On 12 July, the shoreline at Balgal Beach was buzzing with excitement as 117 young anglers and their families took part in the annual Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Kids Fishing Classic. What began as a small, local effort to get kids active and outdoors has grown into a community highlight, drawing support from across the region.
Thanks to generous sponsors and the dedicated efforts of the Club, the morning was filled with rods, reels, and smiles, as children tested their luck in the hope of reeling in the big one.
State Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto MP, was full of praise for the community spirit on display.
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“There was a great fishing competition at Balgal Beach yesterday, hosted by the Fisherman's Landing Fishing & Social Club. What started with about 30 entrants has steadily grown — 60 the next year, then 70, and this year we saw 117 kids out there fishing. It was just fantastic to see young kids, their families, parents, carers and siblings all out enjoying the great outdoors. The weather really turned it on, and afterwards many stopped in at Fisherman's Landing for some fish and chips — especially those who didn’t manage to catch the big one!”
One proud parent, Jamie Lejarraga, whose daughter took out the Biggest Fish prize, shared her joy:
“It was a well-run kids' fishing comp and a fun morning. My daughter was super stoked to win the biggest fish — cheers to Nick Dametto MP and Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Balgal Beach Inc.”
With its growing popularity and strong community backing, the Kids Fishing Classic looks set to become an even bigger tradition in years to come.
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