WESTERN AUSTRALIA COARSE ANGLING CLUB
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About us:
We are Western Australia's only genuine Coarse Anglers club and proud to give new and existing members the ongoing opportunity and support to participate in this truly magnificent style of fishing.
Our Club waters is located at Golden Ponds in Baldivis, Perth and is home to an abundance of coarse fish species including Koi (Up to 20lb!!!), Silver Perch, Black Bream, Barramundi and Trout. Most of the lakes were recently upgraded and now have a number of fishing platforms which make a substantial contribution towards a comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable fishing session. The style of fishing we do is known as Match or Coarse fishing and consist of three disciplines namely Pole, Waggler and Feeder fishing . This provides the angler with enough options to target different species or to adapt to changing weather conditions. It also makes it very easy for newcomers to take up the sport who can then over time become more specialized in a preferred style.
We are Western Australia's only genuine Coarse Anglers club and proud to give new and existing members the ongoing opportunity and support to participate in this truly magnificent style of fishing.
Our Club waters is located at Golden Ponds in Baldivis, Perth and is home to an abundance of coarse fish species including Koi (Up to 20lb!!!), Silver Perch, Black Bream, Barramundi and Trout. Most of the lakes were recently upgraded and now have a number of fishing platforms which make a substantial contribution towards a comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable fishing session. The style of fishing we do is known as Match or Coarse fishing and consist of three disciplines namely Pole, Waggler and Feeder fishing . This provides the angler with enough options to target different species or to adapt to changing weather conditions. It also makes it very easy for newcomers to take up the sport who can then over time become more specialized in a preferred style.
Club competitions:
The club has a relaxed and social nature but don’t be fooled, under all those friendly smiles are some fierce competition going on. Our club is blessed to have a number of very knowledgeable and extremely capable anglers. The healthy competition between anglers has led to an A and B league system. This serves as an inspiration for some to perform at their best but also cater for those who just enjoy having a relaxed session out with fellow anglers.
The official club competitions take place every third Sunday. We meet in the carpark and pegs for the individual fishing spots are drawn at 7am, fishing officially starts at 8am and finishes at 1pm. After weighing in, members usually meet at the onsite Pub / Restaurant for prize giving.
We also have Social competitions and they take place on all the other Sundays. Pegs are drawn 30minutes later at 7:30am.
The club has a relaxed and social nature but don’t be fooled, under all those friendly smiles are some fierce competition going on. Our club is blessed to have a number of very knowledgeable and extremely capable anglers. The healthy competition between anglers has led to an A and B league system. This serves as an inspiration for some to perform at their best but also cater for those who just enjoy having a relaxed session out with fellow anglers.
The official club competitions take place every third Sunday. We meet in the carpark and pegs for the individual fishing spots are drawn at 7am, fishing officially starts at 8am and finishes at 1pm. After weighing in, members usually meet at the onsite Pub / Restaurant for prize giving.
We also have Social competitions and they take place on all the other Sundays. Pegs are drawn 30minutes later at 7:30am.
Match Rules:
1. One rod or pole can be used at any one time during the match (to be reviewed by committee as required)
2. Matches will start and finish on a signal from an appointed match organiser
3. No break in the water prior to signal except for positioning of rod rest, keep nets, plummeting of rigs and making up of ground bait.
4. Any unattended tackle that is baited whether in the water or not shall result in the angler being disqualified from the competition.
5. No competitor may weigh their own catch but shall be able to witness that the correct weight is recorded.
6. No competitor shall fish within 15meters length of each other, with the exception of the points were they are facing away from each other (15mt apart by swim). This also cover the width of the river if applicable.
7. A competitor must cease fishing at the final signal. Should he be playing a fish at the time a 20 minute allowance will be given to land the fish to make part of his catch.
8. Members shall hook, play and land their own fish in competitions with the exception of juniors, OAPs and disabled members if they request assistance.
9. If for any unknown reason you are not able to fish your peg (obstacles in the way). Movement of a metre either way is permitted. See committee member if this is not achievable.
