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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 and just took a photocopy with gritted teeth!)Anyhoo, this SA person advised me that there would be the obvious regulatory (and possibly legislative) change requirements, and also alluded to some legal "retrospectivity" hurdles which were the supposed reason it hadn`t been done to date. FWIW...PS - when I got my SA licence in the mid 80s people were saying back then "get in quick before they go renewable for new entrants"!!!

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 (forecast aside) see what it`s like passing the bushes offshore on the way out and then abeam the point as well for a final go/no go - and keep a close eye on things from there for wind/sea change. We all know our personal comfort zone, eh.Sorry about the minimal info fish-wise, as I said we have moved on. BTW, it was two trips we did, both in Dec and a few years ago admittedly, but don`t be surprised if you have to throw every second or third KG back at the bushes - we were certainly measuring every one brought in.(Psst...15ish feet of water, plus or minus, over the broken ground, could do worse...)Cheers dude

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!