Sport
29 March, 2026
Fierce anglers find success at Tchum
A STRONG field of fifty anglers travelled from across the region came together for the Mid Northern Angling Competition over the weekend.
A STRONG field of fifty anglers travelled from across the region came together for the Mid Northern Angling Competition over the weekend.
Competition was fierce across both days, with excellent catches recorded throughout the weekend.
On Saturday, Joyce Wild secured honours for the biggest bag, while Ned Ezard was successful in claiming the juniors biggest bag award.
St Arnaud Angling Club enjoyed outstanding team success, finishing as overall winners and taking home the prestigious Mid Northern Shield.
“It was a fantastic weekend of fishing with great camaraderie, plenty of quality catches and many wonderful prizes won,” St Arnaud Angling Club public relations officer Belinda Burke said.
Sunday’s results saw Barney Ezard take out the biggest bag, while Ned Ezard once again proved consistent by winning the juniors biggest bag.
Alongside the event, St Arnaud Angling Club also conducted their own club competition at Tchum Lake.
Eleven members took part, including four men, two ladies and five juniors.
Luke Ezard landed three catfish, with his biggest measuring 47cm, and also caught a 57cm yellowbelly.
His yellowbelly proved to be the standout capture of the competition, earning him the biggest fish award.
Ivan Wild had an impressive session, catching four catfish with his largest measuring 50cm. He also added a 44cm silver perch to his tally, which helped him secure the biggest bag award.
Joyce Wild continued her strong form by catching five catfish, the largest measuring 51.5cm, to win the ladies biggest bag.
Ned Ezard caught a 51cm catfish along with a 31cm redfin, which saw him claim the juniors biggest bag.
Barney Ezard rounded out the winners by taking out the secret length prize with a 48cm catfish.
“St Arnaud Angling Club extended their thanks to the Donald Angling Club for hosting a well-run and enjoyable competition,” Ms Burke said.
Competitors came from St Arnaud, Donald, Boort, Charlton, Lake Boga and Quambatook to take part in the sixth event of the season.
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