Manning Point Fishing Classic Blog

In a bitter twist to this years so far uneventful runup to the 2008 classic, rumours are spreading that the hated 'No Blog, No Grog' policy may once again be invoked.

A joint statement leaked by Fische und Getränk extremen and Giraffe brewery, suppliers (By appointment to His Majesty Sir Marcus of Copperi) of this

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Captain Blue Ring, wild playboy and formerly the most eligible batchelor on the world fishing circuit has finally been tamed.

Captain and Mrs Ring were married at an extravagant ceremony attended by select members of the International Fishing Scene last Friday.

Unprecedented security levels surrounded the event and

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The Japanese Flathead Fleet is being sent to monitor catches at the upcoming Fishing Classic.

International concern is growing that the prestigious fishing event is no longer an excuse for a weekends drinking and fishing and is actually being performed for real scientific research.

A spokesperson for the JFF warned that international

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Everything seems to be coming up roses for the 2008 Manning Point Fishing Classic.

Earlier today it was announced that the 90's Pop band "Go West" are to be the offical headline act at the 2008 Opening Ceremony.

It is believed that the deal was sealed when Go West unveiled a remake of their 1990 hit "King of Wishful

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News Just In

The Board of Control of Fishing in India (BCFI) has today released a statement condeming the coordinators and competitors of the 2008 Manning Point Fishing Classic.

Without producing any direct reason for their attack on the internationally acclaimed event it is believed to be linked to a fish caught by

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The German chapter of Poissons et boisson extrêmes, named Fische und Getränk extremen has been awarded the lucrative beer supply contract for the 2008 Manning Point Fishing Classic.  In a bid combining the local brewing skills of Mrs BigJig, their copetitive bid was placed above all

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In a startling revelation it has been uncovered that the Application Committee of the Manning Point Fishing Classic is Ageist. Yes, the committee has totally dismissed the application by Zoolander Zac based upon his young age.

It is not the first time that the committee has taken the action to ban certain applicants, but we can reveal that

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The newly crowned financial advisor to Poissons et Boisson Extrêmes , Frenchman Jerome Kerviel has announced the budget for the 2008 Manning Point Fishing Classic.

Speaking from his highly secured premises in Paris, Jerome said that "zer is pluntee of cash for this 'ear - Environ huit milliards

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Captain Blue Ring could soon be back in the water following weekend efforts by the crack MPFC boat restoration team over the weekend.

After an arduous session stretching into the early hours of the afternoon and a couple of beers to keep the team awake, the mighty engine of the tub now officially known as Pandora

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Attached is a recent postcard sent from by the reknown big game fisherman and Manning Point Fishing Classic veteran, Big Jig. However when he received the card Marcus Copperi started to get quite anxious.

"Why is Big Jig in Whitby?. Are those scoundrels trying to steal the next classic from us .... like those Mexicans. What do they

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