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Hooked on Fishing

Please Note: The meeting point at Birkenhead Point Wharf is only for the first class. For the proceeding classes there will be different meeting points which will be announced.

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Ever looked at our local waterways (now they are cleaner) and thought that it would be good to be able to take the kids fishing! This course is designed for adults and will look at everything from fish behavioural traits, their environment and the equipment/skills needed to catch them. For beginners or those with some experience. All equipment supplied but BYO if you wish. Each week discover a different local spot – Sydney Harbour/Parramatta River. Who knows, you might be providing dinner!

Times of course will vary depending on tides.

If you want to learn recreational Fishing in Sydney, then this course is for you.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

Week One:

  • Bait, knots and rigs
  • Casting technique
  • Catch and release
  • Cleaning, gilling, scaling and filleting


Subsequent Weeks:

  • Where, when, why and how
  • Reading tides and weather conditions
  • Bag limits, what you can and cant do

Objectives

The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.

By the end of the course the student will:

  • Have the ability to cast accurately and safely into the fish target zone
  • Have knowledge of different species physical and behavioural traits
  • Have the ability to identify the correct fishing environment for target species
  • Be able to prepare equipment and tackle
  • Be able to identify choice bait for target species and how to apply
  • Have the benefits and techniques of catch and release procedures
  • Be able to identify the ideal tides and weather conditions and hazards that can occur
  • Have sound knowledge of the legalities involving bag limits, closed seasons and protected species
  • Have the ability to clean and prepare a catch for consumption

Other Information

Please buy a recreational fishing licence before the class from a fishing tackle store or selected service stations. Each registration covers one adult (any age) and one child (from 3 years old). The costs of a recreational fishing license start at $6 for 3 days, $12 for a month, $30 for 1 year and $75 for 3 years.

Cost of bait not included in course fee. Cost is $10 per person.

First session meet at Iron Cove Bay at Birkenhead Point Wharf (off Cary Street, Birkenhead Point).

Subsequent sessions will be held at Hen and Chicken Bay, Five Dock, Rozelle Bay, Glebe Park and Pier One. Locations depend on tidal flows and will be confirmed in the first week.
All participants will need a recreational fishing licence.

Participants should bring:

  • A recreational fishing licence. These can be purchased from most fishing tackle stores and selected service stations for between $6 for one day to $75 for 3 years. We advise that students purchase a 1 year licence for $30.
  • A hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Suitable footwear no thongs or sandals
  • Snack/drinks
  • A camera to take photos of your catch!


All fishing equipment will be supplied but students can bring their own if they wish.
In case of illness, heavy rain or bad weather, please contact Todd Young on 0413 032 217 to make arrangements or a rescheduled date.

Please note: It is the mission of Sydney Community College to provide quality, accessible education and training. Our commitment to improve the quality of all courses we offer is ongoing. This extends to ensuring the safety of all our students and we therefore require you to complete the following Physical Activity Readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q). If you enrol by phone a PAR-Q will be sent with your enrolment confirmation. If you enrol on-line please download a PAR-Q form from the ‘more’ section (under forms) on the home page or see the attachment below.

All sport/recreation classes are active and therefore you must bring to the attention of the tutor any physical or health-related impairment that may affect your safety.

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed. ***Please be aware that you may be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.

For all courses involving physical activity you must arrive by the published course commencement time or the tutor may refuse to admit you into the session. The agenda for many courses involving physical activity starts with an OH&S briefing and/or a warm up and to miss either may create a hazard to you, which might exclude you from participation for the session.

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