Calling young anglers! Come & catch a big one!

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Calling young anglers! Come & catch a big one!
December 1, 2003
Experienced and first-time young anglers in the Jindabyne area have the chance to brush up on their fishing skills, or learn how to fish at a special clinic being run on Saturday 20 December 2003.

The fishing clinic, run by NSW Fisheries at the Gaden Trout Hatchery, Jindabyne, will give young people aged 8 to 14 years the chance to practise casting, rigging, tying knots, and fishing for trout.

“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.

“They might even catch a big one and be the envy of their family and friends.”

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.

“Each participant will come away with fishing gear, including a rod and reel, a NSW Fisheries T-shirt and cap and educational material, and will have the chance to win prizes, such as drink bottles, posters and lures,” Mr Dunn said.

The NSW Fisheries fishing clinic will be held at the Gaden Trout Hatchery, Kosciusko Road, Jindabyne from 10am-3pm on Saturday, December 20, 2003.

The cost is $40 per child.

To secure a place, ring 6456 2077 by Friday, December 19, 2003.

Media inquiries: Kristina Resanceff on 8437 4915 or 0438 247 571.