As part of his ongoing charity work, 2010 Manning Point Fishing Classic Champion, Mangrove Mike, has taken 2013 Rookie, Groper Griffo, under his wing for some mentoring in the twin arts.

Groper, using the excuse of "it's my wedding", has taken Mangrove and his family to the beautiful waters of Fiji for some serious study.

Mr Mahi Mahi would like to issue this public statement relating to allegations that ASADA are investigating a linkage between Haka Joe and Mr Stephen Dank. "Having fished with Haka for a number of years I can honestly say that I have never witnessed the use or ingestion of any performance enhancing drug. Surely the results speak for

Officials concerned by the lack of blogs for this years event have begun analysis of MPFC classics going back over a hundred years.

Initial results confirm that so far this year there has been exactly one blog recorded. When combined with recent events around the world and multiplied by the the Mayfield Beer Index, this indicates that

Ganghook has considered not attending this years classic after months of negotiation and blood, sweat and tears has looked so promising ..... then all hope dashed. The new MPFC sponsor was on board, supply allocated, truck on the way. Now, its all GOOOOOORN.

Following recent events during orientation week at Manning Point University, press attention is now focusing on the rookie initiation ceremonies during the Fishing Classic.

Allegations from former rookies have shocked reporters worldwide.  Many of these rookies have not been seen in the world of extreme fishing since their first

Lingerie football is sooooo last week. Now it's Lingerie Fishing and the MPFC is possibly set to change forever with Victoria's Secret and Bendon lining up to become major sponsors.

Which raises important questions such as what will the winnner's cup will look like? And is a 15 denier sheer stocking more appropriate for hauling in the

The weather bureau is warning tropical cyclone Plankton could bring heavy rain as it approaches the South Eastern hamlet of Manning Point in New South Wales.

The system is continuing to strengthen but the Bureau of Meteorology says heavy rain could cause flooding in low lying areas.

The bureau's Iva Bigbutt says it

By studying various facts and figures from previous MPFC events, leading statisticians have concluded that by the year 2050 the classic fishing and drinking showcase will be attacking:

• More than 173 competitors
• Approximately 5.3 vessels
• Catch just about 17 recordable fish. Equivalent to 0.1125 fish

With much chest beating the captain last year confidently annouced that next year will be the year that his much coverted boat will again see the water. Alass my captain yet another year has passed and the your beloved boat has more holes than a jamacan voodoo doll. Perhaps 2013 wil be the year!