Anything fishing

[MEGOMONSTER]

First fish for the afternoon
A nice Redfin (English Perch)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Second fish, my Missus (Natalie) just caught. 39034
Another Redfin

[kind]

Now that my Q has blown im using the funds from the sale to buy a push bike and kayak with trailer I can still have fun haha

[elmo4eva]

I hate those types of lakes wheee u cant take boats in the lakes rather a kayaking instead

[Avo]

good ole redfin is the most tastiest freshwater fish,,love em,we get them up to and around 4-5 lb in the rivers down here but most are around 1-2 lb.

[MEGOMONSTER]

good ole redfin is the most tastiest freshwater fish,,love em,we get them up to and around 4-5 lb in the rivers down here but most are around 1-2 lb.

Perfect size ................1-2 lb.

[mudnut]

Just got back from Gunbower Island. Loved the heat and the river. I caught so many silver perch (nice sizes too) that they out-numbered the carp. It was hard to have to release the buggers, but I suppose it is a good sign that they're breeding their way back from extinction. I didn't get a cod, but Dad caught three; 38cm 55cm and 58 cm. All good, fit and healthy returned to grow up so we can catch 'em in the future. We found a really good sand bank, where we expected to get a yellow belly or two, but just caught a few more silvers. I really didn't want to leave, but the real world needed attention.

[TPC]

Just got back from Gunbower Island. Loved the heat and the river. I caught so many silver perch (nice sizes too) that they out-numbered the carp. It was hard to have to release the buggers, but I suppose it is a good sign that they're breeding their way back from extinction. I didn't get a cod, but Dad caught three; 38cm 55cm and 58 cm. All good, fit and healthy returned to grow up so we can catch 'em in the future. We found a really good sand bank, where we expected to get a yellow belly or two, but just caught a few more silvers. I really didn't want to leave, but the real world needed attention.

I caught heaps of Silver Perch last January at Chowilla and didn't catch any Carp, was frustrating to have to let them go.

[Drew]

Just got a letter from Wyndham council saying there has been some illegal and dangerous behaviour at the werribee south boat ramp (WSBR). They say "The behaviour involves individuals loosening tow bars and trailers attachments while parked at the WSBR..."

For those that use it, just keep an eye out.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just got a letter from Wyndham council saying there has been some illegal and dangerous behaviour at the werribee south boat ramp (WSBR). They say "The behaviour involves individuals loosening tow bars and trailers attachments while parked at the WSBR..."

For those that use it, just keep an eye out.

I guess that's one way to get a new trailer.
I haven't receive this letter yet.
Do they mention how many thefts have occurred.

[Drew]

I guess that's one way to get a new trailer.
I haven't receive this letter yet.
Do they mention how many thefts have occurred.
Nah nothing specific other than police will do more patrols :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Nah nothing specific other than police will do more patrols :)

So in other words nothing.
Surely the $16 ramp fee would have to cover some sort of surveillance to be put up some where, oh wait no, that's means another thing for the council so it would never happen.
Even if and I mean IF the coppers do waste their time and drive down to the ramp to patrol more often, it's still little comfort as it is still the easiest place for thieves.

[threedogs]

Yeah Redfin highly under rated as a sport fish let alone as a table fish

[Drew]

So in other words nothing.
Surely the $16 ramp fee would have to cover some sort of surveillance to be put up some where, oh wait no, that's means another thing for the council so it would never happen.
Even if and I mean IF the coppers do waste their time and drive down to the ramp to patrol more often, it's still little comfort as it is still the easiest place for thieves.
I agree. How hard to put a internet camera up like they do at other places. Even surfers get cameras :( but I guess we would have to pay extra for that and seriously cops patrolling isn't going to do anything.

Don't know about you but I get nervous being one of the only cars in that car park, like you say an easy place for thieves.

Oh well maybe we could send TD down to sort em out ;) :)

[threedogs]

No Probs I'll sit and watch while having a few frothies lol

Edit forgot you can fish off the jetty there

[threedogs]

You think the Mighty Murray Cod would fall for this beauty
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190993228041?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

[mudnut]

You think the Mighty Murray Cod would fall for this beauty
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190993228041?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

I have seen those lures in a tank, and they do look like a real fish. But for that price, I would be hesitant to use it in and around the snags where cod lurk.

[threedogs]

I have seen those lures in a tank, and they do look like a real fish. But for that price, I would be hesitant to use it in and around the snags where cod lurk.

When spinner baits first came out I brought one for $15 and headed to the Goulbourn river just under the Hume hwy,
On the northern bank there is a gum tree visible from the HWY, my spinner bait is in it, first cast LOL
Spat the dummy big time as these spinner baits were the next best thing at the time, Pulled out my red Celta and pulled in a 2.5lb redfin, sweet revenge

[MEGOMONSTER]

You think the Mighty Murray Cod would fall for this beauty
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190993228041?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

Not one that I would use, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
If that swam past a cod's lair, it would surely get smashed.

[threedogs]

Does or has anyone used a gut hook whilst cleaning fish, just interested if it would work

[Drew]

Does or has anyone used a gut hook whilst cleaning fish, just interested if it would work

Pardon my ignorance sir ... lol who an I kidding .... sir :P but what's a gut hook ?

[threedogs]

Can't show you at the moment but some hunting knives have a "gut Hook" on the blade

[BigRAWesty]

Pardon my ignorance sir ... lol who an I kidding .... sir :P but what's a gut hook ?

Google image bud.

I hear a lot of people rave about them. Never used one myself.
Not something you would use finish is it? More hunting game etc..

[threedogs]

Yeah more hunting as in deer, just wondering if it would work on fish

[Drew]

Yeah I thought you were talking about something else. There's a fish gutting knife that is supposed to make things easier.

[threedogs]

good to see we're on the same page, thought you were drifting there for awhile.lol
No doubt the fish gut hook is similar to the hunting one, we need to find some pics

Just read how the gut hook came about ,apparently it was to lift the billy off the fire

[MEGOMONSTER]

When is this wind gonna die down.

[gaddy]

Tonight's tucker 39677

[threedogs]

that's not nice gaddy very cruel , very cruel lol
the hook on this Leatherman is a gut hook of sorts
just to give you an idea

[gaddy]

Its a few of the B grade for a feed the good stuff go for plane trip to Sydney on monday

[MEGOMONSTER]

Tonight's tucker 39677

What's the rest of the family gonna eat.

