August 27, 2024
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice to the world of fishing, joining a fishing club can significantly enhance your experience and broaden your fishing horizons. From sharing knowledge to fostering a sense of community, here’s why you should consider joining a fishing club.
Fishing clubs provide recreational fishers with the opportunity to come together, learn, socialise and enjoy some friendly competition.
Being a fishing club member is a great way to learn from and teach others, you will always have someone to go fishing with and brag to about your latest catch, and while it can be relaxing to fish alone, it is safer to go fishing with others. Joining a fishing club also provides members with a sense of contributing to the local community.
By joining a fishing club, you’ll be able to share your fishing experiences with other club members so you will always know where the fish are biting or the best local fishing spots to try. One of the benefits of joining a fishing club is gaining access to a wealth of local knowledge. Club members often have insider tips on the best fishing spots, seasonal patterns, and the best techniques tailored to local waters. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn new fishing skills from other members and share your own tips to help others improve their fishing techniques. Learning from other anglers is often the best way to improve your fishing.
With this in mind, beginners and children will also benefit from joining a fishing club as they will be able to learn the basics of fishing from more experienced fishers and always have somewhere to go where they can ask any fishing questions. Many fishing clubs also host ‘come and try’ fishing days where children and beginners can learn how to fish from more experienced members.
Fishing is not just about catching fish; it’s also about camaraderie and shared experiences. Many of us enjoy fishing with others and being a member of a fishing club means you’ll always have someone to go fishing with. Having a mate to wet a line with always comes in handy when you need a hand with a large fish and it can help ensure your safety if you were to end up in a dangerous situation on the water. Fishing clubs connect you with a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for fishing.
As a fishing club member, you are provided with the opportunity to participate in a variety of social and competitive events. Some fishing clubs have special guest speakers present at their meetings, an opportunity that non-club fishers will miss out on. Often fishing clubs will hold member only fishing competitions, participating at club, inter-club, state and national levels. Whether you’re vying for a title at the end of year awards or simply enjoying a day out on the water with friends, these events create memorable experiences and sharpen your fishing skills.
Fishing clubs are regularly hosting a range of events to drive an increase in fishing participation. Clubs have been holding ‘come and try fishing’ days to get more kids hooked on fishing as well as fishing clinics for women and CALD communities. Many clubs also have regular ‘catch a carp’ days to rid their local waterways of the highly invasive pest species.
Fishing clubs are a significant part of the community and our recreational fishing sector. They’re the backbone of many local and regional projects and generously give their time back to the sport they love.
For those interested in making fishing better for everyone, club membership also provides a means to contribute to the political landscape of fishing. Members have the opportunity to have their say on issues that affect recreational fishing and Victoria’s world class fisheries.
Fishing clubs are filled with history from members past and present, there are often members who have dedicated their lives to the club who provide invaluable knowledge and support to new members.
HOW TO FIND YOUR LOCAL FISHING CLUB
There are more than 150 VRFish fishing club and association members across the state that would love to have you join their fishing club.
If you require further assistance, you can also contact VRFish directly, via [email protected] or (03) 5221 1104.
Any Victorian Fishing Club or Association can join VRFish as a Fishing Club Supporter.
