The crowds trickled in, the hooks were sharpened and the birds were singing; the 2012 Manning Point Fishing Classic started in fine style on Friday 23rd of March 2012.
After Thursday afternoon fish-fest Mangrove, Ganghook and Fishin headed off to continue their good work. Mr Mahi Mahi (MMM) and Haka Jo headed upstream. Both groups had

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Preparations have begun and Mangrove, Fishin and Ganghook have enjoyed a perfect afternoon and all caught flatties and bream-master, Fishin Phil, got a couple of nice specimens.
All augers well for a great 2012 Classic.
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The news is all good from Manning Point. The fish are on and the weather is absolutely perfect! ... more

After realizing that his entry for the 2012 Classic was rejected, Malcolm Naden has given himself up to police after a long phone conversation with Juan Antonio, head of Poissons et Boisson Extreme.
Malcolm's spirits were shattered, Juan saw a chance at the bounty and the result is more sponsorship for this years event. Well done, Juan.
Unfortunately

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Mangrove, Fishin and Ganghook are on route to the 2012 Manning Point Fishing Classic. Obviously another faction in the Classic. ... more

 

Having impressed local afficandos it appears as though the much hearalded "Blue Mountain Larger" Vintage 2011 has continued on its winning ways.

A welcome appearance at the 2011 event and subsequent tastings around Australia saw this deftly brewed amber continued to win accolades throughout the

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After finally completing adegree in Computer Science Flat Head FIll is now able to provide valuable input into the Manning Point Fishing Classic 2012 blog..... thanks to our man Babu in Mumbia. Preparation for this years classic has involved numerous sessions fishing for the elusive Manning River (Nee European) eel. The more

Latest News Headlines: The sinking of the Fairy Prince Adriatico off the Manning Point bar, has almost sunk the 2012 Manning Point Fishing Classic.

It is reported that when the Coast Guard Supervisor, Sergio Leone, screamed to Fairy Prince Adriatico's  Captain Mario Ma Che Stronzo "Go to Port!! Go to Port!!", the captain kept

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A reliable source has confirmed that Prince William, who was rumoured to be on active service in the Falklands, has instead decided to attend the 2012 MPFC.

It remains unclear if the prince has been accepted as a competitor for this years event as his name does not appear on the official list, but this may be due to MI5 suppressing the details.

The

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Well the 2012 MP Classic is almost upon us and one has to wonder why am I posting a thread for 2012 on a 2011 forum page?

Other questions spring to mind such as should I bring bass lures to this year's event given the amount of fresh water in the Mighty Manning with it's resemblance to chocolate Moove?

Also, is there any chance of

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