[gaddy]

Thought I would show how to check if a crab is full ,or empty a crab is empty it has just come out if the mud to feed up , which takes about 3 weeks , so throw it back you won't get a good feed , and and goes a long way to helping sustaining the resource , as this is also when they are feeling bit towie and looking for a girl ,
If it feeks spongy when you push as shown in my awsome picture it's empty . If its hard enjoy , picture is underside 39680

[threedogs]

just watched river monsters on channel 12 he caught a fish called an ubangu
OMG you should have seen the teeth on this thing, was like a pitbull

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=river+monsters&hl=en&qscrl=1&rlz=1T4ACEW_enAU366AU366&tbm=isch&source=iu&imgil=9Y7HFAdiIpkWYM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252F encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9 GcQWzA2eIXigKav3FjYHde0SckM5RkVQH0HKJeyaXmirS1pEqN P0%253B575%253B865%253BS2rjuM51bkkJ7M%253Bhttp%252 53A%25252F%25252Fwww.livescience.com%25252F6426-reality-river-monsters.html&sa=X&ei=0SbmUspExaKSBYKbgKgG&sqi=2&ved=0CEAQ9QEwAg&biw=1366&bih=566

[MEGOMONSTER]

just watched river monsters on channel 12 he caught a fish called an ubangu
OMG you should have seen the teeth on this thing, was like a pitbull

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=river+monsters&hl=en&qscrl=1&rlz=1T4ACEW_enAU366AU366&tbm=isch&source=iu&imgil=9Y7HFAdiIpkWYM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252F encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9 GcQWzA2eIXigKav3FjYHde0SckM5RkVQH0HKJeyaXmirS1pEqN P0%253B575%253B865%253BS2rjuM51bkkJ7M%253Bhttp%252 53A%25252F%25252Fwww.livescience.com%25252F6426-reality-river-monsters.html&sa=X&ei=0SbmUspExaKSBYKbgKgG&sqi=2&ved=0CEAQ9QEwAg&biw=1366&bih=566

Seen this episode before, really is the freakiest fish

[kind]

Nearly everything that guy catches is crazy or has huge teeth we was fishing with wire other day haha

[Bob]

Another Trip is planned to the Murray at Beari on the 28th Feb through 2nd March.

Everybody is welcome

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Camouflage-Six-Pack-Beer-Soda-Can-Holder-Holster-Camo-Belt-New-/360856241165?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5404b5440d

thought this was right for the fishing section, six seems too many in a hot climate if they are biting ,
4 seems a better target, just don't put your berly bucket on your belt lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Has anyone fished the waters around Mathoura NSW, going there tomorrow morning, for a three day Bucks weekend.

Couldn't get any scrubbies, so hopefully. Get done in Echuca on the way to Mathoura.

[threedogs]

Heres Bob's cod He caught it at Christies beach near Echuca, nearly took all his line
overnight, measured in at 650 so just legal, it was released after photos were taken.
Bob and Lorraine enjoying themselves along the murray ATM

[Sir Roofy]

heres bob's cod he caught it at christies beach near echuca, nearly took all his line
overnight, measured in at 650 so just legal, it was released after photos were taken.
Bob and lorraine enjoying themselves along the murray atm

good on you bob well done

[TPC]

Heres Bob's cod He caught it at Christies beach near Echuca, nearly took all his line
overnight, measured in at 650 so just legal, it was released after photos were taken.
Bob and Lorraine enjoying themselves along the murray ATM
Well done Bob.

[threedogs]

Just received an update from Bob about the cod he caught
seems it was 700mm long, which seems right looking at the fish.

and no he hasn't started drinking yet LOL

[Family4x4]

41385

42cm Yellow Belly (Golden Perch)

Caught this arvo at lake Eppalock.

[BigRAWesty]

Geeze hopefully I'm posting here this weekend.
Hitting halls gap..

[MEGOMONSTER]

41385

42cm Yellow Belly (Golden Perch)

Caught this arvo at lake Eppalock.

Nice eating size. Well done.

[MEGOMONSTER]

@Bob nice cod, I didn't do very well in Mathoura. One at just over 60cm that a mate hot, all I could manage were small ones

[gaddy]

I like that my daughter thinks I should fish every day , 41672

[MEGOMONSTER]

I like that my daughter thinks I should fish every day , 41672

I like, that you like, that your daughter wants you to fish everyday.
I want you to fish everyday.
I want me to fish everyday.

[gaddy]

I think we should all fish everyday !

[FNQGU]

An interesting pic from our most recent trip... Sooty in action!

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/IMG_3157_zps4e992494.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/IMG_3157_zps4e992494.jpg.html)

[gaddy]

Got this on Friday night at bribie , biggest summer whiting I've caught41951

[MEGOMONSTER]

Got this on Friday night at bribie , biggest summer whiting I've caught41951

That's a great sized yellowfin whiting.
But it's not summer any more.

Here's my biggest on live prawns in the Noosa woods
41952
Live prawns caught at the boat ramp in Tewantin marina.

[NP99]

A few pics I took while at the ramp last week. Most of the boats coming back in had snapper and flathead. I stayed at the caravan park across the road and highly recommend it.....

[gaddy]

That's a great sized yellowfin whiting.
But it's not summer any more.

Here's my biggest on live prawns in the Noosa woods
41952
Live prawns caught at the boat ramp in Tewantin marina.


It was the unluckiest fish in the ocean , I was very well lubricated , slapped a piece of sun burnt squid on a hook , cast hit it on the head , much to the anger of a mate standing beside me ,

[threedogs]

It was the unluckiest fish in the ocean , I was very well lubricated , slapped a piece of sun burnt squid on a hook , cast hit it on the head , much to the anger of a mate standing beside me ,

so its just luck with you eh

[gaddy]

Yep I must be the lucky fisho ! Helps when you are lucky to have mates that fish for a living and listen and learn from them 420534205442055420564205742058

[Drew]

Damn plug for the bait freezer came out, anyone want to volunteer to help clean it up ????? Guess I can't blame you LOL

[gaddy]

Damn plug for the bait freezer came out, anyone want to volunteer to help clean it up ????? Guess I can't blame you LOL

Been there and no thanks . But thanks for asking

[NP99]

Damn plug for the bait freezer came out, anyone want to volunteer to help clean it up ????? Guess I can't blame you LOL

It beats the wife throwing out all the bait cause the power went off. Just throw cash in the bin.....some days!!! :)

[FNQGU]

How's this little ripper...

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/IMG_11571_zpsb514d5fd.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/IMG_11571_zpsb514d5fd.jpg.html)

[Family4x4]

Nice fish mate

[MEGOMONSTER]

How's this little ripper...

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/IMG_11571_zpsb514d5fd.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/IMG_11571_zpsb514d5fd.jpg.html)

Another great looking Qld fish, what is it.

[FNQGU]

Green Jobfish. They generally put up a decent fight too. Was pretty pleased with this one. A good size.

[FNQGU]

Goes particularly well when lightly floured, with a coconut and chilli sauce too I might add....

[Avo]

took the kids out and caught up with a mate down ther river today,,didn't get a bite.Was fishing for redfin,so with nothing biting sent the kids to some of these.

[threedogs]

Green Jobfish. They generally put up a decent fight too. Was pretty pleased with this one. A good size.
take it by the glove they have sharp gill rakers
@WA are they black mussells

[Avo]

if black one are freshwater then yeah TD,freshest of all water down here mate..no industries in our waterways .

[TPC]

if black one are freshwater then yeah TD,freshest of all water down here mate..no industries in our waterways .
Do they taste ok?
The ones we get in the Murray are inedible.

[Avo]

Do they taste ok?
The ones we get in the Murray are inedible.

I'll tell ay tomorrow,friends of mine got some from down here.purging them for 12 hours first,will cook some up tomorrow TPC

[threedogs]

with TPC the Murray ones are like soles of shoes , not even good as bait,
well I've never caught anything using them

[Drew]

Managed 28 of these fellas 42495

[Avo]

Do they taste ok?
The ones we get in the Murray are inedible.

Taste like crap.never again.

[TPC]

Taste like crap.never again.
Thought they would. haha

[MEGOMONSTER]

Went our this afternoon and got 5 flatties and a stack of squid.
Really good fun day today.
42554

[MEGOMONSTER]

These my mate got on his boat today but he went this morning.

All done using FR.

[Drew]

These my mate got on his boat today but he went this morning.

All done using FR.

