Bathurst & Sofala Carp Blitz

[Yarraone]

It's on again.. The Bathurst Carp Blitz

For the last 2 years it has been a felllow fishraider (jimnicdusty) that leeds the way in the carp blitz at Bathurst..There is always a great turn out with heaps of info from the fisheries stand as well..

Carp Blitz

Hi every one , two carp blitz are on the horizon for Spring this year , first one is at Bathurst on November 7th 2010 fishing the Macquarie River and the second is at Sofala November 20th 2010 fishing the Turon River .

Bait , fly , lure fishing allowed , prizes for a lot of catorgories , very kid friendly with fishing clinics being run at both venues ( these clinics are run by NSW Fisheries )

Also very adult friendly with the opportunity to meet and greet some great angler's .

Sofala will also have Dave Rutar teaching fly casting ( Dave is a accredited fly casting coach ) and Dave will also be joined by Peter Morse " Wildfish" Home

Madfisher " The Golden Guru " I hope will also be there as he was last year !

Plenty of camping at Sofala , will be a excellent day , hope to see as many of you there as possible !

[Yarraone]

If the weather is fine it is always a great day, with heaps of prizes and good food and heaps of info to go around

[greenfisha]

Come Fishing Next Saturday , Kids Fishing Clinics , Fly Fishing Clinics , Prizes

Next Saturday the 20th November Sofala Carp Blitz is happening ( Sofala is about a 30 minute drive from Bathurst NSW ) Mudgee side of the bridge at Sofala , 7.30 am to 4.30 pm , bring the kids and let them participate in a free fishing clinic run by Education Officer Brett Smith from I&I ( NSW Fisheries )abley assisted by Fishcare Volunteers , they will learn to rig a rod , cast , identify fish species , how to handle fish and heaps of other things , Brett has fibreglass moulds of native fish which he uses to show the kids the different species of native fish .

Kids do not need their own fishing gear as rods and reels are supplied !

Learn to fly fish with Member of Federation Fly Fishers Master Certified Casting Instructor Peter Morse " Wildfish " and Certified casting instructor Dave Rutar , again you do not need your own fly fishing gear as fly gear will be available for your use ! Fly Fishing for carp would have to be one of the most successful ways to target carp in clear water !

Dont have a fishing licence ? you can get a licence there !

Peter Hanrahan " Madfisher " the Golden Guru will be there , get some tips from Pete and Sally how to consistently take natives on fly as well as trout , Pete and his wife Sally would be one of the most succesfull fly fishing anglers I have the pleasure to know and Sally one of the best fly tyer's!

Catch carp and weigh them in to be in the running for some great prizes , top quality fishing gear , and prizes from Pure Fishing , Kubota , Country Energy , Skilled and others .

Camp over for the week end , there is plenty of public access spots to the Turon River and excellent camp sites , the river has a nice flow in it and it is clear and easy to polaroid some big carp at the moment .

A raffle will be drawn at the end of the day

Sofala Carp Blitz Raffle winner takes all !

Gold Nugget aprox value ($200 - $300) Donated by Dave Thompson

Table ware donated by Tim & Leda Snell

Embroided Towel Fish Design Donated by Betty Williams

Girls Shakespeare T Shirts x 3 sizes 8, 10, 18 Purefishing

Fishing rod and reel combo Purefishing

Tiffany Foot Spa

Berkley Power Bait Trout Nuggets Purefishing

Berkley Gulp Earth Worms Purefishing

Country Energy Umbrella Countryenergy

Drink Bottle Countryenergy

Two Bottles of Wine

Learn to fish DVD I&I Fisheries

The Carp Cook Book DLWC & CMA

Assorted Stickers Murray Darling Basin Commission

Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5 (if the winner is under 18 wine must be accepted by parent or guardian)

ALL MONIES RAISED WILL GO TOWARDS PURCHASE OF NATIVE FISH FOR RELEASE IN THE SOFALA DISTRICT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL FROM I&I NSW Fisheries!

Hope to see you there

Ken Smith