The Culburra Recreation Fishing Club's annual carnival attracted around 100 participants who took up the challenge.

There were snapper, tailor, blackfish and flathead, a real assortment of fish weighed in.

I don't have a list of winners as yet but will report them next week for all to read.

The other big event was the Flathead Classic held in St Georges Basin with a big field of competitors taking part.

There were plenty of fish to be had and as you will see from the results, some monsters at that.

Big thanks to all the sponsors who took the opportunity to take part in this event.

Flathead Classic results were -

Heaviest flathead (Senior) - Ian Phillips - 5.795kg (and 900mm).

Heaviest flathead on fly - Glenn Godwin - 2.060kg.

Heaviest flathead (junior) - Ryan Jamieson - 3.855kg (after late penalty).

Heaviest mixed bag - Richard Nye/Garry King - bag weighing 5.065kg consisting of flathead, whiting and bream.

Heaviest other species - Chris Neville - with a 2.090kg tailor.

Team placings

1. Go-steel - 5.065kg

2. Chew on this - 4.775kg

3. Clear Choice Pure Water - 3.890kg

4. Young Guns - 3.675kg

5. Hooked up - 3.480kg

6. Gnome - 3.365kg

7. Truck - 3.085kg

8. Fillet and Release – 3.035kg

9. Team Smut - 2.530kg

10. Wired - 2.425kg

Congratulations to all the winners.

Thanks to all the sponsors of the event - Hobiecat Australasia, Damiki Tackle, Culburra Bait and Tackle, Nowra Powerboats, McCallums Sports, Nowra Marine, Gabes Boating and Fishing Centres, Bay and Basin Sportsfishing, Basin View Cellars and Culburra Fuel.

This weekend sees the running of the first Squidgy Southern Bream Series.

For those of you who are keen and need to know more, give us a call at the shop.

The first round will be held at the Georges River in Sydney but there are plenty of rounds closer to home in the up and coming months.

For further info jump on the web and go to www.basinlureandfly.org.