A local fishing group is spreading their love of the outdoors by donating equipment to local schools, charities and organisations.
Burdekin Blokes & Boats was started as a Facebook group by Ben Hovell, Stephen Gort and Brandii Talbot to provide a way for local fishing fanatics to come together and meet other likeminded people while getting to explore the Burdekin region's beautiful waterways and reefs.
The group held an inaugural event in July 2023 and host a meet and greet on the first Saturday of every month with pool and darts competitions along with fishing raffles and meet trays to be won.
Burdekin Blokes & Boats said portions of the proceeds from each meet are channelled into supplying donations of fishing equipment to local schools, charities and organisations to encourage more locals, especially youth, to head out and enjoy fishing in the region’s spectacular waterways.
So far, the group has donated to Home Hill State High School, The Prawn Stop Home Hill Harvest Festival Raffle, Burdekin Special School and Brandon State School.
“The donation to The Burdekin School was particularly close to our heart as we have children living with autism, one of which attends the school and we have personally experienced their brilliant work with children in the region,” the group said.
“It will always be our hope that we can not only bring locals together to enjoy our fishing community but also that we will continue to grow and to support our local Burdekin organisations and business.”
Find Burdekin Blokes & Boats on Facebook for more information.
Burdekin Blokes & Boats have donated fishing equipment to charities and organisations throughout the region. Photo supplied: Brandon State School
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