Manning Point Fishing Classic Blog

Day Zero was a ripper with the Opening Ceremony going off in great style on the lawn at Manning Point Manor with local celebrities and papparazzzzzzie in attendance.

Teams were officially presented with the tournament apparel and paraphernalia and the march past occurred with every fisher man except the Catfish who was very, very, very,

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Further allegations of cheating have surfaced with the discovery of several tethered flathead in the Manning River.

Items found near the flathead indicate that suspended entrant DTrain Cousteau may be involved.  An expert diver, Cousteau is believed to be the only person with the knowledge to pull off such a stunt.

At this stage

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Stop the presses!  Barnacle's boat is in doubt!!!!!!!!!

In a pretournament warm up fishing session Barnacle's boat was seen to be running in circles.  When interviewed after spending many tense minutes trying to bring the boat back to terra firma Barnacle stated "The steering's #%^%^#.  For all I care the #$#% thing can

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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