The Calder Fly Fishing Association is turning double digits and they’re celebrating by hosting a giant Fly Fishing Expo in Woodend on October 2.
You can catch the fun at Buffalo Sports Stadium from 10am to 4pm, featuring kids activities, prizes, refreshments, and how-tos.
Committee member Andrew Martin has been a member since 2012 and said the association was excited to celebrate and promote the alternative fishing method.
“[We want to] offer people who are already fly fishing… and people who want to start fly fishing an opportunity to get together as a community, to have a chat, see what is new, see what they can achieve and give them the opportunity to see what it’s all about,” Mr Martin said.
Attendees will have the chance to learn the tricks of the trade, with lessons fly tying, casting, presentations from guest speakers and an opportunity to meet the experts.
Mr Martin encouraged people to come down on the day to learn more about the unique pass time and maybe even become a member.
“It’s a more ecological way of fishing and technically really interesting, as you interact with the fish and see what they’re eating and doing at the time,” he said.
“For me I love the environment, when you’re actually out fly fishing.
“You’re either on a river or a lake, it’s quiet, the serenity of it is just wonderful. Having to think about where you’re taking your fly on the end of your fly line takes you into a very different space.”
The expo is free and open to everyone.
Details: www.calderflyfishing.com.au/calder-fly-fishing-expo/.
Elsie Lange
