Its back to normal level.Quote:
Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER
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Its back to normal level.Quote:
Originally Posted by 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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by wa 489
Who can resist a good feed of crabs.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRAMONTIN...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. LolQuote:
Originally Posted by 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
I have one of those martini Teflon coated knives best one I've had so farQuote:
Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER
Pretty good hey, but one little slip and the fillets f....ed. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Drew
A good boning knife would set them off.....Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
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 thousandsQuote:
Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER
And at 20 bucks a pop.Quote:
Originally Posted by gaddy
For 3 plastic bladeless knives. Lol
Info taken from their web site. BCF were charging $18, but from them direct $10
The big players are way too greedy......
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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.
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
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.Attachment 47326Attachment 47327Attachment 47328Attachment 47329Attachment 47330Attachment 47331Attachment 47332Attachment 47333
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
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.
I've got a couple of big spinner baits, I plan to try them out on some barra in the warmer months ahead :)
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Family4x4Fun
Bit of a small gap to keep fish of only 100mm.
Minimum: 60cm
Don't think its a feasible option.
Definitely not for fishos.
I was very interested in your comment so I did a quick search and found this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Family4x4Fun
Although not from DPI but a report none the same.
http://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/sto...-protect-fish/
This from DPI Victoria.
http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/__data/as...od-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.
Went for a fish at Queencliff this morning and did really well on the squid, using Shimano Egixile keimura jigs
Attachment 47433 Biggest had a 40cm hood. Attachment 47434 Next to my Martini knife. Attachment 47435 For those that know Queenscliff, near the first staircase on the rock wall. Attachment 47436 5-6 mtr mark on high tide.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Family4x4Fun
We only got one reddies caught by a 9 year old on lures.
Great pic.Quote:
Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER
Nothing in the lake at all it was pretty cold and really thick fog early.
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 .Quote:
Originally Posted by Family4x4Fun
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
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
So tempted , but back to work I must
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
I have also heard that in rivers they want to allow only one keeper but in lakes two keepers, but is unconfirmed.
Heading up to Lake Monduran in 2 weeks to chase bass and the odd Barra.
Isn't that a BIGbarra impoundment.Quote:
Originally Posted by NP99
Yes mate. Barra will be a tad harder to chase in the cooler weather.Quote:
Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER
A bass vid here - http://youtu.be/HwATMVno7tc
Then again, who cares about fishing, this guy does :)
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.
This fella did well in the Yarra river :)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-2...-yarra/5629052
That's a decent sized Mulloway.Quote:
Originally Posted by NP99
That also looked right up river.
Great day out my dinner
Plus a 80 odd more
The bar
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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 goQuote:
Originally Posted by NP99
I'd prefer eating the 3kg snapper...
Hell yes , without doubtQuote:
Originally Posted by NP99