We sadly advise the recent passing of our friend and colleague Lawrence (Laurie) Oliver. As many of you will be aware Laurie has been suffering from Liver Cancer for the past 2+ years and it finally got the better of him this Monday evening. A funeral to celebrate Laurie’s life will be held on Friday 6 March @ 1 pm.…
The full contest this year is the 10th since we started in 2009, and we’re looking forward to it! A fantastic array of over $5,500 prizes are sorted, and Bob Gamble from Taupiri Tavern has offered a $500 draw prize for adult’s entry competitors. As long as you’re entered you’re in, but you must be at the prize-giving to collect…
I have fished alongside John for over 40 years. Reflecting on these times and chatting to his fishing sidekick, Noel Osborne, we both agreed John was a very special person. His unrivalled passion for fishing led him to motivate and lead others, through his energy and drive and his natural leadership talent ensuring his innovative ideas were actioned. This is…
John Giacon, who will be known to older Club members, passed away on 3 July aged 84. John’s life revolved around fly fishing in all its aspects. He was a foundation member of Auckland Freshwater Anglers’ Club and subsequently represented the club on the NZ Alliance of Freshwater Anglers, eventually becoming the secretary and later president of that organisation, which…