About the school
The main aim is to teach the public how to specifically target barra with lures, enjoying the sport and this precious resource, while maintaining the sustainability for many future generations.
About the training
The school offers three levels of instruction. Choose the course that best suits your previous fishing experience.
Spaces are limited - it’s wise to secure your spot early. » Click here for bookings.
Prices
NT Barra School offers excellent value for money on their range of courses. » Click here for details.
NT Barra School participants must agree to all the terms and conditions. » Click here for details.
Locations
The BARRA SCHOOL operates from two locations…
- Daly River 2 hours south west of Darwin from March - June
- McArthur River, King Ash Bay, 30 mins from Borroloola in the Gulf of Carpenteria from October - November.
 Training takes place in an air-conditioned marquee. Sessions consist of three hours of theoretical followed six hours of practical, which include both theory tests and prac tests. All participants will be assisted to obtain a satisfactory pass.
Practical training is carried out in students’ own boats. The group teacher will be leading in one of the BARRA SCHOOL boats. Communication will be maintained by hand held two-way radios supplied at the start of the course. Each participant will receive a copy of the most current maps, explaining the various obstacles in the waterway.
Participants will use all of their own tackle except for the two lures supplied by the school. Top-of-the-range equipment can be hired from the school including, lures, hooks, leader, braided line, G-Loomis rods and Shimano Cronarch reels.
Coffee, tea, soft drink and biscuits will be provided during theoretical training in the morning. Smoko, lunch and drinks are to be supplied by each individual.
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