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With thanks to My Fishing Scrapbook, we have three registration keys to give away each month. To get your hands on one of these keys, simply get a top 3 score in the Boat Fishing Game which is located herehttp://www.strikehook.com/more/fishing-game The game is played across all venues but the registration keys are only available to Strike & Hook members who find themselves in that position i.e. if a member has a top three high score and hasn't won before he wins a key. If there are no Strike & Hook users in the top 3 or only users who have previously won a key, a key will be awarded to the next valid score. Remember, you must use your username when submitting your score.The winners will be announced on July 1st 2012Good Luck!

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http://www.sciencewa.net.au/topics/fisheries-a-water/item/1364-herpes-virus-nothing-to-carp-about

THE Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre (IA CRC) is looking to control the European carp (Cyprinus carpio) by exposing it to the koi herpes virus.Sometimes referred to as the ‘freshwater cane toad’, carp are a major aquatic pest in Australia.Not only do they compete with native fish species for space and food resources, they modify habitats by digging around river and lake beds, uprooting flora and muddying waters.They’re also prolific breeders, with a female carp (3–4 kilos) capable of producing about one million eggs.While trapping can be an effective management practice in areas where they aggregate, the problem has grown to the point of requiring more emphatic action.“A biological method is the only thing that can work across a wide range,” says Mr Wayne Fulton, IA CRC Program Leader.“Herpes has been found to be very effective in other parts of the world. It affects the gills and the liver of the fish, causing a breakdown of tissue.”Highly contagious, Koi herpesvirus (KHV), or Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3), travels horizontally in the ecosystem.Symptoms appear within five or six days, with death following within 24 hours.While the virus is typically highly specific to the European carp, the IA CRC is in the process of making sure its introduction won’t affect native species.“Testing will go through a protocol that is examined by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority,” says Mr Fulton.“It’s tested against its toxicity, its effect on the environment and its efficiency.”Like similar viruses, including the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease virus, KHV is expected to achieve an 80 to 90 percent knockdown upon introduction with 30 to 40 percent effectiveness in subsequent years.Getting from testing to launch is expected to take up to five years.Though not directly involved in the project, the WA Department of Fisheries (DoF) is following the project’s progress.“Carp have already become established in some rivers in south west WA,” says Mr Bruce Mackay, DoF Aquatic Biosecurity Officer.“They are not as widely distributed or abundant in WA rivers as they are in the Murray Darling system, however they do pose a serious risk, especially if they become established in a greater number of river systems.”The DoF are actively monitoring carp numbers while working to educate the public about the threat of releasing ornamental fish into the environment.Its Research Division is also set to trial a range of control methods later in 2012.

Leaderboard after Round 31. wayne murden 2. BRENT61 3. bocky 4. Rick 5. hullbilly 6. Dan Stojko7. Trouta 8. FeelinFishy 9. ScaleyTom 10.piratepom46. Aarron :S

Hi All,Had the official flier with details sent through today.All discussions for this in the current thread - http://www.strikehook.com/forum/23-freshwater-fishing/206244-10-000-00-carp

Whyalla’s 21st Australian Snapper Championship saw big smiles on the face of local angler Steven Stone with his winning 15.26kg snapper, but disappointment for others who struggled to get a bite at Easter.The three-day event got off to a disappointing start on Friday with many boats returning to shore by lunch time after a 7am launch as weather conditions worsened.By early afternoon most of the 180 boats in the comp were on dry land asUpper Spencer Gulfwinds reached 46km/h gusting to 63kms with accompanying high swells.Only 21 snapper were weighed for the day – one of the worst starts recorded. Overall, a total of 183 snapper were presented at the weigh station for the three days compared to 238 last year and 277 in 2010.However, as winds dropped to around 20km/h by early Saturday morning – much more bearable fishing conditions – it didn’t take long before some big snapper were caught and at least some boats were returning with happy crews.Although snapper numbers were low, there were sufficient large fish caught to support Whyalla’s claim of being home of the elusive “big red.”Second place went to another keen local, Josh Parker, for his 14.36kg snapper, followed by fellow local Andrew Sammut, with a 13.68kg fish.It was also a clean sweep for Whyalla anglers in other major categories.The Bob Buckton Memorial Award for the heaviest snapper caught by a female went to Jo-Anne Broad with a 12.3kg, while a re-introduced team section saw Dominators – comprising Darrell Murray, Andrew Sammut, Jo-Anne Broad and Justin Prior – take out the title with a total weight of their four snapper at 46.42kgs.Almost 40 teams entered, suggesting its return will become a feature event next year.However, for all 10 previous champions hoping 2012 would see a previous winner take out a second title for the first time, this was not to be. Only four weighed in snapper, the heaviest being in the 9-11kg range.Making up the remaining Top 10 were: 13.28kg, Mark Burk, Whyalla. 13.10kg, Wayne Barry, Batesford, Vic. 13.08kg, Stephan Schultz, Whyalla. 13.00kg, Steven Ahretis,NobleParkNorth, Vic. 12.90kg, John Malone, Port Lincoln, SA. 12.34kg, Matthew Jaritz, Whyalla. 12.32kg, Ben Stone, Port Lincoln, SA.

