Sea Raider 0 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Is it true that you croweaters cant use red meat as bait for crabs?WHY???????????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samboman 319 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Is it true that you croweaters cant use red meat as bait for crabs?WHY????????????Shark attractant Sambo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crusher 18 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 No red meat or chicken can be used as crab baits. not that it is policed very well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsley 19 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/68884/faq_berleying_april_2008_final.pdfThe intent of the law is to minimise the impact berleying may have on attracting sharks to areas close to other water users Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan C 1 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/68884/faq_berleying_april_2008_final.pdf The intent of the law is to minimise the impact berleying may have on attracting sharks to areas close to other water users Sharks must be a topic on everyone's lips over your way Sea Raider. Sorry to read about another attack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Raider 0 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Yeah, 5 in the last 10 months.I knew the second to last one (Peter Kurmann) but not very well.With all due respect to the victims though, they are in the sharks habitat and they are only doing what comes natural. There are a lot of people over here wanting to cull them and while I understand (but dont support)their point of view, i dont think that's the answer.Lets hope Fisheries dont come up with a beauty like not being allowed to use red meat for crabs :S :S :S :S :S Dan C 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samboman 319 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 try stinky carp in ya net..... they love it here ;)Sambo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 try stinky carp in ya net..... they love it here ;)SamboYou can keep it for your own nets Sambo :sick: :vomit: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samboman 319 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 get with the times mate Sambo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishy fish 0 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 yes it's true.only something that comes from the sea can be used as bait these days.not sure about the pro's but we rec's are supposed to use only ocean offal.something about attracting the sharks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Well put fishy fish Plenty of opptions SR.Pilchards in a strong mesh casing works well for me, especialy if theyve been marinated in carp juice Tuna Oil get with the times mate SamboYeah maybe, but who wants to :vomit: if they dont need to :whistle: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TT 2 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Personally I reckon the best Bait for the ol Crab.Is the humble shitty or trumpeter.They are oily, tough and pin well.If you ever are whiting fishing and hook some of these. Which you certainly will! Put them out as your crab baits.I live by them! TT Savagelip, afishyfish and Starlet125x 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest horses4courses Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 only fish based stuff here in SA.....heads and frames etc.......can't use beef,lamb or kangaroo or chicken etc here in SA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Raider 0 Posted July 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 So, if you went shark fishing, what can you use then???????????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest horses4courses Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 "ocean based" products............squid,fish and ..........fish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kon 300 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 From the SA RecFishing Guide;Berleying is a method used to attract fish and is generally an accepted fishing practice. But, the use of certain berley specifically designed to attract sharks has the potential to endanger the lives of swimmers and divers in the same area.For this reason, blood, bone, meat, offal or the skin of an animal including birds may not be used as berley when fishing in marine waters of the State.[it should actually have an addendum of "when within 2 nautical miles of land", as per the Fisheries Regs. The anomaly is supposedly to be rectified with the issue of the next RecFishing Guide...]From the Regs themselves;(1) A person must not use blood, bone, meat, offal or skin of an animal as berley (otherwise than in a rock lobster pot or other fish trap) within 2 nautical miles... Note the rather confusing exception - can be used in a lobster pot, but only as berley as opposed to bait(?). And an inference that red meat for bait is okay? The very next part of the Regs seemingly introduces a little contradiction in relation to the last rule;(2) A person must not deposit or use in marine waters of the State the body, or part of the body, of a mammal or bird.???Back to the Guide;When baiting for crabs, you are permitted to use fish or fish based products only. It is illegal to use bone, meat, offal or the skin of an animal including birds.Pretty straightforward...but, a question for the more informed dudes.Where does it say one can`t use red meat for bait (as opposed to berley) when fishing for anything other than crabs?Or to put it another way, if Rule (2) above is the overarching requirement, why are crabs specifically mentioned at all?Or, slightly changing the question yet again - why have Rule (1) when Rule (2) gives the impression of being the overriding consideration? Unless it isn`t, not in the context of bait on a hook anyway...?Confused, I am... archerfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mickxr6 1 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Hopefully my mince meat baits I use for mullet won't bring in a great white! Starlet125x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest horses4courses Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 no,they're all clear ......checked that one out for myself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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