THE Wangaratta Fly Fishing Club is once again holding its annual fly fishing course on Sunday, October 13.
Club member, Ray Beavis, said the annual event has been running for over 30 years and is designed to introduce people to the hobby of fly fishing.
“It’s for the beginners or people who have perhaps tried it but haven’t preserved or those who want to improve a little bit,” he said.
“We tailor the course to the skills for the people doing it, but it is aimed as an introduction to fly fishing.”
During the course, participants will learn about the equipment required for fly fishing, fly casting, fly selection, basic gear and tackle, fly tying and stream-craft.
Mr Beavis said the course has evolved over the years to become more practical and adapt to the changes in fly fishing.
“Our presentations and the way we run the course is a little more hands on, with cast intuition out on the grass and actual fly fishing,” he said.
“The basic concept of fly fishing hasn’t altered much, but the types of fly rods and the materials the rods are made of are far more high tech then they were 30 or 40 years ago.”
Over his time at the club, Mr Beavis has found many people do continue with the hobby, despite the skill that is involved.
“Fly fishing is not necessarily easy so you need to have some basic skills and practice those skills and persevere and some people are happy to do that while some people discover that it’s not what they really want to do,” he said.
“I relate it a little bit to snow skiing...when you first go out skiing you do a lot of falling over and it’s challenging, but once you master the basics of snow skiing its great fun to whiz down the slopes.
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◆ EXPERT ADVICE: Bryan King, Gary Scholz, Ray Beavis and Clint Godwin from the Wangaratta Fly Fishing Club are hosting their annual fly fishing course in October.
PHOTO: Chloe Jaenicke
VET CORNER Geriatric vestibular disease
GERIATRIC vestibular disease is an acute, non-progressive disturbance that affects the peripheral nervous system in older dogs.
This can lead to a sudden onset of imbalance, disorientation, a head tilt, inability to stand, irregular eye movements, often with nausea and vomiting.
For owners this sudden onset of quite severe symptoms can be frightening, with owners thinking the worst and usually assuming their pet has had a major stroke.
However, as distressing as these symptoms are, in most cases, improvement usually starts within 72 hours and most dogs are back to normal in two to three weeks.
If this is not the case, often there is another cause for the symptoms, which need to be investigated further.
There is no known cause for this disease and therefore no specific treatment.
with Dr Megan Lee, Ovens and Kiewa Vet
Your vet will manage your pet’s symptoms in order to keep them as comfortable as possible, until their symptoms start to resolve.
Usually this involves sedatives, anti-nausea medications and intravenous fluids if the dog is not able to drink.
Good nursing care is essential, this involves keeping your pet in a warm, comfortable environment, with limited stimulation.
Sometimes this might involve physical therapy such as massage, turning and passive limb movements.
Some dogs retain a slight head tilt and relapse is possible, but thankfully, not common.
This Day in History, 1915
TANNERY FIRE
A SPECTACULAR overnight fire destroyed Zwar Bros. tannery at Beechworth.
The factory was one of the largest of its kind in Australia and working to capacity demand and fulfilling military contracts overseas.
Rather than rebuild in Melbourne, A.M.Zwar decided to build again in Beechworth, displaying the commitment to the town in the 20th century that G.B Kerferd had shown in the 19th.
The factory was rebuilt, bigger and better than ever.
In the 1920s, it installed electric generating capacity, and was able to supply Beechworth with power until the SEC took over service in the 1940s.
GONE FISHING
UNEXPECTED BY-CATCH:
Warmer weather needed to hopefully fire up the fishing
THE trout season has started very slowly.
I have not heard of any really good fishing reports in this area.
I have heard of some very good reports from down around Gippsland, but here in the North East most reports are of one or two trout caught here and there and that’s it.
Last week I fished a number of different streams ranging from the larger rivers such as the Buffalo and Rose rivers to the small unnamed tributaries that feed them, and couldn’t find a fish anywhere.
I did manage to have one good trout session in a tributary of the King River and that was it where I caught four trout on a Strike Tiger nymph soft plastic in Black And Gold colour.
I am hoping that the arrival of some warmer weather soon might fire the trout up a bit.
What the warmer weather will do is fire up the yellowbelly, and every other species.
I fished in a lagoon called Horseshoe Lagoon last week where I caught one carp and a lovely yellowbelly.
It appears that there is a horseshoe lagoon in just about every second town.
The one that I was fishing in is in Wangaratta.
The lagoon is drying up and would be lucky to have 40 to 50cm of water in it.
I went there targeting carp for a bit of fun, and catching that yellowbelly was a pleasant surprise.
I have heard reports of both yellowbelly and redfin being caught in Lake Hume, but not everybody is catching them. It’s still a little bit cool and they are only just starting to become active.
A little bit of warmer weather is all that is needed to see improved fishing at Lake Hume, and most other lakes around the region.
