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September 2021
Established in 1949
NZ Registered Magazine
Canterbury Anglers’ Club (Inc.)
PO Box 16-778 Hornby
CHRISTCHURCH 8441
Club Night : September 21st
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Canterbury Anglers Club Inc.
Executive
President Andrew Wells 021 771-600
Vice President Dave Sherriff (03) 337 2657
Secretary Liz McDowell (03) 355-7709
Treasurer Barry Swaney (03) 310-6834
Immediate Past President Ian Joseph 021 259-4042
Committee
Fred van
(03) 358-2223 Graham Cargill (03) 358-2129
Slooten
Bill Bennett (03) 356-3461 Chrissy Ormandy 027 337 0070
Dave Sherriff (03) 337 2657 Mark Taylor 021 125 4242
Garry Hill 027 4177958 Gary Batchelor 021 0236-1004
Dave McDowell (03) 355-7709
Convenors
Activities Mark Taylor Hut Bookings Yvonne and Graham Cargill
Building Dave Sherriff, Chrissy Ormandy Magazine Editor Garry Hill
Club Archives Fred van Slooten Membership Dave Sherriff, Andrew Wells
Club night Bill Bennett Trophies Gary Batchelor
Fish of the Month Garry Hill Welfare Officer Graham Cargill
Out of committee convenors
Life Members
Alan Lynn Bryan Coulter Graham Cargill Ken Twyman Len Isitt
Richard Marles Ted Gilliver
General club meetings: 7.30 pm on 3rd Tuesday of each month except December & January
Meeting venue: Waimairi Lions Club, 338 Avonhead Road, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042 (the cricket club/
tennis club entrance).
Committee meetings: The Committee meets on the Tuesday following the Club Meeting at the community room at
Avon Life Care facility on Stanmore Road. There is also a Committee meeting on the last Tuesday in January.
Club Trips, Events
Trip Based at Date Convenor
17th, 18th 19th September
Lake Fishing Lake Taylor Mark Taylor
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Take a Kid Fishing The Groynes 26th September 2021 Fred van Slooten
Richard Marles Benmore / Aviemore 1st, 2nd, 3rd October 2021 Mark Taylor
Lake Fishing Lake Brunner 12th November 2021 TBA Fred van Slooten
High Country Opening High Country Lakes First Weekend November Mark Taylor
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The (Anglers’) Angle September 2021
The Official newsletter of The Canterbury Anglers’ Club (Inc.)
Index President’s Report
Club Trips & Activities 4 Here we go again! As I sat down to write this the State of The Nation
Club Night, Committee Meeting, Club Welfare 5
Club Auction 17th August Report 6 is underway with the PM confirming we can move to alert level 3 on
Club Auction Donors List of Participation 7 Wednesday 1st September. This will allow many to think about white
Red Grunters 8 baiting and possibly a trip to the local rivers to cast a line. More im-
Chrissy’s Facebook Sign up 9
1929 Trout Recipes 10
portant – it will allow many businesses to open to allow contactless
Recollections of the Rangitata 11 pickup and payment. Not so much coffee and KFC as someone said
Fishing Code Haida Gwaii 12 on the TV – but fishing supplies and fly-tying materials can be
Club Trophies List of Winners 13
purchased. Pretty much every spool of thread, wire, and lead I own
Electric Propelled Boats 15
Trophies and Huts 16 is close to running out and my stash of tungsten beads is almost
non-existent. There are possibly two patterns I can tie this week,
before I need to go shopping for more materials. A hair cut will be
the next thing to look forward to – unfortunately though not until
Editors bit alert level 2.
I never cease to be amazed by the generosity of people
and businesses in our community . Case in point, our re- It seems like an age ago now that we had the last club night on the
cent club Auction. Lots of other clubs around have ongo- eve of the alert level 4 lockdown. As we unlocked the hall, the PM
ing fundraising events for their members to participate in and Dr Bloomfield were already on the news telling the nation that
during each year. We at the Canterbury Angler’s Club we would be locking down. Meanwhile we had a steady stream of
don’t do this. We rely on only one event, our club mem-
persons coming in with items under their arm to donate to the club
bership and the revenue we generate from our Auction
means that we can concentrate on matters fishing and for the auction. It would have been a different story if the announce-
keeping our club assets in good serviceable condition for ment told of an outbreak in the South Island. We had a great night
all our members to use if they choose to do so. where we raised close to last year’s total, with 10 less bidders
We have a huge catchment of willing and able tradespeo- registered this year, and this year everyone who registered
ple as members and also dedicated members who are purchased something. Thanks again to Martin Heal, Fred, Barry, Karl,
prepared to put a shoulder to an issue and help to make
Garry Hill (EFTPOS loan) and everyone else that made the night a
our club a better place to be and to be associated with.
