Michelle Brittain Salt Living

18/08/2024

18/08/2024

17/08/2024

Public day afta 2024. Fantastic to see 1000’s enthusiastic supporters coming through the door. Lots of giveaways and stage talks. Looking forward to next year already!! .le

16/08/2024

AFTA public day is here. I will be on stage at 10:15am hosted on a panel talking about family and friends fishing with and 😁 it’s going to be a huge day with 1000’s already registered to go to the event. Plenty of giveaways and cool new innovations and your full ranges of product in all the stalls. Come and say hi stand.

16/08/2024

Day 2 of trade at AFTA 👌 so much to see and loved catching up with my favs 😁💜

15/08/2024

New to Murray Cod angling or ready to pick up a few new tips?

Check out the latest article on the Women in Recreational Fishing & Boating Network website from WIRFAB Leader Brooke 🎣

Locations, lures and techniques, this article has it all!

Check it out here 👉 www.wirfab.com.au/targeting-murray-cod

14/08/2024

14/08/2024

AFTA is here!! We are all set up ready for first day of trade tomorrow! Myself and will keep you updated on all things and afta show happenings. What new product or brand are you looking forward to seeing?

10/08/2024

CALLING ALL LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS! 📷

The Dolphin Research Institute has been awarded a grant from the 2024 Port Phillip Bay Fund to create five free, story-driven ebooks as part of our "Discover Port Phillip Bay: Water & Wildlife Stories" project. Each ebook will highlight a unique aspect of what makes Port Phillip so special.

We’re inviting all local photographers to join this project by contributing images that capture the essence of Port Phillip. Photographers whose images are featured in the ebooks will be fully credited.

Our goal with these ebooks is to shift perspectives and inspire individuals to take responsibility for protecting our environment.

Interested in being part of this project? Follow the link below for more details.

And please, share this post with your friends and family to help spread the word!

Image submission information: https://www.dolphinresearch.org.au/calling-all-local-photographers/

09/08/2024

We’re counting down the days until the opening of trout season in rivers on September 7. 😃 What better way to celebrate than at our FREE Goulburn Fishing Festival?!

The STONKER trout trail will be back, offering recreational fishers a chance to catch one of 2,000 rainbow trout weighing 3-4kg in the Goulburn River and Eildon Pondage.

Our Snobs Creek fish hatchery will also be opening its doors to the public from 9am, so you can see for yourself how we breed and stock fish throughout the state. Plus, check out our brand-new conservation hatchery too!

Hosted at Lions Park on Riverside Drive in Eildon from 9am to 3pm, our festival will feature an array of activities everyone can enjoy, including:

🎣 Kids fishing clinics guided by Lee Rayner Fishing Edge and Fishcare Victoria Inc. ;
👨‍🍳 Cooking demonstrations on-stage;
🐟 Help our Snobs team stock the pondage with trout;
🎸 Live music throughout the day from Paul Ray Music Group;
🛍️ Market stalls and delicious food trucks;
🐟 Aquaculture hub featuring tastings of locally grown trout;
🎣 Expert fishing tips on-stage from Lee Rayner;
👮‍♀️ Meet and chat with local Fisheries Officers and leaders from the Women in Recreational Fishing & Boating Network;
🎣 Fly casting lessons;
👧 Face painting, games and educational activities for kids;
🎟️ Prize draws and raffles;
🎆 Fireworks at 7pm to end the day.

It’s going to be an epic day. To find out more and secure a free spot in one of our kids fishing clinics, visit www.vfa.vic.gov.au/goulburnfishfest.

Can’t wait to see you there! 👋

08/08/2024

Whether you release fish for another day, or you're keeping them for the dinner table, caring for your catch is an essential skill in every anglers kit 🎣

The latest article in our resources section from WIRFAB leader Caitlin Berecry guides you through basic fish handling, the optimal dispatch technique, and best practices for catch and release.

Catch it here 👉 www.wirfab.com.au/how-to-handle-fish-safely

01/08/2024

30/07/2024

Golden morning on a winters day 🌟 making the most of a calmer day with no wind and rain. Target species was the king George whiting. As the temps are low whiting become harder to find and smaller bite windows so we headed for shallow waters as it is warmer. Today’s tide was 2hrs late so we had to be patient to wait for it to run. Once the tide kicked in and we lined up along the sand holes, we were into some good whiting. I love bringing home fresh fish for the table and even better leaving them biting for next session 🙌🏼 whiting snatcher in green grub paired with fresh squid and pipis. Mussel shells for burley.

26/07/2024

Join us for a fun and educational day at the Limeburners Boat Ramp (Geelong) on August 10 where you can improve your boat trailer reversing skills!

The sessions are free to register. We’re partnering with Peninsula Boat Training to deliver these sessions. There will be 2 trailers operating throughout the clinics with 3 people per trailer.

Our expert instructors will be on hand to provide tips and tricks to help you master the art of backing your trailer with ease. Whether you're a beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills, this clinic is perfect for boating enthusiasts of all levels.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your boating experience! See you there!

