Anglers in Melton and Moorabool have come together to learn more about their favourite pastime as the weather gets warmer.
On Saturday, September 24, the Didyabringyarodalong club put on a ‘fun night of fishing information’ for locals to come along and learn more about fishing.
From 5–8pm, more than 50 people attended the session to hear from Richard Abela – one of Victoria’s leading charter skippers – as well as VR Fish executive officer Ben Scullin and members of the Victorian Fisheries Authorities.
President Andrew Levett said the outing was a success for the club.
“The feedback we got was that it was a very informative and worthwhile night,” he said.
“Attendees learned a lot of things they didn’t know about, especially from the fisheries officers, and we picked up some new members.”
Bacchus Marsh resident Matt Mooney was one of these new members.
He said he was inspired to sign up when reminded of his own background with the sport and family involvement at the club.
“My dad was involved in the club many years ago when I was a little tacker. I got a lot from it back then and hadn’t given it much thought since, until people asked if we wanted to come along on Saturday,” he said.
“It reminded me of family and so I thought I’d sign up so my kids can enjoy it as well.”
Mr Mooney said it was nice to “reconnect” with “like minded people” and “share knowledge.”
Mr Levett said the club was “all about being community minded and getting families involved.”
