Jack has knack
YOUNG angler Jack Collins enjoyed a magical day of fishing recently.
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YOUNG angler Jack Collins enjoyed a magical day of fishing recently.
He nabbed a personal best barra of 88cm, then topped that with a 1m specimen - both at a secret location on a Reidy's Big Ass lure.
Jack is our Catch of the Day winner.
For his efforts, he wins a pair of Shimano Catana sunglasses, worth $45, with polarised lenses - absolutely perfect for when you're out on the water.
The NT News runs the Catch of the Day competition every Thursday.
To enter, send us your best horizontal (landscape) fishing photo.
We'll announce the winner here each week.
Write your contact and picture details, including what you caught and where, on an envelope and send your photo to Catch of the Day, GPO Box 1401, Darwin, NT, 0801 or email it to ntnmail@ntnews.com.au with "Catch of the Day" in the subject line. You must include your full address and details of your catch with the entry.
If you want your photos back, enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
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