The Col Russell Memorial competition

Tathra Amateur Fishing Club held its first comp for the season on the Sunday of the long weekend.
The Col Russell Memorial competition carries $300 prize money for heaviest sand flathead and attracts a strong field of entrants from all over NSW.
This year saw Max Lee from Culcairn take home the prize money.
 
Tubby Taylor collected the $200 for heaviest five fish in the boat (excluding shark & ray).
Pictured is Mary Lee with one of the fish that contributed to the total of the five heaviest

Pictured is Bill Williams with shark fillets that although not eligible for a prize will nevertheless be a prize meal.