REEL RESPONSIBILITY

Keeping the Coast we love, fishable.

From Brisbane Water to the headlands, the Central Coast is a special place to fish. Clear flats, ribbon weed, oyster racks, creek mouths—prime country for bream, whiting and flathead. But the signs are there: snagged line on pylons, lures in the rocks, birds tangled on wharfs. Reel Responsibility is SCENTRY’s practical clean-up program—built with local anglers and partners like [Partner Organisation Name]—to take line, hooks and damaged lures out of the water and off our wharfs, for good.

How it works Find drop-off points

Simple idea. Real results.

We’re not here to lecture—just to make it easy to do the right thing while you fish. Grab a bag, tidy as you go, and drop off the line and broken hardware on your way home. We sort, weigh and route material to recycling pathways with [Recycling Partner Name], and publish the numbers so everyone can see the difference.

How it works

Four steps that fit any session

  1. Pack a bag. Keep a small zip-bag or bucket in your kit. Grab free bags at [Partner pickup points].
  2. Collect as you fish. Old line, busted leaders, bent trebles, lure bodies—if it’s tackle trash, it counts.
  3. Secure it. Wrap line into a tight bundle; hooks inside a spare container or taped safe.
  4. Drop it off. Use a Reel Responsibility bin or hand in at a listed location. We’ll handle the rest.
What we provide

Support that keeps it easy

  • Free clean-up bags at [Location/Partner].
  • Bin network across key wharfs and access points.
  • Safe disposal & recycling via [Recycling Partner Name].
  • Community days hosted with [Partner Organisation Name].
Drop-off

Where to drop off tackle trash—or pick up bags

Patonga Wharf

Bin beside amenities block. Serviced weekly by [Partner].
Patonga, NSW

Ettalong Ferry Wharf

North end near ticket office. Bags available at [Shop Name].
Ettalong Beach, NSW

Woy Woy Wharf

Bin on western railing. Join monthly clean-ups first Saturday.
Woy Woy, NSW

Terrigal Haven

Pick-up at [Partner Tackle Store]. Drop at carpark bin.
Terrigal, NSW

Gosford Boat Ramp

Bin near wash-down bay. Bags stocked fortnightly.
Gosford, NSW

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Short description of where to find the bin/pickup point.
[Suburb, NSW]

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Impact

What we’ve pulled from local water & wharfs

[X]
kg of line & tackle collected
[Y]
anglers & volunteers involved
[Z]
active bins & drop-off points
[N]
community clean-ups run

Numbers updated quarterly. Sorting & weights verified by [Partner Organisation Name].

FAQ

Common questions

What should I collect?

Fishing line (mono, fluoro, braid), leaders, old hooks/trebles, split rings, sinkers, busted lures and soft plastics. Keep organic rubbish separate.

How do I keep it safe to handle?

Wrap line tightly into a ball. Put hooks and sharp bits in a small screw-top container or tape them inside cardboard. Keep away from kids and pets.

Where does it all go?

We sort and weigh material, then route it to recycling or safe disposal with [Recycling Partner Name]. Any reusable lures are repaired and donated through [Charity/Program].

Can my club or shop host a bin?

Yes—perfect. We provide signage and service plans. Get in touch and we’ll run through the setup.

Is this an official program?

Reel Responsibility is run by SCENTRY with support from partners like [Council/Agency Name]. We aim to complement existing “bin your line” efforts, not duplicate them.

Pitch in this week—make your session part of the solution.

Grab a bag, tidy as you go, and drop it at a bin on the way home. If you can spare an hour, join a clean-up day. It’s easy, it matters, and it keeps our Coast fishable.

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