wedgetail 0 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 This isn't a go at anyone in particular but a general observation I went down to my local Jetty the other night got there about 8pm walked the whole length of it and counted 90 legal single hoop crab nets tied off on both sides of the Jetty. there were around 12 rod and line fisherman squeezed in amoungst the crabbers . So I didn't bother unpacking my gear and went home. (Putting on flame proof suit) :evil: I think its about time we banned the use of these nets. 3 double hooped nets is fine per fisherman 10 single is just plane ludicrous what do you think fellas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 i never even knew you can use 10 single hoop nets per person i always just thought it was 3 per person no matter what net. but 10 is ridiculous having that amount of nets in 1 small space won't give you more of a catch of crabs. should just be 3 per person no matter what kind of net it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brent61 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 time for a boat ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wedgetail 0 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 No mate just ban the use of single hoop nets saves on the amount of berly or bait in the water as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
talbo 0 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 But then if it ain't crab nets it's bloody squid teasers on handlines. Hardly anyone takes any real notice of their handline and allow them to drift into the path of everyone else.There's often an elderly man at Brighton jetty that will use 6-8 rods and usually around 10 handlines!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 There's often an elderly man at Brighton jetty that will use 6-8 rods and usually around 10 handlines!!That elderly man should be reported to fisheries. The laws apply to everyone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piratepom 3,197 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I stopped fishing off metro jetties years ago because I got fed up with the crowds, all the nets/lines and the mess that usually gets left behind. I tend only to fish off the rocks (lots of choice) around North Haven when fishing land based. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 10 single hoop nets imo is way to many since anglers are only allowed 2 rods per person. Think i asked pirsa years ago but seems like they dgad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trihull 177 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 This isn't a go at anyone in particular but a general observation I went down to my local Jetty the other night got there about 8pm walked the whole length of it and counted 90 legal single hoop crab nets tied off on both sides of the Jetty. there were around 12 rod and line fisherman squeezed in amoungst the crabbers . So I didn't bother unpacking my gear and went home. (Putting on flame proof suit) :evil: I think its about time we banned the use of these nets. 3 double hooped nets is fine per fisherman 10 single is just plane ludicrous what do you think fellas.10 nets per person, ""thats presumably 90 chicken carcases"" 90 nets that you counted, and ............. hang on, didnt they blame the shark fisherman????? Barbz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tonka 1 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Maybe the Honourable Law-Makers should look at rushing in new laws controlling the size of nets off metro jetties ??To something more appropriate ?? :whistle: That amount of nets does sound a bit overboard to me.. At least set a sensible limit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boyington214 0 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Personally I see no difference between single hoop or double hoop nets. So, why is it that a person can use 10 single hoop nets but 3 double hoops is the limit. Should be 3 nets end of story.And yeah, that 'elderly gent' down at Brighton should be reported. I'm sure he isn't the only one too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Largs or Semi Im guessing?From PIRSA:"fishing for crab: Up to 10 hoop nets if no other device (including rod and handline) is being used Up to 3 hoop nets if other fishing gear (including rod and handline is being used "So yeh 10 is legal if crabbing is all your doing. I think this is per person too which is crazy imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 706 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Same happens in the river when the yabbies are running 3 guys in a boat 30 nets stretched out 10 metres apart covers a lot of area Makes it hard to find a place to yabbie if ya dont get up early enough Quote Link to post Share on other sites
talbo 0 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 There's often an elderly man at Brighton jetty that will use 6-8 rods and usually around 10 handlines!!That elderly man should be reported to fisheries. The laws apply to everyone!I've called Fishwatch and others have also, but does anyone EVER show up and book him....... not while I've been there!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ugly4Life 41 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I've called Fishwatch and others have also, but does anyone EVER show up and book him....... not while I've been there!!Betcha the moment someone spots a Sharker breaking the rules there'll be 500 fisheries officers crawling over the jetty within minutes though. Savagelip 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsley 19 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 then maybe this old guy is using 12/0s and wire trace during the day...... ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phear 0 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 it is rediculous about the rule..gotta agree that that amount of crab nets sure attracts sharks more than a dead snook or squid etc hanging under a balloon...i think i know who u mean at brighton he has also been done by fisheries for taking undersized fish and crabs but he just goes back and does the same thing the next day... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Thats it, Im buying single hoopers now, then I can have 10 hanging off the quinny :evil: :whistle: ( not really ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phear 0 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 its bad enough having 3 on the boat let alone 10 lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 When i was a kid dad always used 10 crab nets out of the boat. He would set them in a line about 50 metres apart and idle along them. By the time youd pull the tenth net it was about 15 minutes later and the first one was ready to be pulled.Given space restrictions on a jetty perhaps the limit should only be 5 but then that discriminates against land based crab netters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wedgetail 0 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 When i was a kid dad always used 10 crab nets out of the boat. He would set them in a line about 50 metres apart and idle along them. By the time youd pull the tenth net it was about 15 minutes later and the first one was ready to be pulled.Given space restrictions on a jetty perhaps the limit should only be 5 but then that discriminates against land based crab netters.Given the fact that we are faced with reduced fishing areas through the new marine parks I would say this is time to look at this issue seriously. space will be at a premium on our Jetties why not be pro active about this and tell the relevant Gov departments that this practice need to stop at least on our Jetties . I dont have a problem with this number still being used from aboat. we are trying to get our kids away from tv computer games and out side Fishing is a healthy out door recreation we all have to learn to share the space available and cutting down on single hoop crab nets is one way of doing this . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I understand your logic on the area issue etc WT, but Im not sure why boaties should be allowed to use more than LB crabbers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wedgetail 0 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 my focus is the land based congestion there is a lot more room in the sea, same way the Boaties are exempt from the new shark reg's as long as you are 500 mts of shore you can use what you want. Savagelip, Boyington214 and afishyfish 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trihull 177 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I've called Fishwatch and others have also' date=' but does anyone EVER show up and book him....... not while I've been there!![/quote']Betcha the moment someone spots a Sharker breaking the rules there'll be 500 fisheries officers crawling over the jetty within minutes though. Maybe ring in and report a sharker, and "WHEN " the fisheries turn up, say he left, but hey, look over there at this old guy breaking the rules.........Just a thought ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moppa 1 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 last year i rang fisheries and was told it is legal to take 9 mates with you in a boat and use 10 single hoop nets each as long as no other fishing gear is used. but you are only allowed the 3 person limit. strange but true Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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