pescados 1 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Wonder if any one else seen Ch 7 news last night (Sun) with a story the imported cockles might carry nasties and could affect fishing ?They did show dead pilchards, I think that might have happened in WA a couple years ago?There was at least one tackle story owner who stated that he would not be selling imported cockles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Unfortunately I missed that one, and I really wanted to watch it too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niftrev 2 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Yeah, I thought it was going to be on tonights CH 7 Today Tonight!Watched the whole show and saw nothing. : Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dabilda Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wonder if any one else seen Ch 7 news last night (Sun) with a story the imported cockles might carry nasties and could affect fishing ?They did show dead pilchards, I think that might have happened in WA a couple years ago?There was at least one tackle story owner who stated that he would not be selling imported cockles.The Pilchard disease happened about 10 - 15 yrs ago, almost wiped out the WA pilchard stocks. That's when I first saw sauries in the shops, they were imported as a replacement. The imported cockles were discussed in another thread maybe 6 mths ago. If memory serves me correctly I think it was Ranger that made a ph call to find out if they had been quarantined correctly and we could use them safely with the knowledge any risk of disease had been eradicated and he was assured they were. I had the TV on but was on the phone when that report was on and only caught bits of it, but there was a biologist that explained what needed to be done to clear them of any disease. I'll assume it was being done but would be interested to hear from someone that did see the report properly what was actually said and what is being done.Would be a good idea to search the 7 news website, the report may still be in there. If I get time later and find it I'll post it, but in the meantime if someone else sees it, please post it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 I actually contacted fisheries and Canberra awhile back to find out a bit more about this!There was concern at the time that some cockles were being imported into the country as "tablefare" but this tablefare was being diverted to the bait market illegally and without proper treatment. Fisheries were investigating.I have been assured by someone within the tackle industry here, that the cockles WE are seeing here have been imported as bait, and have been properly irradiated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Has anyone caught a fish on them yet?Heard a lot of talk about them everything except any report of an actual fish being caught LOL.I see they are everywhere for sale now,even spotted them in Rays Outdoors bait freezer the other day.Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drawn 1 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Good point Cal, I haven't been told of a decent catch on them yet either.Drawn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aarron 29 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I saw the segment, Bob from SA Bait was on there and explained that the imported cockles had to be treated which they (SA Bait) actually do, but said that some may come onto the market untreated via other sources.That's very true, I contacted SA Bait this morning and have had the information flyer sent through that I will post in the Industry News section tonight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MF167S 0 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 i remember a few years back the dead pilchards laying on our beaches,i went down with a mate to brighton there were thousands of dead ones .was there any outcome on what killed them off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 i remember a few years back the dead pilchards laying on our beaches,i went down with a mate to brighton there were thousands of dead ones .was there any outcome on what killed them off?Last I heard, and after much deliberation I believe it was attributed to a viral disease. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoBBo 0 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Has anyone caught a fish on them yet?Heard a lot of talk about them everything except any report of an actual fish being caught LOL.I see they are everywhere for sale now,even spotted them in Rays Outdoors bait freezer the other day.CheersThey catch fish the same as any cockle, but I still prefer the texture of Goolwa cockles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonesy 0 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I don't wish to start a controversy but have to let you all know that we had a visit from Australian Quarantine and Inspection Services on wednesday of this week they are checking all shops to see who is selling these imported cockles they checked our front freezers and also our sacks in the back freezers to make sure that we weren't hiding any imports , they were fairly close lipped on what they are up to but it beggars the question if they are ok then why are they acting on it at all? