kona Celebrates Diamond Anniversary with International Field of Anglers
Starting this Monday, July 29 at 8 am, 41 teams will take off from the starting line across Kailua Bay to fish the 2019 Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. In all, nine countries represented including multiple teams from USA, Australia, Africa, Fuji, Japan,...
President Doug in Siracusa Sicily
It was a great night out for President Doug when in Siracusa Sicily, he got the opportunity to meet again with the European IGFA Trustee Massimo Brogna after fishing the La Sfida San Benedetto Del Tronto Tuna Tournament two years ago with him as the host. Good to...
Australian International Billfish Tournament
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