10. No dead fish in the keep net will count toward match weight.
General Rules:
1. Members shall not leave litter or discarded hooks, line, or bait on the banks of the club water.
2. Members shall be responsible for the tidiness/cleanliness of any peg/swim they may be fishing
3. No permanently fixed/bolt rig leads to be used
4. Members will not use a gaff of any sort to assist in the taking of fish.
5. Members are prohibited from lighting fires on any club waters except primus/cooking stoves but only if there is no total fire ban.
6. Members may not damage whatsoever, grass, crops, trees or banks (except when on organised work parties).
7. A member will not disturb the eggs or nests of any waterfowl or other birds.
8. Members are not to cause annoyance to other anglers, or members of the public by excessive noise etc.
9. Fish may be retain for a reasonable time in a keepnet of sufficient size. In instances of high weights a second keepnet should be used.
10. No member shall fish within 50meters of overhead power line cables, the club accepts no responsibility for any damage or injury suffered as a breach of this rule.
11. Any member who finds dead fish shall report this to a club official.
12. Barbless hooks are to be used in all matches
1. One rod or pole can be used at any one time during the match (to be reviewed by committee as required)
2. Matches will start and finish on a signal from an appointed match organiser
3. No break in the water prior to signal except for positioning of rod rest, keep nets, plummeting of rigs and making up of ground bait.
4. Any unattended tackle that is baited whether in the water or not shall result in the angler being disqualified from the competition.
5. No competitor may weigh their own catch but shall be able to witness that the correct weight is recorded.
6. No competitor shall fish within 15meters length of each other, with the exception of the points were they are facing away from each other (15mt apart by swim). This also cover the width of the river if applicable.
7. A competitor must cease fishing at the final signal. Should he be playing a fish at the time a 20 minute allowance will be given to land the fish to make part of his catch.
8. Members shall hook, play and land their own fish in competitions with the exception of juniors, OAPs and disabled members if they request assistance.
9. If for any unknown reason you are not able to fish your peg (obstacles in the way). Movement of a metre either way is permitted. See committee member if this is not achievable.
10. No dead fish in the keep net will count toward match weight.
General Rules:
1. Members shall not leave litter or discarded hooks, line, or bait on the banks of the club water.
2. Members shall be responsible for the tidiness/cleanliness of any peg/swim they may be fishing
3. No permanently fixed/bolt rig leads to be used
4. Members will not use a gaff of any sort to assist in the taking of fish.
5. Members are prohibited from lighting fires on any club waters except primus/cooking stoves but only if there is no total fire ban.
6. Members may not damage whatsoever, grass, crops, trees or banks (except when on organised work parties).
7. A member will not disturb the eggs or nests of any waterfowl or other birds.
8. Members are not to cause annoyance to other anglers, or members of the public by excessive noise etc.
9. Fish may be retain for a reasonable time in a keepnet of sufficient size. In instances of high weights a second keepnet should be used.
10. No member shall fish within 50meters of overhead power line cables, the club accepts no responsibility for any damage or injury suffered as a breach of this rule.
11. Any member who finds dead fish shall report this to a club official.
12. Barbless hooks are to be used in all matches
Contact details:
People interested in finding out more are welcome to visit us on our Facebook page at "West Australian Course Angling Club"
or alternatively contact any of the following members:
Simon Blackburn 0400505102 [email protected]
Ian Hemus 0433072999 [email protected]
Frans Burger 0401241954 [email protected]
People interested in finding out more are welcome to visit us on our Facebook page at "West Australian Course Angling Club"
or alternatively contact any of the following members:
Simon Blackburn 0400505102 [email protected]
Ian Hemus 0433072999 [email protected]
Frans Burger 0401241954 [email protected]
FORMS:
New club members are required to complete the WACAC application form and those who wish to become a member of the Australian Federation of Coarse Anglers Association Inc. will have to complete AFCAA forms A and B
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