The work unheralded individuals have put in on a volun- success.
tary basis absolutely bowls me over. Our club assets bear
this out. If you’re stuck for something to do during the lockdown the team at
As other clubs struggle to attract and retain members, it Manik Fishing are doing their best to keep your spirits up. Head to
appears that we are holding our own. This can only be their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/manictackle, or
maintained by attracting new members, younger mem- their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/
bers, women members and to ensure that each new ManicTackle where you will find plenty of online content, including
member is welcomed and encouraged to participate in Chris Dore’s Lockdown Lessons 2021 playlist. They are also
club trips and to use our assets. rescreening the first series of Pure Fly NZ (via the facebook page)
which are well worth watching again – bonus no adverts.
Garry Hill Until we see something concrete it is too early to say if we will have
club night this month. Provided we move to alert level 2 we can –
Editor
still a lot of water to flow under that bridge. Also – if you are going
fishing keep it local, and keep it safe please.
Closing date for articles and info
in the next issue:
4th of October 2021 Andrew Wells
Next meeting is held observing Covid level 2: CAC President
Tuesday 21st September 2021 at 1930hrs. Canterbury Anglers Club
COVID-19 level 2 Rules.
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Club Trips & Activities
Entertainment Schedule
September— Anita Spencer Senior Ranger DoC to address our members on the main changes in rules and regulations affecting
white baiting this season/ going forward to next season. Lots of changes happening.
October: The October meeting will start a lot earlier with a BBQ and fly and thread line casting tuition, display and opportunity
the improve your casting skills
November: As the November meeting is the last one for the year we will repeat our usual year to year meeting where partners
are invited. Like previous year member are asked to bring some finger food
Bill Bennett
Club Trips
September Looks like this trip will need to be put on hold until Covid level drops to level 2. Rebooked for 17th—19th Sept.
Lake Taylor revised dates 17th—19th September : Mark has booked accommodation at Lake Taylor for 18 people. In the past
this has been quite a good trip even when we struggle to get out because of the weather. Please reconfirm your attendance.
26th - TAKF If you have never been at this event, to lend assistance to all the children fishing, some for the first time, put this date
in your diary! It is such a worthwhile and rewarding event. All volunteers will be very welcome!
October
Richard Marles weekend at Lakes Benmore & Aviemore on weekend of 1st, 2nd, 3rd October 2021. For sure, the biggest week-
end on our club calendar. Mark will need your name in his book to ensure that he manages to book enough accommodation for
everyone.
November:
High Country Opening weekend—first weekend of November. Some Club members choose to observe opening at other lakes, but
the inter club competition is at Coleridge and we have a very good track record here. Come along, weigh in your catch and
network with members from other Christchurch clubs.
Lake Brunner weekend organised by Fred van Slooten and has been a real family oriented time. Accommodation in the past has
been pretty good too. Not normally a huge turnout for this trip, but it is a quality weekend away. 14 beds only available.
Warwick Burton is doing some research into holding our Annual week long trip away to Golden Bay in March 2022.
Fish of the Month
Maybe the excitement of the upcoming Club Auction or the weather or, well who knows ……. Another month with not a lot of
entries!? Upon consulting my spreadsheet of FOM entries it was discovered that Ian Joseph took out the award this month with a
5.1lb Rainbow Trout measured at 59cm caught in Lake Benmore. Being the eternal optimist and the fact that we’re now told that
we can go fishing, perhaps we’ll get some more entries next month?
Garry Hill
New Canterbury Angler’s Club Members
For the second month in a row it is with a great deal of pleasure that we welcome another female member to our club.
New member: Becky Ollivier. Looking forward to meeting her at our next club meeting. Kevin Elliott is also welcomed as a new
member of our club. Always so nice to see new faces at our monthly meetings.
Dave Sherriff
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Committee Meeting
August Club Night Annual Auction
Because of the Level 4 Covid lockdown, the Committee of the Canterbury Anglers’ Club, held it’s meeting on 24 August 2021, by
We had a really good turnout of existing, potential and new club members all along to listen and be a part of the AGM.
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.New members: Becky Oliver, Kevin Elliott
Rakaia: Andrew has started working on the sign for the gate in the hope of attracting potential rental custom.
Bill Bennett Chris Clark ref club auction donation
Trips and Events 2021 discussed. Warwick doing some research into going to Golden Bay in March 2022.
Welfare: Raewyn and Ashley Marles moving to Auckland – Richard will appreciate calls even more.
Ken Twyman – doing OK
Len Isitt – has made some friends – is doing better
Any photos that we have taken on trips need to be sent to Barry so that he can show them at club meetings.
Hut Fees: The loss is about $4000. The auction money goes to the huts however it would be good to use this for maintenance
rather than subsidizing the fixed costs.
