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Boat Security while away from home.
Sunday, October 05 @ 20:13:16 EST by mrfisho (10 reads) |  Viking16 writes "Just arrived back from a week at Lakes Entrance with a mate and our 2 teenage boys. Had a fantastic time fishing at Lake Tyers, the Tambo land based and in the Lakes proper. Not a great number of fish to report but a few bream (all released) and a great flattie which was delicious.
Lake Tyers is magic, where else would you find a Tackle shop as part of the Pub!!!
Unfortunately had a number of items stolen from the boat at the caravan park we stayed at.
Tonnea cover on the boat, made sure all tackle boxes, rods, GPS unit etc. weren't in the boat but had 4 tubs of sinkers stolen, a 12v spotlight, toolbox with spanners, hammer, nail punches, spare fuses and other bits & pieces (which were under one of the seats)."
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Fiah FAX Issue 230, 25 September 2008
Friday, September 26 @ 12:29:10 EST by mrfisho (11 reads) |  Perfect time to catch a trout these school holidays
Over 17,000 ready to catch rainbow trout have been released into small lakes and dams across Victoria for the September school holidays.
Rainbow trout are relatively easy to catch, making them an ideal target for children. The majority of fish being released are advanced yearlings (150-200 g) suitable for immediate catch and keep.
In addition, some large ‘Premier’ fish, weighing over 1 kg and some ex-brood fish weighing 3 kg and over will be stocked into the five Premier Lakes; Lillydale Lake, Kennington Reservoir, Eildon Pondage, Lake Hyland and Jubilee Lake.
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Angler Snares 'Record' Tiger Shark In Western Australian Waters
Wednesday, September 24 @ 13:52:32 EST by mrfisho (10 reads) |  Dampier, Western Australia --
An angler has caught what is believed to be the biggest Tiger Shark ever captured in Western Australian waters.
The 3.6 metre shark weighed nearly 285 kilograms.
It was caught on a 10 kilogram line during the Dampier Classic fishing competition at the weekend.
Organiser Dennis Brian-Smith says the shark will not go to waste.
"There will be lots of scientific data taken from this," he said.
"There will be the liver and so forth will be sent away and examined and and also the stomach contents and methods that they determine the age and so forth of the fish which is fantastic as well."
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14-year-old Kiwi Lands 'World Record' 268kg Bluefin Tuna
Wednesday, September 24 @ 13:46:11 EST by mrfisho (16 reads) |  Christchurch, New Zealand --
Fourteen-year-old angler Andrew Hargen may have netted himself a world record when he hooked this bluefin tuna off Westport.
Andrew, of Christchurch, caught the 268kg (590 pound) pacific bluefin tuna off the charter boat Te Ariki Nui on Thursday.
The fish took just over an hour to land on an 80lb line.
Andrew is no stranger to catching big fish. At age seven he caught a 117kg marlin in the Bay of Islands.
His father, Alan Hargen, said the catch could be a world record for Pacific bluefin tuna in his son's age group.
"He played it brilliantly."
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Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence
Saturday, September 20 @ 05:35:07 EST by mrfisho (15 reads) | Do I Need a Licence?
A Recreational Fishing Licence (RFL) covers, all forms of recreational fishing in all of Victoria's marine, estuarine and freshwaters.
Unless you are exempt, a RFL is required when taking, or attempting to take, any species of fish by any method
including line fishing, bait collection, gathering shellfish, yabby fishing, prawning and spear fishing.
Who is Exempt?
You will not need a licence to fish if you are:
under 18 years of age;
70 years of age or over;.
or a holder of a :
Victorian Seniors Card;
Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Card;
Veterans' Affairs Repatriation Health Card coded (TPI)
Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card coded either
(DSP), (DSP Blind), (AGE), (AGE Blind) or (CAR)
What Happens if I Don't Have a Licence?
Fisheries Officers will be on patrol to ensure fishers hold a valid licence. Penalties apply for fishing without a licence.
How do I Obtain a Licence?
Victorian anglers now have the option to buy a three-year Recreational Fishing Licence for $66. This presents a saving of $7.50 on the combined cost of purchasing three annual
licences. Anglers can still buy the one-year RFL for $24.50, the 28-day RFL for $12, and the 2-day RFL for $6.
