The last round of the SSBS 2011 events was held last weekend in Mallacoota, Victoria. From all reports the fishing was once again tough but those that caught fish did so with impressive results. Matt Petrie from Victoria amassed a 3kg + bag on day two to jump a few rungs and find himself on top of the podium (Great result Matty). Bay and Basins Sports fishing guide Darryl Head also broke the three kilo mark on day two, climbing from fourth to second place. The ever consistent Dave Hedge took out third and Brian Rutledge rounded out the top four.
Conditions were supposed to be appalling but it sounds like the entrants had a small reprieve. The end result marks the final qualification points possible for the SSBS Grand Final in late October. Somehow Jason and I managed to scrape the bottom of the barrell, great news considering Squidder is the defending title holder from 2010. The Year to date points have been updated and are available from the following link:
http://www.ssbs.basinlureandfly.org.au/points/ytd-points-2011/
KFA team member Craig Coughlan reviews the tournament in detail here.