Discussion took place about increasing the rate for having the whole hut to $60.00 per night (2 people) and then charging a fee
for any additional people after that – maybe $10.00 per head. Have the same fees for all the huts. We need to have provisions for
other clubs to use the huts. Andrew and Bill will put together some ideas for the next meeting. Dave McD brought up that we
needed to be looking strategically at the huts and what is best for the members.
Selwyn District Council meeting: Fred attended the meeting re the changes to the district plan. We have been given the historical
status even though we didn’t want this. This will have implications for any future building changes, the noise barrier and nothing
near the railway line. It will probably be a few years before the plan is put in place.
Fred thanked everyone for their contribution to the auction and we thanked Fred!!!!
Gary B: The UofC have postponed their field trip.
Delegates Meeting: The idea was mooted of having a combined clubs beach picnic/family day on the last weekend in April.
As there was no further business the meeting closed at 8.57pm.
Liz McDowell
Club Welfare
I have been in touch with some of our older members as follows:
Richard Marles is plugging along apart from the odd fall . He does enjoy the contact from various members even if it is by tele-
phone. Ring me if you don't have his number and I will give it to you.
Ken Twyman is well looked after by Dorothy and is as chirpy as ever even though his fishing days are long over.
Len Isitt is sounding a lot better and is more mobile than he has been lately and has settled into Park Lane retirement village in
Addington. They of course are in lockdown so visits are out of the question at the moment. I have his cellphone number if you
need it.
Our older members do appreciate phone calls.
Graham Cargill
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Canterbury Anglers Club Auction Tuesday 17 August
Who would have thought that the night of the Club Auction would precede the 2021 lockdown? Good reason to finish before mid-
night. Given the high accuracy of the CACT (Canterbury Anglers Contact Tracing) we decided to continue with the Club Auction as
planned. I think a few stayed away due to the impending lockdown, however were already committed, had a great crowd and some
terrific gear.
Martin (what a Picture he presents seen on the right) went solo this year because John Hobson was
having an op. Hope all is well John. Martin did have his usual helpers on the floor and he did
encourage Karl to auction off some Super Lube and CRC products. We missed Richard Fletcher last
year so demand was high for these high quality lubricants.
After a preview of the goods Martin soon warmed up the punters into the usual bidding frenzy. Not
all the goods were in high demand however so the good and not so desirable got mixed togeth-
er. I’m not sure what I will do with a single 14” radial tyre, but the fly’s look to be very useful.
As can be seen in the photos below, we had a huge range of gear complete with home cooking from
Bev. Bags of cookies and Relish too. For those into fashion we had top quality fishing glasses from T&S Opticians. Dress trousers and
camo gear as well as Jewellery from Mason Carter and Dwight.
Reg’s flys and traces have been catching fish for over 15 years for CAC mem-
bers and support from Reg and others is so good!!! . But we mustn’t forget
some past donors also such as Mikes Fishing and Remlap to name a few.
They no longer trade but have helped the Club get to where it is today. And
don’t forget the Mary Gray Chocolates.
Ian Berry got a fantastic tool chest and the printer / scanner I won is a real
hit at home. Helps with scanning for the Club too.
Could anyone believe it, but we had two old style Thermettes, one in
absolutely pristine condition, complete with it’s original box, this from a very
generous Chris Clark who donated this and a whole heap of absolutely pristine fishing gear to our Auction. We also had waders, rods,
fishing tackle of all shapes and sizes as well as a gas heater and letterbox. Bargains were certainly landed all night!
The great support from the Fishing retailers is huge. The Complete Angler, Fisherman’s Loft, Ballinger’s Hunting and Fishing and
The Anglers Warehouse. A special thanks to Burnsco who totally spoilt the Club. Marshall Batteries have also been long-time
supporters, so too Mclean Angling. The list goes on. The many years of support is listed below. Even our Editor’s EATL8R has racked
up over 5 years of happy diners in the Club. Me included. Hmmm.
A big thanks to all those involved in the Auction. The Sponsors, the Club members who donated so much, Bill for the wine, Barry and
Andrew processing the bets and $, Ian for keeping the punters fed and refreshed. In particular Martin for another great nights
auctioneering and entertainment.
Fred van Slooten
The two key elements of a good Auction are below left, Great Auctioneer, Notaries and below right a willing, cashed up audience.
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Just take a look at the list of donors below. These people are Great! They support us,
so please do your bit to keep them HAPPY!! Just to say that you belong to the CAC
when you purchase from these sponsors and how much we appreciate their
support goes a long way to cementing their relationship with us.
