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Comp fishers catch prizes

WINNERS of the Koondrook Barham Fishing Competition celebrated their achievements with the support of local sponsors.

The raffle draw expanded the pool of winners with lucrative prizes to keep the fishing spirit alive.

The largest cod over the competition was 89.5 centimetres according to organiser Barry Stewart.


Junior Winners:

Largest Cod — $150 donated by Murray Blu Clothing and Things

Oliver Doyle

Largest Yello – $100 Blue Sky Voucher donated by Blue Sky

Indi Brennan

Carp Draw — $100 Blue Sky Voucher donated by Blue Sky

Sid McGowan

Adult Winners:

Largest Cod — $1000 donated by Mates Hotel Koondrook

Ethan Garnham

Largest Yellow — $500 donated by Gelletly Redgum Firewood

Terry McFarlane

Carp Draw — $200 donated by Barham Newsagency

Matthew Webster

Champion Angler – Fridge donated by Ajein Electrical

Lisa Frankling

Junior Ticket Draw Winners

1st Prize — Kayak donated by Tim Ryan Contracting

Copper Smith

2nd Prize — $200 Blue Sky Voucher donated by Blue Sky

Sunny Matuch

3rd Prize — $100 Blue Sky Voucher donated by Blue Sky

Heath Briggs

Adult Ticket Draw Winners

1st Prize — Boat donated by Molin Motorcycle and Marine

Luke Fulton

2nd Prize — Fridge donated by TM Plumbing and Services

Robert Peters

3rd Prize — Barbecue donated by Steve Thomas Electrical and Chookaburra Carpentry

Daniel Lake

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