Where did you catch the squid mate ? I need to get a feed to get in the good books :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Where did you catch the squid mate ? I need to get a feed to get in the good books :)

Got them out the front of Werribee marina.
See pin.
The Shimano jigs worked best as well as the Gan-Craft jigs.
Olive jigs with orange bottom were the pick, black jigs and white jigs late in the afternoon were the best.

[threedogs]

nice feed there Mego,
as I have forgotten again would you think its getting too late for Yabbies in Victoria
I love a feed of yabbies

[Drew]

Got them out the front of Werribee marina.
See pin.
The Shimano jigs worked best as well as the Gan-Craft jigs.
Olive jigs with orange bottom were the pick, black jigs and white jigs late in the afternoon were the best.
That's a handy screen shot, what's the app ? Is it Navionics ?

[MEGOMONSTER]

That's a handy screen shot, what's the app ? Is it Navionics ?

Yes Navionics.
As my old sounder on the boat had no GPS so it was a god send, know it's just for GPS marks when on someone else's boat. Clever.
Considering its a very expensive app.

[Drew]

Yes Navionics.
As my old sounder on the boat had no GPS so it was a god send, know it's just for GPS marks when on someone else's boat. Clever.
Considering its a very expensive app.

I reckon it does more than my gps :( certainly handy. I wish I had some marks for you to "borrow" :)

I was checking out sonar charts looks nice but not sure if it's needed.

[Avo]

had a good day out in the boat yesterday.just a couple of hrs in a dingy and only about a 1km off shore.

[MEGOMONSTER]

had a good day out in the boat yesterday.just a couple of hrs in a dingy and only about a 1km off shore.

Fark there's 5-6 hundred dollars worth of fish on the floor. What a day. All spear fishing I presume.

[Avo]

nah not all.mate dived and I fished from boat,he did get more than me.Got a couple of snapper and a black arse cod and some other one with line.
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[Avo]

couple of closer up pics.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Had a dismal morning fishing today, only managed 4 Calamari but lost 4 squid jigs ($80).

Also got 5 undersize pinkies and accidentally bumped my mates rod out of the holder straight in the drink but wasn't able to retrieve it ($150).

[threedogs]

Had a dismal morning fishing today, only managed 4 Calamari but lost 4 squid jigs ($80).

Also got 5 undersize pinkies and accidentally bumped my mates rod out of the holder straight in the drink but wasn't able to retrieve it ($150).
They say a bad day fishing beats a good day working everytime.

[Lonicus]

They say a bad day fishing beats a good day working everytime.

Maybe not when you have to work to recover the cost of the days fishing :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Maybe not when you have to work to recover the cost of the days fishing :) Especially if it's my bosses rod.
Might have to work a day for free. Lol

Unlikely.

[Lonicus]

Especially if it's my bosses rod.


That's just twisting the knife :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

That's just twisting the knife :)
I thought he was gonna twist my neck.

[Drew]

Had a dismal morning fishing today, only managed 4 Calamari but lost 4 squid jigs ($80).

Also got 5 undersize pinkies and accidentally bumped my mates rod out of the holder straight in the drink but wasn't able to retrieve it ($150).
Bugger

Just to make you feel a little better, my boat steering wheel came loose, looked under the hood, the bracket holding it corroded in half :( Time to replace the steering :(

[Avo]

down the coast again today,Ebb manage to catch her first ever salmon..

[Drew]

down the coast again today,Ebb manage to catch her first ever salmon..
Real nice fish there, she should be proud

[Avo]

Thanks mate,she was,live quite close and this was our 4th trip first cast.the only one for the day too.last 3 weekends we have gone out atleast once a weekend....ahh the country life

[Drew]

It's a burden you have to carry right ? Lol

[threedogs]

It's a burden you have to carry right ? Lol
Some one has to step up to the plate and take up the slack lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

I believe they said "oooooooh Faaaaaaaaark"

[MEGOMONSTER]

.................

[MEGOMONSTER]

Another ouch moment.
Looks like Lake Mulwala.
With an OAR-GEE lure.

[threedogs]

I believe they said "oooooooh Faaaaaaaaark"
That's gotta hurt big time
as for the other one "Blessed are the big noses"

[Family4x4]

Another ouch moment.
Looks like Lake Mulwala.
With an OAR-GEE lure.

I have had so much success with OAR-GEE lures.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I have had so much success with OAR-GEE lures. One of the best Murray Cod lures on the market. I, too, have had a lot of success with these lures. My favourite has to be the purple silver back with the yellow belly and red throat. 80% of my Cod using OAR-GEE lures were on this colour lure.


44127

Also this River2Sea minnow Perch look lure is by far my best Cod lure.
Over the last three year has caught more Murray Cod than any other lure when fishing the 2m-3.5m depth of water.

[threedogs]

@ Mego thinking of getting some mates and going trout fishing out the back of Tallarook where the Goulbourne meets the King Parrot.
early days but a Saturday or sunday after Mothers days sounds ok

Plus seeing the flies have become used to our fly repellent heres some from OS plenty of DEET to stop the mozzies
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/310750687352?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[MEGOMONSTER]

@ Mego thinking of getting some mates and going trout fishing out the back of Tallarook where the Goulbourne meets the King Parrot. early days but a Saturday or sunday after Mothers days sounds ok Plus seeing the flies have become used to our fly repellent heres some from OS plenty of DEET to stop the mozzies http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/310750687352?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Probably won't be doing anything till the Queens Burfday WE with my mates probably in Bearii again. We really enjoyed ourselves. Also been called for a Jamieson/Big river trip with some other mates.

[janderson]

Probably won't be doing anything till the Queens Burfday WE with my mates probably in Bearii again. We really enjoyed ourselves. Also been called for a Jamieson/Big river trip with some other mates.

Its low at the moment

[threedogs]

Is that at Daves camp ??
check the logs for lures lol

[janderson]

No mate, its what the locals call "the point" Enter from Haynes rd. never thought to look for lures

[threedogs]

Thanks good fishing at the Haynes rd part of the river.
Had some awesome results.
Will be up soon with Bob and Co. seeing they have stuffed up my Op rrrrrrs holes

[janderson]

what they do with op

[MEGOMONSTER]

Its low at the moment

I think they are trying to get the levels up at the Hume weir as it's only at 37.9% capacity.
And Mulwala is full, but Mulwala won't open the gates until Hume open their gates.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I think they are trying to get the levels up at the Hume weir as it's only at 37.9% capacity. And Mulwala is full, but Mulwala won't open the gates until Hume open their gates. Just heard that the channels are still being filled and that is also why the river is down. But heard that will be stopping soon and the river should rise again.

[Drew]

Finally took the boat out this arvo to test the new hydraulic steering. Think i saw mego on the way home :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Finally took the boat out this arvo to test the new hydraulic steering. Think i saw mego on the way home :)

Have you got a big ass boat.

[Drew]

Have you got a big ass boat.

5.45m blue water streaker, wouldn't call it big ass but I'd like it a bit lighter for those wet days at the ramp :( or maybe I need new tyres :)

[Alitis007]

Finally took the boat out this arvo to test the new hydraulic steering. Think i saw mego on the way home :)

I've got no feed back steering in my boat, its awesome! Just point and shoot lol, its great for when your trolling or retrieving the anchor and the best thing is if your feeling lazy you can kick back and steer with your feet hahaha!