http://www.whyalla.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=671&t=uList&ulistId=0&c=29600

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First post has been updated with prize details - http://www.strikehook.com/forum/4-site-competitions/202796-2012-footy-tipping#202796

in resources

Not that there are many there, its on my list to update. There was an idividual board back about a year ago, but then it was merged with General Fishing due to lack of use.

LATEST UPDATE! Last chance to enter Whyalla’s nationalEaster snapper fishing comp.Fishing enthusiasts keen to land a Big Red at Whyalla’s 21st Australian Snapper Championship are running out of time to enter this year’s Easter event.Entry numbers have almost hit the 400 mark and based on previous trends organisers expect this figure to finish between 550 and 600 by the time last entries close on March 30.Around 40 competitors registered so far are travelling from interstate –Victoria,NT, NSW andQueensland– including a contingent of eight from Alice Springs.The three-day championship starts at 7am on Good Friday and runs continuously until 4pm on Easter Sunday.Not only will anglers be hoping to land a snapper of 12 to 15kg to stand a chance of taking out the 2012 champion’s title, but they have the additional opportunity of extra “bragging rights” in a reintroduced team section.Competitors in this section do not enter or register their team until they arrive at the championship marquee on the eve or morning of the event, and at no extra cost.“By not nominating a team until the last-minute makes it easier for four mates to get-together once they arrive and select an imaginative name,” Championship co-ordinator Rebecca Lichtenberger said.The only criteria is that a team must comprise four competitors fishing from the same or two boats.“Importantly, it means a chance of winning additional prizes without the need of catching more fish as the weight of the heaviest snapper caught by an angler in the general competition will be used in the four-fish tally for the team section,” Ms Lichtenberger said.This year’s champion will take home $5,000 cash (plus $2,000 of product) up from $3,000, with the runner up receiving $2,500 (plus $1,000 of product), previously $1,500, and third place $1,000 (plus $500 of product).The heaviest snapper caught by a female will earn the successful competitor $1,000 worth of fishing products and equipment.More than 110 prizes will be up for grabs covering: Snapper – Top 10 heaviest, 30 mystery weight, heaviest female and junior, and junior encouragements. Other daily species specially catering for youngsters fishing off the jetty – blue crab, Australian herring (Tommy ruff), garfish, leather jacket, salmon, snook, trumpeter and whiting (any.) Boat owners’ random draws. Safety random draws for boat owners who have logged on with Whyalla Sea Rescue.Entry forms are available in Whyalla from Whyalla Council and Whyalla Visitor Centre, but anglers travelling from other parts of SA and interstate who have not yet entered are urged to enter on-line via the website, www.australiansnapper.com.au, or download copies and fax them to organisers.“However, time is fast running out with barely 10 days left to enter,” Ms Lichtenberger said.The spread of competitors continues to broaden with entries so far from:SA: Aberfoyle Park, Andamooka, Andrews Farm, Angle Vale, Beachport, Blakiston, Burra, Christie Downs, Croydon Park, Edwardstown, Elizabeth Downs, Encounter Bay, Evanston Gardens, Fairview Park, False Bay, Gawler South, Glenalta, Glengowrie, Gulfview Heights, Gumeracha, Hallett Cove, Happy Valley, Hawker, Hectorville, Hewett, Hillbank, Ingle Farm, Keith, Kersbrook, Largs North, Lucky Bay, Maslin Beach, McCracken, Modbury, Modbury Heights, Moonta, Morphett Vale, Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Nairne, Noarlunga Downs, Nuriootpa, Para Hills, Paralowie, Point Lowly, Pooraka, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Prospect, Roxby Downs, Salisbury East, Salisbury Heights, Sanderston, Sandy Creek, Seacliff Park, Seacombe Gardens, Seaford Rise, Seaview Downs, Semaphore Park, Smithfield, Stirling North, Sturt, Surrey Downs, Terowie, Trott Park, Victor Harbor, Wallaroo, Warradale, Westbourne Park, Whyalla, Williamstown, Wilmington, Woodcroft.Victoria : Bayswater, Doncaster East, Essendon, Frankston, Hastings, Moonee Ponds, Narre Warren, Noble Park North, Seaford, Toora, Wantirna, Wodonga, Yaram, NSW: Armidale, Euston, Maryland, Moree, Tomerong., Tuross Heads. NT: Alice Springs, Nightcliffe. Qld: Meringandan West.

