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Just paid my lobbie pot renewal by phone - popped the RFL question and the guy said there has been absolutely nothing heard to date.He did add that there had been in-principle discussion of the matter last year and the outcome was a potential RFL introduction in the next few years.A formal Y/N answer from PIRSA about now would be handy, methinks :dry: Or maybe they are having too much fun viewing this thread...

RocknevFWIW re your daughters fishing - the Vic RFL iteration, last I heard, was "free for under 18 and over 70". As it should be.

WaterboyWith respect to lifetime licences, this is anecdotal info and not a legal definite, but many years ago I spoke with a seemingly well-informed dude from ServiceSA on this very topic (while I was a Victorian resident for a few years but still quite legally holding a SA licence - due to the "lifetime" reason). (BTW when I scored my then newly-compulsory Vic licence a few years ago courtesy of flashing my SA one, Vicroads were shaking their heads when I told them that sure, they could demand I surrender the card but I would have another in my wallet the following week. So they backed off a

RJLast para of the news link re no renewable boat licences...this year...Saw something about AFLs elsewhere, get back to you.http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/in-depth/huge-increases-in-traffic-fines/story-fn6ilssb-1225924932877

Here`s the Vic system kiddies, brace yourselves for something similar;http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/fisheries/recreational-fishing/fishing-licenceBTW, penalties;Not presenting a fishing licence when requested - $100 on-the-spot fineFishing unlicensed - $550 (if hoop or mesh net then $1100)A bit more than a slap on the wrist...

I hope you are correct, people. But have a read;http://www.food-chain.com.au/events/?m=201009Rec Fishing Licences get a mention about two-thirds of the way down - given the overall cost-cutting, I can`t help but wonder whether the "increased services to recreational fishers" line should be more appropriately read as "attempting to maintain current services"...?

OS - can`t give you any hints on the Olive fishing environs, only been out there once in a mate`s Stacer...um...we didn`t do all that well but that`s local knowledge (or lack thereof) for you. Maybe someone more experienced can make a suggestion here? My recollection is a bit of a "fish-all-sorts" kinda day.And you`re right about weather caution - was nice enough on the way out but we left it a little late to leave with a change of wind, sure was good to get past the point heading back, I tells ya! I seem to remember some lines of reef offshore in the point area too.All I can suggest is (forec

A BC did you say? Launch at Sceale, or get out to Olive Island from Streaky and explore!Unless the forecast is absolutely ka-ka you`d be insane to head off there leaving the boat behind, a BC at that...PS Been there twice (with boat, of course) and a bit underwhelmed with the immediate Streaky fishing environs. Have moved on elsewhere since - fish "outside" if you can.If the weather is a bit average ask about "the bushes". Enjoy!