Dry Casting Report December 2001


		Surf Casting and Angling Club of W.A. (Inc.) Dry Casting Report December 2001

Greeting Willo at the Oval, the first thing that got our attention was the wind and how strong it was and coming right at us. So strong that when young Trev arrived and got out of his car, he let go of the door and a gust of the wind nearly carried him over to the next Oval. Gathering his strength during a lull, Trev got back to us and we put at least half a dozen 4 ounce sinkers into his pockets to stabilise him.

A few mumbles were heard about the wind and Aubs assured me his Dad told him you can't have it your way all the time. Anyway quite a few out of bounds and short casts were blamed on the wind. Roy and I were scoring for the Vets and struggled to stay out on the Oval while those two Tele tubbies were rock solid. I noticed a couple of shifty types waited until those two stood side-by-side and used the wind break to put down some reasonable casts.

I'll sneak in a "well done" to Mal Head because I'm grateful for his assistance and guidance with the mini juniors while a I'm out in the middle. Thanks mate.


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Reliable sources gave me a story about Gary. Seems he was up to his usual brilliance in the double handed event and scored a bull's-eye, then fluffed up the next cast in a big way. Don't worry, Gary. As you know even the best of us to drop our standards at times. It's just that you have to turn a deaf ear to the advice you get from the others.

That reminds me, Trev fluffed a beauty in the single-handed and so I gave him another try, and yes, you're right, he scored a bull's-eye, which put a rustic spring in his step away.

The following is the truth, the "Hole Truff" and no explanation can be found.

This certain bloke has been having a miserable run lately and hasn't been totally with it. One or two flashes of mediocrity over the year is about the best he can do. But Sunday produced a saga that will be waffled around the campfires for years to come......

First of all he exerted most of his energy looking after others, and when it came to his turn to cast he appeared in a senile mood.

A couple of good distance casts, (considering the wind and them actually being in the court) put a smile on his dial. Comes the double handed event and he actually does a bit better than usual and actually scores a bull's-eye at the short distance.

Now by this time I felt something was in the air and asked if Roy and I could join them during the single-handed casting. Begrudgingly he mumbles okay.

The four of us went through our first few casts with no special significance. Then you know who produced his bull's-eye and was beaming with importance. Stepping up for his last cast he drops another clanger.

With a whoop and a holler, he springs into the air (imagine a camel with a backside full of angry bees) producing a leap like Sir Robert Helpman (being about 80 years old). Upon landing, starts a victory dance (imagine a hippo doing a John Travolta) only to slip and twist his ankle. Stumbling off and mumbling to himself he left us rolling around on the grass, killing ourselves with laughter. Those who caught this display will have it etched in our memories forever.

But wait there is more. George was using his video camera to tape our casting actions for review and just might have caught it on tape. Can you imagine the awards we could win if we could get that tape onto "Funniest Home Videos".

Would you believe there is not a person in Kirk Street Balcatta or the Willison neighbourhood that hasn't heard of certain person's casting greatness. Ain't it sweet when a "mate" does well.

Congratulations to Roy for winning the double handed event, to Nick and Chas for sharing the artificial bait, and Nick for winning the 112 gram event. To young Rhys a well done and the same to Nick for being top dog for the day. Of course we can't let Willo off just because he won the single-handed event and also showed us numerous dance steps. What donkey said "casting is boring?"

Keep it straight and long.

Hendo

PS. To all the guys who always make the casting day a great day - thank you.

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Results for the day:-

Seniors	[112 Cast 1 Metres	gram] Cast 2 Metres	112g Total Points	[Artificial Cast 1 Metres	bait] Cast 2 Metres	A/B Total Points	Double Handed Accuracy	Single Handed Accuracy	Day Total Points
Andrew Aubrey	125	120	25	101	0	10	85	20	140
Nick Allsworth	144	146	29	108	111	22	129	27	207
Chas Riegert	137	142	28	110	109	22	99	12	161
Terry Willison	120	115	24	100	0	10	93	34	161
Eric Parker	132	119	25	95	89	18	74	14	131
Gary Gildersleeves	126	0	13	104	104	21	137	13	184
Ken Black	111	106	22	96	73	17	61	15	115
George Holman	131	129	26	96	0	10	89	22	147
Darren Batchelor	0	0	0	0	106	11	106	0	117
Sean Fuller (Visitor)	0	0	0	85	100	10	41	9	69
Veterans
Trevor Stam	86	84	17	61	71	13	122	13	165
Roy Killick	110	114	22	0	84	8	144	16	190
Terry Fuller	0	108	11	88	82	17	120	16	164
Jim Strong	0	62	6	0	68	7	65	20	98
Mal Head	103	0	10	0	0	0	120	20	150
Alan Jones	106	105	21	0	0	0	108	8	137
Andy Thorgersen	60	83	14	50	64	11	42	8	75
Tony D'Alonzo	105	102	21	88	79	17	118	28	184
Bob Henderson	123	128	25	106	98	20	126	19	190
Mini Juniors
Emily Woodford	58	50	11	50	40	9	42	9	71
Rhys Jones	61	66	13	0	0	0	56	15	84

Winners of the Day:-

Competition	Winner	Score
112 gram	Nick Allsworth	29
Artificial Bait	Nick Allsworth/Chas Riegert	22
Double Handed Accuracy	Roy Killick	144
Single Handed Accuracy	Terry Willison	34
Overall Winner of the Day	Nick Allsworth	207
Mini Junior	Rhys Jones	84

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