Fishwrecked Photo of March 2013 Winner - Tigh's Dolphinfish
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Fri, 2013-05-03 14:45Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Photo of March 2013 competition. The winner will get to choose an item from the fishwrecked merchandise line (excluding L/S shirts). Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for March goto: Scottnofish's Dhu, Tayme's Barra, BobbyG's Tiger, DBZ's Spanglie. If you have any questions regarding the competition or want to sponsor the POTM, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it and remember it is just for fun. Cheers, Adam
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Fishwrecked Photo of February 2013 Winner - Mitta's Mulloway
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Sun, 2013-03-10 09:23Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Photo of February 2013 competition. The winner will get to choose an item from the fishwrecked merchandise line (excluding L/S shirts). Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for February goto: Leemo's Baldie and Blustuff's Dhuie. If you have any questions regarding the competition or want to sponsor the POTM, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it and remember it is just for fun. Cheers, Adam
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'Fishwrecked' Photo of January 2013 Winner - Fishing187's Mack
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Sun, 2013-02-17 00:40Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Photo of January 2013 competition. The winner will get to choose an item from the fishwrecked merchandise line (excluding L/S shirts). Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for January goto: Tantz's Sambo, Bigspinna's GT, Aliman's Snapper, Crezz's Mulloway, Luke Ellis's 8bar/Ruby. If you have any questions regarding the competition or want to sponsor the POTM, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it and remember it is just for fun. Cheers, Adam
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'Fishwrecked' Photo of December 2012 Winner - Seaquest's Sambo
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Sat, 2013-02-16 23:11Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Photo of December 2012 competition. The winner will get to choose an item from the fishwrecked merchandise line (excluding L/S shirts). Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for December goto: Scottnofish's Dhufish, FrankF's Dhufish, WindonDave's YTK and Thomo88's Tailor. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it and remember it is just for fun. Cheers, Adam
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'Fishwrecked' Photo of November 2012 Winner - Habanero's Chinaman
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Sat, 2013-01-19 10:36Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Photo of November 2012 competition. The winner will get to choose an item from the fishwrecked merchandise line (excluding L/S shirts). Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for November goto: Snugget's Estuary, Jdejavu's Trout, Patty's Snapper. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it and remember it is just for fun. Cheers, Adam
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Fishwrecked Photo of the Month October 2012 Winner - Fishn104's Sambo
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Fri, 2012-11-09 23:23Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Photo of October 2012 competition. The winner will get to choose an item from the fishwrecked merchandise line (excluding L/S shirts). Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for October goto: Dhufish123's Sambo and Vinesh's Red Emp. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it and remember it is just for fun. Cheers, Adam
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Great White Sharks WA - To cull or not to cull - That be the question? - 12 hours Vote Closed - Snapshot
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Wed, 2012-10-17 08:09- 109 comments
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Fishwrecked Photo of September 2012 Winner - Cahal Dahm's Dhufish
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Sat, 2012-10-06 00:15Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Photo of September 2012 competition. The winner will get to choose an item from the fishwrecked merchandise line (excluding L/S shirts). Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for September goto: 6157's Dhufish, Ron's Dhufish and Till's Blue Eye. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it and remember it is just for fun. Cheers, Adam
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Fishwrecked Photo of August Winner - Nealez's GB
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Sun, 2012-09-09 07:46Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Photo of August 2012 competition. The winner will get one of the new WCP poppers posted to them. Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for August goto: Jihfish's Wahoo and Wazza's Tailor. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it and remember it is just for fun. Cheers, Adam
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"Fishwrecked" Photo of July 2012 Winner - Goatch's Marlin
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Wed, 2012-08-08 11:46Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Photo of June 2012 competition. The winner will get to choose from an item of fishwrecked merchandise (excluding l/s shirts). Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for July go to Heinz's Dhuie and Camo's Red Bass. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it and remember it is just for fun. Cheers, Adam
