Richmond premiership player and Victoria Fishing Authority ambassador Bachar Houli will help celebrate National Gone Fishing Day in Portarlington.
The three-time premiership Tiger will be at Portarlington foreshore on Sunday October 9 along with seafood lovers and recreational fishers from across the region to celebrate with local seafood and fishing clinics.
Hooked on Bellarine will be a free family-friendly event showcasing the best of Victoria’s fresh produce at local market stalls.
Houli will be talking fishing and footy and will teach tips, tricks and secrets to improve your fishing skills.
There will also be cooking classes featuring seafood recipes that everyone can try at home, including dishes featuring Portarlington-grown mussels.
For the kids, experts from fishing clubs will provide free instruction in several free ‘come and try’ clinics. Everything is provided including fishing rods and bait. Registration is essential.
Other event attractions include stands selling freshly cooked seafood and locally made produce, talks from Dr Corey Green, experts providing fly casting instruction, women in Recreational Fishing leaders sharing filleting and fishing tips, kids activities, market stalls and a food hub.
A Victorian recreational fishing licence will not be required on National Gone Fishing Day anywhere in the state.
The event will run from 10am until 4pm. Learn more at vfa.vic.gov.au/hookedonbellarine
