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  1. In theory, you're unlikely to catch a snapper given they're supposedly few left swimming in the ocean. But that aside.... Logically it will be a very hard rule to enforce. You can catch snapper using various techniques, rigs and equipment.... which is the same for various other species . On this basis I would suspect unless you specifically say or suggest you're targeting snapper if asked by a fisheries officer, then there would be very little evidence to suggest you were. No different to the rule that once you've caught your boat limit of fish, you're no longer allowed to targ
  2. I stayed at Denarau Island at one of the resorts 3 or 4 years ago. We stuck to swimming in the pool as the water at the beach, which was only 20m or so from the resort itself, was always really dirty. We'd taken our own snorkelling gear and were hoping to do some snorkelling within walking distance somewhere on the Island, but were advised not to waste our time due to the water clarity and the lack of fish anyways. We ended having to pay for a day charter on a boat to go snorkelling and was taken 25-30km offshore to another smaller island where the water was clear and there was fish to see.
  3. Not surprising. Get on a hot snapper bite and they'll eat anything. We've found all manner of things in the stomachs of snapper when filleting them - leather jackets, mussel shells, sea horses, stones and gravel..... so they probably aren't as fussy as some people might think if they're hungry.
  4. Dave, I reckon most rec fisherman would welcome a better level of representation. However what I reckon has been a turn off by many is the behaviour by some of the representative groups. Tit for tat shit slinging online, the lack of open conversation of different views and opinions, hard line views, then the total alienation with the commercial sector. Perhaps this is what some people think is needed? Personally I feel that a much more collaborate and pragmatic approach is required, which isn't where we are headed IMHO. I'd like to also respond to some of your points in your prev
  5. We caught some out in the boat last week towards Victor way. Most were probably around the 40cm mark, with the biggest going around 50cm.
  6. I reckon that sounds like a pretty good plan. There's a decent sized tackle store 5 minutes from Palm Cove, heading back towards Cairns on the main road. Well sign posted and you won't miss it. Be a good idea to drop in and have a chat with them and get some local intel too.
  7. I stayed up at Palm Cove not that very long ago for a week. Didn't fish myself, but daily walked along the jetty for a bit of a look at what the locals were catching. From what I saw, there didn't seem to be much consistency with regards to the type of tackle being used, from handlines, light spin outfits to big overheads and heavy lines. Some were using dead baits, other live baits then the rest were trying their luck using all types of lures from plastics, metal slugs to hard bodies. I'd say if you're planning on flicking lures about, just take a spin rod that's good for casting
  8. My preference would be more natural colours based on the type of bait fish the fish are feeding on. Same deal with the size of the lure - the smaller the better. Having said this, the tuna we caught the other day were full to the brim of tiny 20mm long leather jackets, yet they scoffed down pilchard sized lures of all different colours! Much like my opinion on squid jags, colour of the lure probably plays less of an importance than the action of the lure.
  9. An ugly fish? Unusual, but looks like a cousin to a stone fish. Bet it tasted great after being crumbed and shallow fried?
  10. I like your thinking, but I'm curious to understand whether rec fisherman think they are part of the problem too? I mean, if rec fisherman are really really concerned about fish stocks and them being depleted, why dont they stop trying to catch fish too? I just take the simplistic view, that no matter whose taking the fish, and no matter how many you're taking, so long as you're taking them your not helping fish stocks either. Perhaps people see it differently than I do? I guess my point is that there's good merit in your suggestion, but if we really want fish stocks to recover
  11. In theory the blanket banning of nets and any other types of commercial fishing sounds really good..... for rec fisherman. Hell, I'm sure the fishing would even be better for me at my favourite spots if other recs were banned from them too....except for me of course! But without commercial fisherman I'm not sure how anyone who isn't a rec fisher will get to eat fresh, local fish? Perhaps everyone else, but us, will be happy to eat the imported stuff....? In all seriousness what is needed is a pragmatic approach to share the resource between the commercial sector, and recreational fis
  12. Great video. Union officials and OHS reps would have a fit now watching what went on at constructions sites in those days. Love the flares and shirts too. Funny how rolled curbs were such an innovation back in those days....
  13. What's the fuss? Don't you guys catch them that size too???
  14. Good advice but don't forget Raff is probably only 14 or 15 years old, so some of those links may be information overload!
  15. I've had a lot of success with the Shimano Colt snipers and Storm Koika jigs on the snapper and nannies, although drop your jig amongst a school of hungry fish and they'll just about take any jig that has a bit of action.
  16. I enjoy jigging now for most species out in the boat. More often than not I'll start jigging before bait fishing, and there's been plenty of trips where we've got our limit of snapper without even having to touch a bait.
  17. Although it's horrific to hear that somone has been killed or attacked by a shark, the stats show that on average only 3 people are killed each year from shark attacks. If people were really concerned about saving lives of humans it would make more sense to focus on activities that kill much more people each year, than trying to cull sharks to reduce shark related deaths. Globally and in Australia there is a trend of increasing shark attacks and deaths. Experts say this is more likely due to an increasing global population and more people enjoying water based activities, more so than a m
  18. Hi Les, Where can I find the 'Marketing Centre Science Report 1997' referred to in your attached document? Do you have any reservations basing your media release on a study undertaken 20 years ago? If I'm to believe any of the discussions about rec fishing in the last two decades, there has supposedly been massive changes to rec fishing in that time. On this basis is a study completed on rec fishing 20 years ago, still relevant today? Cheers.
  19. rotare

    what braid

    I guess the OP's requirements need to be put into perspective as well at what he/she actually means when they say "what braid to put on it with out spending a lot of money". A "lot of money means different things to different people. If you've never used braid before, even the cheaper braids will likely be a better than your average mono. If this is the case then perhaps start out with a cheap spool from ebay first to see if you like it. Whether you decide you like fishing with braid or not, at least you've only invested a small amount, and can upgrade to better quality stuff immediatel
  20. There was a few of them under the boat that day .....
  21. Slightly off topic, but has the Stepney got one closed down now too? Drove past the store the other day and glanced over and it looked like the shop had been emptied. Did a double take but by that stage I was too far down the road and past the store to confirm what I thought I saw. Anyone know if they've closed down altogether or just moved to another premises?
  22. Nah, not my missus or sister, but my step mum. We went fishing on the weekend and she caught this.
  23. rotare

    Tough tuna

    That looks back breaking work! With hooks flicking through the air, gaffs flying and the risk of falling overboard I wonder how many injuries these guys end up with after a trip. How's those automatic lifters / fishing rods! Need a couple of those on my own boat
  24. Thanks Bjorn. Happy to contribute to the forum where I can, and winning the comp is a bonus Hopefully I can convert these newly acquired plastics into more fish! Stay tuned!
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