The Bellingen Eel Fishing Championships, in its 30th year, was once again a very successful and fun time for all. Held during the second weekend of the school holidays it’s a great way for families to search our local rivers and waterways for “the big one”.
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2016 Eel Fishing Champion and Winner of the “Waterhole Wal” Perpetual Trophy was Eli Williams, with a fine eel of 9.25kg.
Twenty-four competitors, mainly children, competed in this “catch and release” competition and weighed in a total of 226kg of eels with only one eel to be weighed in each day per person. A well-attended barbecue presentation was held on Sunday, October 9 at Connell Park.
Results are as follows.
Best eel per day by a junior: Day 1: Eli Williams, 6.50kg. Day 2: Finn Frederiksen, 7.80kg. Day 3: Bohdi Smith, 4.40kg. Day 5: Finn Frederiksen, 4.80kg. Day 6: Bass Frederiksen, 5.20kg; Day 7. Bass Frederiksen, 5.70kg.
Best eel by a boy: Eli Williams, 9.25kg. Best eel by a Girl: Lenni Frederiksen, 6.30kg. Best eel by a man: Jai Tennant, 6.10kg. Best eel by a woman: Grace Williams, 3kg.
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