Get Your Rods Ready

THIS weekend families will flock to Glenbawn Dam in the hope of landing a big bass or fat yellowbelly.

People have been making the pilgrimage to the Glenbawn Fishing Classic for 26 years making it the longest running event at the Dam.

President of the Aberdeen Fishing Club, Peter Warbrick said they are looking forward to another great event and he encourages more families to throw in a line.

Heading out on Glenbawn Dam

“It is a family oriented fishing competition and the proceeds we make from it go back to stocking Glenbawn Dam with fish,” said Mr Warbrick.

“There are many species in the dam to be caught with preservation of the fishery a key element of competition,” he said.

“It’s all catch and release now in competition, from memory a 63cm yellowbelly was caught one year and a 57cm bass,” he said.

“Each boat has to be equipped with something to keep the fish alive,” he said.

“The event attracts local people as well as visitors to the Hunter Valley with a lot of regulars from out of town to the event,” Peter Warbrick said.

More details:

• There are two sections and you can only enter one: lures only or lures and bait.
• Each angler must carry their NSW Fishing licence;
• All boats must have a live well to keep the fish alive for weigh in before they are released.
• There will be prizes in both sections for bass, yellowbelly, silver perch and catfish.
• There will also be prizes for the junior section and all sub juniors will receive a prize for competing.

WHEN:

• Saturday, October 1 – 7am t 11:30am and 12:30pm to 4:30pm.
• Sunday, October 2 – 7am to 12pm.

 COST:

• Adult $40
• Family $60
• Junior $20 (up to 16 years)
• Sub Junior $5 (up to 5 years)
• Secret Weight $5

Registration:

Can be done online on Aberdeen Fishing Club website or at Glenbawn Dam from Friday, September 30 at 3pm at the Aberdeen Fishing Club marquee on the waters edge. Anglers can register at any time throughout the competition.

For further information visit the Aberdeen Fishing Club website.