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A nice yellowbelly caught on worms in Horseshoe Lagoon in Wangaratta while fishing for carp.
with Rob Alexander WANGARATTA
with Kacey and Jerry O’Callaghan,
AS the seasons change, many of us face the discomfort of hay fever.
Traditional remedies often come with side effects, prompting a search for natural alternatives.
At Wholefoods, we believe that the answer lies in a holistic approach rooted in nature.
Start by integrating foods rich in anti-inflammatory properties into your diet.
Leafy greens, such as spinach and kale, can help reduce inflammation in the body, while fruits high in vitamin C, like oranges and strawberries, support your immune system and combat allergic reactions.
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, flaxseeds and walnuts, also play a crucial role in reducing inflammation.
Herbal teas like nettle and chamomile can provide relief.
Nettle, known for its anti-inflammatory effects, can help alleviate hay fever symptoms, while chamomile’s soothing properties can ease irritation.
Additionally, consider using local honey, like Walkabout Apiaries.
Consuming honey from our region may help your body build tolerance to local pollen, potentially reducing your symptoms over time.
For a daily routine, nasal rinses with a saline solution can clear allergens from your nasal passages, offering immediate relief.
Adopting these natural methods can help manage hay fever symptoms effectively while aligning with your commitment to whole, healthful living.
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◆ FIGHTING HAY FEVER: Jerry O'Callaghan from Wholefoods has a range of tips to help you fight hay fever naturally.
Discover the skill of fly fishing
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“Fly fishing is the same, once you master the initial skill of casting the fly it becomes satisfying.”
Mr Beavis encourages people to try fly fishing as it expands upon traditional fishing methods.
“I progressed like a lot of people, I used to fish with bait and spinners and decided that there was something more to learn and fly fishing was a great way to do that,” he said.
“You’re in direct contact with the fish as you’re out in the river or the lake and in the same environments as them.”
Mr Beavis encourages those who participate in the course to also join the club to learn more about the hobby and meet like-minded people.
He said the benefits of being part of a club is you can speak to other people who are trying new things and learning new skills.
“One of the benefits of being in a club is you can expand your knowledge,” he said.
“In fly fishing, you never get to a point where there’s nothing to learn, there’s always something coming up around the corner like a new technique, method or style.”
The club meets on the first Wednesday of every month and holds regular trips during trout season.
The course will take place at the Log Cabin at 28 Chisholm Street in Wangaratta with all equipment and course notes included in the price.
Mr Beavis said those interested should get in contact with him as soon as possible as there are limited spaces - phone 0427 756 665.
◆ NEW SKILLS: Ray Beavis, Clint Godwin and Bryan King encourage people to give fly fishing a try.
PHOTO: Chloe Jaenicke
NorthEast JOBS
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Think ahead: take care of your hearing
OVER the last few decades, improved use of hearing protection in the workplace and more awareness of the for need hearing protection in very noisy places means there is a decreasing number of people with preventable hearing loss.
Using hearing protection appropriately is the best thing that you can do for your hearing. You are less likely to develop permanent hearing damage, and therefore you are less likely to need hearing aids in the future.
I know that it takes discipline and can be annoying to remind yourself to wear hearing protection.
I find it helps to reverse the thought and say, “I value my hearing, and I want to be hearing my best, if that means I need to wear earmuffs or earplugs when I’m in noise, then I will.”
This includes activities such as mowing the lawn, using a chainsaw or noisy power tools.
In my life, I am not frequently around mechanical or industrial noise, but I am around music quite a bit.
I play in the Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra, and I choose to wear music earplugs when the noise levels get too loud.
It is obvious to me when protection is needed – some pieces we play have a lot of brass and percussion which can get very loud.
I want to hear as well as I can now and into the future, so that I can continue to enjoy playing and listening to music.
That is why I am careful to protect my ears now.
Hearing is incredibly precious and cannot be replaced.
It is also worth considering wearing hearing protection when going to noisy concerts.
Many concerts are well above the safe listening levels, so I will often wear hearing protection (like my music earplugs) when going to performances – espe-
cially if the music is amplified. There are earplugs for different activities.
We stock earplugs for young children, motorsports, sleep (if your partner snores), comfort and work (like using power tools for music enthusiasts) as well as for music enthusiasts.
Investing in good hearing habits now can result in future benefits.
Please ensure you are preventing unnecessary hearing loss, for your own sake.
Also note if your ears start ringing after you are exposed to loud noise (known as tinnitus), this is an indication that you need to wear hearing protection.
If you would like to learn more about our range of hearing protection, please come to Wangaratta Audiology.
We would love to help you protect your ears for the longterm.
Our phone number is 03 5722 4433.
◆ VERSATILE VACUUMS: Michael Ballie from North East Fasteners encourages people to try out Kincrome’s range of dry and wet vacuums.
