Cockburn Closure
Submitted by treefrog on Tue, 2013-09-17 10:04
Just wanted to confirm that the sound is closed to demersal fishing
for the period 1/10/13 - 31/1/14 inclusive
is that correct?
why have i got it in my head that is closed the 15/9 was that the old rule?
in other good news my mate did bang this snorter on the head on the last trip!
cheers,
paddy
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Walfootrot
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Yep, both sounds are closed
Yep, both sounds are closed 1-10-13 till 2-1-14 open
But this is for pinks only, you can still try for a dhu in the sound if you like
More drum lines, kill the bloody sharks!
treefrog
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that clears that up!riddle me
that clears that up!
riddle me this one
whats the story with catch and release in the sound after the 1st
if i want to go out there and put em back is that within the guidelines?
Walfootrot
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No, no catch and release
No, no catch and release unless you are part of the tagging program and have approval from fisheries.
Here is a link to the limits on both sounds
http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/Fishing-and-Aquaculture/Recreational-Fishing/Recreational-Fishing-Rules/West-Coast-Bioregion/Pages/Seasonal-Closures.aspx
More drum lines, kill the bloody sharks!
jarrid
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until the demersal ban kicks
until the demersal ban kicks in a couple of weeks later...
so many bans but i think its a good thing on the whole as it allows me to get some brownie points back with the mrs and kids. and to a lesser extent is probably better for the fish as well
Walfootrot
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lol
lol
More drum lines, kill the bloody sharks!
Tradewind
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I suppose the ban gives
I suppose the ban gives people the opportunity to Service the boat and undertake projects like respraying and fitting out
Would be interested to know if marine places increase or decrease in business during those two months
grantarctic1
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During the ban
During the ban we usualy Troll around and mark new ground to try later on. Also target Sand and KG Whiting along with the big Flatties that hang in the same areas. There is still plenty of options other than Demersals .
poser
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sorry may be dumb question
sorry may be dumb question are u still aloud to smash the sambos catch amd realise
Tradewind
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Sambos are Pelagic and not
Sambos are Pelagic and not included in the ban
You can catch, release or keep them
But if you sit on a place like the D9 don't be surprised by frequent visits from fisheries ;)
beau
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you can expect visits
you can expect visits anywhere in the sound if you're anchored up and look like youre fishing with anything heavier than 15lb gear
Tradewind
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Yeah I've had a few visits
Yeah I've had a few visits now
They're fairly polite though and don't try to jump in the boat.
Just open the eski, show the RBFL & RST and they're on their way
treefrog
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thanks
exactly what i was after gents, clearly no sportfishing allowed.
poses the question. why wouldnt they get more people on board the tag and release program? surely enough anglers these days are aware of how important the fishery is and would love to participate in supporting research for our own benefit
Tradewind
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I'd definitely be on board to
I'd definitely be on board to do some tagging of pinks in the sound