With September rolling around, Dawnbreakers Fishing Club Nelson kicked off with it’s annual pre-season event – the Club Open Day. Although blustery, the weather was still good enough for the kids to play outside and join in activities like our casting comp, so no postponements this year. There were plenty of chocolate fish to be had and, once again plenty of new faces to be seen at the Stoke Rugby Club – Greenmeadows venue. Of course it was also awesome to see so many returning familiar faces also. As usual, plenty of spot prizes were on offer for members and the ever popular sausage sizzle.
Coastguard Nelson, MPI and customs came along, to explain their roles in safe, enjoyable water activities and update us on changes to rules and regulations.
Speaking of rules, Gareth updated every one on a change to our competition rules. Previously any legal fish of any size could be entered, the minimum size for entries is 30cm and must be of legal size. Anything smaller and legal can of course be kept at the anglers discretion but they don’t count towards Club points.
The club has boat, land and kayak sections and we are always happy to consider other sections if there are enough members to justify a section of their own. We also have men’s, women’s and junior sections so end of year prizes are well distributed throughout our members .
Dawnbreakers offers a wide range of benefits to local fishers with all levels of experience. More experienced members are very generous with their time and knowledge and club trips away throughout the season are organised by Committee. Club social days are held monthly where guest speakers share their insights. Many local businesses offer Dawnbreakers members a discount upon presentation of their card. The official start of the season is October 1st and the events calendar begins with a club trip to Pohara and then we will see the return of the Snapper Cup before Christmas.
