THE Merimbula Big Game and Lakes Angling Club (MBGALAC) welcomed juniors for a special fishing workshop last week.
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Twenty-four kids signed on to take part in the Department of Primary Industries Fisheries course.
Kids learn how to cast and retrieve, rules and regulations, how to handle their catch, fishing knots and how to release their catch with the minimum of stress to the fish.
Fisheries officer Stephen Thurstan was pleased with the response to the course.
A number of Fishcare volunteers gave up their time for the day, but organisers said it made it more enjoyable for the youngsters.
Organisers said the strong numbers of fish caught during the gala weekend attested to the health of local stocks, ensuring a bright future for junior anglers.
In regular fishing news, ocean flathead are plentiful off Tura and Bournda.
The lakes are holding good sized tailor and trawling small bibbed lures is the best option.
Merimbula’s front lake is boasting good numbers of trevally, which are very responsive to cubed pilchard baits.
Bream are active around the oyster racks with club members suggesting soft plastics.
For anyone chasing something a bit different, members also suggested trying your hand at netting blue swimmer crabs in the lake.
They can be tricky to find, but ones caught recently have been good size.
Meanwhile, fishing off the beach is going well for salmon and tailor.
The club said to fish during the later part of the rising tide.
Marlin have been reported off the coast of Tathra and game fishers are now on the lookout.
Club president John Whittaker and Kris Larsen will be the club’s hosts at the Spencer Park clubhouse from 6.30pm on Friday.
Members and guests are all invited so take along family and friends to catch up on all the latest.