OK gentlemen as I suggested prior.
Me and a group of no hopers from a sister site of Fishnet ( FangNSW ) are having our annual St Clair trip on 15th and 16th March 2008.
We have chosen this date because it is before Easter, Before the kids break up, and as far as we know there are no comps etc on this week end. Climate wise it is about right.
There will no doubt be some of us that will get there on the Friday or even Thursday.
As I said before and for anyone that has not been to St Clair before. It is camping only with no shop, but the caretaker ( we call her ( the rottwieler )) will get you things from the shop, ice,batterys etc, even ice creams if you ask her nicely, but it is better if you had everything you need before setting up camp. It's about a 30/40 minute drive to Singleton.
I know this date won't suit everyone but no date ever does.
You are all invited and just let me know who is coming and who is taking boats etc, so I can work out and make sure everyone has bum on seat sort of speak.
We have a while to discuss things before the date so don't be shy.
I can't guarentee you will catch fish but I can almost guarentee that you will have a top time and will want to go again.
I will also be putting the welcome mat out to the Sydney Fish finder site, so we might end up having 3 sites involved.
Won't bother asking Sportsfish, unless someone knows someone they want to invite thats up to them.
I will get a estimate of camping fees etc as each time we go we get a pretty good discount on camping fees, but we have to be honest and count everyone, or they won't trust us next time.
There is no booking fees etc so if you say you are coming then pull out thats OK just Please let me know, so we are not sitting up all night waiting for you to show up, like we have done in the past.
Hope nobody thinks I am cutting in on their idea or location, but this is a going affair not simply talk.
And as I said everyone invited and family and friends welcome as well.
Frank

Frank how many do you think will turn up roughly ..cheers

Not a big freshwater fan Frank I go once in a blue moon just to remind me why I haven't been for a while

& yep I do think it will be a good outing most allways are unless the weather plays

If you promise me you'll add salt water into the dam I might come

Na mate like I said not really my cup of tea I'd rather go down the coast & struggle to catch flathead again

HI Frank, Keep us Posted, It's only 2 1/2 hours drive, but I'm a cheapskate so I need to Know what they charge for a site, Sometimes It's not worth going if they want Motel Prices for a campsite. and I'll speak to the local club boys If it's a goer I'll give you some Numbers from us Northerners.

we wont pay as little as we did sumo for that cabin bargin.......hahahaah

Jumpus. I was much like yourself, although I would dabble in the sweet water on occasions when younger, my first preference was always salt. And still is.
The last 5 years or so I have been doing more and more fresh stuff, although the salt is still in my veins, I am getting to enjoy it.
With me though it's more the mateship and just sharing time with good mates.
I could go all that way and not get in a boat, just talking with and stirring mates is what it's all about for me.
With some good luck mate we can bring you back some great photos of us all having fun and you might feel like you have shared it with us.
The heavens will play a major role as it always does.
Frank

Catch & Sumo. Mate there are usually about 10-12 from Fang, sometimes more sometimes less.

I think for memory it works out about $ 17 a head for camping per day, but I could be wrong with this.
It never worried me before I would just pay what was asked.
These days I am on sickness benifits and the dollars need to be very carefully watched, so yes we need to find out what the bill is going to be.
I will ask another bloke that goes every year, he may have a better memory then me.
Frank

The heat gets to me Frank

Last decent trip I had to freshwater was a few years back up @ Glenbawn spent a day or so of it in hospital & didn't enjoy being on the water the sun & heat was draining me mind you I was not on any medication back then but the expirience didn't leave to many fond memories.

Mate. A couple of years back we went up in February it turned out to be the hottest day of the year and the hottest for quiet a few years, since 1922 or something like that. 47 deg under a tree.
We swore we would never do it at that time of year again.
I think middle March should be reasonable temps.
Mate if we keep stirring and twisting arms, we may yet see you there.
After all it's more about the mateship then what chemicals are in the water.
Frank

FRANK

This may help mate and i will be comeing for sure
il pick up bro boat at singleton

MICK
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Concrete Boat Ramp

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Electric and wood ! red BBQ’s

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Toilet and shower blocks
ENTRY FEES: $1/07/07 % 30/06/08&
One day visitor Pass (per car)
$
5.50
One day visitor Pass (motorcycle) $ 2.00
Boat Entry (inc. car) per visit
$
7.00
Boat Entry (inc. car) 12 month pass $100.00
CAMPING FEES:
Per site/per night

(Up to 2 Adults & 2 Children) $ 16.00

Powered site per night
(Up to 2 Adults & 2 Children) $ 22.00
Additional person per night $ 6.00

*Children under 5 are free
FISHING LISENCES
Fishing Licenses are essential* for !shing and are valid throughout

NSW for both fresh and salt water !shing.
*Excluding Pension concession card holders and Returned Servicemen
3 Days $ 6.00

1Month $12.00
1 Year $30.00
3 Years $75.00

Licenses are available from St Lake Clair caretaker and Mackaway

Tackle
George Street
SINGLETON 2330
Telephone: 6572 3800

For more information on what to see and
do in the Singleton area, contact the Visitor
Infor

