In October 1969 two crib owners Jim Booth and Graham Godby started competing for a trophy they named the Luggate Trouters Trophy. In the first year there were 5 men in the Godby team and 6 in the Booths team.
This trophy has been competed for every year since, with a further trophy now included for a local Luggate team led by John Ironside (Tinny) to compete for. This is the B.I.G. Shield (being Booth, Ironside and Godby) and this hangs in the local hotel.
The teams are only allowed to fish from the shore but can fish in any lake, or river.
This competition is run in the first weekend in October with the weigh in being held at 12 noon on the Sunday.
There is a book available from Graham Godby (cost $10.00) of all the records from day one of the fishing competition which includes some interesting photos as well. Phone Graham 03 443 8503 if you are interested in a obtaining a copy.
This trophy has been competed for every year since, with a further trophy now included for a local Luggate team led by John Ironside (Tinny) to compete for. This is the B.I.G. Shield (being Booth, Ironside and Godby) and this hangs in the local hotel.
The teams are only allowed to fish from the shore but can fish in any lake, or river.
This competition is run in the first weekend in October with the weigh in being held at 12 noon on the Sunday.
There is a book available from Graham Godby (cost $10.00) of all the records from day one of the fishing competition which includes some interesting photos as well. Phone Graham 03 443 8503 if you are interested in a obtaining a copy.
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