Scorpion fish and other nasties
Submitted by joycey on Sun, 2012-12-30 08:11
Heh guys,
Bit of a newbie to all this
Was out yesterday, good fun and managed a dhuie
Unfortunately mate on board got spiked by a scorpion fish, we weren't aware it was harmful. Looked nasty so we unhooked overside but he still got spiked !
I'd be grateful for future reference for info on the main critters that I may come across in the metro area that are potentially harmful and how to handle them and what to do if get hit.
Cheers
Joycey
ricey
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if its spikey
Put it back carefully, cut off line if needs be. Grabbing bottom of jaw with hand can be the safest way to de- hook
Sharks and all toothy creatures another danger and Mako sharks have been known to lap into boats, but the one that can fool newbies is the north west blow fish.
It looks like a fine fish but it is poisonous to eat and has really sharp teeth that are like bolt cutters, often biting through hooks. If you have a hook bitten in half its time to move.
Wise man says - first take the plank out of your own eye before trying to take the speck out of somebody else's.
catchalittle
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Carry a very long pair of
Carry a very long pair of needle nose pliers on board always useful for unhooking scorpion fish I had to use mine to unhook 6 on Friday
From memory they call the scorpion cod the poor mans crayfish
Nathan
C.P
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"Don't touch me fish"
I call them all "Dont toch me fish". If they look that way then dont touch em. There are many marine creatures that can give you a nasty sting but thankfully most of them advertise the fact. As above I use long nosed fishing pliers (readily available at your tackle shop) Its not worth spoiling your day out.
pigdaddy
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Date Joined: 25/07/12
The new fisheries rule book
The new fisheries rule book has a listing of some poisonous fish in it, I remember cos I read it last night. I think basic first aid for them and stonefish etc is immerse in hot water and seek urgent medical aid. I'll try to find the PDF i read last night and post link here.
http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/Documents/recreational_fishing/rec_fishing_guide/rules_guide_statewide.pdf
Latest 2012/2013 (new 01/02 rules) rec fisher rules, was studying last night. Does make a small mention about some of the venimous/stingy fish we have here. Good first aid book onboard would be more appropriate though.