• Safa Toolboxes 20 years +
• Ballinger’s Hunting and Fishing
• Tower junction 20 years +
• Burnsco 5 Years +
• Marshall Batteries 15 years +
• Fisherman’s Loft 30 years +
• Mainstream Flies 15 years +
• Mclean Angling 20 years +
• Eatl8r 5 Years +
• NZ Fishing News 20 years +
• Ocean Fun Publishing 20 years +
• Redpaths 20 years +
• Torpedo 7 15 years +
• The Complete Angler 30 years +
• Saeco Wilson 15 years +
• Socks Pacific 10 years +
• RR Fisher & Co Ltd 20 years +
• Anglers Warehouse 20 years +
• Wilsons Consumer 5 years +
• Mason Carter Goldsmiths Welcomed 2021
• T&S Opticians Welcomed 2020
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Vern works hard at the Phone Company but spends Targeting Red Grunters
two nights each week bowling, and plays golf every
Saturday. Gurnard (Chelidonichthys kumu) are one of the strangest looking fish
common to New Zealand waters. They have a blazing red colouring, huge
His wife thinks he's pushing himself too hard, so for his green wings, three legs and a large shovel for a snout.
birthday she takes him to a local strip club. Gurnard live exclusively over sand and mud bottoms where they feed on
crabs, shrimps, small fish and worms.
The doorman at the club greets them and says, The species prefer a depth between 25 – 55m but can be found right up to
"Hey, Vern! How ya doing?" less than a metre. They commonly live to around 16 years and reach
maturity when approximately 20-25cm long.
His wife is puzzled and asks if he's been to this club
before "Oh no," says Vern. "He's in my bowling Sand or mud bottoms are the Gurnards chosen habitat, so finding these
League ." areas will put you onto them. A sounder is essential for finding the correct
area. Any drop-offs, channels or change in depth can congregate Gurnard
When they are seated, a waitress asks Vern if he'd like into big numbers, so try these areas. Looking for sand that is in a wavy
his usual and brings over a Budweiser. pattern is also a good indicator of proven Gurnard ground.
As with a lot of forms of fishing, the tackle you use to target Gurnard
His wife is becoming increasingly uncomfortable and
is very important. Hooks that are too big will not fit into a small
says, "How did she know that you drink Budweiser?"
mouth designed for small prey, so sizes 2/0 – 4/0 are a good option.
"I recognize her, she's the waitress from the golf club. The placement of hooks on the rig can improve catch rates greatly
I always have a Bud at the end of the 1st nine, honey." and having a hook closer to the bottom will make it easier for
gurnard to find the bait. Hook sharpness is vital as penetration
A stripper then comes over to their table, throws her through the tough bony jaw can be difficult.
arms around Vern, starts to rub herself all over him and
says… Gurnard are bottom feeders and predators, chasing small fish, crabs and
shrimps. Putting a bait or lure as close to the bottom as you can get will
"Hi Vern. Want your usual table dance, big boy?" provide more success. Try a two-hook ledger with a few key changes:
The bottom hook needs to be very close to the sinker. Lumo beads are
Vern's wife, now furious, grabs her purse and storms
added for extra attraction. Gurnard respond very well to flasher rigs and a
out of the club.
variety of colours work well, eg an orange, red or yellow colour.
The movement is similar to a small Paddle Crab moving along the bottom.
Vern follows and spots her getting into a cab. Before
she can slam the door, he jumps in beside her. Bait fishing for Gurnard is simple; go oily! The more oil the better.
Vern tries desperately to explain how the stripper must The natural food source of the species is a good thing to look at. Crabs,
have mistaken him for someone else, but his wife is shrimp and small fish make up the main diet and so using these bait will be
having none of it. She is screaming at him at the top of beneficial as well. However, more often than not, Gurnard tend to like a
her lungs, calling him every 4 letter word in the book.. strong scent, so when it comes to bait selection, go for pilchards or tripe.
Gurnard are great fun to target and one of the best-eating fish in New Zea-
The cabby turns around and says, 'Geez Vern, you
picked up a real bitch this time.' land waters. Watching to see a bright red Gurnard with it’s amazing green
wings and creepy crawling legs pop up to the surface is a wonderous sight.
VERN'S FUNERAL WILL BE FRIDAY AT 2 pm. Take enough for a feed and carefully release the rest. I just release them!
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Step by Step Guide to Joining Facebook 3. There should now be Canterbury
Anglers Club (has a goldfish face)
Facebook For Canterbury Anglers Club Private
Group
1. Go to your Facebook and search Canterbury
Anglers Club in Search Facebook top left-hand
corner
4. Click on the friend request button.
Once approved you will get an invita-
tion to join The Canterbury Anglers
Club private group. Click accept.
All posts, pictures, messages and notifi-
cations will be done via this page and
can be seen by members only.
2. When results come up ensure you select the
People tab or you won’t find us. Tabs are along Chrissy Ormandy
the top if you are searching on your cell phone.
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1929 Trout Recipes
In a recent “decluttering” effort I found a copy of the 1929 Girls Own Annual. The rather special 50 th volume. It would have been my
mother in law’s childhood treasure. It was an overdose of English self-promotion in the days of the Empire. It was aimed at
upper-middle class young ladies or those who aspired to be so.