[Drew]

No feed back is the go. My last was a rack setup, started to get tight and needed more than a finger to turn the wheel though. Even though this is still wearing in one finger steering is sweet :)

[FNQGU]

Is anyone into fresh water Kayak fishing? I've recently enjoyed a couple of local trips out of Cairns with a borrowed Kayak chasing Sooties and Perch etc. and had a blast. It really is a relaxing way to fish and camp with minimal gear. Now got myself trying to save a few more bucks to buys a Kayak! Dammit! The Troll takes most of my spare cash as it is...

[BigRAWesty]

Yea I enjoy a paddle when my mate brings his along..

I prefer pulling on then waiders and going for a stroll out into the estuary for a spot river fishing throwing the plastics..

[TPC]

Is anyone into fresh water Kayak fishing? I've recently enjoyed a couple of local trips out of Cairns with a borrowed Kayak chasing Sooties and Perch etc. and had a blast. It really is a relaxing way to fish and camp with minimal gear. Now got myself trying to save a few more bucks to buys a Kayak! Dammit! The Troll takes most of my spare cash as it is...
Have been fishing from a canoe plenty of times and it is very relaxing.

[Alitis007]

No feed back is the go. My last was a rack setup, started to get tight and needed more than a finger to turn the wheel though. Even though this is still wearing in one finger steering is sweet :)

Yeah they're tops!! The cables are filled with auto trans fluid dx3 but you won't know yourself mate, soooo much easier to drive

[Alitis007]

Is anyone into fresh water Kayak fishing? I've recently enjoyed a couple of local trips out of Cairns with a borrowed Kayak chasing Sooties and Perch etc. and had a blast. It really is a relaxing way to fish and camp with minimal gear. Now got myself trying to save a few more bucks to buys a Kayak! Dammit! The Troll takes most of my spare cash as it is...

I know a bloke thats got one and he prefers that over his 18' bar crusher, he takes it out into open water but has a full on fishing one ( can't remember the brand) but its one of the only kayaks you can stand up in and is around 14' long. Its got the works with bait and storage tanks, inbuilt tackle box, rocket launches, sounder and gps, pretty much is a 1 man boat. When you launch it you detach the wheels and unfold the foot paddles and vise versa when your coming back in.

[gaddy]

Bait bitch on a mud crab boat today , crab for dinner tonight

[threedogs]

Vest to carry some gear,


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Multiple-pockets-Vest-Fishing-Camping-Hunting-Travel-Outdoorsport-Jacket-WKAU-/261337313895?pt=AU_Fishing_Clothing&var=&hash=item3cd8eaf267

[threedogs]

Is anyone into fresh water Kayak fishing? I've recently enjoyed a couple of local trips out of Cairns with a borrowed Kayak chasing Sooties and Perch etc. and had a blast. It really is a relaxing way to fish and camp with minimal gear. Now got myself trying to save a few more bucks to buys a Kayak! Dammit! The Troll takes most of my spare cash as it is...
Always wanted to do a trip down the Murray from Tocumal to our
spot at Bearii, just need the Kyak/ or canadian and organise the logistics

[MEGOMONSTER]

Always wanted to do a trip down the Murray from Tocumal to our spot at Bearii, just need the Kyak/ or canadian and organise the logistics

Now, is a good time to do it, with the water so low, you'll have a a clear run with no boats to push you around. Or knock you off.

[janderson]

Always wanted to do a trip down the Murray from Tocumal to our
spot at Bearii, just need the Kyak/ or canadian and organise the logistics

Have a Kyak you can lend for this. Many years ago I dropped 5 people at the tock bridge with airbeds at about 9am. We were camped at Carters Beach. They turned up at 10pm by car, they didn't even get half way. Lucky they got a lift from some thoughtful campers upstream.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Always wanted to do a trip down the Murray from Tocumal to our spot at Bearii, just need the Kyak/ or canadian and organise the logistics Might also be a bit hard on the back in a kayak. It would have to be a real supportive seat.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Port Augusta Massive King fish.
A tribute to Neil Tedesco of Adventure Bound.
http://youtu.be/5WQyJdqHbY4

[MEGOMONSTER]

Can't wait to hit the winter squid.
http://youtu.be/dWy1SQkFeyc

[Alitis007]

Can't wait to hit the winter squid. http://youtu.be/dWy1SQkFeyc
Haven't been to flinders in years!! I remember when i was a kid fishing for squid off the pier i got onto them and it started raining lol i kept fishing in a storm and the lightning striking the water not far from me a few times before i got in trouble and had to pack up haha managed to fill half the bucket :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Why Point Cook marine sanctuary became a sanctuary.
A world we didn't know was there or how magnificent our bay is.
http://youtu.be/5WcZXb4OmKg

[Drew]

Managed to get a dozen flatty, the mandatory banjos and port jacksons and managed an occy drifting. Quite a pleasant day, made better after meeting another patroller at the ramp :)

[threedogs]

Managed to get a dozen flatty, the mandatory banjos and port jacksons and managed an occy drifting. Quite a pleasant day, made better after meeting another patroller at the ramp :)
Just need some pasta and you'll have an awesome seafood Marinara

[MEGOMONSTER]

Managed to get a dozen flatty, the mandatory banjos and port jacksons and managed an occy drifting. Quite a pleasant day, made better after meeting another patroller at the ramp :)
Wish I was out there today.

[Drew]

Wish I was out there today.
It's a burden I'll have to carry brother :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

It's a burden I'll have to carry brother :)

What, he can't walk. Lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

I really need a fish fix.
I think squids on the menu.

[Drew]

Well I'll swap squid for flatty..... I neeeeeed some sqid :)

[gaddy]

I really need a fish fix.
I think squids on the menu.

Me too , but I am having to eat mud crabs every weekend at the moment , it's a tuff life :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Me too , but I am having to eat mud crabs every weekend at the moment , it's a tuff life :)

Why eat like a peasant?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Well I'll swap squid for flatty..... I neeeeeed some sqid :)

I go here for squid, just out of Werribee.

44838

Around the drop pin.

[MEGOMONSTER]

This is ridiculous.
Caught off the New Zealand Coast.

[Family4x4]

Fresh water cray season opens in Vic on Sunday!

[threedogs]

This is ridiculous.
Caught off the New Zealand Coast.
There was a fishing show recently that followed a NZ container ship, it seems the Huge blue fin tuna follow them.
long story short they landed one not quite that big but still big, cost was about $20,000 on the Japanese market.
If that picture is real that's an absolute ox of a fish, bag limit is ?????????????????????????? lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Went out the front of Werribee marina this morning to try for some squid.
We got our bag of 20 by 10am.
Only three flatties but only tried after we bagged out on squid.

[Drew]

Went out the front of Werribee marina this morning to try for some squid.
We got our bag of 20 by 10am.
Only three flatties but only tried after we bagged out on squid.
Nope not talking to you :( :P :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Nope not talking to you :( :P :)

Wasn't the best of mornings to fish either.
Water was glassed out and not a breath of wind. No drift what so ever, so really had to work the jigs hard. The harder we jigged got the results.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Nope not talking to you :( :P :)

At least I didn't lose any jigs today. But the squid destroyed two jigs that probably got 15 of the 29 squid caught.

[Drew]

At least I didn't lose any jigs today. But the squid destroyed two jigs that probably got 15 of the 29 squid caught.

Cheeky buggers lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Cheeky buggers lol

Out of the four boats that went out with us, only one didn't bag out. There is plenty there, but size could be better.

