The DPI have an ongoing program of workshops to introduce kids to the sport of angling. They are not free but a modest cost given the goodies they come away with and the experience. You can read about how one of our Juniors had a great day at Gaden Trout Hatchery in the Nov 2018 issue of Burley Line. (Bookings are essential, details in the flyer)
There are saltwater and freshwater focused versions at various locations in our region. Flyers are below.
Nathan has posted a 7 minute video on the shop’s Facebook page, but you should be able to see it without being a Facebook user.
https://www.facebook.com/compleatanglercanberra/videos/431777100993007/?app=fbl
Looks very swish and CAA fly tying may need to lift its game to keep up 😀
CAA member Evan, in his ‘Createafly’ persona, will be giving a demonstration at the shop 6:00PM to 8:00PM.
All the info including images is here but suffice to say:
The flies look interesting. Wet flies suitable for winter Trout fishing
– CLARET MACHINE
– BECK’S BIBIO HOPPER (WET)
– EUCUMBENE MIDGE
– TOM JONES (FUZZLE DUB)
BYO vice to tie along with Evan.
Free sausage sizzle if you get peckish.
What more do you need to tempt you!
The night will be free to attend, however the store insist that you call in advance to book on 6239 1323.
See
https://www.facebook.com/142000969329939/posts/1060622674134426/?app=fbl
Have your say here. Closing date 9 Jul.
This just in from Antia of UMDR (for those not bragging the CAA June Chill event):
(Key update – more fly related stock has arrived from Hardy and …. my memory fails me but another well known brand 🤔 Airflo?)
Nathan is back in town and has been recruited as the fulltime manager of the new Compleat Angler Canberra. It is in the previous WetSpot shop at 16 Wollongong St, Fyshwick (their sign will be replaced by a Compleat Angler soon). The shop is also selling Hobie kayaks etc and offering servicing for kayak owners.
One thing has changed. The shop will be supporting CAA for raffles etc, but individual discounts via club membership won’t be offered. Instead individuals will be getting bonus credits with each purchase through an individual loyalty plan. Nathan can explain fully when you drop in. The credit amount depends on what you buy but my recent experience was that mine was around 10%.
Luke’s latest post on CAA Facebook reminds me that I forgot to mention stream trout season closure real soon now. Oops🙄
An eclectic mix this month.
Thanks Shaun for the gear review on modestly priced wading boot studs – I’ve still got to order mine. There is also some interesting news from MAS and CFA. Many thanks to Stefan for a thoughtful report on the Tumut trip. The photos from Lyall, and particularly by Thomas, are brilliant. Lyall is a trusted provider of material for Burley Line but I look forward to more from Thomas to grace our photo of the month to add to this month’s.
There’s an article here following on from Jaime’s great idea suggesting the coffee and shop trip to the Grand Opening of the Compleat Angler Canberra – the photos show a bunch of happy shoppers in amongst extensive stock. Well done and good luck to Nathan in this new endeavour.
Lyall was kind enough to pen some notes on the recent FFA National Championship held at Tumut. I noted that JQ had been too busy with work (and I’m aware family) to get in his report on this event for this issue. I look forward to some words on his experience with the FFA event next month.
NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers has brought to our attention this survey. It is being conducted to inform Snowy-Monaro Regional Council about recreational anglers and their engagement with their sport in the region. You are encouraged to take part. This is a real chance for you to have your say and influence Council. It took me 10 minutes.
Click here.
DPI have been (slowly) developing a website to provide information to anglers of access to waters across NSW. Check it out the prototype:
https://www.angleraccessdev.dpi.nsw.gov.au/
NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers has been pursuing DPI for advice in its further advancement. Seems to me that despite lots of dots on the map, the underlying information remains quite thin.
Any comments placed on this CAA News Blog post via ‘reply’ will be forwarded to CFA. (Don’t forget to annotate your reply with a name that you are happy to have published on the Internet)
Fly Fish Australia still needs another 5 Controllers for next weekend’s competition at Tumut. As you can see above, a very attractive “thank you package” will be given to all controllers.
See the Facebook link below for package and contact details.
https://www.facebook.com/567635949937324/posts/2493595984007968/?sfnsn=mo