Wild weather kept many off the water on the weekend but judging by the photos there continues to be some good bream fishing on the estuaries.
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Dan Hegarty, aka Grizzly Adams, landed and released a 43cm stonker bream on a Berkley Scum Dog, while James Caves of Bermagui busted out the saltwater flyfishing gear to chase the bream.
Our online fishing page is widely read! Craig Morley caught a beaut 4.5kg snapper off Kiama recently on a micro jig in 60 metres and sent in this photo. Send in your catches!
There are still no reports of kingfish at Montague Island but skipper Matt Betts was able to get some nice flathead off the island on Wednesday morning. The diving for lobster and even slipper lobster at Montague Island has also been good as local lass Georgia Poyner can attest after going diving and spearing with Ben Todhunter from Adreno diving gear.
Local fishing clubs and tackle shops are getting behind Australia’s first ever National Gone Fishing Day this Sunday, October 16. Member for Bega Andrew Constance is encouraging the local community to get involved in National Gone Fishing Day by participating in one of the many events, or getting the family, a friend or taking time out for yourself to enjoy a day of fishing.
Mr Constance said Gone Fishing Day events would be held in 44 locations across NSW on October 16, including fishing clubs at Dalmeny, Tuross Head and Tomakin.
“The three local fishing clubs will share in $5,435 of funding to assist with their Go Fishing Day. Tuross Fishing Club is encouraging kids to fish, Dalmeny Fishing Club is holding a fish-off in Mummaga Lake and Tomakin Fishing Club will host a come and try fishing day,” he said.
“About 850,000 recreational fishers go fishing somewhere in NSW each year, many of them in and around the Eurobodalla. Recreational fishing isn’t just a great way for local families to spend time; it’s also a great drawcard for our region.
“The level of interest in community grants has been fantastic with the NSW Government providing $65,000 in funding to support the day’s activities from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust.
“I encourage all our local fishers, and especially non-fishers who would like to give it a try to get involved and experience how much fun fishing can be for the whole family.”
Around 38 fishing clubs throughout the state have successfully applied for funding to run community fishing activities for Gone Fishing Day. Bermi Bait & Tackle will have a free sausage sizzle, tea and coffee to get the fishos’ day started, and also half-price tinny hire.
In addition to the 38 community events run by fishing clubs, the Department of Primary Industries will also host six major events with a range of free family friendly fishing activities. The NSW Government has removed the requirement to hold a recreational fishing licence on Gone Fishing Day to encourage participation.
Dalmeny Club activities – The Gone Fishing Day Mummaga Lake fish-off starts 8.30am Sunday. It’s shore-based fishing only for beginners and prospective members. All welcome. The Dalmeny Fishing Club is also preparing for its famous, annual seafood night on Saturday, October 22 at 6pm at Club Dalmeny – $30 for members, $40 nonmembers. Entertainment by Ginger Mist. Tickets now on sale at Club Dalmeny – get your tickets early!