[Family4x4]

Camped on the Goulburn and caught a few crays heaps of females in the nets, which were all put back but healthy numbers,

[threedogs]

Mate caught 3 murray cray in the Goulburn on a fishing rod, but typical cray black white spikes .
Not those brown serrated type you get in the Murray, but chewed up alright as you do lol
I'd like to be able to get some marron or Gulgies that WA guys get, hope that right.
This was up stream on the Goulburn just as it crosses the Hume hwy,
you can still get under the bridge from the city bound side

[MEGOMONSTER]

Went for a drive today with friends to Maryborough then a quick stop to see Cairn Curren for a quick fish and scope out the place.
Was teaching my new phew how to fish and cast lures. After 20 casts gets this.

[TPC]

Went for a drive today with friends to Maryborough then a quick stop to see Cairn Curren for a quick fish and scope out the place.
Was teaching my new phew how to fish and cast lures. After 20 casts gets this.
Was that his first fish?
Its always great to see kids catch fish.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Was that his first fish? Its always great to see kids catch fish.

As I was politely told it's not his first fish but his first fish on lures only, no bait.
It was a little Redfin (English Perch).

[MEGOMONSTER]

So true............

[MEGOMONSTER]

Not working today, had a little sleep in and I'm going out for a fish. Wooohoooooo.

[Family4x4]

Not working today, had a little sleep in and I'm going out for a fish. Wooohoooooo.

Good to see you putting your hand up for the tough jobs Mego, some one has to do it!

[Avo]

Mate caught 3 murray cray in the Goulburn on a fishing rod, but typical cray black white spikes .
Not those brown serrated type you get in the Murray, but chewed up alright as you do lol
I'd like to be able to get some marron or Gulgies that WA guys get, hope that right.
This was up stream on the Goulburn just as it crosses the Hume hwy,
you can still get under the bridge from the city bound side


If ever you get this way,we'll go and get some.....marron that is...

[MEGOMONSTER]

Today's catch.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Good to see you putting your hand up for the tough jobs Mego, some one has to do it!
Somebody has to do it. Lol

[TPC]

Today's catch.
Second time this week isn't it?
What do you do with them all, can give some to me if you want.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Second time this week isn't it? What do you do with them all, can give some to me if you want.
I'll be over in a minute.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Dinner is served.

[NP99]

So true............

Lures are designed to catch fishermen not fish! :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Lures are designed to catch fishermen not fish! :)
Like this yeah.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Think I might go out for a spot of fishing again.

[BigRAWesty]

I'm off in about an hour..
Salmon is the order of the day atm it seams.. Up to 70cm is being caught..

[Lonicus]

Southerlies to 20+ knots today, BBQ and beer is the order of the day!

[Family4x4]

So Mego if I bring my boat down to the big smoke can i follow you around?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Another good day on the water but it got bloody windy.
Got half way to the ramp and a mate drive past, done a u turn and came fishing with me.
Bagged out in squid again.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Southerlies to 20+ knots today, BBQ and beer is the order of the day!
It's a tough life you live on the Noosa river.

[MEGOMONSTER]

So Mego if I bring my boat down to the big smoke can i follow you around?

I fish less than a km from the boat ramp.
I can show you on my GPS where to fish if I can't make it out with you.

[Family4x4]

Which ramp?

[Alitis007]

I want to try and wet a line on monday, hopefully i can get a chance

[MEGOMONSTER]

Which ramp?

Werribee boat ramp.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I want to try and wet a line on monday, hopefully i can get a chance
Where you thinking of going.
What a you wanting to target.

[Lonicus]

It's a tough life you live on the Noosa river.
Yeah mate it is, but I struggle on :)

[Alitis007]

Where you thinking of going. What a you wanting to target.

Anywhere there is fish!!! Lol dunno, if i take the boat out it'll be from altona so probably for pinkies on plastics and maybe squid but i need flares....

Or i was weighing up going brighton off the break water for salmon, pinkies or whatever is swimming by but i was thinking of going to flinders for squid coz i haven't been in years but can't decide haha.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Anywhere there is fish!!! Lol dunno, if i take the boat out it'll be from altona so probably for pinkies on plastics and maybe squid but i need flares.... Or i was weighing up going brighton off the break water for salmon, pinkies or whatever is swimming by but i was thinking of going to flinders for squid coz i haven't been in years but can't decide haha. Flinders squid would be my choice. The police marine patrol were out in force today, but there was only about 15 trailers at the Werribee boat ramp, (which is empty by weekend standards), doing boat checks, and licence checks at the ramp.

[BigRAWesty]

Me and a mate had a win. Was a but slow though..
Ended up with 13 salmon.
3 above 40cm
3 above 30cm
And the rest high 20's..


45441

[TPC]

Me and a mate had a win. Was a but slow though..
Ended up with 13 salmon.
3 above 40cm
3 above 30cm
And the rest high 20's..


45441
Where were you, down Canunda way?

[BigRAWesty]

Yea oil rig..

[MEGOMONSTER]

Yea oil rig..

Is that the location or is there an oil rig out there.

[Timmo]

45708 as luck would have it I was out fished again by the boy..... 61cm barra his biggest to date, I still can not wipe the smile from his face.

[gaddy]

Sorry boss weather is good , going wide won't be in today !

[MEGOMONSTER]

Sorry boss weather is good , going wide won't be in today !

Lucky you, catch us the big one, evidence required.

[gaddy]

Lucky you, catch us the big one, evidence required.

We had a shocker , maybe 50 squire 1-2 kg each a couple 5kg models and and one mate got a 20 kg AJ (amber jack) big fish but cat food eating quality .

[MEGOMONSTER]

We had a shocker , maybe 50 squire 1-2 kg each a couple 5kg models and and one mate got a 20 kg AJ (amber jack) big fish but cat food eating quality .
53 fish total in a days fishing and your calling it a shocker. Lol

[threedogs]

53 fish total in a days fishing and your calling it a shocker. Lol

By WA standards yes

[MEGOMONSTER]

By WA standards yes Some days just catching fish is all you need, not about quantity or quality. But a day out with mates on a boat with you rod in your hand and a bait in the water.

Was it a shocker cos your mates didn't talk to you or because your mates were catching all the fish.

[NP99]

PFB is doing well after years of being light on...

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just bought some Ribbon fish from the market to try as bait.
Thick skin, skinny fish used as whole slices, think it will work a treat.
Might work well as gummy bait.
Only problem is that I don't know how well this fish freezes and defrosts, whether or not it will be mushy fish once it defrosts.
Has anybody used RibbonFish as bait.

[Drew]

Just bought some Ribbon fish from the market to try as bait.
Thick skin, skinny fish used as whole slices, think it will work a treat.
Might work well as gummy bait.
Only problem is that I don't know how well this fish freezes and defrosts, whether or not it will be mushy fish once it defrosts.
Has anybody used RibbonFish as bait.

Never heard of them keen to hear reports when you've given them a go

[MEGOMONSTER]

Never heard of them keen to hear reports when you've given them a go

Was supposed to be this afternoon but never got out. Waited too long for the wind to die down.

[NP99]

45708 as luck would have it I was out fished again by the boy..... 61cm barra his biggest to date, I still can not wipe the smile from his face.

Nice catch. I had success at the Navy dock up there for Barra, just out on the rock wall.

[janderson]

From local fishing shop

[mudnut]

Got a call from my parents in Coral Bay. They called to say G'day...Yeah Right! To brag about their day's catch... Both got a heap of Charlie Court Cod, and a Cobia, each. Mum's was 87cm and Dad's would have been over a metre long but a shark took a bit of the tail just as he got it to the boat.

