Australia will celebrate its first National Gone Fishing Day on October 16 with thousands of Australians going fishing and plenty of events promoting recreational fishing being held across the nation.
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Fishing World has recently reported that recreational fishing is arguably Australia’s biggest leisure sporting activity with an estimated five million Australians spending a massive $10 billion each year to take part in it.
National co-ordinator of Australia’s first Gone Fishing Day Allan Hansard said what started as a conversation between two anglers waiting for a bite has now grown into a national celebration of Australia’s largest leisure sporting activity with federal and state governments, fishing clubs, tackle stores, and recreational fishers all supporting the day.”
“The exciting thing is that it is happening in just two months – just in time to start a summer of healthy outdoor activities in Australia.”
Gone Fishing Day will be a truly national event with activities happening from Hobart to Darwin and from Sydney to Perth, including kids fishing days, family fishing days, fishing tournaments of all kinds and fishing club events, in addition to many Australians heading out for a fish with family and friends.
"The great thing about recreational fishing is that it speaks a common language – it unites all of us with the universal icebreaker; are they biting?”
“It doesn’t matter if you haven’t fished before or you fish every day - Gone Fishing Day will have something for you.”
“Our message to all Australians is – get involved!
“Take part in what we hope is Australia’s biggest outdoor event by registering that you will be going fishing on Gone Fishing Day at www.gonefishingday.org.”
“Make your rod count!” Hansard concluded.
National Gone Fishing Day would like to thank its major partners - the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation, (ARFF) Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA), Keep Australia Fishing and Clemenger BBDO.
It doesn’t matter if you haven’t fished before, Gone Fishing Day is for everyone.
You can take part in one of the many events scheduled around Australia or simply grab the family, take a mate just take time out for yourself and enjoy a day of fishing.
Sign up now to be a part of the first Gone Fishing Day and help make it the biggest event on Australia’s recreational fishing calendar.
Find out more about how to get involved through the website and Facebook page.
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