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The A.F.C.A.A. is the major body representing all coarse anglers and coarse angling in Australia. We provide tuition and guidance on all coarse angling methods and organize the premier match fishing events around Australia. If you are interested in learning more about Coarse Angling or Match Fishing in Australia or wish join us at one of our upcoming matches please feel free contact us - contact@afcaa.net. Visit their website - https://afcaa.net/ Check out their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/345708122779160 The AFCAA was formed in 1986 to represent all coarse anglers residing in Australia. The AFCAA is the Australian representative body to the international body for competition fishing CIPS. Please browse to find out more information on the Federation. The AFCAA coordinates teams of Australian anglers to participate at various world championships match fishing events. The federation also coordinates a number of major national match fishing events around Australia attended by the top match anglers from around the country. Please browse to find more information on these events.

Lliswerry Pond - My old second home. Hi there, I am Mike or Mick as friends call me. I am originally from Newport in South Wales and have lived in UK and Australia off and on all my life. I also had a 5 year stint in USA as well where I met my wife. We both live here now in Parmelia. I work for the Dept. of Education at Atwell College in Cockburn as IT Manager. Fishing and fish have always been my passion since a young toddler. My fondest memories can all be found at the pond, river, beach or lake. My father took me fishing at Mandurah estuary when I was 4 yrs old and I haven't stopped since. I prefer using rods and reels and fishing feeder and floats. I am not a fan of Pole Fishing but one day I will learn it's graces. I prefer freshwater fishing, including fly fishing but also love salt water fishing from the beach, rocks or estuary. I have a passion for fish as well as a passion for angling. I am the president of the Perth Cichlid Society and have been in involved in the preservation of fish in both Australia and in Africa for many years. I have been to Africa diving on the great rift lakes during month long safari's to release endangered species back to the lakes and help educate locals on fishing methods and farming that can help sustain the delicate ecosystems of the great rift lakes and it's cichlid jewels. I love watching and reminiscing with the old Mr Crabtree books, Anglers Mail magazines and watching Chris Yates and others in the old VHS videos. My best moments were spent fishing my local pond as a kid which was Lliswerry Pond. My parents would lose me every weekend down there on overnight fishing adventures with my mates. I have fished a fair bit on the River Wye in many spots. Lliswerry Pond - An old picture from the days.

General Rules: 1. Members shall not leave litter or discarded hooks, line, or bait on the banks of the club water. 2. Members shall be responsible for the tidiness/cleanliness of any peg/swim they may be fishing 3. No permanently fixed/bolt rig leads to be used 4. Members will not use a gaff of any sort to assist in the taking of fish. 5. Members are prohibited from lighting fires on any club waters except primus/cooking stoves but only if there is no total fire ban. 6. Members may not damage whatsoever, grass, crops, trees or banks (except when on organised work parties). 7. A member will not disturb the eggs or nests of any waterfowl or other birds. 8. Members are not to cause annoyance to other anglers, or members of the public by excessive noise etc. 9. Fish may be retain for a reasonable time in a keep net of sufficient size. In instances of high weights a second keep net should be used. 10. No member shall fish within 50 meters of overhead power line cables, the club accepts no responsibility for any damage or injury suffered as a breach of this rule. 11. Any member who finds dead fish shall report this to a club official. 12. Barbless hooks are to be used in all matches