[MEGOMONSTER]

From local fishing shop
Is the water still low out there.

[janderson]

Is the water still low out there.

Its back to normal level.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Spent a few hours on the water today, not very successful today. Had to work really hard.
Manage to score 7 squid but only three small flatties.
I did get one more flattie but it was 120mm, the smallest flattie I have ever boated.

[Avo]

so while the holidays are on my wife had a chance to fly up to Karratha and visit our daughter and granddaughter..the son inlaw went out today and got her some of these...YES I'm jealous....

[MEGOMONSTER]

so while the holidays are on my wife had a chance to fly up to Karratha and visit our daughter and granddaughter..the son inlaw went out today and got her some of these...YES I'm jealous....

Yummoooooo.
Who can resist a good feed of crabs.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRAMONTINA-4-PIECE-PRO-FISHERMAN-KNIFE-PACKAGE-with-FREE-BONUS-STORAGE-ROLL-/321307169545?pt=AU_Accessories_Tackle&hash=item4acf665309

These look ok if your serious about how you prepare your catch, made in Brazil
Plus they'll last a lifetime

[MEGOMONSTER]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRAMONTINA-4-PIECE-PRO-FISHERMAN-KNIFE-PACKAGE-with-FREE-BONUS-STORAGE-ROLL-/321307169545?pt=AU_Accessories_Tackle&hash=item4acf665309 These look ok if your serious about how you prepare your catch, made in Brazil Plus they'll last a lifetime

I like it, might think about it, I just bought a Martini filleting knife and that is a super sharp knife straight out the packet. Even though it came in no packet, just a sheath. Lol

[threedogs]

this is my fillet knife both are hand made,
the blanks have another edge on top of the blade.
I got them from Premium knife supplies USA
I'll put a better shot here later

[Drew]

I like it, might think about it, I just bought a Martini filleting knife and that is a super sharp knife straight out the packet. Even though it came in no packet, just a sheath. Lol

I have one of those martini Teflon coated knives best one I've had so far

[MEGOMONSTER]

I have one of those martini Teflon coated knives best one I've had so far
Pretty good hey, but one little slip and the fillets f....ed. lol

[NP99]

this is my fillet knife both are hand made,
the blanks have another edge on top of the blade.
I got them from Premium knife supplies USA
I'll put a better shot here later

A good boning knife would set them off.....

[MEGOMONSTER]

Any one seen this ingenious idea
http://www.squidcleaning.com/how-to-video

[gaddy]

Any one seen this ingenious idea
http://www.squidcleaning.com/how-to-video

Reckon I could do it quicker with my hands , but he will probably sell thousands

[MEGOMONSTER]

Reckon I could do it quicker with my hands , but he will probably sell thousands

And at 20 bucks a pop.
For 3 plastic bladeless knives. Lol

[NP99]

Info taken from their web site. BCF were charging $18, but from them direct $10
The big players are way too greedy......
---------

Murray River Spinnerbaits and Buzzbaits are Tournament Quality products that have been handcrafted in North East Victoria using the finest components available.

All lures are built on high quality - Mustard Ultra Point hooks.

All components such as swivels, clevis, blades, silicon skirts, plastic trailers are the finest products available and have been imported from the United States. As a result Murray River Spinnerbaits are one of the highest quality Spinnerbaits available in Australia.

Murray River Spinnerbaits and Buzzbaits have been designed especially for the local Murray Cod holding waters in North East Victoria (Built Extra Strong), but would be suitable and successful anywhere in either fresh or salt water. Over the past 7 years, Murray River Spinnerbaits have earned the reputation: "DEADLY WHEN WET".
In the past Murray River Spinnerbaits and Buzzbaits have been available at BCF stores across the country and more than 30 fishing tackle stores throughout Victoria and New South Wales where they retailed for up to $17.95 each.

As of September 2012, the team at Murray River Spinnerbaits have decided to no longer supply lures to BCF stores or any other tackle outlets and sell them exclusively via this website at a significant cheaper price, which will be a big win for all customers.

[threedogs]

Sad when the big players get greedy, Never tried a spinner bait on the Murray but I will be giving it a good go soon with Bob and Roofy.
Cuppa being the reigning champ, but I think Bob trumped him with his 800mm released Cod from earlier in the year at Echuca with Lorraine

[Sherro]

Hanging out for the Swian Reefs trip on MV Nightcrossing 1 week to go, i went out with then 2 years ago can't wait here's a few teaser pics from the last trip.4732647327473284732947330473314733247333
:beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer:

[MEGOMONSTER]

Sad when the big players get greedy, Never tried a spinner bait on the Murray but I will be giving it a good go soon with Bob and Roofy. Cuppa being the reigning champ, but I think Bob trumped him with his 800mm released Cod from earlier in the year at Echuca with Lorraine

I too have never caught a Murray Cod on the Murray with a spinnerbait, but I have caught a couple decent yellow belly with them a few years back.
I only used them at the end of our trip and had no bait left on the boat.
But until I get myself a MinnKota on my tinnie, I probably won't do much spinnerbaiting.

[NP99]

I've got a couple of big spinner baits, I plan to try them out on some barra in the warmer months ahead :)

[Family4x4]

I have heard that after this Murray cod season in Victoria the maximum legal size will be changed to 70cm down from 100cm.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I have heard that after this Murray cod season in Victoria the maximum legal size will be changed to 70cm down from 100cm.

Wow, first I've heard.
Bit of a small gap to keep fish of only 100mm.
Minimum: 60cm
Don't think its a feasible option.
Definitely not for fishos.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I have heard that after this Murray cod season in Victoria the maximum legal size will be changed to 70cm down from 100cm.

I was very interested in your comment so I did a quick search and found this.
Although not from DPI but a report none the same.
http://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/story/2394383/proposed-murray-cod-slot-limit-to-protect-fish/

This from DPI Victoria.
http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/266163/Consultation-Paper-The-use-of-slot-limits-to-improve-the-Victorian-Murray-cod-fishery.pdf

Upon reading these articles, I would have to agree with the proposal on size limit only, as they do taste best in this size range, however the taking of one fish at these sizes I do not agree with.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Went for a fish at Queencliff this morning and did really well on the squid, using Shimano Egixile keimura jigs
47433 Biggest had a 40cm hood. 47434 Next to my Martini knife. 47435 For those that know Queenscliff, near the first staircase on the rock wall. 47436 5-6 mtr mark on high tide.

[Family4x4]

Went to Cairn Curran today it was freezing after a quiet morning in the lake we caught a few small trout in the river near the spillway.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Went to Cairn Curran today it was freezing after a quiet morning in the lake we caught a few small trout in the river near the spillway.

No Reddies at all, this is a sunset shot I took when we were there in June I think.
We only got one reddies caught by a 9 year old on lures.

[Family4x4]

No Reddies at all, this is a sunset shot I took when we were there in June I think.
We only got one reddies caught by a 9 year old on lures.

Great pic.


Nothing in the lake at all it was pretty cold and really thick fog early.

[threedogs]

I have heard that after this Murray cod season in Victoria the maximum legal size will be changed to 70cm down from 100cm.

