"My passion is fishing. I have been fly fishing since I was 15 years old. Over the years I have developed a few bad habits that, although they have not stopped me catching fish, they have restricted my casting and therefore my total enjoyment of the sport.
So when I had the opportunity of enlisting in one of Peter Hayes' Fly Fishing Schools I was excited at the prospect of learning a few new tricks and ironing out those bad habits.
The difference in my casting is amazing. Just an adjustment of the hand and a sharp stop at the top of the backcast has made all the difference. Being a big man I was also taught by Peter that strength means nothing unless you have technique and timing.
The bonus was the chat at lunch with all the fishing tips that I picked up. I feel totally refreshed and can't wait to try my newfound skills."

A few years ago I was frustrated at the way fishing was going. I felt no one was concentrating on the real reason we go fishing. It is not just to catch fish. I wanted as many people to try fishing as possible. I was critical of the Fisheries with their stocking of trout in Victoria. The policies of 25 years were not working.

I called on some friends to attend a meeting. As a result of that night the Rex Hunt Futurefish Foundation was formed. The Board of Directors are a dedicated group who believe in everyone having the opportunity to fish as well as sustaining the fishery.

We have a partner in the Victorian Government and they match us dollar for dollar up to $250 000 each year. In our third year of operation the Futurefish Foundation has released over 1.5 million fish into Victorian waterways. These fish include Brown and Rainbow Trout, Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Murray Cod.

We have also held many 'Come and try fishing' days around Victoria. This year during fishing week thousands of children went fishing for the first time. We also concentrate on the disadvantaged and disabled in our society. Our 'Mates Day' this year attracted 120 anglers and 700 interested supporters. It was one of the great days.

This year in partnership with Barwon Water we opened up our education and fishing centre at Stony Creek Reservoir near Bacchus Marsh. 50 000 trout have been released and children from all over Victoria will be able to come and fish there.

For further information log onto www.futurefishfoundation.com.au

How did Greg French improve his casting?