Author: Parry Gryllis

Dolphins Xmas Party and AGM

2021 Sans Souci Dolphins Xmas party is here, and wait for it…
We’re having it at the club house!! Tuesday the 14th of December.
 
 
Paella and prizes just to wet the appetite. Come along, join us in the celebrations and ring out the dive year. So much to celebrate and looking forward to a great season of PB’s and first’s speared by all. May your dive socks be filled with goodies and your tree flasher be full of fish below. Raffle prizes on the night so don’t forget your ticket money. Food galore and a bar for all, what more could you ask for.
 
Merry Christmas and hope to see you there for a couple of beers.
Paz
 
We will also be holding our Annual General Meeting, and club’s Committee will be formed for the next year.
We now accept expressions of interest and nominations for committee positions.
Being on club’s committee is a great way to both give back to the club and fast-track your progression in sport.
Membership of the committee is usually fun and includes a secret handshake and a detailed map of reliable Sydney jewie holes.
Our Committee consists of:
 
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Club Sports Records Officer
Sporting Secretary (multiple)
Zone Delegates (multiple)
BBQ Kings (multiple)
Social Media (multiple)
Safety Officers (multiple)
Merchandise Officer
 
Support the club which supports you!
Reach out to Ben or Parry for a chat 

 

 
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Changes due to Corona Virus

I’m sure most of you are aware the prime minister outlined some further restrictions on the Australian people in the battle against the Covid 19 virus at this time. These new restrictions are aimed at eliminating any unnecessary group gatherings, and unfortunately this includes future club meetings and dive events. This will be in place until health warnings and recommendations change allowing the return to business as usual, and hopefully soon. The South Sydney Amateur Fishing Club will also be closing it’s doors until the threat subsides.
 
There will be no club meetings, and no club dives until the situation changes.
 
These are uneasy times and i hope your all staying safe and abiding by health recommendations until the threat is under control and recommendations change.
 
This has not been easy for me to put in place and have been putting it off till the very last minute, but absolutely necessary and unavoidable. I implore everyone to maintain a share of information and any queries you may have, especially the newer members, on our facebook page.
 
I am hoping to put out some content each month such as recorded presentations on various spearfishing topics as well.
 
Stay safe everyone.
 
Paz

Species Series Presentation: Part 2 – Kingfish

Just a reminder about our club meeting next week on Tuesday the 17th. Should kick off from around 7:30 with a BBQ feast served by BBQ king Alex joined by our very own Smokey BBQ LEGEND Ali making a return star appearance serving up a game meat feast. The boys are donating plenty of meat for the night but if anyone has something they can donate please contact Alex to arrange it. Would be much appreciated!! And get your taste buds ready.

Once everyone has had their fill we’ve got another installment of a species specific presentation. This time were looking at the all popular king fish, and just in time. If your after a big kingi the next few months is the time to do it!

Evan will be discussing hunting kingfish locally and abroad, enzymes that affect the flesh (the mushy factor), shot placement, equipment, hunting techniques, safety, current records, regulations, recipes, when and where to find these fish. Feel free to bring in your gear to get checked and critiqued.

Don’t miss it!!!!!!!!!

South West Rocks Social Trip – November 2013

Emanuel Bova with a 18kg Yellowtail Kingfish at South West Rocks 2013

Our annual club trip to South West Rocks was approaching and the anticipation was growing, as tales of past adventures to this fantastic part of the NSW coast were being told over a few refreshments at the club house. South West Rocks is one of those destinations where dreams run wild and anything can happen. The time had come with around 15 divers making their way up the coast. The forecast looked challenging to say the least. But everyone was more than keen for the annual trip up to such an awesome spot.

Alex Lewis with a 17kg Sampson Fish & Evan Leeson with a 4kg Blue Bar Parrot and 1.2kg Moses Perch on the 2013 South West Rocks Trip
Alex Lewis with a 17kg Sampson Fish & Evan Leeson with a 4kg Blue Bar Parrot and 1.2kg Moses Perch on the 2013 South West Rocks Trip

Day one and we had 3 boats in the water (one traveling up to Coffs Harbour), eager to make that early grab of some quality fish. The usual runs were made to the usual spots and we were met with big easterly swells which made it very difficult to escape. The days diving was very difficult with very few fish being speared. The boys managed some excellent Kings and some great fish were seen such as Jewies and Spanish Mackerel. Conditions began to worsen as forecasted, with weather conditions deteriorating we called it a day. Alex Lewis and Evan Leeson doing better in Coffs Harbour with a 17kg Sampson fish speared by Alex, and a 4kg Blue Bar Parrot and 1.2kg Moses Perch speared by Evan.

Cohan Jones with a 13 kg Yellowtail Kingfish on the 2013 South West Rocks Trip
Cohan Jones with a 13 kg Yellowtail Kingfish on the 2013 South West Rocks Trip

With talk of poor conditions for the Saturday the boys managed to take the night off and relax with a Rum or 2 with little talk of waking early the next morning. It was a chance to catch up with great mates and swap stories. A great highlight of dive trips away as most would know is getting away.

Day 2 and a few got out to test their luck with as expected very poor conditions with water surge throwing divers around like a rag doll from top to bottom in the water column. With fleeting hope and over two metre seas a short attempt was made to fill the esky, which was shortly followed with a long attempt to empty the drink esky. So we settled in for another night, and joined the locals down at the pub for a feed and refreshments.

 

Cohan Jones 13 kg, David Rogers 5 kg & Paul Scimone 12 kg Yellowtail Kingfish at South West Rocks 2013
Cohan Jones 13 kg, David Rogers 5 kg & Paul Scimone 12 kg Yellowtail Kingfish at South West Rocks 2013

Day 3 for most was packing up and heading off to rejoin normal life back in Sydney. A few guys managed to drag themselves out of bed early enough to excellent kings being speared (who also had some kingy luck on day one). Fish they shot over the weekend include Emanuel Bova 18 kg, Cohan Jones 13 kg, Paul Scimone 12 kg and David Rogers 5 kg.

Emanuel Bova & Cowan Jones with their Kings 18kg & 13kg respectively - South West Rocks 2013
Emanuel Bova & Cowan Jones with their Kings 18kg & 13kg respectively – South West Rocks 2013

With such a great weekend away with a great bunch of mates, poor weather rarely dampens spirits. And I’m sure all would agree just getting away and having a laugh with mates is always the highlight of the trip. With good fish being an awesome bonus!

Looking forward to next year!