Last minute preparations are almost completed for the grand opening of the world famous fishing classic.

The beer is chilling, the rods are sharpened, hooks serviced, reels reeled, bait baited and the fish are nervous.

Early arrival of crowds is expected to reduce the chaos of previous years. Hundreds of eager spectators

Finally after much anticipation the MPFC sponsored fishing outfits hit our shores direct

It's official: The Simpsons will become the longest running prime-time series in American TV history.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marcus Cooperi, Manning Point TV has ordered two more 22-episode seasons of the really life-like animated series. That means The Simpsons will remain on MPFC

MPFC organiser Marcus Copperi has once again proved his dedication to the twin arts by organising for several thousand passengers to be removed from the superliner Queen Mary 2 prior to its sailing to Manning Point to form the basis of competitors accomodation.

Passengers will disembark in Sydney tomorrow before the super ship will

Secret Government sources have hinted at possible monetary investment into the Classic held annually at Manning Point.

The current Prime Minister Evin Krudd, has spoken of his love for fishing and ear wax eating in recent late night cabinet meetings with Julia Fishgills and Wading Swan. Wading Swan was heard saying he will approve a massive

News that struggling Port Stephens fishing tournament organisers have tried to poach MPFC entrants by changing their event to coincide with the Manning Point Classic has disappointed organiser Marcus Copperi.

Still celebrating after being awarded 'World's Greatest Business Mind' several weeks ago, Marcus was heard to say 'I'm disappointed'

Mangrove Mike and his misses go to the sleepy fishing village of Manning Point each holiday. Mangrove likes to fish at the crack of dawn. The wife likes to read.

One morning Mangrove returns after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap. Although she isn't familiar with the lake the wife decides

All is going seemlessly in the administration of the Classic although unfortunately we have been indirectly advised by Mercury, Haines Hunter, Shimano, Ugly Stick, ABC Learning Centres, Berkeley, Apple, Ford, Subaru and Honda that due to the World Economic Downturn (WED) that

After an exhaustive search spanning thousands of nominees from five continents, the International Collective Council of Excellence has announced this year's World's Greatest Business Mind to universal acclaim and fanfare.

The decision was unanimous despite the fact the world-class shortlist comprised such well-known names as Steve Jobs,

Reports are coming in from Manning Point that the bream are on at the moment. Local fisherman and MPFC Supriemmo, Marcus Copperi, said that the bream are being released into the Manning to make sure that they are at maximum catch size of 48.5cm for the 2009 Manning Point Fishing Classic.  Marcus said that hopefully the farm-produced corn-fed