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoBBo 0 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I don't wish to start a controversy but have to let you all know that we had a visit from Australian Quarantine and Inspection Services on wednesday of this week they are checking all shops to see who is selling these imported cockles they checked our front freezers and also our sacks in the back freezers to make sure that we weren't hiding any imports , they were fairly close lipped on what they are up to but it beggars the question if they are ok then why are they acting on it at all?Now that has to get everyone thinking.I know one of our local tackle stores (non sponsor here) is mixing them in with local cockles and selling them at full price. I was spewin! I was just lookin for a bit of 'R'elaxation & 'A'ngling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Ian 0 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I was just lookin for a bit of 'R'elaxation & 'A'ngling.WTF :o > > ??? ???thats just wrong!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goat herder 0 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I've caught fish on the imported ones, but they are a piddly bait on the whole and a fair bit mushier than the Goolwa variety. On size 4 whiting hooks, 2 of them are required to make a half decent bait. They look like they would be a decent sized bait based on the size of the shell, but that is simply not the case. Give me the good ol' Goolwa cockle anyday - even the little ones around the 3.5cm size limit - over these crap imported ones. Cheers,GH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okym 0 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 This is just for information,and may not be complete,but the following is a list of shops that I know have stocks,and backup supplies,of Goolwa cockles;The Harbour Kiosk,O'Sullivan Beach boat ramp,Todd's Tackle,Brighton Road,Bitewell Fishing,Anzac Highway,Binks Marine,West Beach boat ramp,St Kilda Tackle and Tucker,St Kilda,Got One,Stepney,Sportfishing Scene,Cavan,Normanville Service Station,Normanville,The majority,but not all tackle/bait outlets on lower and some on upper Yorke Peninsula also have good supplies of Goolwa's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compleat Angler 72 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 We still have stocks of Goolwa Cockles and we also have the Imported Cockles.Some of the bad weather we have had has also helped conserve the Cockle stocks.TipWe have a couple of customers who only fish with nibble tip rods from their boats for Whiting are getting their 12 fish each using 16 cockles. Most people think it is Leather Jackets pinching their bait but it is the Whiting. Use a lighter rod and you will see and feel the bites and also conserve your Cockles.Compleat AnglerCopper Coast Marine & TackleWallaroo and Moonta Quote Link to post Share on other sites
finatic 1 Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 We too have Goolwa's & plenty of em', also imports reluctantly, didn't want to take imports but got sick & tired of clients crying about the price of the local produce & damn near cutting their wrists at the counter. Imports will be here to stay guys as the next season quota is deemed to be slashed. Last season's quota total was 1100 tonnes, less than 700 tonnes were harvested & who only knows how much of that went for food, you bet this years allocation won't be higher than last. You all should questioning which supplier is supplying the food market, they are wholelly responsible for the price drive & in turn partially responsible for the supply dramas. NOTE: OUR SUPPLIER DOES NOT SUPPLY FOOD INDUSTRY.Finatic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pellipeeli11 0 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 gidday finatic I am wondering ,Would you be able to tell me what price per /Kg frozen Goolwa bait cockles sell for , as opposed to live food grade ones? Thanks peelipeeli11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
finatic 1 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Had heard thru the season that Sydney markets were paying $16-$19 a kilo, don't know what they sell 'em for though. Not hard to work out why the cocklers were selling them there instead of to bait industry is it. Finatic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MF167S 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 i have seen fresh gawler cockles at the fish factory $7.00 a kg work that one out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sa bait 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 With the way thing are looking the imported cockle's are hear to stay.With the food market growing and the TAC of goolwa cockle's droping the day's of goolwa cockle for bait may be numbered.A small tip from people doing well with the imported cockle's is to lightly salt them to make them a little firmer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voogoofish 1 Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Imports will be here to stay guys as the next season quota is deemed to be slashed. FinaticDoes anyone know where the imported cockles come from??? someone told me Vietnam??? is that correct??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Heard the same VG, no where near as good quality as our Goolwa one's though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voogoofish 1 Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 hmmmm i wnder if any guys in the know... know ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compleat Angler 72 Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Sorry I can't tell you where they are coming from as we haven't had any for a few years. Even when we had them we only had some for a couple of weeks.We have plenty of Goolwa Cockles in stock to see us through to the start of next season and at a reasonable price. 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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