Use of 3 hook setlines and throw net for catching baitfish from the shore
Hi all
I have been reading the Rec Fishing guide 2013 and although I have been told a new one is being compiled now, I would like to know what the rules are as far as using a set or drop line from my boat with 3 hooks. I used to use one a while back when I would find a good fishing spot--- I would throw it over as it was attached to a large float ( a round plastic cooler bottle painted yellow ---the handle makes it easy to attach the set line to it and this just spins off the bottle when you throw it overboard) and leave it for a couple of hours then get back to it. I always fished close by but never had it attached to my boat. It used to catch some big fish and we would share them around. With the changing rules I am now confused ---does anyone know the score ---can they be used still. Has anyone had success with them.
I also see heaps of whitebait when i burly up for herring at the dawsville cut and would like to catch some for bait and food to fry up --- what is the situation here ---can I use a throw net ---how do you do this and is it worth the effort.
dragrush
Paul G
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You are not alloud to use any
You are not alloud to use any form of drop or set line ,never have been ,so you are fishing illegaly .when using a float with hooks attached . If you have read the 2013 rec fishing guide you would know the answer to you question. Also I would read up on demersal bag limits as well as I m sure a few of them could be getting broken aswell. Sorry if my reply upsets you in any way, but people should learn rules and regs before they go fishing .
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Auslobster
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Yeah, what Paul said...
...I'm pretty sure unattended fishing gear has been an absolute no-no for a very long time, at least as long as I've been rec fishing in WA (20+ years).
And when we used to use droppies off the crayboat (back when it WAS legal) the fish would almost always come up dead, or close to it. Maybe 'cause of barotrauma, maybe 'cause they were left for too long, but either way, the current boat limit on dhufish could be very quickly and lethally reached and surpassed.
Not 100% sure on the net question but I would guess that you'd need a licence and only be able to do it on Wednesday nights...maybe other restrictions involving type of net/location as well...
ProFish
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Throw Nets
Hi Dragrush , With throw nets you need a netting licence & you can use them on the coast & in peel / harvey estuary all year round ( any where that is open to netting) . You CAN,T use them in the CUT or RIVERS . Check with Fisheries .
Handi 1
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Can you use a throw net from
Can you use a throw net from a boat at all ? I thought I'd ask , have a licence and have been doing from shore , but wasn;t clear on it . I think it says no further than 800m from shore ,is that correct ?
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Jayden20
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the skipper of ref walker
the skipper of ref walker charters has used a set line everytime ive been out with him....the best joke at the end of the day will see you walk away with whatever was caught on the line
meglodon
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Recreational net fishing guide 2013/2014
Page 9 figure 2-2 shows the area you are allowed to use haul and set nets, nothing is said about throw netting in ocean waters "Where permitted, haul and set netting in ocean waters is only allowed within 800m of the shore low water mark"
Page 11 it states "All of WA's ocean waters are open to throw netting excluding:
sanctuary zones in marine parks/reserves.
total fishing exclusion zones: and
any other area which is closed to all types of netting at all times.
Pages 10 and 11 set out the general specifications for throw netting.
You need to read section 3 of the guide also.
If you use your net in the wrong place and you are caught don't expect to have any pocket money for a long time.
dragrush
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Thanks to all who
Thanks to all who replied
dragrush
petermac
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i remember well
a certain toe rag in K town used to net the entrance to the entrance into airport port creek years ago local justice was dished out to him and the barra population increased
meglodon
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When that happens
There is no risk of the person re offending lol