Calling young anglers! Come & get hooked!

[nsw_fisheries]

http://www.fisheries.nsw.gov.au/gen/news/fb_04feb_3_calling.htm

"This document has been posted for information and to encourage discussion among yourselves. For more information from NSW Fisheries on the issue, please visit our web site on www.fisheries.nsw.gov.au"

[basserman]

Calling young anglers! Come & get hooked on Fishing!
February 3, 2004

Experienced and first-time young anglers in the Armidale area have the chance to brush up on their fishing skills, or learn how to fish at a special clinic being run on 21 February 2004.

The fishing clinic, run by NSW Fisheries at the Dutton Trout Hatchery at Ebor, will give children aged between eight and 14 the opportunity to practise casting, rigging, tying knots and fishing.

“They’ll also learn all about bag and size limits, aquatic habitats, species that are threatened with extinction, and how to fish responsibly,” Steve Dunn NSW Fisheries Director-General said.

“Children will also get the chance to put their skills into action by fishing for trout and may even catch a big one.”

Mr Dunn said fishing clinics were being held around the State as part of the NSW Government’s commitment to teach young people about recreational fishing and conservation.

“This is a great day out and a good way for children to experience the enjoyment of recreational fishing.

“Each participant will get to take home fishing gear, including a fishing rod and reel, a NSW Fisheries T-shirt, cap and water bottle, as well as educational material. Children will also have the chance to win prizes, such as posters and lures,” Mr Dunn said.

NSW Fisheries staff will host the clinic at the Dutton Trout Hatchery, Point Lookout Road, Ebor. The clinic runs from 10am to 3pm.

Admission is $40 per child, which includes lunch and fishing equipment.

To secure a place, call 6775 9139 by Wednesday 19 February, 2004.

Media inquiries – Daniel Rath 02 8437 4984 or 0438 247 571




this is good to see and even better that it is for rural part too
hope this is the first step!
i know i would love to see something like this done in port macquarie and i know i would send my kid!

but lets hope the tv stations and radio stations get involved to get the news out for all the kiddies out there!
NSW fishing licences at work ;D :D ;D

[basserman]

opps also forgot to say that that trout hachery is a great place to have a tour of! some of there buck trout will have you iching to get your fly rod or spin gear out.
i know i have caght so ripper trout in the stream near and around ebor

[basserman]

me with trout

[Gazza]

i know i would love to see something like this done in port macquarie and i know i would send my kid!

but lets hope the tv stations and radio stations get involved to get the news out for all the kiddies out there!
NSW fishing licences at work #
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Hi Basserman , sorry mate #,one thing that is for sure , is that it's not the RFL at work ,or they wouldn't be charging you i.e. your kid $40.00 ,after you've already paid your $25.00 into the "trust" #>:(

You do know #??? same deal i.e. rfl and 'fishing clinics' are free in Q'ld.

You should check "how many" kids places are actually available , before the TV and radio coverage kicks in, #to dissappoint too many NSW kids.......

Mate ,it's a DISGRACE that they 'charge' at all #.......honest injun #::) :o

Regards
Gazza

p.s. as a Dad ,I have total respect for you "wanting MORE Fishing clinics" to be able to take your kid too ,so don't misunderstand who i'm really talking too ,o.k.? [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]

[basserman]

it is a shame that they do charge both me for a licence then the kids to go to a clinic
but nsw is seeing some of the money back in the forms of fad
but i also see a hell of alot of fisherys boats with barnd new spanking engines on them