FISH & BOAT, April 2019- P53 Fishing News A New Era for the Annual Lion’s Greenback Fishing Competition (8-9 June) We are now a couple ofmonths‘Twenty-FiveawayhoursfromofGreenback Competition weekend,the shirts are again a wanted item.This year we also have a new T-shirt Greenback Competition Fishingback-2-back design available. on the 8-9 June 2019 (NSW long In 2019, Greenback is moving weekend). It is time to mark the forward with an online event man- calendar on the wall and on your agement system integrated with @ digital devices, sign up to greenback lionsgreenback website; removal updates and follow www.lionsgreen- of competition boundaries (No back.com. Then start to plan your geographical limit other than you trip for one of the best all-volunteer must be in NSW or QLD tidal run fishing events on the calendar. waters);Sign on will be a scan of an After 30 years of the Green-online ticket starting at 8:00 am Sat- back ‘Tailor’ Fishing Competition urday in three locations (Gold Coast held annually at Cabarita Beach, a (online only), Pottsville (online / new era has started with the 32nd Cash) & Ballina (online only)). A Greenback to be held at Pottsville limited edition madkeen ‘yellow’ Beach. The Lions Club of Cabarita Greenback Fishing Shirt will be Beach Pottsville Beach has entered presented to the Champion Tailor, into a partnership with the Pottsville Men 1st, Ladies 1st, Seniors 1st and The removal of the boundaries and AMEX, Money Order, Cheque 2019.In addition to the early bird Beach Sports Club. The charity fish- Juniors 1st divisions. All winners will providing Ballina and Gold Coastand Bank transfer. Once payment issavings, entrants who register online ing competition is the Lions major receive a sponsored winners cap. We sign-on locations for online ticket approved, you will receive an entry will be entered in two monthly prize annual fundraiser, and since 2006 have $35,000+in prizemoney, fishing holders have given back time to the ticket with a QR code/barcode. draws for$100 BCF(Ballina) vouch- the Greenback event has raised over and camping goods and, two signifi- entrants for fishing. This change On the 8th June at your choseners and fishing magazine’s subscrip- $125,000 all for local beneficiaries. cant prizes will be Alvey Reels per- also has an impact on the size limits, sign-on location, your QR code is tions. We are taking the best of ‘30 years sonally signed by Bruce and Glenn. as they are a combination of NSWthen scanned; pick-up your sign onThe standard entry rates for men, of Cabarita Beach Greenback’ along The early birds at sign-on will have and QLD regulations, and the bagbag and numbered pass and awayladies have been set at $50, seniors with 3 years of the ‘Pottsville Fish- sign on bags with a fishing go-with. limit has been reduced to 15 fish per you go fishing! (55+) at $45 and Juniors (16/u16) ing Beach Classic’ and turning it all All entrants will have a complimen- competitor in the interest of sustain- The Lions Charity Raffle has the $35.For those who cannot use an into one large volunteer-run fishing tary ticket in the Lions Charity Raf- ability of the competition. All these following prizes: 1st your choice online system, there is a paper-based event. fle, a Sunday breakfast (scan the QR changes will now open the opportu- between a $6000 Tweed Coast Ma-form to ‘download or post out’ to The 2018 competition made code on a ticket) and the chance to nity to all fishers to have a go at the rine boat package, or $5,000 CASH complete, and return to Stephen, as some changes, moving the northern win lucky prize entrants draws on divisional, Champion Tailor and the from Pottsville Beach Sports Club; an online entry. boundary to the NSW/QLD borderSunday morning. heaviest bag prizes. Fishers will be 2nddepending on 1st prize winner’s The Greenback event will close at and the introduction of the inaugu- We are planning to have over 800 able to fish up and down the coast at choice; 3rdNorth Star Holiday Re- 2pm, so the Queensland entrants do ral 2018 Fowler Building Services competitors attend the event plus their favourite QLD or NSW secret sort $1500 voucher; 4thmadkeenhave some time to travel home. Greenback NSW v’s QLD Shieldtheir families and friends. We nowlocations to bring the prize-winning$250 voucher (Fishing apparel);For those that want to stay the competition. Competitors points have 60 sponsors on-board to ensure fish back on Sunday at the Pottsville 5th Pottsville Bait & Tackle $150 Greenback after party will entertain were allocated to the state they we have a successful event. Our 2019 Beach SportsClub 9am sharp. voucher. Raffle tickets ($5 each) can till late. nominated. NSW won the challenge major sponsors are Pottsville Beach Our online registration and tick- be purchased online at www.lions- For more information call Stephen in 2018. With the first State of Ori- Sports Club, Tweed Coast Marineeting system have payment optionsgreenback.com. An early bird rate0421052135 and go to www.lions- gin game on Wednesday before the and madkeen. such as PayPal, VISA, Mastercard, saving $10 is offered up to 1 May greenback.com. DUAL ZONE TMDZ 80 & 95 TMDZ 50, 60 & 70 SINGLE & TWIN LID MODELS VV THE 12 VOLT FRIDGE Contact EvaKool for details or for your nearest stockist: 07 5492 7777 | sales@evakool.com | evakool.com SPECIALISTS NEW