The RFL may be purchased to come into effect on a future date for up to one year from the date of purchase. An RFL may not be loaned or transferred to another person.
The RFL is available from many DPI offices and more than 980 retail businesses throughout Victoria, including most retail fishing tackle stores.
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Fish FAx issue 229
Thursday, September 11 @ 15:11:07 EST by mrfisho (13 reads) | Issue 229, 11 September 2008
ISSN 1443-0592
Trout season opening and closing of Murray cod season
As of midnight on Friday, September 5, freshwater anglers are once again able to fish for trout in Victorian rivers and streams as the salmonid season opens. Although anglers can fish for trout in most lakes year-round, opening weekend on the rivers is always an exciting time.
To further increase trout fishing opportunities, Fisheries Victoria has been busy in the winter months stocking waters with thousands of trout from our fish production facility at Snobs Creek.
Fisheries Victoria stocks over 1.1 million salmonid and native fish into Victorian waters every year.
Anglers are reminded to observe salmonid bag limits that apply to different waters.
Recent reports from anglers across the state indicate excellent catches of trout from lakes and impoundments. Fish caught are of a good size and in excellent condition, which is a promising sign for the re-opening of our rivers and streams to thousands of keen anglers.
Freshwater anglers are also reminded that the annual closed season for Murray cod began on Monday 1 September and continues until Sunday 30 November (inclusive).
Research has shown that Murray cod breed during the months of September through to the end of November. The closed season provides Murray cod with the opportunity to spawn without being targeted by anglers.
During this period, Murray cod, one of Australia’s best-known freshwater fish are fully protected and cannot be taken from rivers, streams and impoundments within Victoria. Anglers are warned that severe penalties apply to people found taking, or in the possession of, Murray cod during the closed season.
A closed season also occurs in all New South Wales (1 September to 30 November) and South Australian (1 August to 31 December) waters.
If members of the public suspect illegal fishing activity, they are asked to call our fisheries offence reporting line on 13 FISH (13 3474).
Three caught at Warneet with more than 900 Bass yabbies
Three people from Springvale will face charges after being caught this week with more than 900 Bass yabbies at Warneet, in Western Port.
The three were apprehended by Fisheries Officers and will be charged on summons for exceeding daily catch limits. In addition to the yabbies, several bait pumps and collection receptacles were also seized.
Bass yabbies are a popular bait used for species such as King George whiting and black bream. A daily catch limit of 100 Bass yabbies applies when collecting them for recreational purposes.
In Victoria it is illegal to sell recreationally caught fish and bait. Only those with a commercial licence are allowed to do so. Fisheries Officers are currently investigating a number of matters which relate to the unlicensed commercial take and sale of Bass yabbies.
Bass yabbies are an essential part of the food chain in Western Port. In particular, they are an important food source for migratory birds that frequent the area, so it is vital people stay within the daily bag limits and only take what they need for personal recreational use.
Members of the public who wish to report illegal or suspicious fishing activity are encouraged to contact 13 FISH (13 3474) 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Fishy fact – Scallops
Scallops are a delicacy that can be found in marine waters along the entire Victorian coastline. They are a bivalve shellfish that filter food while lying in beds of soft sand or mud.
Interestingly, scallops are hermaphrodites that will release both eggs and sperm into the water column in a mass ’broadcast spawning’, with each scallop capable of releasing up to 1 million eggs.
Unlike most other shellfish that will lie attached to the one spot, scallops are able to swim short distances, rapidly expelling water by opening and closing their shells in an action called ’butterflying’. They will do this to evade predators like starfish and octopus which like us enjoy their delicate flesh.
Divers may take up to 100 scallops per person, per day and must have a recreational fishing licence.
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WARNEET BAIT & TACKLE RENEWED SPONSORSHIP
Sunday, August 31 @ 06:12:04 EST by mrfisho (43 reads) |  Well after many months of working towards it Dominator (Dominic) and Katie have taken ownership of Warneet Bait and Tackle.
We will be working close together to bring the members here some great reports and bargains.
We will also have a weather station running directly from warneet which will give many up to date information for planing their trips.
Dominic and Katie will be working towards making Warneet Bait and Tackle a great friendly place to drop in.
