The Tasmanian Trout Expo wrapped up at Cressy on Monday with the Australian Schools Trout Fishing Championships.
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The senior competition was taken out by Queechy High School and Waverley Primary School won the primary school competition.
More than 300 students from 19 different schools across Northern Tasmania took part in the event.
Event organiser Dennis Betts said he was thrilled with the day.
“It was a really fabulous day, he said.”
“Students get the opportunity to practice a skill, learn how important patience is and help each other.
“Lots of children today had never been fishing before, but get them fishing when they’re seven and 10 and they’ll be hooked for life.”
More than 100 fish were caught at the expo, including Timmy the tagged trout.
The prize trout was reeled in by Corey Dolbey, gifting him the $10,00 on offer for whoever caught the fish.
The heaviest fish caught over the weekend was 5.66 kilograms, and was reeled in by Ron Stewart.
Stefan Boscia
Stefan came to The Examiner after working as a copywriter at a digital media firm in Melbourne and interning at The Conversation. He is enthusiastic about reporting on business, local government and environmental issues. When he is not chained to his work desk, Stefan enjoys getting brunch, reading Saul Bellow novels and watching Carlton games.
Stefan came to The Examiner after working as a copywriter at a digital media firm in Melbourne and interning at The Conversation. He is enthusiastic about reporting on business, local government and environmental issues. When he is not chained to his work desk, Stefan enjoys getting brunch, reading Saul Bellow novels and watching Carlton games.