Among its 700 pages was an article colourfully titled “Trout Recalls Romantic Streams” by a C.J. Robertson. Here is a sample of the text:
The very best way of cooking a trout is not possible for most people. It consists of first catching your trout, and after thoroughly
cleaning, wrapping in several layers of wet paper, when it is buried in a hollow where there has been a wood fire. The red-hot ashes
are piled on top, and the fish is baked to perfection, for no flavour is lost. There is not even the trouble of removing the skin, for this
comes off with the paper when the fish is unwrapped, and the hungry fisherman reaps the reward of his labours.
Though this can only be done by a few, all of us can copy this method to a certain extent and by careful grilling, baking or cooking in a
casserole keep in the goodness, and delicate flavour.
To Bake Small Trout
Wash and clean the fish and rub them inside and out with a seasoning of all-spice,
mace and salt, then put them in a deep fire-proof dish with plenty of butter over
them and bake in a moderate oven. As the fish cook they should be basted with
the liquid in the dish.
Baked Salmon Trout
Clean a trout weighing from 2 to 4 lb., stuff it with forcemeat and sew it with a
needle and thread; if liked, truss it with the tail in the mouth. Put half a pint of
water in a tin, and half a gill of vinegar, with a grated onion, 2 peppercorns, 2
cloves and ½ a bay leaf.
Put a little butter on the fish and baste it well with the liquor with the liquor while it is baking.
Dish it up, keep it hot, and boil down the liquor ‘til it is reduced to about 1½ gill. It is then thickened with a teaspoon of flour mixed to
a liquid with a little lemon juice. The sauce is boiled for three minutes and strained around the fish.
Stewed Salmon Trout
This is delicious if care is taken not to use too much water and not to allow it to boil fast. The fish is stewed gently in enough water just
to cover it, and in the water are put a good tablespoon of chopped parsley, a bay leaf, a grated onion, and ½ a grated horse-radish.
The fish is served garnished with sliced lemon, and some of the liquor in the sauceboat. If too thin, the liquor can be reduced by
boiling.
Trout on Papillote
This way is the nearest to ‘the outdoor method’. 4 small trout, 3 oz of breadcrumbs, 2 oz butter, 1 dessert spoon of chopped parsley,
2 or 3 mushrooms, salt, pepper and lemon juice, 1 egg.
Chop the mushrooms and parsley and mix them with the breadcrumbs, season them with salt pepper and lemon juice. Melt the butter
and stir in, and bind with the yolk of the egg.
Stuff the trout and sprinkle them with lemon juice, then wrap them in greaseproof paper and bake in a fairly hot oven for about 20
minutes. Turn them over once while they are cooking, and serve in the papers.
Explanations:
A gill is a quarter of a pint = 5 fluid ounces or 150 mls.
Papillote is cooking when food is wrapped in a pouch or parcel before baking.
Greaseproof paper can be substituted for aluminium foil or baking paper.
Forcemeats are chopped or minced ingredients used for stuffing.
A fairly hot oven = 200 degrees C.
A salmon trout is a rainbow trout.
A small trout = a brown trout. In the UK wild trout are usually only 1 to 1½ lbs.
Four more recipes from yesteryear will be outlined in the next issue.
Rex N. Gibson
10Picture: Sundays tying, Pheasant Tails. Sawyers and variants.
Some Fond Recollections of Rangitata.
I caught most of my Salmon from the North bank of the
Rangitata River at the mouth, although l also caught salmon
from Peel Forest and Stew Point above the gorge later in
the season.
I believe the salmon which ran in the Rangitata were the
strongest and largest in all the Rivers and I attributed this to
the difficulty experienced by the fish to reach their
spawning grounds.
The South Side of the river at the Mouth was typically
fished by anglers from Timaru.
I swear to everyone that the story I will tell you and that
which was witnessed by many, became legend when
recounted so many times. Above: This is the Camping Ground at the Rangitata
I had taken my caravan and camped overnight. I walked to the mouth of the river by dawn, mixed with the locals who arrived from
their batches on their four wheelers and we all surveyed the filthy colour of the Rangitata. The sea was dirty where the flooded
waters discoloured it. We all knew fishing was impossible.
Now here begins the story and it's true. l said to some of the fishermen, l know it's hopeless but l need to practice my casting. So I
went to the sea’s edge and cast out and hooked and landed a salmon. l then recast and landed another which was the limit of two.
The fishermen around their bikes were as amazed as l was, I believe some of the anglers tried their luck but were not as tinny as I had
been.
Anglers on the north side of the mouth have fewer options when the spit on the southern
Len Isitt side over-laps the northern side. Here they are fishing the gut – Rangitata River mouth.
Below: a fine group of quad bikes fishers waiting ..
