ANGLERS and seafood lovers celebrating National Gone Fishing Day next month need look no further than Portarlington for a family-friendly day on the Bellarine.<\/p>\n
Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said the free \u2018Hooked on Bellarine\u2019 event on October 14 would have something for everyone, including the chance to hear from the Victorian Fisheries Authority\u2019s (VFA) newest ambassador, Bachar Houli from the Richmond Football Club.<\/p>\n
Houli is a keen angler and regularly takes his own boat out with friends and family to explore Victoria\u2019s bays and inlets in search of fresh fish.<\/p>\n
Hosted by the VFA with support from Bellarine Bayside Coastal Management, the event is funded through the Labor government\u2019s Target One Million plan, which is investing a record $46 million to get more people fishing, more often.<\/p>\n
\u201cGone Fishing Day is a great chance for everyone to get outside and wet a line, whether they be experts or beginners learning to cast for the first time,\u201d Ms Neville said.<\/p>\n
\u201cPortarlington will absolutely be the place to be for keen anglers and seafood lovers across Victoria.<\/p>\n
\u201cVictoria is home to world-class seafood which is delicious and good for your health, so come on down to Portarlington on October 14 to taste a sample.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sam Goodwin from MasterChef will be showing off his cooking skills with tasty seafood recipes that everyone can try at home featuring Portarlington-grown mussels and fresh fish.<\/p>\n
Aaron Habgood from Reel Adventures will be on hand to share fishing tips and secrets on catching more snapper, King George whiting and gummy shark, all fantastic eating species on the dinner table.<\/p>\n
For the kids, expert anglers from local fishing clubs will be providing free instruction through several \u2018come and try\u2019 clinics on the day. Everything is provided.<\/p>\n
Other \u2018Hooked on Bellarine\u2019 attractions include:<\/p>\n
STANDS selling freshly cooked seafood and locally made produce, including blue mussels which Portarlington is famous for DR Corey Green from the VFA on research about snapper, King George whiting and calamari
\nKRISTINA Royter providing fly casting instruction
\nKIDS\u2019 amusements and activities
\nLOCAL market stalls
\nTABLES and chairs to relax and enjoy the waterfront views.<\/p>\n
The event will run from 10am until 4pm on the Portarlington Foreshore.<\/p>\n
For more information, head to vfa.vic.gov.au\/hookedonbellarine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ANGLERS and seafood lovers celebrating National Gone Fishing Day next month need look no further than Portarlington for a family-friendly day on the Bellarine. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said the free \u2018Hooked on Bellarine\u2019 event on October 14 would have something for everyone, including the chance to hear from the Victorian Fisheries Authority\u2019s (VFA) newest […]<\/p>\n