Manning Point Fishing Classic Blog

I'm ready for MPFC 2025! 

Despite high security at the Swiss factory outsourcing production of the MPFC uniforms, images have been passed on to intrepid sleuth and media influencer Ronny Reuters.

When interviewed, Marcus from PeBE in Switzerland (who wishes to remain anonymous) claimed these images are fake and hinted that the real uniforms would be even more garish

2024 Manning Point Fishing Classic Champion, Lucky Lachie, has had his exploits celebrated in a new work commissioned by Marcus Copperi.

You can listen to "Lachie's Tide" now. 

Twice crumbed with a squeeze of lemon. The ones that didn't get away.  Like some! 

Lucky Lachie has won the 2024 Manning Point Fishing Classic in a tightly run affair. 

In a weekend where the fish came in spits and spurts, Lucky got a few nice flatties and a bream, but more importantly, 4 muddies including a world record sized one*. 

Ganghook was solid all weekend and Sailfin also caught some good fish. Haka

BigJig Geoff has taken out the social award, the Dougie. 

He stunned the locals at Manning Point Bowling Club by winning 5 meat trays. The rest of the competitors could only pick up 5 themselves. 

Great job BigJig 

Jerkbait has taken out the Rookie of the Year Trophy. He put in a sterling effort right throughout the event, doing everything asked of him. 

Special mention must go for his efforts taking the sauce orders at Coopernook and especially his morning BBQ efforts on board Formosa. 

Two flatty, 41 and 38, and a decent little crab or two for Luckys count.

Bets are now on for rookie fight club. Who will win? The man mountain jerkbait or the inexplicably flexible andchovy?

..Or will the battle to end all battles result in an awkward shirtless draw?

place your bets!