Fishing Australia

Hi All,

For anyone in and around the Narrandera Region who has got the kids at home going stir crazy here is a great activity that is worth its weight in gold, see the following release from the New South Wales Goverment's Department of Industry and Investment.

I have been to the facilities a few time and they are first class, and the staff are great.

Highly recommended.

Rob

Aspiring and keen young anglers looking for a bit of excitement and fun during the school holidays can learn more about recreational fishing at two Industry
and Investment (I&I) NSW fishing workshops on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 October.

The workshops will be held I&I NSW’s Narrandera Fisheries Centre, Buckingbong Road, off the Sturt Highway, from 10am to 3pm. I&I NSW Narrandera Fisheries manager, Les Rava, said the workshops would give children between the ages of 8 and 14 the chance to learn about fishing techniques, bag and size limits, and ethical fishing practices.

“Fishing workshops are held around the State as part of the NSW Government’s commitment to teaching children about sustainable recreational fishing and
habitat conservation,” Mr Rava said.

“They are a great way to introduce children to this fun and healthy outdoor sport, and the Narrandera Fisheries Centre is the ideal place for children to
learn more about freshwater fishing in a safe environment. The youngsters will get the chance to put their new skills into action when they fish in a pond specially stocked with freshwater species such as Murray cod, golden perch and silver perch to improve their chances of a good catch.”

The cost of each workshop is $40 a child, which includes a quality rod and reel, tackle box, shirt, hat and a bbq lunch. Participants should remember to ‘slip,
slop, slap’ and prepare for possibility of inclement weather.

Numbers are limited to a maximum of 30 children a day and bookings must be made before close of business on Tuesday 6 October. Telephone
(02) 6959 9021 to book.

The fishing workshops program is funded through the Recreational Fishing Trust.

All funds raised by the recreational fishing fee in NSW are placed in two Trusts, for saltwater and freshwater initiatives. These funds are used to improve
recreational fishing across the State.