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The ReproBaits First Cast Project

The ReproBaits First Cast Project

Helping young anglers make their first cast

Fishing can give a young person something valuable: time outdoors, practical skills, patience and memories made away from a screen.

Getting started should not require an expensive tackle box. A basic rod, a simple rig and someone willing to show you what to do can be enough.

The ReproBaits First Cast Project provides simple beginner tackle packs to young anglers to help keep them busy, off their screens and out of trouble.

Why I started the project

Helping kids get into fishing was one of the reasons I started ReproBaits.

When I am out fishing, I sometimes meet families whose children are interested but do not have suitable tackle or know how to begin. I have given basic tackle to them so they can have a proper try. When I'm out fishing I often hand out tackle to anglers.

These are not expensive handouts or promotional showbags. They are practical items chosen to help a beginner rig a line, bait a hook and hopefully catch a fish.

I would like to continue doing it, but the project must support itself. ReproBaits needs to sell tackle before it can purchase and assemble more packs.

That is where ReproBaits customers help.

How the project is funded

The First Cast Project is funded from ReproBaits sales.

Selected products and bundles will show a fixed contribution that ReproBaits sets aside for beginner tackle packs. The contribution will be included in the normal purchase price. Customers will not be charged an additional donation.

As sales fund additional packs, this page will be updated to show:

  • How much ReproBaits has set aside

  • How many beginner packs have been assembled

  • How many packs have been passed on

The First Cast Project is operated by ReproBaits. It is not a registered charity, and purchases are not tax-deductible donations.

What is in a First Cast pack?

Contents may vary depending on the fishing location and available stock, but a typical pack may include one of or any combination of:

  • A simple pre-tied fishing rig

  • Beginner-sized hooks

  • Swivels

  • Small sinkers

  • Jigs

  • Soft Plastics

  • Lures

  • A float

  • Basic rigging instructions

  • Fishing safety and responsible-fishing information

The aim is not to provide everything an angler will ever need. It is to remove one small obstacle between a young person wanting to fish and actually getting started fishing.

Keeping the project safe

Children’s safety and privacy come before photographs, publicity or social-media content.

The First Cast Project follows several basic rules:

  • ReproBaits does not privately contact children.

  • Children’s names, schools and regular fishing locations are not published.

  • Packs are intended to be used responsibly or with responsible adult supervision.

  • No one is expected to appear in promotional material in return for receiving tackle.

The person operating ReproBaits holds a current NSW Working With Children Check. This does not mean that the project is operated or endorsed by the NSW Government.

Fishing safely and responsibly

Young anglers should always fish with a responsible adult and learn how to handle hooks, fish and waterways safely.

Every angler should:

  • Check current fishing rules, size limits and bag limits

  • Keep hooks and fishing line away from wildlife

  • Take discarded line, packaging and rubbish home

  • Handle fish carefully

  • Release unwanted fish promptly

  • Wear suitable sun and water-safety equipment

  • Avoid dangerous rock platforms and rough water

Current NSW fishing rules and safety information are available from the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

How you can help

You can support the First Cast Project by:

  • Purchasing a participating ReproBaits product or bundle

  • Sharing the project with other anglers

  • Teaching a young family member how to fish safely

  • Taking someone fishing for the first time

  • Encouraging your fishing club or community group to contact ReproBaits

You do not need to put a child on social media or make a public display of helping them. Sometimes the most valuable contribution is simply giving someone your time.

Project progress

Funds set aside: $37.50

Beginner packs assembled: 12

Beginner packs passed on: 23

Last updated: Aug 31 2026

This section will be updated as participating ReproBaits sales fund additional packs.

About ReproBaits

ReproBaits is a small independent fishing-tackle business based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

We focus on practical tackle, rigs and lure packs for Australian shore, rock, surf and estuary fishing. Orders are packed and dispatched from NSW.

Every ReproBaits purchase helps keep the business operating. Purchases from participating products also help put basic tackle into the hands of another family interested in getting started.

Buy useful tackle. Help fund another first cast.