She, husband Chris, and children, Phoebe and Will, can regularly be found wandering through the Echuca Blue Sky Outdoors store.
Jim Ferrier, Yana's father, works at the store which is owned and operated by long-time fishing guru Maurice McLean.
The family volunteered to help The Riv celebrate National Gone Fishing Day on Sunday when they gathered on the banks of the fast-flowing Murray River for a photograph.
As for the family's competitive fishing, Chris is not too far behind his wife with a 104-centimetre catch.
“We absolutely love fishing, all of us. A lot of my mates are the same with their kids.
“Personally, I believe it's important to get out and about. Particularly with the way (things) have been lately and how long people have been locked down.
“There is no better way to spend your spare time than outdoors,” Chris said.
Seven-year-old Phoebe, as you might expect, has the edge on her brother Will, who is five years old. She has a 60-centimetre catch to her credit, while Will's best return is in the 30-centimetre range.
“We are fishing and camping all the time. Our favorite spot is probably up at Mathoura, along with Torrumbarry,” Chris said.
Blue Sky Outdoors has a close connection to the family, Yana doing a lot of work with the business’ social media content.
“Yana's dad works there too, he loves fishing.
“Although he does not have much luck. He will be the first to admit that,” Chris said.
The family is counting down the days until the opening of cod season, on December 1, when the contest will be on again to try and better Yana's 1.16 m catch.
National Gone Fishing Day coincides with Mental Health Day and is an initiative of the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation, the peak national body and key voice for Australia's recreational fishing community.
The day is now in its sixth year and has its own Gone Fishing Day app where people can win prizes for their contributions and comments.