Not quite right it used to 500mm then they put it up to 550mm then 600mm to 650 mm now so its up again to 700mm doesn't surprise me .
the average size caught is 500mm to 600mm all throw backs, They are not worth eating at 700mm IMO the best size is 500 ish

[MEGOMONSTER]

Not quite right it used to 500mm then they put it up to 550mm then 600mm to 650 mm now so its up again to 700mm doesn't surprise me . the average size caught is 500mm to 600mm all throw backs, They are not worth eating at 700mm IMO the best size is 500 ish

No John, they want to change the slot limit from what it is now, which is minimum 600mm to maximum 1000mm.
And change it to minimum 500mm to maximum 700mm.
Which fits right into perfect eating sizes.
Also the minimum has never been 650mm only 600mm

[gaddy]

So tempted , but back to work I must
47454

[threedogs]

yeah got it at least now you can get a feed
Ill let you know in a few weeks

[MEGOMONSTER]

yeah got it at least now you can get a feed Ill let you know in a few weeks

In some news about the cod limits, I have heard that DPINSW AND DPIVIC will be both having the same rules across the board.

I have also heard that in rivers they want to allow only one keeper but in lakes two keepers, but is unconfirmed.

[NP99]

Heading up to Lake Monduran in 2 weeks to chase bass and the odd Barra.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Heading up to Lake Monduran in 2 weeks to chase bass and the odd Barra.

Isn't that a BIGbarra impoundment.

[NP99]

Isn't that a BIGbarra impoundment.

Yes mate. Barra will be a tad harder to chase in the cooler weather.

A bass vid here - http://youtu.be/HwATMVno7tc

Then again, who cares about fishing, this guy does :)

[NP99]

Longliners accused of “dumping tonnes” of bluefin tuna
25 Jul 2014
By Fisho staff writers
LONGLINERS currently targeting southern bluefin tuna off the east coast are reportedly dumping large numbers of the prized fish because they don’t bring enough money at the markets.

A source with close links to the longline industry this week told Fisho that an east coast vessel recently unloaded about 10 tonnes of SBT but “dumped about the same amount of fish because they came up dead on the lines”.

As Fisho understands it, SBT that die on the longlines are worth less than fish brought on board alive. It’s understood the dead fish have inferior quality meat and don’t attract high prices at the fish markets.

Australian longline vessels targeting SBT are subject to strict quotas. Since they can only catch and sell as many fish as their quota allows, it makes financial sense for the boats to only keep prime quality tuna.

According to the source, it is “routine for tuna that die on the line to get cut off and thrown back so the boat can get a full quota of prime quality fish”.

It’s understood that some longlines can take many hours to retrieve with significant percentages of hooked SBT dying before they can be landed. So far this season, AFMA’s onboard observers have reported that around a quarter of SBT are dead when they were brought to the boat.

The source goes on to say that all or most of these dead fish would be “dumped”.

While the thought of these magnificent – and endangered – gamefish being wasted in this fashion is likely to cause outrage amongst the recreational fishing community, it seems the longline industry will come under increased scrutiny from next season.

Fisho approached AFMA CEO Dr James Findlay about what AFMA is doing to tackle the issue.

“The unreported discarding of SBT by longliners is an issue that AFMA has been very well aware of for some time,” Dr Findlay told Fisho yesterday.

“Unfortunately, there are still some instances where people are doing the wrong thing.”

Various management protocols – including access restrictions – have already been introduced to prevent the longline fleet from taking and discarding SBT while fishing for yellowfin, bigeye and swordfish, Dr Findlay said.

“These conditions prevent longliners who don’t hold SBT quota from fishing in areas and times when bluefin are likely to be caught.”

But Dr Findlay acknowledges that while these measures are having some impact, more still needs to be done to prevent vessels which do hold SBT quota “upgrading” their catch by dumping so-called “inferior” fish.

In order to address that issue, the AFMA chief made it clear that any commercial vessels catching SBT and throwing them back without reporting it were acting illegally.

“Any vessels we suspect of doing so will be investigated and may be prosecuted where there is sufficient evidence,” Dr Findlay said.

Information given to Fisho reveals that AFMA currently uses increased levels of observer coverage during the SBT run off the east coast to collect independent data on commercial SBT catches.

“The minimum at-sea observer coverage rate during the SBT run off the east coast is 20 per cent. Any mortalities that are reported by the observer but not reported by the vessel are deducted from the vessel’s quota,” Dr Findlay said.

“If the risk of unreported catch is still considered too high, AFMA increases the observer coverage requirements accordingly. This may go right up to 100 per cent.”

Fisho understands that observers cost about $1500 per day. Individual longline vessels are required to fully cover those costs.

“Thus there is an incentive for (the longliners) to make sure they have enough quota and are correctly managing their vessels,” Dr Findlay said.

“Despite this, we are aware that some boats will still try to get around the quota system from time to time. To address this, for next year’s SBT run off the east coast AFMA will require all longline vessels to carry an AFMA-approved, tamper-proof camera system that will enable us to monitor all catches of SBT and other species.

“We think these systems will be a game changer for Commonwealth fisheries management, especially when it comes to making sure vessels are complying with the rules,” Dr Findlay said.

“A majority of commercial fishing vessels do the right thing and realise the importance of compliance for the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

“Those illegally fishing are simply destroying their livelihood and that of their fellow fishermen which AFMA is seeking to protect.”

Anglers witnessing suspicious behaviour by longliners or other commercial fishing vessels should call 1800 CRIMFISH (1800 274 634).

The issue of some commercial operators allegedly dumping large numbers of bluefin comes as the federal Government is reportedly pressuring state fisheries departments to impose stricter recreational limits on the species.

Fisho has also been made aware that authorities are concerned that a small number of irresponsible recreational anglers may be “upgrading” their SBT catches. Fisho reminds anglers that SBT are prime candidates for C&R. We also make the observation that one 40-60kg SBT will supply enough fresh fish to feed an army …

More information on AFMA’s management of longline catch of SBT off the east coast of Australia can be found at www.afma.gov.au.

[NP99]

This fella did well in the Yarra river :)

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-28/wildlife-officials-worried-about-seal-in-yarra/5629052

[MEGOMONSTER]

This fella did well in the Yarra river :) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-28/wildlife-officials-worried-about-seal-in-yarra/5629052

That's a decent sized Mulloway.
That also looked right up river.

[gaddy]

Great day out my dinner
Plus a 80 odd more

The bar
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[gaddy]

Longliners accused of “dumping tonnes” of bluefin tuna
25 Jul 2014
By Fisho staff writers
LONGLINERS currently targeting southern bluefin tuna off the east coast are reportedly dumping large numbers of the prized fish because they don’t bring enough money at the markets.

A source with close links to the longline industry this week told Fisho that an east coast vessel recently unloaded about 10 tonnes of SBT but “dumped about the same amount of fish because they came up dead on the lines”.

As Fisho understands it, SBT that die on the longlines are worth less than fish brought on board alive. It’s understood the dead fish have inferior quality meat and don’t attract high prices at the fish markets.

Australian longline vessels targeting SBT are subject to strict quotas. Since they can only catch and sell as many fish as their quota allows, it makes financial sense for the boats to only keep prime quality tuna.

According to the source, it is “routine for tuna that die on the line to get cut off and thrown back so the boat can get a full quota of prime quality fish”.

It’s understood that some longlines can take many hours to retrieve with significant percentages of hooked SBT dying before they can be landed. So far this season, AFMA’s onboard observers have reported that around a quarter of SBT are dead when they were brought to the boat.

The source goes on to say that all or most of these dead fish would be “dumped”.

