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BIG SMILES: Graham Gellatly on the move in yesterday’s Wimmera Machinery Field Days tractorcade showing historical tractors – in line with this year’s theme of ‘big tractors’. The three-day event, which began yesterday, attracts thousands of people to Longerenong. For more on the field days, see pages 20-21. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
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BY LAUREN HENRY
orsham is set to host its biggest weekend of the year with thousands of people to line the banks of the Wimmera River for The Weekly Advertiser Horsham Fishing Competition on Sunday.
With a prize pool of more than $40,000, organisers expect about 1500 people to register for the competition. People from across Victoria and interstate travel to Horsham to camp along the Wimmera River, and enjoy a full weekend of activities, starting with the Horsham Greyhound Cup on Friday night. Sunday will also feature a car show at May Park to raise money for Wimmera Against Cancers in Kids, and a
riverfront pop-up summer series event from 2pm to 6pm. Horsham Fishing Competition president Bart Turgoose said registrations were on track to reach the 1500-mark. “Obviously, the more people who come to Horsham, the better – that’s the whole point of this, we want everyone in Horsham to see what we’ve got to offer,” he said. “It’s one of the best places to come and visit for a long weekend, especially because you get to camp on the river for free. “ There’s a whole plethora of events right across the weekend that people can go to that are free.” Mr Turgoose said a positive aspect to the annual event was that it was a beacon for families and friends
to gather on the Labour Day long weekend. “I think the best thing from the fishing comp perspective is just to have so many people in town – it’s such a good injection into the town and they get to come and experience the best that Horsham has to offer,” he said. “I find the river is just one of the most amazing parts of Horsham. I love it. “I’m a bit biased in that way I guess, but it’s just the fact that everyone gets to come along with their family and friends – have a weekend away on the river, have a bit of a fish, a chat, and a bit of fun.” Mr Turgoose said organisers worked closely with all emergency services and Horsham Rural City Council lo-
cal laws officers to ensure the safety of competitors. “We encourage anyone to report any antisocial behaviour and anything that’s making them uncomfortable or not enjoy the competition, because we want it to be the most family-friendly event possible and we have resources to deal with those sorts of things,” he said. “The thing is the majority of our competitors are great and do all the right things, but we don’t want the small minority ruining it for everyone else. “The police and local laws officers will be there, they work with us, and it’s all about that cohesive relationship we have with emergency services.” The major prize for the overall long-
est native fish is a $7500 HelloWorld Travel voucher, while there is a $3000 Big4 Parks voucher for second longest native fish; with another 18 prizes for adults and 10 prizes for juniors. There are also specific categories for longest catfish, yellowbelly, and silver perch or redfin; as well as bags of carp measured in length. Anglers will also have a chance to win lucky entry and spot prizes. Fish are judged through a catch, photograph and release system, with competitors to follow a set of rules to measure the fish on length, not weight, before submitting through an online portal. For more information and to register, people can visit www.horshamfishing comp.com.au.
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