11Fishing code of conduct being finalized for Haida Gwaii
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By Quinn Bender, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Prince Rupert Northern View
Mon., Dec. 14, 2020timer1 min. read
Efforts are underway to finalize a code of conduct for recreational fishing on Haida Gwaii.
The code, governing harvests of both finfish and shellfish, is a priority item under the Haida Gwaii Marine Plan to provide framework
around a uniquely Haida Gwaii Approach to the public fishery.
“The Code of Conduct has been drafted in consultation with many knowledge holders and stakeholders with passion and expertise
for fishing on Haida Gwaii, and seeks to touch on longstanding concerns related to conservation, culture, sustainability and
etiquette on the water,” Urs Thomas, chair of the Haida Gwaii Sport Fishing Advisory Council wrote in an email to stakeholders.
The code was developed by a trilateral group consisting of the Council of the Haida Nation, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and
Climate Change and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The group is now seeking final review and feedback from SFAC members.
In its current draft form, the code is designed to ensure stewardship and sustainability modeled on Haida principles of respect and
responsibility, providing numerous guidelines for the treatment of marine fish and mammals, their habitat and the environment.
Included in the document are codes to “take only what you need,” avoiding unnecessary harm to untargeted species, refraining
from targeting the largest fish and ending catch-and-release practices.
“The Haida Nation does not support using catch-and-release to fish for entertainment,” the draft code reads. “To play with food is
considered an unethical practice. This position follows thousands of years of practicing sustainable fishing as a way of life.”
Just as a bit of background information on this article, I have included some facts and figures about this place which Jim Trischler
clearly holds dear to his heart through sharing this with us. Common threads all over the world today.
Haida Gwaii, also known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, is an archipelago off British Columbia’s west coast, in Canada. Wildlife-rich
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site includes remote islands and temperate rainforest. Centuries-old totem
poles stand in the remains of the Haida Nation village known as SGang Gwaay Llnagaay. Naikoon Provincial Park, on Graham Island,
has trails and beaches. ― Google Island waters teem with sea life. The islands are a seasonal home for grey whales, humpback
whales and Orcas, along with seals, sea lions, porpoises, and marine birds.
The Indigenous communities and members are increasingly opening their doors to help travellers experience their culture and life-
style. From heritage centres and restaurants to campgrounds and resorts, the Indigenous entrepreneurs of the Kootenay Rockies
are welcoming visitors. The largest communities on the islands include Queen Charlotte City, Skidegate and Massett, all located on
Graham Island. Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve is located in the southern islands of Haida Gwaii, and is accessible only by boat
or seaplane.
Haida (English: /ˈhaɪdə/, Haida) are an indigenous group who have traditionally occupied Haida Gwaii, an archipelago just off the
coast of British Columbia, Canada for at least 12,500 years.
The Haida are known for their craftsmanship, trading skills, and seamanship. They are thought to have been warlike and to practise
slavery. Anthropologist Diamond Jenness has compared the Haida to Vikings while Haida have replied saying that Vikings are like
Haida.[7]
In Haida Gwaii, the Haida government consists of a matrix of national and regional hereditary, legislative, and executive bodies
including the Hereditary Chiefs Council, the Council of the Haida Nation (CHN), Old Massett Village Council, Skidegate Band Council,
and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation. The Kaigani Haida live north of the Canadian and US border which cuts through Dixon
Entrance on Prince of Wales Island (Tlingit: Taan) in Southeast Alaska, United States.
12CLUB TROPHY HOLDERS
JULY 2021
Ashby Berg Cup Best Conditioned Rainbow (Male) Paul Centofanti c.f 93
Brian Coulter Trophy Heaviest fish rod/line Club boat trip Dave McDowell 6.3kg Kingfish
Canal Trophy Heaviest fish caught Waitaki Canal Kevin Hasson 7.5kg Rainbow
Coleridge Brass Monkey Heaviest Fish in Competition Fred VanSlooten 7lb Rainbow
C R Odgier Cup Heaviest Salmon Gerard Quinn 7lb
Cromb and Merritt Shield Best conditioned Brown trout Maurice Phiskie
Diana Isaac Cup Salmon - staying at Rakaia Gerard Quinn 7lb Salmon
Drewery Cup Heaviest Trout Paul Centofanti 24lb Rainbow
NZ Farmers Cup Best Condition by Lady Member XX
Secretaries Trophy Heaviest Rainbow Paul Centofanti 24lb Rainbow
Richard Marles Challenge Most fish caught Bruce Rule
Spackman Cup Heaviest Trout Club trip * Fred VanSlooten 7lb Rainbow
*Maurice Phiskie 7lb Rainbow
ALF PALMER
Brass Monkey Shield V. Woolston Club Canterbury Anglers
Betty Hill Trophy Combined Trophy Woolston Club
Benmore Trophy Best Conditioned Fish Maurice Phiskie c.f43.8
Kevin Lynch Trophy Most fish caught Mark Taylor
Marles Benmore Trophy Heaviest Trout Maurice Phiskie 7lb Rainbow
Fly Anglers/shore based Heaviest Fish Not presented
13Further information about our Club Trophies is as follows. Thanks to Gary Batchelor for his work in putting all
this information together and ensuring that all trophies, to be awarded at the next available meeting, are all
engraved and in pristine condition when presented.