http://www.whyalla.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=671&t=uList&ulistId=0&c=29570http://www.australiansnapper.com.au/

Hi Everyone,A little bit late but, the comp is on again!www.footytips.com.au/comps/strikehookIf asked, the password is tippingFor those who have entered in the past, you may need to re-activate your account. For all new members wanting to enter, you will need to create an account. Please use something as close to your username here so others know who you are.A huge thank you to Mad Keen Fishing Charters, Compleat Angler Wallaroo & Moonta & Sheldon's Bait for supporting this years competition.The following prizes are up for grabs for the members who come 1st, 2nd & 3rd.1st Prize - $250 Mad Keen Fishing Charter gift card donated by Mad Keen Fishing Charters.2nd Prize - $150 voucher to the site supporter of choice donated by Sheldon's Bait3rd Prize - $100 Compleat Angler voucher donated by Compleat Angler Wallaroo & Moonta.

Comp will be on, just fine tuning details. Will make announcement ASAP. All details to start are the same as last year.

Just had an email from Shane, Issue 21 is a week away like Waterboy has said.

It did it again?????Freaken out here admin... :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: TB

I think you were responding when I moved it.... I hope

GIMP is also worth a try, pretty easy to use, both PC & Mac and is free.http://www.gimp.org/

Wild Coast Fishing SA issue 20 is out now and is a massive 132 action-packed pages of fishing in SA.A broad scope of topics are covered including: Salt Creek, Gulf St Vincent Snapper, Coffin Bay kingfish, Murray River, fish care, Wirrina, blue crabs, SE tuna and bottom bashing, Eyre Peninsula offshore and big beach mulloway.All this is on top of our state-wide area wraps for all the hot summer locations and tips.Without a doubt the greatest read will be the interview with River Monster host Jeremy Wade, a well known angler who has spent a lifetime hunting down the largest and most obscure river dwellers on the planet. His interview is a must-read!So with summer in the air, now is the time to be grabbing this extended edition of Wild Coast and getting all the hot fishing goss from around the state. At $7.95 it's on sale at a newsagent or tackle store near you!

I have now re-opened the topic, however please ensure all replies are kept within the sites guidelines.Any member who feels the need to attack another member or bypass the swear filter will earn themselves an instant 24hr holiday from the site.

