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Yep, it’s on again! The 21^st Annual Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic is geared up for another rod bending line ripping good time for the whole family 6^th - 8^th April.

So in keeping with tradition FishiLeaks sat down with club President Ron Henderson (pictured left) to see what he and the dedicated volunteers have install for 2012; and no surprise he had that ‘stunned Mullet’ look again when he found out The Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic is back on.

In a yet another tell all 3 day interview Ron dropped a bombshell when he revealed he is releasing his memoirs this year where he talks about everything from lawn mowing, fishing, and golf to his deep love for kittens and his desire to return to male underwear modelling, “because I am known as ‘The Look’ ”. Once Ron got that off his chest we got down to business and he revealed he weeps uncontrollably when he reflects on all the dedicated club members over the past 21 years who have contributed their time and energy to ensure the Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic has grown and matured into one of the top 5 events on the Fraser Coast, weeping Ron said, “I just can’t wait to get started so we can celebrate the events 21^st birthday”.

In a ‘strange’ moment, Rons mood shifted from deep emotion to confusion when he said, “how come we are giving away over $45,000 in prizes plus a mega boating package when it’s our 21^st birthday, shouldn’t we get the presents”? After some time clearing up the confusion, Ron exercised his modelling experience and has arranged for the merchandise coordinator Amanda a new look fishing fashion range for the Easter Classic.

We gave the last word to his wife Leanne, “we all know Ronny is an Adonis and a great club President, but you know behind every great man is an even better woman to keep him organised”.

FishiLeaks Reveals Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic Insider

In the biggest news of 2012, FishiLeaks is able to reveal the insider who has provided over 10 secret Easter Classic documents. In supplying insider information the public is now being made aware of the extent to which the Burrum Heads Amateur Fishing Club has gone to deliver the biggest Easter Fishing Classic in its 21 years.

Peter Gamel (age with-held due to his youthful appearance) has been identified in the Burrum Heads Kangaroo Court as being the mastermind behind the leaking of information. Peter Gamel has been charged with 10 counts of breaching the Burrum Heads Anti-secrecy Act by revealing the following secrets:

-Easter Fishing Classic turns 21 in 2012

-Free lanyards to all who register

-Register online www.burrumfishingclassic.com.au

-$45,000 in prizes and giveaways

-2 big Kids Clinics on Sunday Morning

-The biggest major raffle in the history of the Easter Classic with 3 holidays up for grabs

-An exciting Early bird prize

-Another awesome Super Draw Boat to give away

-Watch the free Promo movie at www.burrumfishingclassic.com.au

-AUSTACKLE back with seriously good fishing gear

-Reverse Draw has been renovated

In a statement released over the weekend Peter Gamel confessed that he did supply detailed information to FishiLeaks, asked why he felt it necessary he had this to say, “I feel like a sweet tooth in a candy store and I just can’t wait for the Easter Classic each year, I want everyone to know”.

FishiLeaks can confirm Chief Magistrate Keith McMahon (pictured Right) has sentenced Peter Gamel to 3 days of Family Fishing FUN at the Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic April 6^th – 8^th. Chief Magistrate McMahon sighted the revealing of the Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic turning 21 as being the force behind the strict sentence when he said, “That young man Gamel is just a happy guy who loves to see families have lots of fun”.

In a bizarre twist, Chief Magistrate McMahon will be sentenced in the QLD Cane Toad Courts in May for being a ‘NSW BLUES’ supporter. Shame Maca, Shame!

Peter Gamel had the final word (as usual) on his sentence this weekend when he said, “for a rod bending, line ripping good time I will see you at the Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic for the BIG 21^st Birthday bash”.

Many moons have passed since 1991 where Paul Keating was Prime Minister, Alan Boarder was Australian cricket captain, petrol averaged at .62c/Ltr with milk a $1/Ltr, Benny Hill passes away, Ireland beats Australia in Rugby Union, Brian Westwood wins the Archibald prize, space shuttle Atlantis8 lands, contact lenses were invented in Australia, and the Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic was born.

Started by 3 families which included 10 children in 1991; the Burrum Heads Amateur Fishing Club started the Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic as a fun family event over the Easter weekend to enjoy and relax in the village atmosphere while wetting a line in a beautiful environment.

In just the first 4 years of the Easter Classic, the Burrum Heads Amateur Fishing club was able

to fund the infrastructure, turf, pathways, and lighting present at the Lions Park for all

community and visitors to enjoy year round from the proceeds of the Easter Classic. Over the 21 years The Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic has raised money to support local organizations, sponsor individuals, and directly contribute to the economy of the village.

