Angling to save the river | Photos
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THE GUDGEONS: Annie, Harry and William.
BIGGEST CARP FOR 10 AND UNDER: LukeMcHattan, 58cms with Braxton Apps taking out the encouragement award.
Matthew Apps got an encouragement award for his hard work.
President Rob Avard emceeing the award ceremony.
Open Male: Joshua Lee (58cms) (middle) encouragement awards Anthony Griffiths and Mitch Thornbury.
Tony Elias, Rob Avard and Ray Donald check the river.
BIGGEST CARP: Luke McHatten and Joshua Lee won biggest carp caught overall.
The Healey family settle in for the day. Here's Peter, Lizzie, Catherine and Joe.
The Weekend Hookers: The Weekend Hookers – Kerry Beazley, Liz Beazley, Michael Shields and Cheryl Shields
Best dressed team The Weekend Hookers.
Drawing the competitive raffle.
Jimmy Elias won most carp caught again, reeling in 62.
The team keeping the numbers under control.
Courtney Steer (middle) won biggest carp caught in the under 17s with a 48 cm fish. Encouragement awards went to Sam Wahl and Eliza Finlay (whose brother picked up the award.)
Under 17s boys was Ben Brwon and Lachlan Marks with 56 centremeter fish.
Brad Stoddard and Blake Apps volunteered on the day.
Vylot Scullion and Renae Bailey helping out the RSL Fishing Club.
Open females Tamera Burgers won with a 50centimetre fish and encouragement awards went to Camilla Sibbald and Melissa Baker.
DELIGHTED WITH THEIR BRC BAGS: Liam Dedman, Sophie Dedman, Annie Dedman and Prue Donnelly (behind). Photos: GRACE RYAN.
Chasidy Franklin won an encouragement award.
The Bogan River Carp Muster is on again February 9-10 down on the banks of the Bogan.
President of the Bogan Carp Muster Rob Avard said "It's all about catching carp and having a good family day out".
Mr Avard said each year the event brings great social and economic benefits to the community.
"The riverside caravan park is always booked out and people then shop locally, so that’s got to be an advantage to the community."
The event which has seen hundreds attend, including rugby league star and mad fisherman Andrew Ettingshausen, has as Mr Avard said “put us on the map”.
"It not only brings people together, we are trying to rid the system of carp, so we think we are getting the upper hand," he said.
Carp are highly regarded as a pest to many waterways primarily due to their destructive feeding habits.
Mr Avard described some of environmental impacts carp have on our inland rivers. “They ruin the reeds on the bottom of the river which are food for natural fish.”
The Bogan Carp Muster came about by Blake Hughes and his partner, and has continued for almost eight years. The event continues to grow and has major support from a number of people including the Bogan Shire and 2WEB.
To kick off the weekend there will be a social briefing on Friday, February 9 at the Nyngan RSL from 6.30pm.
This will give anglers the chance to see what’s in store for them.
The main event begins on Saturday 10 from 7am to 1pm when competitors are challenged to catch as many carp as they can.
Everyone is invited to participate in the day with categories ranging from 10 years and under, through to open male and female categories.
"Anyone entering the competition will require a fishing licence which can be sourced online," Mr Avard said.
He mentioned it is important all those who take part in the day have these requirements as fishing inspectors and maritime boat inspectors may be visiting the site on the day.
Mr Avard also had an important message for anyone attending the Carp Muster. "Remember to slip, slop, slap with the temperature expected to reach 40 degrees."
Prizes will also be awarded for the best dressed team and the best dressed individual.
Entry is $5 for individuals and $20 for a team.
Entry forms are available forms are available from Nyngan Toyota.
For more information get onto the Facebook page or email [email protected].
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