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Tuesday 6th March 2007
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By  Barnacle Barry

It seems wherever there is big prize money and fame there is corruption and cheating.  Just look at the Fine Cotton entanglement!  It seems the pressure to win what has been rumoured to be the last MPFC has caused a number of competitors to use fishy practices that are a bit on the nose.

A number of competitors have been snagged

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Tuesday 6th March 2007
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By The Captain , Captain, C#nt, Umpie
In a report published late last night in the Estuary Medical Journal.
Research has discovered that prolonged contact with Secret Fish Magnets can cause tooth aches, tingly sensations
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Monday 5th March 2007
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By  Tsunami Col

Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Fishing Director, Mr. A. Ettingschnitzel, believes the poor fish catches over the past few years from the MPFC have nothing to do with the affects of the El Nino or La Nina weather patterns, global warming, high or low rainfall or water temperatures, depletion of fish stocks by professional or recreational

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Saturday 3rd March 2007
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By The Captain , Captain, C#nt, Umpie
Although the world maybe his oyster, fans queuing at the door,
booking all available accommodation in Manning Point.
It appears there is at least one member (if not a whole street) of the community who isn't impressed.

When asked why this prominent figure of the community is outraged at BigJigs vote fixing he replied





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Thursday 1st March 2007
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By  BigJig Geoff

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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Thursday 1st March 2007
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By  Stillwater Steve
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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Wednesday 28th February 2007
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By  BigJig Geoff

Allegations of Poll Manipulation have soured the air in this years MPFC contest.

Current tournament favourite BigJig has been accused of poll fixing by fellow competitors Barnacle and Catfish.

BigJig has so far not commented on the allegations, a spokesperson for BigJig saying that "the reason that BigJig was so far ahead in

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Tuesday 27th February 2007
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By  BigJig Geoff

With less that a fortnight to go before the gala opening of MPFC 07, early samples of this years bait have arrived at Manning Point Manor.

BigJig, desperate to retain the MPFC Classic title this year, has hired a team of 'gun squidders' who are scouring the southern oceans for sufficient bait

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Tuesday 27th February 2007
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By Mangrove
After a detailed inspection this week, Mangrove Mike declares that the Manning Point / Harrington bar is easily passable in small craft.

He recommended that BigJig's craft, Karisma, would have no problems and he should be encouraged to take the cruise from Avalon Forest Creek to Manning Point. "We could even do a spot of night off-shore

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Thursday 22nd February 2007
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By  Fishing Phil
Reports have been flooding into the Manning River Times of sightings of Her Mage and Marcus Copperi . Local paparazzi snapped this shot of the Queen Mary II preparing to perform the arduous task of berthing at the Manning Point Marina.

Manning Point Marina owner/manager/deckhand/cook Jim ”I don’t want to named

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