Our regional groups have information trailers that house our resources along with a number of fishing rods and tackle. If you are holding a community event and you would like to provide some information or interactive activities regarding sustainable recreational fishing, make sure you contact us to discuss how we might be able to support…
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We run education activities with over 6000 Victorian school students annually with the objective to develop in students conservation attitudes and sustainable behaviours in respect to aquatic environments. If you are teacher and would like Fishcare to run one of our sustainable fishing programs at your school please contact us. Below is a guide to…
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Know your limits Know the Victorian fishing regulations including fishing gear restrictions, catch limits and area closures. Don’t take more than you need and let the little ones go! Use fish friendly Tackle Circle hooks and knotless landing nets can reduce stress and damage to fish that are to be released Return unwanted or undersize…
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Circle Hooks Circle hooks are curved back in a circular shape rather than the common J-hook, a design aimed at lip hooking fish. Circle hooks set themselves when the fish picks up the bait and makes to turn away, there is no need to strike when using circle hooks. Mortality rates are decreased by approximately…
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Whenever you go fishing your personal safety should be your main consideration. A number of fishing trips each year in Victoria tragically result in drowning. The following tips should help make sure that each of your fishing trips is a safe one. d General safety tips Never go fishing on your own, and always try…
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