Barney will still be hanging around helping Dominic and Katie settle in for those wanting to wish Barney all the best for his future ventures. I for would like to thanks Barney for the sponsorship he gave us while on board.
You will also find some NEW sections in the forum are run by Dominic and Katie. They will be posting their up to date reports with a picture section and just general questions about warneet itself.
Once again BEST OF LUCK from myself and mrsfisho..
cheers
Mick
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October Sunday Charter Blackjack56
Sunday, August 31 @ 06:08:23 EST by mrfisho (20 reads) |  Social
Event Date: , October 26, 2008 Start Time: 01:00 PM
End Date: , October 26, 2008 Ending Time: 07:00 PM
You will have to prepay for the charter. Date: Sunday 26th October 2008
Departing 1pm
Returning 7pm
cost will be $90 6 hour trip
Okay a little bit about the Baot.. she is 38ft and is licenced to take 20 passengers (we will have 16) .. Moored at Hastings Victoria.
Times for the Charters are 6.30am - 12.30 Saturday
1pm - 7pm Sunday.
Charter List:
Sunday
Abass2010
Spook
marose
Alpha
gerard x2
Sinagida
Bardy
Viking16
Fishman_84
chewbakka
super_fisho_sam
Deckie is criby1
Seats are not set until payment is made..
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October Saturday Charter Blackjack56
Sunday, August 31 @ 06:05:10 EST by mrfisho (21 reads) | Social
Event Date: , October 25, 2008 Start Time: 06:00 AM
End Date: , October 25, 2008 Ending Time: 12:30 PM
You will have to prepay for the charter.
Date Saturday 25th October 2008
cost will be $90 6 hour trip
Okay a little bit about the Baot.. she is 38ft and is licenced to take 20 passengers (we will have 16) .. Moored at Hastings Victoria.
Times for the Charters are 6.30am - 12.30 Saturday
1pm - 7pm Sunday.
Charter List:
Saturday
Woody
Colsa
Bulldogs07
toadie x2
Merc150
cheekybitch
stevo
Adam
Penfold
Jake
Simon + 1
Anita (mrsfisho)
MrsBlackjack
Deckie is criby1
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Recreational fishing honours their own
Friday, August 15 @ 05:28:30 EST by mrfisho (37 reads) | Nominations for the 2008 Recreational Fishing Awards are now open. The awards are presented by Recfish Australia in association with the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation and aim to recognise the considerable amount of time and effort devoted to recreational fishing by community groups, fishing clubs, individuals, governments and organisations.
“Approximately 3.5 million Australians go fishing each year but few would know about the work that goes on behind the scenes. Many of those involved with recreational fishing are volunteers and do it for the love of fishing.” said Len Olyott, Recfish Australia CEO. Seven categories have been established including two new awards: The Mal Ramsay Lifetime Service Award and the Excellence in Recreational Fishing Communication Award, the latter sponsored by the Australian Underwater Federation (Spearfishing).
Mal Ramsay (1930-2006) was a stalwart supporter of recreational and sport fishing in Australia. Mal dedicated thousands of hours to help further the interests of recreational fishers. As a tribute to Mal, Recfish Australia will confer the award in recognition of exceptional service to recreational fishing.
The other categories are:
Excellence in Innovation and Leadership
Excellence in Support for Research Outcomes
Project of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Best Project or Initiative Supporting Women &/or Young
Peoples Participation
Nominations close 29 August 2008. The awards will be presented at an awards dinner to be held in Canberra on the 17th October as part of the 2nd National Recreational Fishing Conference. For more information about the conference and the awards and to download an application form, go to the Recfish Australia webpage www.recfish.com.au.
Media enquires to Len Olyott 0427073356
Recfish Australia is the peak body representing the interests of Australia’s recreational fishers. Its mission is One voice promoting sustainable fishing and representing recreational fishers at a national level.
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National Recreational Fishing Conference an opportunity to share a vision
Friday, August 15 @ 05:23:34 EST by mrfisho (35 reads) | The 2nd National Conference on Recreational Fishing will be held on the 17th and 18th October at the Rydges Hotel, Capital Hill in Canberra. A workshop to identify research needs and investment priorities for the recreational fishing sector will be held on the 20th and 21st at the same venue.
