If this happened in Townsville there would be an uproar. One state, one set of rules, no exceptions ... they have to fine this guy and publicise it. He knew what he was fishing for and he therefore should be aware of any rules governing the target species. Nice photo but stupid thing to do.
This is something for FQ.
The Snapper fishery ( for research and compliance ) is deemed to be from Mackay to the Tweed border, so in effect, does the size and bag limits apply to Snapper caught north of Mackay ?
Do FQ have a Barra fishery boundary ? Should they ?
Just saying...............................
LP
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Regardless of what happens to old mate in he photo, this should be a wake up call to the dpi to spead the word a bit more on the closures down here in the south east. Im sure up north where most barra are caught, there would be a sign at every boat ramp, tackle shop, adds in the local papers ect.. to make sure the public know. Now that more and more barra are starting to get caught down here, perhaps some education is need to prevent this happening.
Needs to be fined, not warned and no excuses.
That aside, if you caught an awesome fish that was such an uncommon fish for the area, why would you kill it?
Would have earned a lot more respect had he released it, not got fined and maybe catch it again.
Just my opinion.
Ya dont drive a car without knowing the road rules same as fishing the obligation is on the person.
Cheersw
Ray
Im not for fining him at all. Use some wisdom for the well being of the community. Its a dam escapee b y the color of its tail, but thats not really relevant. As previously stated, if he knew he was doing wrong , no way he would have it in the rag. And what about the Editor of the paper putting it up as well? poor bloke prob packing it now. My view on this, is that there is a realm I call, Ethical Application of the Law. This should be practised with a lot of regulations in our society. The fact is, there obviously is an opportunity for enforcers to show discretion when policing matters pertaining to their juristiction. surely when someone has unwittingly broken law or regulation as in this case, and its a minor offence, a warning is the proper moral and ethical treatment of citizens in our great country. Being in a green Zone however in my view is an exception, as their are signs everywhere at ramps, and they have been established for years.
Many times people are booked on roads for petty offences when they are in unfamiliar territory, or when there has been a change of a speed limit on a particulat stretch of road.
To just prey on people in such a case in my view is immoral, unjust, and a worse affliction on the well being of society than the petty offence. Blatant disregard for laws should always be pursued but officers of all these arenas shold be trained to evaluate each case on its merits. there would be a greater honor from the community to enforcement officers if this were the case.
"let not he boast who puts his armor on, as he who takes it off"
When is it people are going to accept some responsibility. If you don't know then don't touch. Its the world we live in. Everything is controlled by regulations or laws. I don't know much about building but if I was to build a deck, that deck failed as I didn't comply with regulations peoples lives lost... Ohhh don't be harsh guys I didn't know there was regulations about building and safety complience? Pfftttt BS..... Ummmm my fault! I am responsible. People need to be accountable for their actions. Police change the speed limit in an area? Is it there job to make the public aware? No, You as a road user must be aware of the rules and regulations which govern us as a society at any level. The amount of people that still don't know the correct snapper laws (4 with 1 over 70) is insane, what would suffice for most people as sufficient broadcasting?
$440.00 for admitting targetting barra and taking a photo and releasing the fishOriginally Posted by bennykenny
IF IT CAN'T EAT A WHOLE PILLY I DON'T WANT IT
I don't advocate anarchy but rules & regulations (And the fines that go with them) are so pervasive in all areas of our lives that I beleive we have a duty to break a few from time to time or we are not men but sheep who blindly follow those that believe they can control all aspects of our lives....
oh yes for we are all sheeple if we follow the rules.
what a load of BS,our duty!
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I was in exactly this guys position last year. I had caught an 87cm barra on the goldy, considered taking it for the table as it was a saltwater fish but decided to take some photos and let it go (hopefully to reproduce) all the time unaware of a closed season. If i got fined for it i would have copped it on the chin and felt rather embarrased. Ben
Maybe not the best example bennykenny, fair call. BUT, I use my example as I was confronted with it recently and didnt know there was a fine for going through an orange. I consider myself a responsible road user, thankfully the officer agreed and let me go on my way. If you've never gone through an orange when late for work, congratulations have a little smiley stamp and knock off early.
Now to the real topic. I couldnt tell you when the barra closed seasons are or the fines for not adhering to it, but to be honest, I dont care!! I dont chase barra, I would rather boil my head, but believe me its in my interests to stay aware of legislation in the fisheries I do go to, and I am very up to date. If I caught that barra on the Goldy last week, sure Id take a photo (which is probably illegal too), but I probably wouldnt keep it as I am aware there IS a closed season, so would let it go just in case.
There is scope for the fishos to give a warning, in this instance I believe it would be fair, they could even drop a seven second spiel in Burty's fishing report about what to do and a lot more people would be aware of it. There is a big difference between naivieity (sp?) and purposely breaking the law. This bloke and those around him obviously had no idea at all, and thats a lot different to keeping undersize fish on purpose, going purposely over a bag limit or knocking off a crab pot. All in my humble opinion of course.....
Really who cares about the bloody farm Barra, it was not spawning and will not spawn in the Coomera, the only thing that spawns in the Coomera are catfish, pike eels, car bonnet sting rays and bull sharks.
I believe the DPI should fine him if they have secure evidence that Barra are spawning and breeding in the Coomera.
Dan
Which barra farm are you on about mate? If there is a barra farm and they got out during floods they have already lived for a couple of years in the wild through winters so, why wouldn"t their young? Surely you could forgoe a couple of feeds for the chance to actually have them as a viable target in the future. Ben
There is Barra farms maybe not in the Coomera but adjoining rivers (I just Googled it).
To be brutally honest, and I mean brutally honest, I am surprised at how readily a pack of fisherman attack another fellow fisherman for wetting a line and catching a Barra.
If this is the sort of crap a guy has to endure because he caught a Barra in the stinkin filthy old Coomera, over developed river then its pretty sad.
I mean I have been accused of some petty complaints in my time, BUT THIS ONE TAKES THE CAKE!
Dan
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