New Halco Fishing Zone
Sponsored by Halco, the new Fishing Zone will feature the new look Fishing Stage with the Engel TBarra Tank, several fishing tackle exhibitors, and plenty of information on fishing and boating with government agency displays.
The new look Engel TBarra tank (formerly the Engel Aquatank) will feature regular fishing demonstrations all day with a cast of presenters. Get the best tips and tricks on how to use different lures and gear, info on places to go and what to catch, and can hear some stories of the one that got away!
The new Fishing Stage is hosted by Halco’s own Curtis Waterman.
Meet the Barra King!
Sam (Birchy) Birch is a Balanggarra, Kija and Jaru man born and bred in Wyndham town. Growing up on Balanggarra country, he learned from a young age how to hunt, fish, survive and live off the land. And today, this is still the way he feeds his family!
Birchy began Birchys Fishing Tours so that he could give everyone the opportunity to experience the life he loves. His tours include remote camping and 4wdriving, hunting, camp cooking, and of course plenty of fishing!
And why is Birchy dubbed The Barra King?! Because when you go our fishing with Birchy, it’s guaranteed he is going to land the big barra!
Birchy will be on the Fishing Stage talking about barramundi fishing with his good mate Mark LeCras. Mark and Birchy have spent many hours together fishing in the Kimberley, with Mark always getting second place in the catch of the day behind Birchy!
Birchy has plenty of stories to share – from the time he escaped a croc attack to the time he caught a world record length barra, plus he will have all the information you need to plan your next Kimberley adventure.
If you want to learn how to land the big barramundi, get some tips from the Barra King!
TBARRA TANK STAGE SCHEDULE
10.00am Lure Demonstration (Halco)
10.30am Mark LeCras and Birchy “The Barra King”
11.00am Tony Thwin, Anglers Fishing World
12.00pm Lure Demonstration (Halco)
12.30pm Scotty Coghlan, Western Angler
1.00pm Mark LeCras and Birchy “The Barra King”
1.30pm Vexed (Tim Farnell or Paul Willis)
2.30pm Lure Demonstration (Halco)
