The NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers annual Interclub Flyfishing Meet is being held at Black Gold Motel, Wallerawang on 3-5 May 2019 (weekend before Mothers’ Day).

CAA is an affiliate of NSWCFA and so is eligible to enter a team into this meet. It is a relaxed social get together but incorporates an inter club team competition with a mix of judged fishing, fly casting, fly tying and fish photography rounds. CAA have not attended in the past as it has clashed with other events but Stefan hopes to encourage members for this season. More info below:

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Craig Daly and Matt Tripet are again running what is becoming an annual event up at Thredbo. More information here.

Minutes have been distributed by Steve.RFNSW meeting 11 outcomes – non-confidential version

Latest periodic report has been received. All the news on this year’s production outcomes and stocking timings.

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Got the following from Luke:
On my way back from the coast, I decided up pull up for break and have a quick flick on the river at a particularly ‘fishy’ looking pool. I was lucky enough to land 3 bass, all around the 30cm mark and dropped a couple more. I could only stay for half an hour so I’m definitely keen to get back there and spend some more time exploring the area.

Update on Lake Wallace progress.

These have arrived via Steve. Two items piqued my interest:

1. Seems NSW anglers have similar access rights to water as those found in NZ … I will await with interest to see what that really means. Much has been said to me about the “Queen’s Chain” alongside rivers in NZ.
2. Chair of RFNSW is to “write to Snowy Monaro Regional Council about facilitating opportunities for recreational fishing access and stocking Trout at Lake Wallace near Nimmitabel.” There has been a response already – unfortunately not positive. Steve assures us that MAS is still on the case.

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Some interesting observations on how the brown trout run progressed – somewhat encouraging but less so for rainbows.  The issue of cormorants and pelicans in the trout breeding areas has been raised with the environmental department – let’s see what transpires.

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Waterwatch is again looking to us report. The report can be submitted on line.

A good discussion in the Canberra Times.

We have learnt that Bryan’s funeral has been arranged at the Norwood Park Crematorium 2pm Wednesday 3rd October 2018.