The event has matured (along with the fashions thankfully) to have experienced a steady growth rate of 17.5%/year due to its popularity. The support from the community and businesses local and across Australia alike has allowed the Easter Fishing Classic to grow in numbers and in the capacity to generate spectacular prizes and giveaways to all who attend.

All members of the Burrum Heads Amateur Fishing Club are volunteers who take enormous pride in their community and environment with sustainable fishing endorsement, kids clinics to educate and build awareness, supporting a wide range of community events such as the Endeavour Christmas day boat run and cricket match, and bringing life to a usually quiet village in delivering the Easter Fishing Classic right on the foreshores of the picturesque Burrum River.

As a result of all the volunteers over the last 21 years the Burrum heads Amateur Fishing Club was awarded the Fraser Coast Australia Day Community Event award in 2009 and has made the Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic a top 5 event in the Wide Bay Fraser Coast and is regarded as one of the biggest family fishing events in Qld.

Some think he’s a genius…

Some think he looks like a stunned Mullet this time of year … We all know him as ‘el presidente’.

Lucky for Ron there is an assembled crack team of volunteers to deliver the 20^th Annual Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic.

Ron said in a revealing tell all interview, he is emotionally overwhelmed at the efforts club members have made to ensure another rod bending line ripping great time is on for the whole family this Easter.

Burrum Heads Amateur Fishing Club President Ron Henderson (Pictured right)

He now wants to buy a kitten!

Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic was among 49 Qld events and the ONLY event in the Fraser Coast/South Burnett regions who received funding from the Premier and Minister for the Arts, the Honourable Ana Bligh to hold a Queensland event.

The $8,500 announcement came on the 17^th December 2010 with the Premier saying, “Events create a new reason for people to visit and are a great way to promote an area”.

“This funding is supporting regional events that attract tourists, increase economic activity, support jobs, entertain locals and boost community spirit”.

The Easter Fishing Classic for 20 years has been a conduit in attracting visitors from around Australia and overseas to the small fishing village and is proud of the economic boost and community benefit the event brings to Burrum Heads.

Attending the 2010 Easter Fishing Classic, Mike Cole became hooked after taking the classic family fishing event bait - fun. In an excited moment he has committed Austackle to a premier sponsorship of the 2011 Easter Fishing Classic. 

Austackle design seriously good fishing gear to suit Aussie fishing, in 2010 Austackle sponsored quality gear for a number of prize categories, but Mike Cole looked like a sweet tooth in a candy store and has gone overboard. In 2011, Austackle will provide the 2011 Easter Fishing Classic with a broad range of fishing gear for the whole family to land in the many prize draws and giveaways.

Some say he only comes out at night and is rarely seen in public.

Some say he is so shy even when he looks in the mirror be becomes bashful.

But tell Mike Cole there’s a fishing comp in Burrum Heads and he goes crackers, just begging to give away his Aussie designed fishing gear for Aussie anglers of all ages and skill.

Burrum Heads Amateur Fishing Club President Ron Henderson has spent many a long hour consoling Mike over the Easter being too far away.

But now Easter is just around the corner Ron sent the ‘King of Prizes’ Eric Davey to break the news to Mike being the 20^th annual Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classics’ Premier sponsor in 2011.

The ‘King of Prizes’ revealed Mike became so animated at the news he broke into his favourite Pointer Sisters song – I’m So Excited.

Mike also wants to buy a kitten.

Congratulations Mike! 

The Burrum Heads Easter Fishing Classic welcomes Austackle on Board

Some say his best feature is viewed from behind.

Some say he makes them giggle.

We know him as the ‘King of Prizes’.

Behind every great man is an even greater woman, Eric Davey and driving force wife Rosemary have again trawled the country to deliver over $25,000 of prizes and give-aways including the early bird prize valued at $300

During the excitement of accepting the generous sponsorships, Rosemary revealed in a quiet moment Erics’ hard work is his best feature when giving away the thousands of dollars in prizes. 

Due to her popularity we have disguised Leanne the coordinator of the ‘Kids Clinic’ to hide her identity. At last year’s Easter Fishing Classic Leanne was overwhelmed at 157 young people attending her clinic; double that of the previous year.   

Some say it’s because she is a top angler you can learn much from 
Some say it’s because she brings loads of prizes and giveaways

Her husband says he shows her the hot fishing spots
But we know the popularity of the ‘Kids Clinic’ keeps smashing attendance records each year. 

With the help and support of local businessman Bob Wicks from Bobs Bridgestone Tyres Leanne puts on a great Sunday morning with a Q&A session, target casting & a raffle draw. Leanne is one sharp lady and assures the Easter Classic organisers she is ready for you youngins! Just to make sure Leanne has bought in reinforcements from Channel 7 to ensure you youngins have a chance at the prizes and loads of fun.