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Wetting a line in Lockington

By Steve Huntley

Jan 27, 2023

Top day out: A great crowd was on hand for the Australia Day Fishing Competition in Lockington. Photo by Steve Huntley

Riverine Herald photographer Steve Huntley made the trip to Lockington on Thursday, which played host to the town’s popular Australia Day Fishing Competition.

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An event for all the family, run by the Lockington Action Club, the competition featured a host of prizes, including for the biggest fish and most fish caught. The yabby races were popular, as was the ‘guess the mystery yabby weight’ competition.

Good grip: Jack Nichol, Harvey Collins and Riley Nichol with their yabbies. Photo by Steve Huntley

Fun times: Fletcher Fountis, with Jedd and Isla Bramley. Photo by Steve Huntley

All smiles: Alexis Beattie, Wayne Beattie, Noah, Tayiah and Tiara Bester. Photo by Steve Huntley

Great turnout: A number of people were in attendance for the Australia Day Fishing Competition in Lockington. Photo by Steve Huntley

Relaxing: Terri Haebich, Luke Roberts, James Roberts, Jimmy, Harrison and Braxton Hann. Photo by Steve Huntley

Winner: Riley Nichol and his prized yabby. Photo by Steve Huntley

Wetting a line: Braxton Hann trying to catch a big one. Photo by Steve Huntley

Family friendly: The Lockington Action Club Australia Day Fishing Competition has a wonderful history. Photo by Steve Huntley

Caught: Charlie Eade, Tannah Couchman and Oscar Eade. Photo by Steve Huntley

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