Recreational Fishers put their support behind Recfishwest

Recfishwest today (3 January 2008) declared its membership drive for 2007 a significant success, starting the 2008 New Year with 1087 members.

"This has surpassed the organisation's initial target of 1000 members by the end of January 2008." Executive Director Frank Prokop said today.

The government recently set Recfishwest the challenge to dramatically increase its membership in order to secure future funding for the organisation. Through the support of recreational fishers Recfishwest has been able to meet this challenge and secure its financial future as the peak recreational fishing body in Western Australia

"I must thank the many recreational fishers that have made a meaningful investment in their fishing future." Mr Prokop said today.

"I urge all recreational fishers that have not already joined Recfishwest to get on board. The work is certainly not yet done. The recreational fishing sector faces a number of significant challenges in the near future." Mr Prokop said today.

"With the implementation of the metropolitan recreational only fishing zone and the subsequent management reforms facing the recreational sector, the need for a strong and representative peak fishing body has never been more important." Mr Prokop said.

As part of the membership drive a prize draw for Recfishwest members was made on the 17th December. The winners and prizes were;

Engel 40 litre Fridge/freezer MT45 + Bag + Slide lock, valued at $1,445

Won by Angelo Loi.

2 return tickets to Exmouth flying Skywest Airlines

Won by Barry Brambles.

2 x Engel camping lanterns, valued at $55 each

Won by a junior member.

Won by junior member Ben Van Heurck

Shimano trout spinning outfit, valued at $225

Won by Ken Endersby.

Halco lure pack

Won by Janet Paterson.

Recfishwest would like to acknowledge the invaluable support received from the following organisations in increasing our membership numbers; Anglers Paradise, Got-One Tackle Woodvale, Engel Fridges, Skywest, Halco, Hills Mako Tackle, Sunset Sinkers, Australian Fishing Network, Hotbite, Western Angler, The WA Fishing Magazine, Fishing & Outdoors Western Australia Magazine and Freetime Group Australia.

Membership costs only $20 or a family of four can join for $40. Membership forms are available on the Recfishwest website or membership can be processed over the phone on (08) 9246 3366. The stocks of the Limited Edition Halco Lure and Fantastic Fish Calendar have now all been used.

ENDS

Media Contact:- Frank Prokop, Executive Director - Recfishwest 9246 3366 or 0419 949 118.


This page last updated on 3 January 2008.