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Victoria gave free fishing rods to school kids to try and convert them to fishing. Did it work? (www.abc.net.au)

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The state government distributed thousands of free fishing rods to primary school kids in an attempt to engage young Victorians in fishing, and while some kids love their rods, others have ended up on Facebook marketplace. So, did the program work?

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[–] aelwero 9 points 9 months ago

The Victorian Fisheries Authority states the money for the program comes from the Recreational Fishing Licence Trust Fund, which is raised through fishing license fees.

Kinda makes it an investment of sorts...