Thanks for that Mick. The guys might be able to work out roughtly what it is going to cost them.
Seen on as our newest member. Welcome to the site mate and I hope the guys here look after you.
See you up there.
Frank

1 buck just to go the toilet or shower, i think i save me doller and pee be behide a tree come up jumpy you gotta go

cost me about arrrr, $300 in fuel to get there alone.... sorry guys but ill have to miss this on, im working and its just to far away to drive for a quick fish.

bigdog I edited your post reply button didn't work for me untill now so here's a rundown on how to use the options

When you're using multiple options like you did fonts , sizes & colour

everytime you click on one of them you need to divide the brackets with your curcer b4 clicking on the next then keep repeating everytime you select a new option it should look like this

bigdog

See how I have fonts on both outsides then sandwiched is the size & in the middle is colour ??

Once you've got that layed out your text [whatever you type or paste in] goes in between the 2 colour brackets

I had to take a screenshot to show what I meant see below

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That was a typo. The showers and toilets are free.

Frank

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Yes it is a long drive from your place. One day we might get to have a meet closer to your neighbourhood.

How about Burrinjuck dam for next COD opening ?.
Cabins, camping, shops, the lot, even kangaroo's to play with.
Bit more expensive though.
Frank

I get down the coast (batemans or JB) frequently as these are only 5 hours and can pick up boat on way there. (close to dads place) would be happy to meet all down that way. Otherwise there are rivers and dams out this way. Bidgee? Wyangala.

Either way, have a good trip and ill hang out for the next one!

Frank, You must be warned about inviting these lads to your camping site Ive seen the photos, and they are massive budgie smuggler fans hehe

Mate after a few hours we all usually end up like



Frank

I'll fix your little Red Wagon how would you like to see this up as the sights banner ????

Funny stuff

hahaha your funny jump , i think this be a good meet but i will have to get a few days of school tho , hang on wait thats great thank you guys this be great

Gday all

Im one off the Fang crew that will be up at StClair
I have never been to a bad get together yet always a top weekend away

be great to meet up with some more fisho's doing what we all love to do
fishing if no fish just having a good time.

the weather up there should not be to hot hopefully but the way the weather
is this year who knows.

Thanks to Mick [bigdog] he put them up

it should be $8.00 a night each hopefully we can get a discount the more
there it might cost us a bit less

if you will be bringing a boat and trailer a one of $7.00 for the weekend

looking forward to meeting up

Dave

What On my Birthday at least I hope you wet my head.

im out that weekend ,actually im out for about 3 weeks either side of that as the bosses will be away skiing in the alps ,,,the worst part of being a caretaker

So ya gunna be home alone , just keep ya mouth closed when your sleeping, the hose man might pay you a visit

so whos going so far, i may come along gotta check the days it on and i let you know

Well Im hoping to get organised for a run to St Clair, bought another 3.7 Stacer yesterday so I wont have to tow a boat , just pop it on the roof rack, hoping to catch you boys at St Clair, so count me in.

the way the weather has been ide be packin some warmies

OK it's the week end of 15-16 March so week end after next.
I will be getting there on the Friday as will a couple of others, not sure how many boats will be there at this stage, cause there is some pulling out and some goinding in and it's damn hard to get people to commit to anything these days.
I have a big 4.9 open v nosed punt but I don't have a motor for it that I can start. Since my heart attack I haven't got the strength to pull the 35 hp motor over.
Unless I get a motor between now and then I will be going boatless.
Frank

Lake StClair

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OK fellas,
this is the weekend of 14th 15th &16th March, I am ready to go to St Clair, who's going and where is the meet, I should be there by midday Friday14th, can someone fill me in on what's happening.

Sumo. I should be there around that time if not earlier.
Look for a Maroon ( some people call it Brown ) old Range Rover, ( boatless ) and I won't be far away.
The general plan it to sit around and talk a lot and go fishing in between chats and eat and drink a lot.
And generally have a good time.
Do you need me to bring a electric transom mount/steer and battery with me for your tinny ?.
Will be good to meet up with you and I think you will blend in well with the gang.
Any one else interested, it's a everyone welcome affair, so don't be shy.

BTW when you get there tell the Rottweiler you are part of the FangNSW group.
What sort of Vehicle will you have so I can keep an eye out for you ?.
Frank

Thanks Frank, I am looking forward to it, If you like to bring a lecky and battery It would be appreciated and save me room bringing my old unit with all other camping junk,

I am driving a white 97 Rodeo dual cab with tinny up top, should be easy to spot with magnetic signs on back doors saying :: wait for it ! I Wanna Go Fishin with SUMO

PS. Remind me to speak to you about a bloke that might be able to swap your 35hp recoil start motor for an electric start.

Sumofishing
Mate im going up friday morning so keepeye out fo red and silver pejaro

You cant miss SUMO !

Just look for the Big Red Tent

Sumo

Looking forward to meeting up.

hopefully the fish will be hungry if not we will have a top weekend

I should be there around 12 hopefully

see you there Friday

Dave

No worries Dave , looks like we should all get there at the same time.