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'Fishwrecked' Photo of June 2012 Winner - Jeremy's Mulloway
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Sat, 2012-07-14 08:32Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Photo of June 2012 competition. The winner will get to choose from an item of fishwrecked merchandise (excluding l/s shirts). Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for June goto; Terboz's Trout, Albee's Pinky, Matty15's Dhufish, Mildtowild's Trout, DBZ's Trevalla, Zeelio's Barra, Kris"s Macks, Goatch's Trout, Soupy's YFT, JohnF's Pinky. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it and remember it is just for fun. Cheers, Adam
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'Fishwrecked' Photo of May 2012 Winner - Brenz's Mulloway
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Wed, 2012-06-06 14:51Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Photo of May 2012 competition. The winner will get to choose from an item of fishwrecked merchandise (excluding l/s shirts). Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for May goto; Terboz's Trout, Reefrunner's Pinky/Blue Groper, Quobbarockhopper's Red Emp, Till's Mackie, Good'z Mulloway, Soupy's Barra, Hlokk's Greyband. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it and remember it is just for fun. Cheers, Adam
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'Fishwrecked' Photo of the April 2012 Winner - Chrisfish's Shark
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Sat, 2012-05-26 17:54Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Photo of April 2012 competition. The winner will get to choose from an item of fishwrecked merchandise (excluding l/s shirts). Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for April goto; TimVB's YFT, Chriss's Tailor, Kris's Salmon, JeremyJ's Bonefish, Chrisp's Pink Snap, Browny's Dhufish and Soupy's Blue Marlin. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it and remember it is just for fun. Cheers, Adam
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Flying Fisherman Photo of March 2012 Winner - James Connelly85's Tailor
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Tue, 2012-04-17 08:19Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Flying Fisherman Photo of March competition. The winner will get to choose $150 worth of sunnies from the http://ians.net.au/ website. Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for March goto; Dan's Marlin and GT and Woody's Salmon Pics . If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it. Cheers, Adam
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Flying Fisherman Photo of February 2012 Winner - DBZ's Mack
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Tue, 2012-03-13 15:46Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Flying Fisherman Photo of December competition. The winner will get to choose $150 worth of sunnies from the http://ians.net.au/ website. Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for February goto; Fishing Fanatic's Blue Groper, Jutt's Red Emp, Jighead's Trev, Roweys Barra, Sitric's Pinkie, Chester's Sails, Flangies Mack and Milsey's Dolphinfish . If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it. Cheers, Adam
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Flying Fisherman Photo of January 2012 Winner - Aalfred's Tiger Shark
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Tue, 2012-02-07 19:08Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Flying Fisherman Photo of December competition. The winner will get to choose $150 worth of sunnies from the http://ians.net.au/ website. Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for January goto; Mullow's Red, Pgreen's Goldspot, Buz n Anna's BB and Paul86's Sambo. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it. Cheers, Adam
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Flying Fisherman Photo of December 2011 Winner - Seaquest's YTK
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Thu, 2012-01-05 16:05Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Flying Fisherman Photo of December competition. The winner will get to choose $150 worth of sunnies from the http://ians.net.au/ website. Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for December goto Albee Mangle's Black Bream, Goodz's Grouper, Nealez's Kingy and RyanC's Dhufish. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it. Cheers, Adam
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Flying Fisherman Photo of November 2011 Winner - Lucky Tim's Coral Trout
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Mon, 2011-12-12 14:12Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Flying Fisherman Photo of November competition. The winner will get to choose $150 worth of sunnies from the http://ians.net.au/ website. Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for November go to Kris's Tailor. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site, apologies for the delay in getting it up, been flat out lately. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it. Cheers, Adam
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Reminder - NO Commercial Buy/Selling on Fishwrecked
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Sun, 2011-11-27 14:25Hi Gang,
Just a reminder that the Fishwrecked buy/sell forum is for you members to offload your old and unused gear, it is not for online trading for personal gain or profiteering. Any posting deemed commercial (from a non site sponsor) will be removed.
Posts in the buy/sale section will now only stay there for 3 months and we will be removing old content (slowly).
