A DAY FOR THE FAMILY... Ruangchai Somlong and his daughters, Danica and Natalie, take on the Victoria Park Lake to try for glory. Pictured from left, Ruangchai Somlong, Danica Somlong, Natalie Somlong. Photo: Cassidy Parker
A DAY FOR THE FAMILY… Ruangchai Somlong and his daughters, Danica and Natalie, take on the Victoria Park Lake to try for glory. Pictured from left, Ruangchai Somlong, Danica Somlong, Natalie Somlong. Photo: Cassidy ParkerLEARNING SOMETHING NEW…Ruangchai Somling shows his daughters Danica and Natalie the ropes. This family event brought lots of young ones out to learn the family past-time and try their luck at catching the biggest fish of the night. (Pictured: Ruanchai Somlong, Danica Somlong, Natalie Somlong)PLAYING THE LONG GAME…The Somlong Family, like many others, brought chairs, snacks and refreshments as they settled in for the long night of fishing ahead. The competition began at 4.30pm on January 23, with winners announced at 8.30pm, and fun events throughout, like facepainting for Danica. (Pictured: Natalie Somlong, Ruangchai Somlong, Nattakan Somlong and Danica Somlong)GETTING COMFORTABLE…. Many camping chairs were seen lining the Victoria Park Lake as people secured the best spot. Accessible fishing points were set up across the fishing grounds, making competing possible for Shepparton’s wheelchair users.FUN FOR EVERY GENERATION… Alan takes a swing at success for the best catch, supported by his grandchildren Georgia and Oscar Betts. (Pictured: Alan Fabris, Georgia Betts, Oscar Betts)THE GAME’S HEATNG UP…The cloudless, hot weather didn’t discourage Friday’s competitors from fishing at the Shepparton Victoria Park Lake.SETTING UP SHOP… Trelly’s Tackle World comes to cheer on the competitors, selling all the supplies needed when victory is on the line. (Pictured: Rodney Jones, and Greater Shepparton Councillors Kieron Eddy and Steven Threlfall)