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 ‘Kids Fishing’ Clinics 

Fishabout have put aside some ’Kids Fishing’ dates for the September school holidays. ’Kids Fishing’ is designed to give both you and your children an introduction to wonderful world of fishing! 

Our ’Kids Fishing’ program is not about catching the biggest fish! It’s all about maximising the action & giving your kids the opportunity to hook as many fish as possible, whilst learning about safe fishing practices and the ecology of our precious waterways.

As a parent you can choose to fish or you can simply tag along & help out (at no extra cost). Who knows you might even learn something yourself!

All of our ’Kids Fishing’ Adventures are terrestrially based (ie. on land, rather than from a boat). We have selected our tides & locations to maximise the action whilst ensuring that your childs fishing experience is in relative safety & comfort.
 

Details 

· Price: $99 per Angler (children & adults) 
· Max No. Anglers-6 persons total
· Duration-3 hrs

Suitable Ages 
In order to ensure that your child receives age appropriate tuition we have created 3 indicative age groups: 
· 5-7 years 
· 8-10 years
· 11-14 years 


All children irrespective of age must be accompanied by an adult, however in order to ensure that your Guide’s expertise is not spread too thinly we only allow 6 rods in the water at any one time. 

Our Guide 
Our expert guide, Al Bellissimo is recognised as one of Australia’s premier rock and beach fisherman. Al has over 30 years experience fishing in Sydney & surrounding waterways.

What We Offer:
- Guiding by an expert fisherman.
- All fishing equipment (rods, tackle, bait, etc) supplied.
- A small group atmosphere. We only allow 6 rods in the water at any one time
- Basic Tuition (how to tie a hook, what hooks to use, what bait to use, what line to use, how to cast, what species to target, etc) 

What to Bring:
- Snacks & drinks
- Broad brimmed hat
- Sunscreen (30 plus)
- Sunglasses (if you have them)
- Non-slip shoes, that are ok to get wet (no thongs)
- Wet weather gear (if it looks like raining)
- Small hand towel
- Plastic bag (to take your fish home in)


Dates, Times & Locations

Date	Time	Location	Age Group*
Tuesday 28th September	2.30pm - 5.30pm	End of Sandy Bay Rd, Clontarf	11-14
Thursday 30th September	10.00am - 1.00pm	Lake Park Rd & Collins St Narrabeen Lagoon, Nth Narrabeen	5-7
Friday 1st October	6.00am - 9.00am	End of Sandy Bay Rd, Clontarf	11-14
Friday 1st October	11.30am - 2.30pm	Lake Park Rd & Collins St Narrabeen Lagoon, Nth Narrabeen	8-10
Wednesday 6 October	7.00am-10.00am	Lake Park Rd & Collins St Narrabeen Lagoon, Nth Narrabeen	8-10

* Age Groups are indicative only

FAQ’s:

1. How are the Safety concerns addressed?
We insist that all children are accompanied by an adult, irrespective of age. As a parent you have the option of leasing one of the 6 rods or you can simply tag along & share the experience with your child (at no cost). Hooks can be dangerous, particularly when casting.  In order to minimise the risk of accidents our Guide will ensure that all anglers are appropriately spaced & that any non-fishing observers are at a safe distance. Our Guide carries a basic First Aid Kit and in the event of any small cuts or abrasions, he will be able to treat you on the spot. 

2. What happens if I snag/break my line?
We understand that fishing with kids isn’t always seamless & on occasion problems may occur.  But don’t worry, we always bring additional rods and in the event that you do run into trouble we will give you a new rod to maximise the time your bait is in the water.

3. Can we keep the fish that we catch?
Although our preference is to catch and release, if you do catch a fish & it is above the legal size limit then by all means keep it!

4. Is there an opportunity to use my own fishing rod?
No, we provide all the equipment that you need. We have configured the rods and reels to suit you the user and we can’t be responsible for gear that we don’t know or have an idea of its service history.

5. What happens after I have made my booking?
Our reservations desk will give you a call 24hrs before your excursion, confirm the time and location and give you the Guide’s contact details should you need them.

6. What is your cancellation policy?
If you cancel 2 days before your excursion we will refund you 100% of your payment. All cancellations must be made during office hours. Any cancellations within 2 days of your excursion will not be refunded.

7. What happens if I have two children that would like to fish on the same day that are different ages (ie. 7 & 14 years)?
No problem at all, they can fish on the same day.  The age groups are indicative only.  However we would recommend targeting the older age bracket. 


Interesting Links:
http://fishnkids.dpi.nsw.gov.au/learn/learn
http://www.mpa.nsw.gov.au

Enquiries:  
To make a booking please contact Allison at Fishabout Tours on + 61 2 8922 2651

Please contact us directly on the details below or fill out an enquiry sheet.

Click Here to Enquire About Kids Fishing Packages in Sydney Sydney Office: + 61 2 8922 2651 Suite 223, Lifestyle Working, 117 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale NSW 2100 Click here for information on our pricing & cancellation policy.