Please support the sponsors that support this site.
Cheers,
Adam
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Flying Fisherman Photo of October 2011 Wiiner - J Deja Vu's Cod
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Tue, 2011-11-01 09:22Please vote for who you think is a worthy winner of the Flying Fisherman Photo of October competition. The winner will get to choose $150 worth of sunnies from the http://ians.net.au/ website. Please check out the stories that go with the catches as well and vote for who you like. Please remember if you think you have a worthy photo for the photo of the month, you MUST add it to the site as an individual image and not only in the forums as it is too difficult for me to go through all the forum threads. Notable mentions for October goto JonoS, Chad Eltaco, Elora Danan and Luke Ellis who were very close to making it in. If you have any questions regarding the competition, then please PM me; I have chosen the 6 fish photos that I think best represent what gets caught and posted on the site, apologies for the delay in getting it up, been flat out lately. If you don't like an entry, then don't vote for it. Cheers, Adam
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Octobers 1Last Cast Competition!!
Submitted by WaterWorld-WA on Fri, 2011-10-07 10:24Hi FW members.
It seems the warm weather is on its way, which is great news for most of us
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This months 1Lastcast Competition is open to all FW members.
The prize is a pair of FLOATERS, a new brand of floating sunnies from the well known Barz Optics. They should arrive new week and I will post up a picture.
The prize will once again need to be collected in store.
We are looking for photos showing a great day out on the water of you and you fishing mates or family.
Same rules apply as the last comp. It will run for one month from 7/10/2011 to 7/11/2011.
I will get Adam to choose the winning picture once again.
Well done to Paul winning last months comp. Unfortunately the comp cannot be won by the same person twice.
Good luck and Happy fishing.
Regards
The Waterworld Team
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Evinrude & Honda 1Lastcast Fishing Competition
Submitted by WaterWorld-WA on Mon, 2011-08-15 11:37WaterWorld-WA will be running a 1lastcast competition.
Upload a photo of your catch or just your day out, with your Evinrude or Honda outboard in the backround.
At the end of the comp (1month) Adam will decide on the winning photo.
The winning photo will receive either an Evinrude or Honda hamper to the value of $100 to be collected in store at WaterWorld-WA
The competition will run from 15/08/2011 to 15/09/2011. (this may become a monthly competition)
Good luck and Happy Fishing
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'Bagging and Slagging' Fishing Charters
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Mon, 2011-07-11 12:58Hi Crew,
It seems lately that a few people may have had some bad experiences with fishing charters up and down the coast. Whilst I appreciate you guys putting up your reports here, which is fine for you to do, how about you contact the operator and let them know that you weren't happy and see what they are willing to do about it. Many people have high expectations (and differing expectations) when it comes to these sorts of things. Try and put yourselves in their shoes, if the fish aren't biting, then there's not much you can do about it all you can do is try your best. Just try and think about it from their perspective before going all keyboard warrior styles and ripping into their business and doing untold damage just because you got the bad day. Everyone's heard the story, you shoulda been here yesterday!!
This thread only serves as notice that I will be monitoring this stuff closely from now on as; a) because I don't want defamation suits or the threats that go with, b) because these guys try bloody hard to get you fish and it's not always easy, c) because you wouldn't like it if it was your business being dragged through the mud. So rather than jumping on the net and going to town, try ring the guys first and see what outcome you get and then if you aren't happy, have a good hard think before posting and try and keep it objective and tell your story and we will go from there.
Cheers,
Adam
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2012 Fishwrecked Exmouth Invitational - Sat 31st March, Sun 1st April, Monday 2nd April
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Mon, 2011-05-23 09:58Hi Crew,
I have decided on the dates for the fishwrecked competition. They are going to be held late March/early April for the following reasons ; Gamex and AIBT are on Mid March and have lots of boats in town, most of them will have gone by the time our comp is on. Its the week before school holidays start and Easter - so the chaos at the ramps will mainly be by us. It does pose a cyclone risk, but it is usually pretty minimal by then and the chances are slim. These dates also leave holiday rentals available before school hols begin. The temperature will be warm but hopefully so will the water temp and with the international and gamex the weeks before hand, we should have a pretty good idea if the billfish are worth chasing or if we spend most of our time chasing other oooglies.
