Don Patterson nominated Nelson Philips from the Bundaberg SFC Qld for his Captures of Australian Bass
I would like to nominate Nelson for his meritorious capture of all his Australian Bass from the Kolan River and Lake Gregory. I will mention just one with however the story covers many. Nelson captured a 550 mm Lake Gregory Bass on 27/5/23, unlike most who fish this lake Nelson captures his fish using his trusty old Kayak, in all weather conditions from dawn to dusk. For anyone who can catch good size Bass out of Gregory is worthy of a meritorious capture. His ability to consistently capture Bass out of Gregory should also be recognized, also adding he has worked out wild bass in the Kolan River knowing when the bite is on, where they are and and how to catch them. Using a variety of hard body lures, plastics and vibes. No one has his ability in the local area, where others have tried but failed. Nelson recently pulled a wild Bass of 570 mm out of the Kolan River and continues to take many over the 500 mm. Nelson has just recently obtained his Masters 20 for Trophy length Bass which is an achievement on its own. Nelson has developed a great knowledge of time, place and methods used to catch these great sporting fish both in the Dams and Native Rivers.
