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RFL? Yes please. I'll leave the conspiracy theories to others though. Either the RFL or ongoing funding for the rec sector is badly needed and has been for decades. - Although I reckon it'd be easier for the Govt to provide an appropriate level of funding rather than RFL due to the politics. One or the other is way overdue. Maybe this election? Cheers,

Thanks for the reminder S+H, completely agree. I'm going fishing. Cheers, RJ

SAFA is run from the ground up by its members. On this bag issue, we have a massive reach. The lies that claim we are anything but recreational fisherman, were perpetrated by the DRFC, and supported by the peak body. In fact a senior member of the DRFC lost his position, over these false claims ! That's rubbish, and you know it Graham. The DRFC said nothing of the kind. One member of the DRFC made personal statements about SAFA on his own behalf and without any kind of knowledge, approval or agreement by the DRFC. He subsequently resigned from the DRFC, and the events around his r

Who knows KG? Personally I suspect that it might have something to do with the perennial "leave it to someone else" syndrome that exists within rec fishing in SA, in combination with the assertions of some groups (primarily SAFA and RFSA) that they will provide representation on behalf of everyone. If that was the case at last night's meeting, and both groups were actually providing representation at an organisational level, it certainly wasn't obvious. I did not hear one member of the audience identify themselves as a member of either SAFA or RFSA during question time. Probably many

That was a very poor turnout at the meeting. I'd say there were about 120, and plenty of empty chairs. On the blood worm issue:- Since the runs occur over several days that can be predicted well in advance and occur in a very limited number of locations, suggest that PIRSAconcentrate their resources on closely monitoring the catch during the coming June/July events, and base any restrictions that may be needed on the result of that monitoring. Defer any action on bloodworm restrictions until data collection has been completed by PIRSA. Just for once, let's act on indisputable and

Excuse me for butting in, but this discussion seems to be spending a lot of time in the detail of who's right and who's wrong, and not a lot about the snapper closure policy. Far as I can make out, the base problem is lack of rec fisher data, and how the very small existing sample can be used in any effective manner to guide policy. IMO, interpreting two rec fisher samples over 13 years (no matter how it's done) is hardly likely to result in any kind of usable outcome for decision makers. nok - If Kon is "very wrong on this whole topic", perhaps you'd care to set the record straight.

I think that Ranger hit it on the head in the other thread. The place has been fished for more than 30 years without any major issues (that I'm aware of), so something must have changed to bring this about. What has changed? Cheers, RJ

Thanks. Sounds a lot like the "creeping death" approach of DEWNR during the MP process. Closure seems to be over the top... Special event aside (regattas) aside, every resident would/should have been aware of the fishing situation before they bought their property. At the same time, wouldn't it be great if fishos outside of the lakeside properties were all tidy, respectful and quiet. Perhaps a code of conduct prepared and agreed by fishos, and submitted to the council and residents might be the answer? RJ

... and for those who may be concerned, it also outlaws smoking in parks and Council controlled areas. Don't know if that includes beaches and jetties, but think so. RJ

So, in order not have a registered trailer under my unregistered boat for 6 months:- Need to get the trailer rego and boat rego dates lined up for the month of October, then select the 6 month option for both? Would the boat or trailer need to be inspected when they both get re-registered in October of the following year? (unregistered) Just wondering... RJ

Brilliant work Alex. Reminds me of why we do what we do Cheers,RJ

Good to see everyone take a bit of a breather This is a complex issue, but maybe it's getting a bit side tracked.Could I make a suggestion? Perhaps something like this:-That the Stanvac jetty should be surveyed by independent professionals to establish it's potential value to the environment, the community and the economy without bias toward any particular outcome. The results of that survey must be made publicly available without cost to enable anyone with an interest to put a submission to the Govt based on reliable facts.Is this what the Govt is doing, or will the final decision be a quic

