September 11, 2026

U3A fishers visit Urunga’s Kalang River

Joanne with the catch of the day – a quality flathead.

WE like to try different locations, so this month we headed to Urunga.

Mother Nature knew that spring had arrived and presented us with a perfect sunny, warm day and a rising tide.

There is a saying that you can’t have everything.

What could possibly be missing?

You guessed it. Fish, of course.

We always try a range of baits like pilchards, prawns, chicken and even fly-fishing. Positions were taken up along the bank of the Kalang River.

Greg likes to show us how to catch fish no matter what the circumstances by reeling a bream early on in the morning.

There were plenty of bites but no other catches for a while.

It took Joanne to show us the way. A quality flathead earned the title of catch of the day.

Jai caught a bream and Morelle added to the variety with a whiting.

If you are inspired to join the group, then contact Greg Artlett on 0427 689 400.

Greg is not only a Course Leader for U3A but also a volunteer trainer for NSW Fisheries.

Report by Bruce Redman

U3A FISHING

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