Measuring Tape

[mackmauler]

These proposals are very discriminating.

What I can see happening is all commercial boats will keep everything they can and fillet it. Are we to believe that pros will only fillet legal size fish, or is it that they don't no how to measure a 40cm fillet like recreational anglers. This is a genuine loophole if ever there was one.

Recreational fisherman paying tour operators can also fillet all fish on board and not have to worry about being scrutanised for size BUT when a recreational fisher goes out in a private boat for a few days all fish have to be whole unless we measure the fillet and its over 40cm.

And yes Brett B how much it would hurt if the boat bumped and you missed the tail of the fillet on a red and it came in at 39 and you had to throw it away!

Rob

[krazyfisher]

The thing is its a catch 22 you dont have to have a measuring device or nor should you have to not by law anyway. But you have to stay within the limits of your catch be this by notches, tape, rod length or even by eye or guess but it up to us all to keep to the size limits if your guess is wrong buy a tape I find it easyest to have a tape but too many reason why it should not be law

[Dominator]

I don't think it should be made a law that all boaties have a measuring device on the boat at all times.

I know whenever i go out i have a ruler and markings on the boat to measure my catch. Most of the time when i catch a keeper its good to record the size anyway to add to the fishing log.

Cheers,

Dominator

[bazz]

Have some sort of measuring stick if you want but to make it compulsory is getting a bit heavy.I have a check list now so that I know that I have everything I need to comply with the law.
Whats getting up my nose is the amount of rules and regulations etc, etc just to go and have a bit of a fish with a few mates and family.What really stinks is the differences between states.
I try and get away for a few weeks a year and fish in other states. These days you need half dozen volumes of laws and regulations because of the different laws etc, from state to state. I understand you need to wear a life jacket when in a boat AT ALL TIMES in TASSIE, Is that true? Bugger knows what else they'll find to hit us with, but you can be sure if you don't have it, it'll cost you.
No wonder I have fond memories of going fishing with my dad nearly sixty years ago and survived it with out any of the crap we have to put up with these days.Hate to think what things will be like in another few years.

[Volvo]

Well let me tell ya , day they make sumthin like that Law is Day the Officialdom has lost the plot totally .
Will never happen .
Cheers

[Muzzy]

I voted yes, I think it should be law to have some way to indentify a minimum size i.e a stick/string or mark on a boat that is 55cm long would be good enough my end. If fishing for managed species.

but to say a tape black and white will piss the cheap arse blokes like me off

but if I when I fish for barra I cant see any other way to do it right unless I have a tape/measuring device of some sort. For if a fish needs be xxxcm prior to dispatch I need to have an acurate messure or I'm not doing my part...

[Ron_Collins]

Hi All

Lot of wasted time and space on this one, in my opinion. I also think we've got right off the original track.

The size regulations are very clear. It's up to the angler to comply.

Next thing we'll have someone wanting a regulation to say to wipe your bum with toilet paper. Like measurements, it's a job that has to be done, and also like measuring, the doee can surely work out the best method to achieve the objective.

In Hookin's case, I'm sure it's something he's been trying to put his finger on for some time now! (How are you Big Boy? Glad to see you're alive, kickin' and hookin'!) - Ron Collins, Ed.

[Vern_Veitch]

Ron,
I agree. Surely there are more important things to discuss.
Vern

[Brian]

Have to agree with Ron and Vern on this one ......... more important issues at hand.

Like where am i going to go fishing AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Have a safe Xmas people and keep safe on and off the water.

Brian

[Brett_Finger]

i must say i am supprised to see how many diferent views this post has generated,i thought there would be a few clicks on the yes/no button and that would be it.
just a conversation post not national debate forum... hehehehehe
Hookin,Brett

[Muzza]

Brett,
Definitely not a waste of time, there is always new people who need to know a measuring implement is necessary on the boat. Ther is probably not one who replied who hasn't got some method of measuring fish. We sometimes fotget that a lot of fisho's aren't out ther eevery day, and when they do get out they might be caugh short , be it a net with hols an anchor that doesn't hold or even the old, shgit forgot the aerogaurd.\
not a law in mt mind but a thing we all should have.
Cheers and a good call
Muzza

[Fitzy]

Interestingly, for a waste of time, the poll is neck & neck.
I think it is common sense that anyone who intends to take a regulated fish should have some form of measuring apparatus to ensure they comply with regs.
In my case, I don't take any fish so I don't need anything. However I have a 1.5 meter stainless ruler screwed to the deck of both boats simply so I cam measure an exceptional fish for reference & interests sakes.
As for the fish sticker that many stores etc have, I wouldn't rely on these. They are commonly very inaccurate & they are subject to expanding & contracting in the elements.

Thats my coupla bobs worth.

Fitz

[lordy]

Smart call Brett. Anyone keeping fish keeping fish with size restriction should have some sort of measuring device. Whether making it law is complicating the issue or simplifying it is personal taste. It would make the fishing inspectors job easier by removing the "I thought it was legal, its only 2cm short and you wouldn't book me for that?" argument.

I tend to think it is a good idea, but not one that will ever get through to law. Ultimately, its the anglers job to know his legal limits and stick to them, whether or not he has a ruler on board.

[Ron_Collins]

Hey Brett

You've done well with the conversation topic! I saw it as a bit of fun because when there are regulations that require an angler to know a fish's measurement, some sort of measuring devise is essential.

I haven't measured any fish for yonks because if I'm in a keeping frame of mind on the day I'm not interested in something that is of "marginal" length. It's either "well in" or "back in".

There was a good point made about educating others who may not be familiar with regs. I'm all for educating anglers and boaties.

Keep up the good work. - Ron Collins, Ed.

[Big_Muddie]

Hi All.

I stated my position on the subject of this poll earlier.

This might not be the most "important" issue in our world but it has provoked quite a bit of discussion and that's what chat forums are for.

And it certainly isn't a waste of space.