Leopold Angling and Aquatic Club is gearing up for its huge annual squid fishing competition this weekend.
The club is thriving after beginning from humble origins in 2013.
The club is building new clubrooms at its 711 Portarlington Road site and the squid comp is a prelude to the huge snapper fishing comp held in November.
Committee member Ray Aquilina said was paid a visit by squid guru Paul Carter last week and it was a huge success.
“When he gets over to Japan he’s like a rock star,” he said.
“He’s the guru of squid fishing. There was a really good vibe in the room and nobody went away disappointed that’s for sure.”
The squid comp is on Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11. Heaps of prizes to the value of $2000 are on offer.
You can register online through the club’s Facebook site or in person at the club on Friday September 9 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Mr Aqualina said the hot spots for squid at the moment are around Curlewis.
“Clifton Springs and Point Richards are going very well,” he said.
“If I was fishing anywhere it would be on the Curlewis banks back to Point Richards.”
Kayak and land-based anglers are welcome and there will be a special ladies prize.
Bag limits will be weighed on both days.