Junior members Not awarded Cups Held by Club
Adams Brown Rooster Anniversary Trophy Bulldust Trophy
Jnr Delegates Trophy Bryan Coulter Trophy Cromb and Merritt Junior Challenge
Shield
P G Ellis Cup Conservation Cup
D Sadler Challenge Distance Casting
D C Wilson Shield
Hutcheson White Junior Challenge Cup
R J Bain Juniors Challenge Cup
Revised GJB R Palmer Challenge Cup
July 2021. Quartly Cup
14Electric Boats making Waves without the Noise
By John Marshall from Associated Press 3rd September 2021.
While the auto industry has raced ahead on an electric wave with more manufacturers joining the race, seemingly every day, the
boating industry has sputtered far behind, bogged down by low-power engines and batteries that take up nearly half the boat.
That's in the process of changing.
Bolstered by new technology, the electric boats are now faster, have smaller batteries with longer ranges and are still zero emission.
“Electric boats used to be good for just cruising around,” said Alex Mongeon, CEO of Montreal-based Vision Marine Technologies.
“Now they have more power and last a long longer. ”Vision Marine has helped lead the charge in more powerful electric boats. Other
companies riding the electric motor wave include Swedish luxury boat builder X Shore and Arc, started by former SpaceX employees.
An avid boat racer and electrician by trade, Mongeon and Vision
Marine began working in 2015 on developing a more powerful yet still
efficient electric outboard motor.
They created the E-Motion 180, the first electric boat engine to use
lithium batteries. Shown on the Left.
The electric outboard boasts 180 horsepower (133kW) and can reach
speeds of around 100kmh, a first in electric boating. The E-motion 180,
which costs about US$5,000 more than a standard Internal Combustion
Engine (ICE) outboard, can be used with any boats that use a 180 HP
outboard engine, typically between 18 to 26 feet (5.5 to 7.9 metres).
The engines can fully charge overnight and all that's needed is a 220-volt outlet – a boating version of plug and play. Maintenance is
far less than ICE engines because there are fewer moving parts.
Sales of the E-Motion 180 started in the U.S. May with delivery expected later this year. “It is so cool because nobody has gone to this
comparable horsepower,” said Randy Trusedale, chief operating officer of SBX Marine, a Florida-based custom boat builder and
brokerage company. “You see some of the electric motors, you might get one that says it’s, you know, 50 to 70 horsepower
equivalent, but nobody’s done what we’re doing with the new 180.”
Electric boating has been embraced by celebrities like Drake, Robert De Niro and Greta Thunberg, according to Vision Marine. Many
tour operators have turned to electric boats, and so have cities for rental and water taxis.
Many waters have been designated marine protected areas – 26 per cent in the United States, according to the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration – which ban motorized boats. Many allow electric boats because they are cleaner and emit no sound.
“The only sound you’ll hear is the water hitting the hull and people enjoying themselves,” Mongeon said.
Vision Marine has released the most powerful elec-
tric outboard so far, the E-Motion 180, that can be
fitted to any boat that can take a 180 horsepower
outboard.
15Club Trophies
The annual trophies competed for by financial Club Members are:
Adams Brown Rooster The heaviest fish caught by a junior, on a club trip
Anniversary Trophy The best photograph taken by or of a club member (see convenor for full rules)
Ashby Berg Cup The best conditioned rainbow trout, caught by a male member
Benmore Trophy The best-conditioned fish caught on the Alf Palmer Memorial Trip
Bryan Coulter Trophy The heaviest fish on rod & line, on a Club Boat Trip
Canal Trophy The heaviest fish caught in the Waitaki Hydro Canals
Coleridge Brass Monkey Trophy The heaviest fish caught during the Coleridge Brass Monkey Competition
Conservation Cup For conserving the fish population on the Alf Palmer Memorial Trip
C.R.Ogier Cup The heaviest salmon caught by a club member
Cromb & Merritt Shield The best conditioned brown trout, caught by a male member
D.C.Wilson Shield The heaviest fish caught in surf, on rod & line
Drewery Cup The heaviest trout caught by a club member
Fly Anglers Shore Trophy The heaviest fish caught by a shore based angler on a fly, on the Alf Palmer Memorial Trip
Junior Delegate’s Trophy The junior member who catches the heaviest trout, on Junior Day
Kevin Lynch Trophy The member of the Alf Palmer Memorial Trip Team, who caught most fish
Lady Isaac Trophy The heaviest Salmon caught at Rakaia whilst staying at the Don Brown Lodge
Marles Benmore Trophy The heaviest trout caught on the Alf Palmer Memorial Trip
NZ Farmers Cup The best-conditioned trout caught by a lady member
Richard Marles Challenge The most fish caught on the Richard Marles Challenge Weekend
P.G.Ellis Cup The best-conditioned trout caught by a junior member
Salt Water Lure Cup The heaviest fish caught on a fly, in the sea
Secretaries Trophy The heaviest rainbow trout caught by a club member
Spackman Cup The heaviest trout caught on a Club Trip
Hut Fees
Fees for the Club huts are as follows:
Members Flat rate: $20.00 per person per night if you are willing to share with other members. To book the facility
exclusively for yourself, or your group, then refer below. The rate for children is: Under 5 yrs. free, 5 -
18yrs. - $10 (accompanied and booked by a senior member)
Accompanied non-members As for club members
To book a hut for yourself: Clearwater and Cass = $50.00 per night (maximum)
Rakaia = $100.00 per night (maximum)
Caravans/campervans on site: Casual = $15.00 per night, plus $10.00 for each additional person
Long term = by arrangement with the Committee.