Presented by Recfish Australia in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the conference theme is “Recreational fishing 2020 – a shared vision”.
“We hope to have representation from each state and territory as well as national organisations, not only from the recreational fishing sector but also from the management agencies. We really want to know where they see the future of recreational fishing.” Said Len Olyott, Recfish CEO.
The conference will focus on the challenges facing recreational fishing which include: sustainability of fish stocks; developing partnerships between fishers, the industry, the community and government and establishing a secure funding base for the sector.
The workshop will focus on national priorities for recreational fishing and continue to develop the Recfishing Research Business, Investment and Extension Plan.
The conference is open to anyone with an interest in recreational fishing but both the conference and workshop will have a special focus on capturing the needs and vision of the next generation of recreational fishers. “We seem to hear from the same people all the time and it is a real concern about where the next generation of leaders is going to come from”. Conference registration costs $200 which includes the Recfishing Awards dinner on the Friday night.
For more information about the conference and the awards, go to the Recfish Australia webpage www.recfish.com.au or contact Len Olyott on 0427 073 356.
Media enquires to Len Olyott 0427073356
Recfish Australia is the peak body representing the interests of Australia’s recreational fishers. Its mission is One voice promoting sustainable fishing and representing recreational fishers at a national level.
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Lawn mower and outboards new targets in emissions war
Friday, August 15 @ 04:53:15 EST by mrfisho (41 reads) | THE lawn mower and the outboard motor are the latest targets - albeit on a small scale - in the war against climate change.
Environmentalist Tim Flannery wrote to Environment Minister Peter Garrett last month, appealing for the federal Government to fast-track the introduction of world-standard emissions regulations for small engines. The US and Europe already regulate marine engine emissions.
Professor Flannery, the 2007 Australian of the Year and chairman of the Copenhagen Climate Council, wrote that a lawn mower generated 40 times the emissions of a car, and two-stroke outboard engines were even worse.
He said the most polluting outboard motor model in Australia - which is made in the US but cannot be sold in that country because of the tight emissions regulations - put out more than 19.6kg of greenhouse gas emissions in an hour.
According to a report prepared last year for the Department of the Environment and Water Resources, one hour of using a boat with a relatively clean engine produced the same pollution as about 50 cars operated at a similar speed.
Professor Flannery told The Australian that introducing regulations on small engines would make a minor, but necessary, improvement in pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
He said the move would cause an immediate reduction of one million tonnes a year of greenhouse gases, which he said was "not huge" but worth doing.
"In terms of air quality ... particularly in a place like Sydney, with the harbour right in the middle of the city, you'd find a significant enhancement," he said.
A spokesman for the Environment Minister said Mr Garrett had discussed the issue with Professor Flannery and was finalising a response to his letter.
He said the Environment Protection and Heritage Council - comprising federal, state and territory environment ministers - had funded an analysis of the options to manage emissions from outboards and garden equipment engines.
Professor Flannery said Australia had become a dumping ground for engines that did not meet regulations elsewhere.
"If you don't move with global regulations and don't adopt the best practice, you become a dumping ground for people who want to dump poor-quality goods in the market ... people who can't sell their goods in Europe and California," he said.
Taking a break from mowing his lawn at Carina in south-east Brisbane yesterday, Bernard McDrury said he would welcome restrictions on emissions from small engines. "Hearing that a lawn mower puts out 40 times the emissions of a car is massive," he said. "I'd be happy to support the change ... every little bit helps, and the sooner it's introduced the better."
Mr McDrury said he owned a lawn mower, leaf blower and whippersnipper - all of which were powered by small engines - which he used for about one hour each week in summer and an hour every three weeks in winter.
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Pinkie Plastics Event
Monday, June 23 @ 16:46:16 EST by mrfisho (68 reads) |  Fishing Competitions
Event Date: , August 05, 2008 Start Time: 06:00 AM
End Date: , August 05, 2008 Ending Time: 02:00 PM
Species: Target Species is Snapper (Pinkies)
Length: Website Minimum is 33cm
Date: Sunday 10th August 2008
Where: Patterson River
Lines down: 6.00 am
Radio Freq: 27MHZ Channel 94 and VHF Channel 72
Official's for the Day ecofreak (Paul).
Lines Up: around 1pm
Weighin: 1pm till 2 |
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