With light winds and low swell predicted for Sunday we were eagerly anticipating the Cockburn Power Boat Association Kid's Fishing Day. We had not been out in the boat for months. 

We woke on Sunday morning to find the wind up to 15 -20 knts and the swell to 2mtrs..mmmmm not so good conditions.  We launched the boat with the kids carrying on about the clouds and the wind and went to the briefing at 7:30am  After chatting with a few other club members we decided to stay around Woodman Pt and see what would land on our lines.  We fished for 40mins, not even a nibble (could not even attract a blowie) we decided to make a run for Carnac Island to try our luck.  The journey over was a little rough but not too bad although there are no photos because I was too busy hanging on. 

As soon as we arrived Joel hooked a couple of lovely Skippy a Wrasse and a couple of Trumpeter.  Ben helped reel in a Wrasse.  All fish were dehooked, photographed and carefully released.  After we hooked a number of Trumpeter hubby decided that it was time to move spots.  

We dropped the anchor a bit further away and began to fish.  However before we could really get into the fish again we heard a loud noise at the front of the boat and realised that the anchor line had snapped in the swell.   I drove and Hubby stayed on the bow as we searched for the remains of the floating rope with anchor attached.  After passing it several times without being able to retrieve the line hubby yells out from the bow 'come and get me' and jumps in.  He grabbed up the rope and I drove along side him.  Joel threw out the bow line to help dad back to the boat.  With everyone back on board we hauled in the ellusive anchor and headed back to the club for lunch. 

Once back at the club we handed in our records of released fish, had some yummy sausage dogs for lunch and caught up with some other members.

Joel was awarded third prize for the most points of fish caught (and released) in the under 10s age range.  Ben was awarded an under 6yrs particpation certificate for having a go.  Both boys were so excited.

There were also two 'door' prizes drawn out of a hat.  One of the prizes was a Fishwrecked shirt and sticker kindly donated by Fishwrecked.  The second door prize was a camping pack donated by BCF.  Other prizes were donated for the older kids by Saltwater Marine.  All the kids went home with a prize for having a go.

It was a fantastic day with about 40 kids participating and it was really good to catch up with old friends and meet some new friends.  Thanks everyone for a great day.