Jugiong Fishing Club Members Jason Manton and Jim Grange with Club President Kevin Fairall with the native fingerlings.
The Jugiong Fishing Club held its annual Carpathon on 7, 8 & 9 March, with 203 entrants and 261 carp measured, hundreds more caught and removed from the local waterways. 23 prizes were awarded for the longest length in each category, mystery length and 2 lucky door prizes.
A particular focus of the event is the promotion of fishing amongst the younger generation, to reduce the numbers of European Carp from our waterways and release native fish into the Murrumbidgee River at Jugiong.
Funds raised from the Carpathon along with sponsorship go directly towards competition prizes as well as the native fingerling purchases.
Previously the Club had released $14,000 worth of Golden Perch and Murray Cod fingerlings into the Murrumbidgee River at Jugiong since 2017.
With the successful application of a Community Bank Adelong, Gundagai and Tumut, the Club was able to release an additional $7000 worth of native fingerlings into the river last Friday afternoon.
Over the weekend of the Carpathon, the Jugiong Fishing Club members were pleased to hear that many anglers caught Murray Cod and Golden Perch as well as Carp.
“The opportunity to reduce carp numbers, as well as restock the river with native fingerlings, is a great way to help rebalance the river system, and improve the chances of catching a good fish,” said Jugiong Fishing Club member Pat Kelleher.
The European Carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a pest that affects native fish species, biodiversity and aquatic vegetation. They reduce water quality, damage riverbanks and contribute to algae blooms. Carp are adaptable and populations can increase quickly, out-competing native species and attributing to their eventual decline.
The event would not be possible without the generous financial support of our Sponsors, the Jugiong Fishing Club would like to sincerely thank the following local businesses: Long Track Pantry, Jugiong Motor Inn, Bald Hill Quarry, TA Field Estate, Wi-Sky, Tegra, Coolac Cattle Company and Anaconda Wagga.
Carpathon Prize winners:
Juvenile / Junior Female: 1st – Chloe Grange – 650mm, 2nd – Miley Elphick – 645mm, 3rd – Hallie Stocks – 635mm.
Juvenile / Junior Male: 1st – Thomas Blair – 665mm, 2nd – Charlie Champion – 630mm, 3rd – Henry Hulme – 630mm.
Intermediate Female: 1st – Ella Grange – 700mm, 2nd – Isabella Chilton – 650mm, 3rd – Lacey Hulme – 595mm.
Intermediate Male: 1st – Landon Glover – 705mm, 2nd – Jackson Armour – 630mm, 3rd – Brax Wilson – 585mm.
Adult Female: 1st – Alice Foster – 770mm, 2nd – Lesley Grange – 750mm, 3rd – Amy Ryder – 645mm.
Adult Male: 1st – Nathan Stocks – 750mm, 2nd – Mitchell Stocks – 740mm, 3rd – Dustin Hulme – 675mm.
Mystery Length (closest to 350mm): Juvenile / Junior: Ariah Magnusson.
Intermediate: Lyla Field
Adult: Ashley Armour
Lucky Door Prize: Child ($300 cash): Georgia Girdler, Adult ($700 cash): Charlie Butt.
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