NORMANVILLE - Yankalilla mayor Paul Newman has called for a ban on shark fishing off urban jetties and beaches, saying it is only a matter of time before it causes a tragedy.Mr Newman said shark fishing from the Normanville jetty was common practice, which put the community at risk of shark attack."The fishers have been depositing burley with fish offal to attract sharks and rays during periods when the local surf club is undertaking youth training programs adjacent the jetty."He said there did not seem to be any legislation controlling shark and ray fishing from beaches and jetties and he has written to members of parliament asking for this to be remedied.Under Fisheries regulations there is a maximum penalty of $2,500 for inappropriate burleying, including depositing the body or part of the body of a mammal in marine waters.Mr Newman said there had been reports of lamb shanks floating in the water."People in the community have had enough."Police have been called to the jetty on more than one occasion."Finniss MP Michael Pengilly said he would raise the matter in parliament and would call for more action from the Fisheries Department."The overwhelmingly stupid attempts to catch sharks and rays off Normanville Jetty during the night could potentially heavily impact on this lovely beach area during daylight hours."I am concerned that the stupid actions of a few could lead to catastrophic outcomes," he said."I urge the public to immediately notify authorities if they observe this foolish behaviour."It is simply not acceptable to lure sharks and stingrays to recreational beaches and it must stop immediately at Normanville jetty, and other similar jetties with prime beach adjacent to them."Local surf lifesaver Murray Russell said there had been a noticeable increase in shark burleying in recent weeks because weather conditions had been favourable.He said the fishers showed no common sense, burleying while junior lifesavers were in the water."It's the smallest jetty in the world and they're enticing sharks to a beach where kids are wading, let alone swimming!"He said the lifesavers took a non-confrontational approach because trying to reason with them was useless."Someone confronted them about it last week and he had a knife pulled on him."Mr Newman described some of the shark fishers' bizarre and disgusting burleying practices, including balloons left floating out in the water to create a burley trail from the gulf to the beach."Some people are catching gummy sharks, mutilating them and releasing them alive to bleed in the water."He said it was not difficult to identify shark fishers as they used ropes and hooks, but it was easy to deny responsibility for the burleying.Mr Newman said local police had been patrolling the area but were unable to do anything unless the perpetrators were caught in the act.His campaign has received widespread media attention, with coverage on television news and ABC radio.Mr Newman said he had received a positive response from the Greens, Family First and local Liberal MP Michael Pengilly."But we can't just leave it to politicians. I'm asking for people across the Fleurieu to write and call for action on this."One day something will go badly wrong and they'll ask why we let it happen."

http://www.victorharbortimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/shark-bait-fury/2361238.aspx?storypage=0

Congratulations to:[ol] [li]Rick [/li] [li]nick anderson [/li] [li]hullbilly[/li][/ol] Could you please PM me your details so I can organize your prizes Thank you to everyone who took part.Also a HUGE thank you to the sponsors who came on board to donate the awesome prizes!Arno Bay Fishing Adventureswww.arnobayfishingadventures.com.auMad Keen Fishing Charterswww.madkeenfishingcharters.com.auCompleat Angler Wallaroo & Moontawww.strikehook.com/bait-a-tackle/compleat-angler-wallaroo.html

Issue 19 in stores this week

Good Luck everyone!Looks like the margin is included on the final tips this year, so no need to send them through. Just to refresh the prizes this year.....1st Prize - Full Day Charter for 2 people - $400 value - Arno Bay Fishing Adventures2nd Prize - $240 Gift Voucher (Full Day Charter upon 'Storm Eagle' for 1 person) - Mad Keen Fishing Charters3rd Prize - 5 Yakamito Ninja Squid Jigs (Assorted colours and sizes) - Compleat Angler Wallaroo & MoontaMany thanks to Arno Bay Fishing Adventures, Mad Keen Fishing Charters & Compleat Angler Wallaroo & Moonta for supporting this years competition.www.arnobayfishingadventures.com.auwww.madkeenfishingcharters.com.auwww.strikehook.com/bait-a-tackle/compleat-angler-wallaroo.html

When: Sunday 25th September 12-4.00pmWhere: Golden Grove Lutheran Primary SchoolStalls, displays, food and drink.Private stall holders welcomewww.fishingswapmeet.info

andersons got this in the bag.what was first prize again?FSW

http://www.strikehook.com/forum/4-site-competitions/148059-2011-footy-tipping?sbid=0&shoutid=150011#148059

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/divers-fishers-welcome-exxon-mobil-jetty-offer/story-e6frea83-1226111800497http://southern-times-messenger.whereilive.com.au/news/story/port-stanvac-jetty-offer/

EXXON Mobil has offered the Port Stanvac Jetty to Onkaparinga Council, giving hope it could one day be used for recreational fishing and diving.In a letter tabled at the council’s August 2 meeting, Mobil asked if the council was interested in taking over jetty once the site was decommissioned, the Southern Times Messenger reports.