Redfin biting at Fyans

Stawell Angling Club members encountered inclement weather at the weekend, but fishing was definitely improving at last.

Club members fished an open water event, but Lake Fyans was the drawcard with all fish being caught there.

Members reeled in a total of 36 redfin, with most fish in the 30 to 40-centimetre range.

Most of the fish were taken with trawling lures, with some taking yabby bait.

Gudgeon is producing plenty of small fish, which is great for children.

A haul of 14 redfin at a total of 455 centimetres earned Darren Smith top honours from Damien Keirl, who landed 10 redfin at 321.5 cen- timetres. Kelvin Wilson had a close battle for third, measuring four redfin at 137.5 centimetres.

Gavin Keilar boated a 45centimetre redfin to take out the longest fish award.

The next club outing will be at Taylors Lake for an interclub competition with Ballarat Anglers and Lake Bolac Angling Club, on February 23 and 24.

The competition will be from 6am Saturday until 10am Sunday.

Fish can be measured at the club’s gazebo any time or photographed on a brag mat if anglers want to release their catch back into the lake.