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basscrazy
Ausbass Member
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 Posted - 18 Jun 2010 : 9:26:09 PM
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sorry guys, i think its only just fully sunken in how bass fishing means to alot of people. all points taken. I didnt mean to upset or offend anyone. not the point but all bass WERE released. ill stick to the local dams like everyone else. SORRY.
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loomis
Ausbass Member
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Posted - 19 Jun 2010 : 10:17:26 PM
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Sam,
No offence taken mate...The DPI/F make it hard for the angler to fully understand the laws. Its taken a year or two, but we have finally got a definite meaning in regards to the closed season in QLD waters. At one point last year, I rang the DPI/F three times in one day, and got three different answers! What hope have we got?
Impoundment fishing in winter is the best anyway. The Bass school up and if you find them, you are most likely onto a winner!
Once again mate, no offence taken. Its all part of the learning curve!
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Artifact
Ausbass Member
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Posted - 08 Jul 2010 : 10:26:48 PM
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I wouldn't worry about it. Fisheries is very misleading about this. Ask most fisherman or the guy in the tackleshop and he'll tell you it's catch and release only. I too called fisheries and the guy assured me that you weren't allowed to target them either. I asked him why it does not say "no target" then like it does with barramundi. No real answer to that.
No water is closed to fishing because of the no take of bass (something which is clearly stated), and I see no reason or way you could be found to be "targeting bass" which makes the law unenforceable and somewhat of an ass as the saying goes.
"I'm trying to catch bream officer but I keep pulling in these blasted perch!" |
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Dishley
Ausbass Member
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 09:31:33 AM
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If you're in freshwater Artifact then it's pretty obvious that you're not targetting bream. If you have a jitterbug tied on the end of your line then it's pretty obvious that you're not targetting carp.
Unfortunately it's a little harder to police in the brackish/salt but I tend to think the laws are to stop people targetting them while they're running. |
Edited by - Dishley on 09 Jul 2010 12:17:56 PM |
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Artifact
Ausbass Member
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 4:14:40 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Dishley
If you're in freshwater Artifact then it's pretty obvious that you're not targetting bream. If you have a jitterbug tied on the end of your line then it's pretty obvious that you're not targetting carp.
Unfortunately it's a little harder to police in the brackish/salt but I tend to think the laws are to stop people targetting them while they're running.
I totally agree with you but you see the point I'm making. I was at the tackleshop today and the guy assured me it was catch and release only when I told him I'd been fishing the salt because of the closed season. I'd bet that no one has ever been busted targeting bass because it's impossible to enforce especially given the fact that it is so poorly communicated. |
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wildcountry
Ausbass Member
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 6:02:14 PM
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I just emailed the NSW fisheries and asked them to email me a copy of the legislation and any documentation that may clear this up for us. I've had a prompt response from this guy in the past, hope to hear from him soon.
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basscrazy
Ausbass Member
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Posted - 22 Jul 2010 : 6:20:25 PM
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| all sounds like a load of hog wash. i think in the end it comes down to do whatever. fish or dont fish (for bass) just be responsible. |
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wildcountry
Ausbass Member
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Posted - 23 Jul 2010 : 9:09:42 PM
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hey guys here is the response I received from fisheries regarding the closed season.
Hi Nick
The zero bag limit between June and August is designed to protect bass / perch while they spawn, but it does not close waters to fishing like the trout or Eastern cod seasonal closures. People can legitimately fish for estuary species such as bream and flathead during this period and in doing so may incidentally catch bass / perch, however any bass / perch caught should be immediately released without harm. So to answer your question, yes, the closed season is for no taking of Australian bass but its not a complete ban on fishing in estuaries over that time.
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wildcountry
Ausbass Member
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Posted - 23 Jul 2010 : 9:13:36 PM
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Sorry guys, they also emailed me the legislation regarding closed seasons for all fresh water fish. Including closed waters. If anyone wants it pm me your emailand I'll send it over for you.
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apologies