Dates are :
Sat 31st:
3.30am : 1.8m
8.40am : 1.25m
3pm : 2.1m
10.30 : 1.1m
Sunday 1st:
4.45am : 1.7m
9.20am : 1.4m
4pm : 2m
Monday 2nd:
12am : 1.2m
7am : 1.6m
11am : 1.5m
6:15pm : 1.9m
Any questions, please ask. There will be a capped amount of spots next year so get in early.
Cheers,
Adam
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Chillin With Tigers - New FW Video
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Tue, 2009-09-15 20:38
Probably my most memorable experience in Exmouth to date. Unfortunately the vid quality just doesn't show it as it was, but will hopefully give you an idea. Hope you enjoy.
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NEW Fishing licenses and West Coast restrictions.
Submitted by TerryF on Thu, 2009-07-02 11:24
Fishing licenses and West Coast restrictions.
The Government/Cabinet/Minister have decided. Announced 2 July. Apply from mid October 2009.
2 month closed season for West Coast demersal species 15 Oct to 15 Dec each year.
More demersal species included in the West Coast list, not just a "vulnerable 5". Coral and Coronation trout, Cods, Dhufish, Emperors, Baldchin groper and Tuskfish, Blue Groper, Hapuku, Bass groper, Trevella, Grey banded rock cod, Parrot fish, Pink Snapper, Queen snapper, Red Emperor, Red snapper, bight redfish, nannygai and swallowtail, Tropical snappers and sea perch (mangrove jack, fingermark, job fish, stripey sea perch etc.) Foxfish and Pigfish.
State wide boat licence fee $30 for any fishing from boats, (unless the activity is covered by one of the separate licences also held, eg recreational rock lobster)
West Coast demersal fishing licence from boats $150 per year, $20 for 1 day, $60 for 14 days.
Other licence fees increased to $45 each. Umbrella licence removed.
50% discounts for Pensioners and Children under 16. Children under 16 fishing with a licenced fisher don't need a Rec boat fishing licence if using part of the licenced person's daily bag limit.
EDIT EDIT 4:15PM Ignore this >>>Some ambiguity in the wording about children under 16 needing a licence, (eg demersal licence) when fishing and using part of the licenced person's daily bag limit. Understand that the intention is no licences required for this.<<< Ignore this EDIT EDIT Yes a separate licence IS required.
Shore based fishing for finfish doesn't need any licence, that means shore based catch of demersals doesn't need a demersal licence. Closed seasons for West Coast demersals applies to shore based fishing too.
Revenue raised from the new licensing system would be quarantined in a recreational fishing trust and only spent on matters related to recreational fishing.
The review reports which were part of the decisions on restrictions will be released.
Mixed bag limit for lower risk category 3 fish in the West Coast bioregion will reduce from 40 per angler to 30 and for medium risk category 2 fish from 16 to 12.
Tailor slot limit changes to only 2 fish over 50cm (previously only 2 fish over 60cm) within the unchanged 8 per day bag limit.
Review of all these after 12 months of operation.
Some details still to be explained or clarified.
Source:- Minister for Fisheries Media Statement:- http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx?ItemId=132159
Dept of Fisheries http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/RecFishArrange/index.php (Added 12:14 pm)
Recfishwest Media Release http://www.recfishwest.org.au/MediaReleaseWestCoastRuleChanges2009.htm
Strong reaction expected to West Coast Recreational fishing changes.
Recfishwest has predicted a public outcry over the latest measures announced by Fisheries Minister Norman Moore.
Recfishwest executive director Frank Prokop said that despite recognising the benefit of a recreational fishing licence system, his organisation did not support Minister Moore's new fee structure.