Hut Rules
1. Huts may only be booked by financial members of the club.
2. Bookings may be made, no more than 90 days in advance.
3. The Club member who makes the booking must be in residence when the hut is used and is responsible for the behavior of guests and any
damage, should any occur.
4. Only one hut booking can be made at any one time.
5. Any damage must be reported immediately.
6. Empty gas bottles must be returned to the booking convener for refilling.
7. At peak times – Christmas to 15th January and all long weekends hut bookings shall be considered exclusive, but will be subject to a ballot
if more than one party wants to book. The ballot shall be held 60 days prior to the occupancy date.
8. Through the balance of the year bookings shall be on a first come basis.
9. Bookings can only be for a maximum of seven days.
10. All hut users to take note of specific instructions on the safe use of equipment in the huts as detailed in the manuals provided in each
facility.
11. Intentions books are placed in each hut, please use them, it may save a life.
12. If the lawns need mowing when you are staying at any of our lodges, it is expected that you mow them. Fuel cost for the mower will be
reimbursed. The reward for mowing them is that you can shout yourself a beer when they are done.
16Application for Membership
Please tick the appropriate box:
Are you A new member Or An existing member
Type of membership (tick one) Fee: (All less $10.00 if paid prior to the 1st September)
Junior (under 16 years) $40.00
Intermediate senior (16 to 20) $45.00
Senior (over 20 ) $70.00
Family (principal adult/partner & dependant junior children
$75.00
attending secondary school up to and incl. Yr. 13)
Magazines will be distributed by email, please confirm your email address below unless the following applies:
- Require magazine by mail as I do not have a broadband internet connection (tick the box)
- Require a hard copy of the magazine - $30.00 surcharge for this applies to the above subscription
(tick the box)
Name:
Address:
Post code:
Phone: Fax: Mobile:
Email ad-
dress:
Family members: (please list partner’s name, and dependant children’s name and D.O.B.)
Which of the following types of fishing do you do?
Trout - spinning Salmon - spinning Sea - boat
Trout - fly Salmon - lure Course fishing
Trout – trolling/ harling Surfcasting White baiting
Payments: Please return this form and remit with appropriate amount to the Treasurer at a club meeting, or post (cheque only) to:
Canterbury Anglers Club Inc., PO Box 16-778, Hornby, Christchurch 8441, or email to:
Direct credits can be made to: 11-7800-0048004-11. Please include your name for reference.
Just a wee reminder to those who were there as a part of putting the Club Lodge at Rakaia in place. For those who weren’t and
who have come “after the fact” this is a great place to go to rest and relax away from the daily grind or to flick a line at the surf.
17Canterbury Anglers Club (Inc.)
Fish of the Month Competition Entry Form
Name: Date of catch:
Address:
Species caught:
Trout Salmon Other F/W
Brown trout Quinnat (Chinook) Perch
Rainbow trout Land-locked Tench
Brook trout Sockeye
Salt water
Details:
Location:
Club trip Angler signature:
Shore fishing
Boat fishing Witness signature:
Canal fishing
• FOM entries can be emailed directly from your phone to
• Download a copy of the FOM Entry from our Web Site onto your phone for ease of making an entry each month
• Entries for FOM must be in the hands of a committee member before or on Club night each month
• Entries for the current season close on the 3rd Tuesday in June
• Any individual can only win FOM once in each financial year
• All entries are potential Trophy winners even if they are not FOM winners for that month
Is this where the next Fish of the Month will come from? A typical view of the Lake Taylor Camping Ground and also the site of
where the boats will be launched on the upcoming Club fishing trip.
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