Our annual lessons are on again for three weeks. Mornings of 14, 21, 28 Sep. First two near Questacon and final week on water. All details in the flyer.

11 Sep in Belconnen

An earlier post on Facebook didn’t work properly. Instead you should go to
https://ozfish.org.au/event/canberra-fish-talks-act-september-2025/

As an affiliate to the NSW branch of the Australian National Sportfishing Association (ANSA NSW) https://www.ansansw.com.au/ CAA delegates have been invited to the Annual General Meeting/Presentation Night hosted by Canberra Fisherman’s Club on 30 August. Dinner will be a roast meet buffet. RSVP by 15 August – CAA members should contact CAA Executive/Membership Officer if you’d like to represent CAA as our delegate.

More than one year ago Fisheries Minister Moriarty established a working group of recreational anglers to develop a concept for a peak body to represent recreational anglers of NSW (and hopefully interstate anglers who fish in NSW). She has now opened a ‘have your say’ process to engage with the wider recreational angler population.

The working group has reported to the minister, but the report is not actually available at the ‘have your say’ page. Instead, the questionnaire goes through elements of the concept seeking angler comment. Each page seems to have a button for ‘would you like more information on …’ which then describes the concept currently envisaged for that aspect of the peak body operation. There doesn’t seem to be an opportunity to save your contribution and come back later to finish. It could take you a while to consider each stage of your submission and finally complete, but I’d suggest that it is important we all engage.

The press release is here:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/1-million-to-establish-independent-nsw-recreational-fishing-peak-body

The questionnaire here:
https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/peak-body-rec-fishing

Note that the Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW, which was represented on the working group, has been concerned with some aspects of the emerging shape of the peak body. Particular concerns are the funding concept and the body not being recognised as a statutory entity. RFA of NSW has established a separate working group, and I believe intends to independently seek angler comment on an alternative model.

http://www.rfansw.com.au/

Come along and hear about what’s happening with this iconic fish. I hear there is plenty of seats available.

Queanbeyan – Trout Cod Community Info Sessions

Date: 7 aug • 5:30 pm

Location: 85 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan, NSW 2620

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queanbeyan-trout-cod-community-info-sessions-tickets-1489957997479?aff=eivtefrnd&utm_share_source=listing_android

Has been uploaded http://eepurl.com/jiFHy-/

Key items:

• Monaro Acclimatisation Society workshop at Gaden Trout Hatchery 2 Aug
• Trout Cod Action Plan consultations at Queanbeyan 7 Aug
• Snowy Mountains Trout Festival ends

Seems ACT Government are surveying users of ACT waterways on how they think it is being managed. Responses by 15 Aug
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19DUCAbyz8/

For those not on Facebook try https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/act-social-media

There was quite a quick response to the post about Peachy’s YouTube piece on dry fly selection.

I wonder if our readers are aware of CAA’s Tips blog. Originally this held a yarn by Jason Q about his fly fishing journey, to inspire others to get into the sport. The blog evolved to include a diverse range of topics from the laws of angler access to tips on handling fish and how best to take a photo. I encourage you to browse.

I just added two new ones, on straightening your leader and one on different strike techniques. I’ll promote them in the forthcoming newsletter for those that read it but don’t follow our blog.

A while ago I had a series of tips from members in the newsletter … I should assemble them and add to the blog – a closed season project?

On Wed

Normal time at Raiders Weston.

Claude and Gary will present “4th time to NZ and still learning lessons…that can be applied to any fishing adventure”. There will be photos of the trip including a couple of ‘Grip and Grins’, descriptions of locations and most importantly a discussion of lessons – some new and some that we keep need reminding of . Join us at the Raiders. Please let Claude know if you plan on dinner beforehand to ensure we have booked a large enough table.

A report on the workshop held 6 May has been prepared: https://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward/preview?u=aaffdffaded2e86f449aa94b9&id=65b6365cbb

The intent now is to commence consultation with anglers in the regions before providing a considered position to the Minister.