While the thought of these magnificent – and endangered – gamefish being wasted in this fashion is likely to cause outrage amongst the recreational fishing community, it seems the longline industry will come under increased scrutiny from next season.

Fisho approached AFMA CEO Dr James Findlay about what AFMA is doing to tackle the issue.

“The unreported discarding of SBT by longliners is an issue that AFMA has been very well aware of for some time,” Dr Findlay told Fisho yesterday.

“Unfortunately, there are still some instances where people are doing the wrong thing.”

Various management protocols – including access restrictions – have already been introduced to prevent the longline fleet from taking and discarding SBT while fishing for yellowfin, bigeye and swordfish, Dr Findlay said.

“These conditions prevent longliners who don’t hold SBT quota from fishing in areas and times when bluefin are likely to be caught.”

But Dr Findlay acknowledges that while these measures are having some impact, more still needs to be done to prevent vessels which do hold SBT quota “upgrading” their catch by dumping so-called “inferior” fish.

In order to address that issue, the AFMA chief made it clear that any commercial vessels catching SBT and throwing them back without reporting it were acting illegally.

“Any vessels we suspect of doing so will be investigated and may be prosecuted where there is sufficient evidence,” Dr Findlay said.

Information given to Fisho reveals that AFMA currently uses increased levels of observer coverage during the SBT run off the east coast to collect independent data on commercial SBT catches.

“The minimum at-sea observer coverage rate during the SBT run off the east coast is 20 per cent. Any mortalities that are reported by the observer but not reported by the vessel are deducted from the vessel’s quota,” Dr Findlay said.

“If the risk of unreported catch is still considered too high, AFMA increases the observer coverage requirements accordingly. This may go right up to 100 per cent.”

Fisho understands that observers cost about $1500 per day. Individual longline vessels are required to fully cover those costs.

“Thus there is an incentive for (the longliners) to make sure they have enough quota and are correctly managing their vessels,” Dr Findlay said.

“Despite this, we are aware that some boats will still try to get around the quota system from time to time. To address this, for next year’s SBT run off the east coast AFMA will require all longline vessels to carry an AFMA-approved, tamper-proof camera system that will enable us to monitor all catches of SBT and other species.

“We think these systems will be a game changer for Commonwealth fisheries management, especially when it comes to making sure vessels are complying with the rules,” Dr Findlay said.

“A majority of commercial fishing vessels do the right thing and realise the importance of compliance for the sustainability of Australian fisheries.

“Those illegally fishing are simply destroying their livelihood and that of their fellow fishermen which AFMA is seeking to protect.”

Anglers witnessing suspicious behaviour by longliners or other commercial fishing vessels should call 1800 CRIMFISH (1800 274 634).

The issue of some commercial operators allegedly dumping large numbers of bluefin comes as the federal Government is reportedly pressuring state fisheries departments to impose stricter recreational limits on the species.

Fisho has also been made aware that authorities are concerned that a small number of irresponsible recreational anglers may be “upgrading” their SBT catches. Fisho reminds anglers that SBT are prime candidates for C&R. We also make the observation that one 40-60kg SBT will supply enough fresh fish to feed an army …

More information on AFMA’s management of longline catch of SBT off the east coast of Australia can be found at www.afma.gov.au.

I know nothing about longline fishing , but I find the comments about recreational fishers up grading interesting , in qld snapper have a limit of 4 and only 1 fish over 70 cm . I only ever fish outside with a mate who is a commercial Fisher ( rod and reel ) on any weekend day with good weather and a lot of boats on the water , you see alot for snapper to 3kg or so floating dead on the surface over the popular reefs where people are fishing to the bag limit and then upgrading and dumping the smaller but legal dead fish as they go

[NP99]

I'd prefer eating the 3kg snapper...

[gaddy]

I'd prefer eating the 3kg snapper...

Hell yes , without doubt

[MEGOMONSTER]

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Where did you find them.

[gaddy]

Where did you find them.

East of moreton island :)

[NP99]

East of moreton island :)

Damn, wish my boat got me out that far! :(

[gaddy]

Damn, wish my boat got me out that far! :(

Sell ya mine :)

[NP99]

Sell ya mine :)

Only if I want a divorce. I'll have to stick with west of Moreton :)

[NP99]

When I went to Tangalooma last weekend, I noticed this sign on their pier :)

[Bob]

When I went to Tangalooma last weekend, I noticed this sign on their pier :)

It would have been a lot simpler to just have NO FISHING ALLOWED LOL

[NP99]

It would have been a lot simpler to just have NO FISHING ALLOWED LOL

Agreed. Or list another rule, no holding the rod or line at anytime :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

When I went to Tangalooma last weekend, I noticed this sign on their pier :)

What a Croc.

ALL FISHING PERMITTED, except fish with fins.

[NP99]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-16/health-warning-over-fish-caught-west-of-sydney-harbour-bridge/5674960

Recreational anglers are ignoring warnings not to drop a line west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where scientists say fish could be contaminated with cancer-causing pollutants.

The first comprehensive study of how Sydney residents use the harbour has identified fishing "hotspots" west of the bridge, an area subject to health warnings.

Luke Hedge, from the Sydney Institute of Marine Science, was part of the team that spent 280 hours monitoring 570 sites across the harbour this year – from the Heads to the Lane Cove River and Homebush Bay.

The study looked into "where they drive their boats, where they fish, where they drop their anchors, how many people go to the beach - all these things that make Sydney such a unique place", Dr Hedge said.

The data, to be published later this year, has so far revealed many people are fishing west of the Harbour Bridge, on boats and from the shore.


PHOTO: Map of hotspots on Sydney Harbour shows people still catch fish west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Dr Hedge said that "on a perfect Sydney day" up to 20 boatloads of fishermen could be found in each of the hotspots around the Lane Cove River and east of Cockatoo Island, and between 15 and 20 anglers fish from the wharves to the immediate west of the Harbour Bridge.

That was despite multi-lingual signs warning of the threat from dioxins – industrial pollutants washing out from Homebush Bay that can cause cancer.

Professor Emma Johnston from the University of New South Wales said the problem was not new.

"A factory released a large amount of dioxins around the Homebush Bay area for many years. So the sediment is a historical legacy of contamination," she said.

Fish eat creatures in the sediment around the Bay and then move around the harbour, she said.

"It's not going to kill you straight away, but the fish tissue contamination in Sydney Harbour was high enough for us to ban commercial fishing and to severely restrict recreational fishing," Professor Johnston said.

She said there had been significant remediation work in the harbour over the past five years to remove a lot of the toxic sediment.

"But we haven't sampled again to see whether or not that's improved the contamination levels in the fish, and we really need to do that," she said.

Professor Johnston was calling on the Government to fund testing – a process that could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to determine current dioxin levels in both the sediment and fish.


PHOTO: Multi-lingual signs placed around Sydney Harbour warn of the dangers of eating fish caught west of the bridge. (ABC News: Nicole Chettle )
Several anglers the ABC spoke to were not native English speakers and they did not appear to be concerned about the safety of their catch.

"There could be some cultural differences," Dr Hedge said.

"There could be some language differences and this is something the Sydney institute of Marine Science is really interested in pursuing."

Scientists said the pristine-looking waters of Sydney Harbour could be deceptive, and the safest approach was to avoid eating fish caught west of the bridge.

Authorities said the risk to the average consumer was low, but that anyone worried about consuming seafood from the Harbour or Parramatta River should see a doctor.