New Bag @ Size Limits

[jaybee]

Well I sat down and fired of an email to my local member today expressing how my brother fishes mooloolaba at least 3 to 4 times a year and at the end of 2 weeks may take home up to 30 fish..plus what he eats and gives away quoted a few $$ figures etc will be interesting to see her reply..also raised the fact that while fishing out from surfers you are required to have NSW license as at times you are in their waters..and the confusion it will cause due to them having a 10 bag limit on snapper..etc etc.
cheers.

[jaybee]

here is the latest report from dpi on the trends of snapper catches 1988 - 2000 interesting reading..

http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/extra/pdf/...snapp_span.pdf

cheers.

[dazza]

As I said previously I am all for the limits. I prefer to fish for the enjoyment, scenery,sport so the limits don't really effect me. If we get our act together the pro's won't be able to argue that the rec fishers are responsible for the demise of fish stocks. It will be interesting to see what impact the RIS will have. It will give us an indication of how much notice the govt take if/when liscences come in. If they don't listen now they sure as hell won't if/when liscences are introduced.
Put your comments on the RIS. Maybe photocopy your RIS and post it to your member with a short cover note???? Just a thought
Cheers
Dazza

[jaybee]

Good thought dazza..but from what i hear we only have 4 weeks for the RIS bout the same as tailor..plus have you heard about it other then this site..so the government isnt going to listen anyway they are just going through the motion to make it look good..my personal opionion
cheers.

[angelena]

i'm happy with any reduction to bag limits. but what good will it do while pros are still keeping anything deemed saleable.

[Ron_Collins]

Copies of the RIS document relating to the proposed size and bag limits etc are now available by phoning the DPI call centre on 13 25 23. Ron Collins, Ed.

[Nugget]

Copies of the "Proposed changes to marine fisheries legislation" (17 pages) and "Proposed changes to freshwater fishing rules" (46 pages) can be download or read on-line at
http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/fishweb/
You can also download and print the response forms.

Dave ><>

[Ron_Collins]

I have spoken with the Minister's office today about getting him on the 4BC 1116AM Talking Fishing show (5-6AM each Saturday and Sunday) the weekend after next. He's currently on his way back from Townsvile via the bush.

I have to wait and see if he's available at all, if he's available to take calls or if he's available for me to interview him during the week and play the recording on the weekend.

Hopefully he'll do it live and take some calls. I'll keep you posted.
Meanwhile, you may wish to think of some questions or suggestions. Ron Collins, Ed.

[jaybee]

Just received a reply from my local member..

Desley has been in Townsville with Regional Parliament this week and has to go on to another conference I will give her your emails when she gets back Tuesday.

seems convenient no one is available for a reply straight after a media release...maybe they think we will cool down eh
cheer.

[Kerry]

uumm maybe Sunday media releases are premeditated >

[jaybee]

Well Kerry I personally beleive this is going to be another tailor RIS all over again..i can handle 5 fish per day per man..but 5 in posession just sucks specially when concerning the pros there are cut back..and on the DPI site the Government in their own words admit the rec fish dollar is worth more then the pros..GO FIGURE EH..
cheers.