Poppa Snake 1,399 Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Saw an advert on free to air today so had a look on the web "The State Government is committed to delivering its $46 million Target One Million plan for recreational fishing, which aims to grow participation to one million anglers by 2020. To get more .........'s fishing, more often, Target One Million" fill in the blanks....clue? not Sth Aust! Sth Aust grubbermunts want lees fishers, less often catching less fish it seems. My opinion. don't hate KIDNEY SLAPPER and Moggy23 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bratko 277 Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Howdy Poppa...no offence...but...i think they've got a rec fishing license over there and that enables them to do everything they're doing for us humble anglers... jackmac and Poppa Snake 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackmac 307 Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 I would like to see this state introduce a licence system and have it run by a fishing body elected by the people and not this useless bloody government.What NSW has done building new reefs and opening fresh water catchments to the public is outstanding and worth every penny. Poppa Snake and KIDNEY SLAPPER 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poppa Snake 1,399 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Howdy Poppa...no offence...but...i think they've got a rec fishing license over there and that enables them to do everything they're doing for us humble anglers... Hey bratko, no offence taken. I just thought it was interesting how their government wants more people fishing. Our seems to be heading the other way. Maybe they see the economic value in us??? Chief, KIDNEY SLAPPER, Panga and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bratko 277 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 ...on Sunday morning i fished O Sullivans beach breakwater next to a lovely ol fella who told me he had no problem taking over 30 salmon home when theyre running hot...when I told him of the limit he said once theyre in his bucket he doesnt care...(wrong thing to say to me )...he caught a small flatty and upon my offer of a tape measure he shook his head left to right meaning no...when asked if he thought it was SIZE he nodded his head up and down...a few polite words under my breath aimed at him (I think he heard) and he didn't last another 10mins before he took off...off to the onka I went in search of the peace only a nice fishing session can give...once at my favourate spot my friend and I stood there dumbfounded...in shock...there was a bloke with 5 rods in the water and using chicken as bait...WTF is going on...seems like where ever you turn its like the old days and ways are everywhere...its time to change with the times to ensure our rec fishn futures...we didn't get port stanvac jetty because they rekn its $250000 a year upkeep...we wont get anything until we put our money where our mouth is...times have changed...its time we change too...its time we change what we need to...to keep fishn which means so much to people like me and you...fishing can save your life...its time we saved fishn....peace dutchy and Squid Inc. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bait Caster 113 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Can only assume you have all taken advantage of the latest consulting period for the next round of RECFish grants and the stocking of a couple of new fresh water dams. May not be attractive to everyone,however, a few of us have been talking to the people involved about stocking of some local saltwater species into local waters. You can maybe guess which ones. Whine all you want, but unless you get involved, well you know the rest. Plus don't forget, they may be slow, and stocking in smaller numbers, but the government is doing it for free. If you have been around for a while you would know that recreational fishers in this state,are their own worst enemies. Jay R 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poppa Snake 1,399 Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 ...on Sunday morning i fished O Sullivans beach breakwater next to a lovely ol fella who told me he had no problem taking over 30 salmon home when theyre running hot...when I told him of the limit he said once theyre in his bucket he doesnt care...(wrong thing to say to me )...he caught a small flatty and upon my offer of a tape measure he shook his head left to right meaning no...when asked if he thought it was SIZE he nodded his head up and down...a few polite words under my breath aimed at him (I think he heard) and he didn't last another 10mins before he took off...off to the onka I went in search of the peace only a nice fishing session can give...once at my favourate spot my friend and I stood there dumbfounded...in shock...there was a bloke with 5 rods in the water and using chicken as bait...WTF is going on...seems like where ever you turn its like the old days and ways are everywhere...its time to change with the times to ensure our rec fishn futures...we didn't get port stanvac jetty because they rekn its $250000 a year upkeep...we wont get anything until we put our money where our mouth is...times have changed...its time we change too...its time we change what we need to...to keep fishn which means so much to people like me and you...fishing can save your life...its time we saved fishn....peace Can only assume you have all taken advantage of the latest consulting period for the next round of RECFish grants and the stocking of a couple of new fresh water dams. May not be attractive to everyone,however, a few of us have been talking to the people involved about stocking of some local saltwater species into local waters. You can maybe guess which ones. Whine all you want, but unless you get involved, well you know the rest. Plus don't forget, they may be slow, and stocking in smaller numbers, but the government is doing it for free. If you have been around for a while you would know that recreational fishers in this state,are their own worst enemies. FFS, not what I started this thread for! Only saw that a govt. is actively trying to increase rec fishing numbers mods delete the whole thread, I am out of here. bye Meppstas and BarneyB 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tacklebags 404 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Thanks for the update fishos. I was over in Victoria January this year and it was great to see the target 1 million campaign on tv and billboards etc. Good if they are looking to stock saltwater species in SA like they do interstate. I gave up trying last year. Recs in SA have pushed for saltwater stocking and artificial reef habitat enhancement for years. Meppstas and BarneyB 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tacklebags 404 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Excellent way to boost the local economy. Well done Victoria. http://www.fishingworld.com.au/news/surveys-confirm-angler-satisfaction-in-western-port-according-to-fisheries-victoria Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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