b'The Great Eastern Mail MARCH 24, 2023 21in east gippsland boating and fishingmaintaining a high level of competition among teams. Since its inception in 2005 the Vic Bream Classic Series has turned into a large family of Bream Classic on the 26th andpassionate anglers who love 27th of August.to fish, socialise, and have fun With Round 1 aroundacross Victoria. These great the corner, you still have thebunch of guys follow the series chance to get involved asto each destination and forge anyone can enter the 2023lifelong friendships with other Vic Bream Classic Series soteams along the way. The top 3 teams from 2022 will be back at Marlo again in 2023 to tackle grab a friend and get on board. The event is supported bythe Snowy Rivers tuff black breamIf you have ever watchedEast Gippsland Shire Council anglers competing in fishingand Destination Gippslandtournaments on TV andEvents Gippsland.thought that was somethingMayor Cr Mark Reeves you would like to do well herewelcomed the return of the is your big chance to competeseries. The Vic Bream Series against and rub shouldersis an undisputed favourite on with some of the best breamthe calendar. It brings people anglers in Victoria and sometogether for a fantastically of the nicest most helpful guyscompetitive fishing to boot.tournament, showcases the At each of the 5 qualifyingNikki Bryant from Team Purple Patch takes it up to the boys as she displaysnatural beauty of our region rounds each team of 2 anglerssome quality bream from Marlo and gives our towns anThe boats assembly at the start line in Marlo for the 7am startwill be competing to not onlyThe tournament is open tofor bream and want to learneconomic shot in the arm, minimum length of 3.7 metreswww.vicbreamclassics.com.autake out the title at each venue,all age groups with the onlymore, than there is no betterCr Reeves said. with a minimum 15hp motorwebsite or for all the news but also will be fighting it outrestriction is that people underway to fast track your skillsThe series links three ofwith boat insurance. A sixtyfollow us on Facebook by for over $10,000 in cash andthe age of 18 fish with a parentthan to compete in the Vicour most popular breamlitre live-well must be carriedsearching Vic Bream Classics prizes along with qualificationor approved guardian. AllBream Series. There are anyfisheriesMallacoota, Marloto keep the fish in, which canor by calling Bill Hartshorne towards the 2023 NS Rodsanglers must fish out of a boatnumber of highly skilledand Metungto highlight thebe as simple as an esky with(Tournament Director) on Sunline Vic Bream Classicwith a licensed boat operatoranglers competing who willopportunities for seasonedan aerator attached. AnglersMobile: 0409 823 070. Grand Final in November 2023on board. Teams competepoint you in the right direction,competitors to recreationalmust have the necessaryIf you are not fishing at Mallacoota. using lure, fly or soft plastictell you the hot lure to useanglers across the length ofsafety equipment on boardbut want to still watch the The beauty of this style oflures to weigh in 5 live legal- and best techniques to enableour shire. and fishing license totournament unfold, then be catch and release tournamentsized breams on each daysyou to land that big bag ofThe entry fee is $250 percompete.sure to come along to each fishing is you get to fish withcompetition, with the heaviestbream. The Teams formatteam, which covers bothEntry forms, detailed rulesevents weigh in at 2pm each your best mate, Dad, Mum,2-day bag crowned the winner.creates a fantastic social feeldays competition angling.and official accommodationday where you will see the brother or sister, it is up to you.If you love your lure fishingto the weekend while stillTeams must have a boat of avenues can be obtained on thequality East Gippsland bream.Grants open for Gippsland Lakes Environment ProjectsT HE Andrews Laborwildlife benefits, Ms Shing said. $4 million across the lakes including Government is empoweringThese grants provide fundingprojects like improving the condition local community groupsto assist community groups toand connectivity of Lake Wellington to improve habitats, protectcomplete environmental projectsand surrounding wetlands, installing native wildlife and help preservethrough on-ground managementseagrass friendly boat moorings and internationally significant wetlandsactivities and communityimproving beach nesting sites for in the Gippsland Lakes. engagement. birds though the renourishment of Minister for Water HarrietEligible projects include restoringsand islands.Shing opened a new round of thehabitat for native species, reducingThese grants are part of a $248 Gippsland Lakes Coordinatingsediment and nutrient loads,million investment to improve the Committee Community Grantsprotecting native animals andhealth of waterways and catchments on Thursday March 23, with overimproving understanding of plantsacross Victoria.$137,000 to share across successfuland animals that call the GippslandTo date, $7.5 million has been projects. Lakes home. invested towards improving the Community is at the heart of theGippsland Lakes Coordinatinghealth of Gippsland Lakes over program to protect and enhanceCommittee Chair Glenys Watts saidthree years through support to the the Gippsland Lakes, and thisPast funding rounds have left aGippsland Lakes Coordinating new round of grants will help oursignificant legacy and we encourageCommittee.fabulous volunteers and communitynew and existing community groupsApplications are open until groups to get on with more projectsto apply and play their part in thetoprotecting the importantGippsland Lakes. 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