Whanganui's up coming kids fishing competition is making a splash.
Belinda Chalk, who is office manager at Plumber Dan, has organised a contest for children under 13 and aims to reel in over 200 participants.
The family event will take place on Sunday, April 22 at Whanganui's Town Wharf and will run from 1pm to 3pm.
Ms Chalk, a keen fisher since she was a little girl tagging along on her dad's trips, said she hoped to encourage more Whanganui youngsters to give it a go.
"It will be a fun day out for mum, dad and the kids, plus the thrill of fishing."