Manning Point Fishing Classic Blog

The winning fish, caught by Stillwater Steve, has been identified as a Cobia.

Good details are here

Once again well done, Stillwater, although on the medical front he now has no toenail and he said it hurt "a lot".



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Day Zero was a ripper with the Opening Ceremony going off in great style on the lawn at Manning Point Manor with local celebrities and papparazzzzzzie in attendance.

Teams were officially presented with the tournament apparel and paraphernalia and the march past occurred with every fisher man except the Catfish who was very, very, very,

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Team Green: Skippered by FISHING PHIL in Fish 'n' Fil

Team Red: Skippered by BIGJIG GEOFF in Karisma

Team Blue: Skippered by BARNACLE BARRY in Doughnut






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Alegations of organisational incompetence have once again sullied the still and pristine waters of Manning Point. Unnamed sources have stated that while publically showing a sqeeky clean image, the organisation behind the mammoth task of arranging this years MPFC has badly underperformed.

One contestant has already admitted to arranging

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Further allegations of cheating have surfaced with the discovery of several tethered flathead in the Manning River.

Items found near the flathead indicate that suspended entrant DTrain Cousteau may be involved.  An expert diver, Cousteau is believed to be the only person with the knowledge to pull off such a stunt.

At this stage

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Does the curse of the Irish come back to haunt the 2007 Manning Point Fishing Classic? You be the judge.

After the massive effect that the 2006 Classic had on St Patricks Day and the subsequent International Court of Arbitration ruling, it appears that an 'Irish Hex' has been placed on the 2007 Manning Point Fishing Classic.





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There has been some concern lately for the health of BigJig Geoff. In a recent report on last nights MPFC TV Tournament Roundup, ace reporter Jodi Mackay, relayed a report from the local GP, Dr Strangelove, that BigJig had been visiting yesterday afternoon with a strange toothache.

However, these reports appear be wildly incorrect! 

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Has fishing been banned in the Manning River?  Could the MPFC be at an end?

Pictures just in show Marcus Copperi shortly after he is believed to have signed an agreement to ban fishing in the Manning River in return for Marcus being elected President of Australia.

Marcus Copperi, long known for his ambitions to rule

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The Consolidated Press is reporting that the bandages are off and Stillwater Steve's lastest enhancements are ready.

In line with future planned enhancements including a built in rod and beverage holder, doctors have unveiled their latest effort to help Stillwater Steve reach his heretofore unseen potential.
Stillwater fronted


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After the news of voter rigging hit the press today, a massive wave of votes flooded in for all competitors to defeat the evil antics of BigJig in trying to influence the votes.

And what the voters have said is "All competitors have a real chance".

It's now up to the fishers to walk the walk!



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