WTF does that mean RJ? Gotta have 'em? Yes i know, but they don't have to be corrupt or inept do they?What's the best way to use them? Please share me your knowledge.Means I've had one too many glasses of plonk tonight.No harm meant, I'll get back to you later Cheers,RJ

I'm not familiar with LB fishing down south, and the outcome won't make much difference to me either way, but that won't prevent me from getting involved in an issue that relates to rec fishing in SA.One of the big problems with rec fishing representation in SA is finding out what the 'locals' think about any issue, and what they would want to be done about it. In this case I think it's up to the 'locals' (southerners) to put their thoughts forward so that their local knowledge can be taken into account along with the views of the wider rec fishing community. This forum and this poll is one go

As kon said, I don't think I'd ever fish from the Stanvac jetty either.But maybe it's worth looking at this from a long term perspective?1. I can't imagine any future circumstance that would ever result in the construction of another public accessible jetty along the metro coast. As the conservationists are so keen on saying, perhaps we too have a duty to look out for future generations of Adelaide rec fishers?2. At the moment there seems to be (I haven't personally experienced it since I'm a boatie) a lot of people who are very willing to break the law with regard to size & bag limits fro

Maybe the best outcome would be to use the jetty as a multi-purpose recreational facility?For instance - set it up the same as the Noarlunga jetty with the last third (or whatever) as a strict NTZ and limited to diving and ECO everything? It's a huge jetty.Perhaps the best chance of a good outcome will be if rec fishers and conservationists can get out of the trenches and stop chucking bricks at each other. Together, we might all be able to achieve it.2 cents...Cheers,RJ

Maybe this shortbill spearfish had some mates. Wonder if it was tested for morbillivirus? http://www.redmap.org.au/region/sa/sightings/705/Cheers,RJ

The story's not very clear is it. Just guessing that they'll probably try to fine him for shark fishing before 9pm.This is the bit that needs a LOT more explanation though..."Other fines could still be handed out to people standing with the man as he landed the shark last Tuesday (October 30), about 8pm."Far as I know fishing rods are single person use only. Guilt by association?Cheers,RJ

Does anyone know who the SARFAC rep is?"© 1 must be a person nominated by the South Australian Recreational Fishing Advisory Council Incorporated;"Cheers,RJ

This is a grey area at the moment and' date=' by inference, subject to enforcement discretion depending on whether they think you are full of BS or not.And it is exactly why Item #2 of Restriction Hours is in the MFA draft paper that RJ posted tonight on the Metro Sharking Restrictions thread;It is strongly advised that a definitive statement is included in any review of the current restrictions to the effect that fishers who are still in the process of angling a hooked shark at the 5:00am deadline will not be liable for an offence under the Fisheries Act if all other aspects of the capture ar

Good info Grazz - and a good discussion by everyone. As well as the issues you've all been talking about, the problem I have with the whole concept is the fact that 18,000,000 kg of wild fish would be taken from the Aust Marine environment every year and sold overseas for just $1 per kilo. The first 15,000,000 kg have to be sold to pay for the cost of actually catching them. It was reported that pro fishermen who sell their quotas to Seafish Tas would be paid $0.10 per kg. Makes no sense and devalues the marine environment that we manage. If this is such a great economic idea why not use far

Until the 22nd October everyone has an opportunity to ask for the PT Stanvac jetty to be retained as a rec fishing/eco facility.Right now, the Govt is considering it's future and the possibility of it being retained. I believe that we'll get a sympathetic hearing if we make submissions to the Marine Parks (MPA) consultation process.At the MFA meeting on Thursday, this issue was raised with DEWNR (Chris Thomas, Jon Emmett) as a possible rec fishing "offset" (compensation for giving up areas to Sanctuary Zones) and we were told that it would be looked at by the Govt in that context.It was sugges

One thing that's pretty certain. We won't see the opportunity to get access to a 300 metre jetty in the Metro area again in our lifetime. These days, the chances of building such a thing would be almost non-existent.Although there are a range of opinions about how this should be handled, if we don't ask nothing will happen.Cheers,RJ