Register your spot here -
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/womens-boat-trailer-reversing-clinics-limeburners-boat-ramp-tickets-950346841987

26/07/2024

Westernport Bay is one of Victoria's premier winter fishing destinations, with BIG squid and whiting on offer all year round!

In the latest article added to our online resources, WIRFAB Leader Fishing Nanna - Amanda Keilar shares her insights on Westernport Bay, including top fishing spots, tips for various species, and safety advice.

Don’t miss it!

Read the full article here: wirfab.com.au/getting-to-know-westernport-bay

26/07/2024

25/07/2024

Winter’s a great time to target squid…just rug up and take the thermos!

WIRFAB leader Michelle Brittain Salt Living loves targeting squid at this time of year, whether land-based from piers, off the rocks or from a boat or kayak.

Want to know learn more about catching a delicious dinner of fresh Victorian squid? Then check out this article from WIRFAB leader Leanne, with plenty of tips and tricks: https://www.wirfab.com.au/tips-for-catching-squid/

Follow Women in Recreational Fishing & Boating Network for more!

24/07/2024

Is it you? Or do you have a mate that will find bubbling water and diving birds and has to go check it out? I was out filming with and there’s a spot where the gannets always dive, it intrigues me every time! I become obsessed 😂😅 tag a mate who does this.. another obsession is my binoculars I can take them everywhere and discover so much more through the ultra stabilisation lens. Birds, whales, ships, landmarks and much more 🙌🏼

23/07/2024

So here we have the double uni knot a great way to attach your leader to your main line.

18/07/2024

Fantastic news! Congratulations AFN ‘The Fishing Show’

18/07/2024

Meet your newest WIRFAB network leaders for 2024! They’re going to be playing an important role in advocating on behalf of female fishers and boaters, with many opportunities to learn new skills and share their knowledge with the community.

We can’t wait to see what they achieve in the coming weeks and months, alongside our other WIRFAB leaders. To follow their journey and see more of what they get up to, follow the WIRFAB network on Instagram () and Facebook (Women in Recreational Fishing & Boating Network) or check out https://www.wirfab.com.au.

You can also join the online community where you can ask any question you like here: Women in Recreational Fishing & Boating Network - Online Community.

18/07/2024

16/07/2024

Did you know there are two distinct stocks of Australian salmon in Victorian waters?
The eastern and western stocks are thought to have come about as a result of Tasmania being connected to the mainland until about 12,000 years ago.
Eastern Aussie salmon grow to 81cm, mature at 2-4 years of age, and can live to 12.

Western Aussie salmon grow to 96cm, mature at 3-5 years, and can also live to 12.
These salmon spawn at the northern reaches of their natural ranges in WA and NSW with oceanic currents carrying their eggs south to nursery areas in Victoria, Tassie and South Oz.

Interestingly, several other marine species also have two stocks, likely for the same reason, including snapper, mako sharks, great whites, Port Jackson sharks and various rays.

16/07/2024

Yes it’s miserable weather, but at least the kids are back at school....😉
It’s warm and dry in our shop, Pop in and grab a feed. Plenty of prawns and scallops available to throw through a simple pasta. Make life easy in front of the fire tonight 🔥 🍝
Seniors day let’s not forget, 5% off for those eligible.
2/10 Thomson Terrace Dromana till 5pm

16/07/2024

15/07/2024

Did you know that the largest and oldest aquaculture system in the world exists right here in south-west Victoria?

Budj Bim is a dormant volcano on Gunditjmara Country, located between Portland and Port Fairy. It’s home to an extensive collection of lakes, wetland swamps and sinkholes created by ancient lava flows, making it the ideal habitat for eels and other fish.

By creating stone channels and weirs within the landscape, the Gunditjmara People were able to manipulate seasonal flows to release or trap eels in holding ponds, catering for seasonal variation in supply while maintaining sustainability of the eel population. They were able to farm large quantities of short-finned eels within the ponds and channels, using woven nets and traps.

Further evidence of stone dwellings made from basaltic rock formations and many ‘smoking trees,’ where eels were smoked for consumption, are scattered throughout the area too. The cultural landscape is estimated to be at least 6,600 years old and was added to the World Heritage List in 2019 in recognition of its outstanding universal value.

To find out more about this fascinating place and to check it out for yourself, visit www.budjbim.com.au.

Photo credits:
Top: Tae Rak channel and holding pond, credit Tyson Lovett-Murray, UNESCO. Copyright Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.
Bottom: Traditional eel trap, supplied by Budj Bim Heritage Centre.

Budj Bim Tours

15/07/2024

This weather has certainly been up and down lately and of course freezing here in Victoria but it doesn’t stop the southern calamari activity. A species you can catch land base of the rocks and jetty’s, kayak and boat. What is it do you love about squid? And is there something you can share with others that might help them catch their first squid that you have learned in your time fishing for them?