"Fees for different activities such as fishing for rock lobster, abalone, marron and fresh water species have been raised and standardised to $45 each," Mr Prokop said.
"The addition of two new licences - $30 for anyone fishing from a boat and an additional demersal fishing licence costing between $20 a day to $150 annually - means that keen anglers who want the complete suite of fishing activities will have to pay $405 per year.
"This is in stark contrast to the previous umbrella licence which cost $81."
Mr Prokop said that despite flaws in the previous umbrella licence system, Recfishwest believes at the very least, that a discount for fishers who undertake multiple licensed fisheries must be included in the new management structure.
"We agree with the plan to quarantine funds raised through the new licence system into a recreational fishing trust account," he said.
Recfishwest will be steadfast on ensuring any revenue is managed by the recreational sector for enhancement and management needs of the fish resources we access.
"Our preferred licensing model would be for a much lower fee shared amongst all recreational fishers," Mr Prokop said.
Recfishwest supports a state wide boat fishing licence, but as a step towards a general angling licence. This would spread the financial cost, allow for the needs of all fishers to be met and provide data across all recreational fisheries.
"The extremely high fee structure is obviously aimed at helping to make the recreational West Coast Demersal fishery cost recovered and we are concerned this cost will act as a financial disincentive to fishers who wish to target these species."
The commercial West Coast Demersal fishery harvests 50% of the resource, but its fee structure is not even close to being cost recovered.
However, Mr Prokop believed that there are some good elements to the package.
We support the moves to introduce new bag limits on category 2 and 3 inshore species and to fund new research into the status of these stocks.
Recfishwest strongly supported the change to the tailor slot limit to become two fish larger than 50 cm instead of two fish over 60 cm which will provide additional protection for larger tailor.
Recfishwest supports a two month closure as opposed to the four month closure proposed by the previous government.
We believe that it sends an important message to anglers that we have a part to play in managing stocks of species such as dhufish. Recfishwest believes that the government has seriously under-estimated the impact the closed season combined with extremely high demersal licence fees will have on reducing recreational participation and catch.
"The performance measures for the fishery must be developed such that they allow the recreational sector to benefit from a stock recovery. We also urge an independent assessment of the impact of these management reforms and ongoing review." Mr Prokop said.
Recfishwest is also pleased that the government did not pander to the irresponsible demands for area closures from radical marine conservation groups.
"One of the benefits of licensing is that it allows the recreational sector to have greater influence on management reforms. Recfishwest is also calling on the government to apply the same risk and cost recovery principles to Marine Park management where proponents contribute nothing financially to management."
Mr Prokop expected strong opposition to these proposals in a number of areas, especially given the extremely high cost of fishing and the contribution it already makes to the economy.
"The money MUST be used responsibly with the benefits of management being returned to recreational fishing.
After all, this is a $750 million industry and an essential component of the Western Australian way of life." Mr Prokop concluded.
ENDS Media Contacts
Frank Prokop, Executive Director - Recfishwest ph. 9246 3366 or 0419 949 118
Kane Moyle, Policy Officer - Recfishwest ph. 9246 3366 or 0403 898 432
TerryF
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How much do you spend on fishing equipment per year?
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Mon, 2008-06-30 11:20- 66 comments
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Fishwrecked Shirts - $40
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Mon, 2006-05-22 13:55
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Original Shirts - $40 + postage
email :adam@fishwrecked.com.
I have some more of the original fishwrecked shirts available in XL, XXL, and mediums (still have other sizes) but will also be getting a tanktop magazine to check through. I have a design in mind and will try and take some photos of them before they get to the next stage to try and make sure everyone's happy. I am also picking up a new batch of holographic fishwrecked stickers. If you want one, please don't hesitate to message or email me.
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Samson fish Jigging Video - 'Honsu Hookups'
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Wed, 2006-01-18 14:51Sambo Jigging footage from Honsu. Just a small video of some of the footage he has given me from an awesome day on the water. The music is pretty old school, but I think it works :)
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