Tabla de contenidos para November 2021 en Fishing World

AN amendment to the NSW Animal Welfare Legislation has angered the state’s fishos. Fine print in the proposed bill could pave the way for extreme anti-fishing groups to prohibit and penalise fishos for the “harm” they cause. The proposal aims to add invertebrates such as crustaceans and cephalopod molluscs to the list of animals – including fish – which are covered under the revised Act. This not only includes aquatic animals in captivity, but also in the wild. These new laws, as the NSW RFA explains, “will specifically acknowledge psychological suffering in the definition of cruelty”. It’s a slippery slope, especially in the current world of populist politics, social media and quasi science. At first glance, it’s hard to argue with a proposal that promotes greater protection for animals. However,…

Netflix recently screened a much-viewed documentary on the damage caused by industrial fishing to the oceans and their species, and to many of the workers engaged in the industry. Seaspiracy is definitely worth watching, although many of the destructive practices it highlights have already been covered in earlier documentaries and articles and some of the facts and statistics around bycatch, discards and pollution cited appear to be somewhat questionable. Still, it does present a lot of worrying material together in one place, so take a look with an open mind…. but maybe not if you’re feeling COVID depressed, there are lots of violent and confronting scenes.…

SHAMIR EYEWEAR SAFETY eyewear has become and important and integral part of life. It’s no surprise that over 60 per cent of eye injuries occur either at work or whilst participating in active sports. No matter whether you’re at work, home or play, the high number of risks causing eye injury reinforces the need to wear quality eyewear. In the dark but not too distant past, eye protection was ugly, clumsy and uncomfortable. But thanks to innovations in technology, now you can purchase eye protection that looks as good in the boat as it does at work – while still providing the best protection available. Shamir OHS not only offers an extensive range of safety and sun eyewear for both prescription and non-prescription lenses, but they also offer one of…

Cotton farming is expanding in the Northern Territory and recent changed proposals in water allocations by the Gunner government along with the development of dams and processing gins across the Top End could have long term consequences for the catchments of the Daly, Roper and Adelaide River systems. For most anglers that fish these rivers, both locals and visitors, this issue seems to have sailed under the radar and the expansion plans are well in place. A lot of traditionally southern based cotton companies are moving north, probably due to the constant dry conditions in the Murray-Darling basin. Cotton farming is clearly now a very viable industry in the NT and the expansion plans are monumental. Water allocation in the Murray-Darling Basin and the terrible effects on river flow, particularly…

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Ever-improving sounder technology is largely responsible for influencing the way recreational fishos go about targeting certain species. And with the likelihood of better success rates as a result, it’s quite easy to understand why many seek to upgrade their units and remain in tune with the best technology available. You’ll commonly hear anglers referencing the term “the fish really have nowhere to hide now” and it truly is hard to argue against this when considering the modern day sonar scene. The exquisite detail and clarity that these units are capable of displaying literally reaches a point where you could almost depict the specific anatomy on a fish return or even watch a fish swim up and inhale your lure in real time! For some particular species, sounder tech advancements have…

I first fished for luderick about 45 years ago as a schoolboy beside Athol Wharf which serviced Taronga Zoo on Sydney Harbour. I visited there recently and the wharf looked much the same but the rock wall we used to fish was all but covered in foliage and the lovely deep water where we used to drift our floats on the rising tide was filled with thick kelp type weed and looked pretty unfishable. As I was standing there thinking of those great times gone past, out of the corner of my eye I saw a huge creature come up to the surface for a breath of air and then submerge again before I could quite realise what I’d seen. It was a huge sea lion with a mottled fur…

WHAT vehicle do you drive and why? Do you have a comfortable family ride that has to double as fishing transport or do you have a fishing truck that doubles as a family or even a work vehicle? We’re all different and that’s why there’s so many vehicles on the market to choose from. My first car at 17 years of age was a while HT Holden panel van. At the time it was a great car for weekends away fishing and surfing because I could sleep in the back and carry a weekends worth of gear and food. I didn’t have a boat back then so I didn’t have to worry about towing capacity or 4WD. The old HT van served me for two years before I sold it…

Quintrex is taking fishing and comfort to a new level with its latest Hornet and Cruiseabout models. I recently had the pleasure of reviewing the two latest 2021 models, the Quintrex Cruisabout 590 and Hornet 481, both boasting comfort, style and fishing capability. The Cruiseabout and Cruisabout Pro is offered in five sizes, 481, 500, 520, 540 and 590 while the Hornet and Hornet Pro has reduced their models from nine to five offering sizes in 420, 440, 450, 481 and 500. The three Hornet models 450, 481 and 500 will complement the pre-existing Hornet Trophy lineup with the 420 and 440 in order to continue delivering a comprehensive size variation. Let’s dive into the all-new impressive features you will see in the 2021 Hornet & Cruiseabout models. 590 CRUISEABOUT…

THE latest Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) mulloway stock status report has re-classified the species from "overfished" to "depleted" in NSW. The report shows commercial landings of mulloway in NSW steadily declined from almost 400 tonne in the mid-1970s to a historic low of 37 tonne in 2008–09. In 2019, the total state-wide commercial catch was 48 tonne. The most recent estimate of the recreational harvest of mulloway in NSW was approximately 12,000 fish weighing an estimated 90 tonne during 2017–18. Up until 2016-17, the NSW commercial mulloway fishery was based largely on juveniles with around 80 per cent of catch less than 700 millimetres – the approximate length at maturity for female mulloway in NSW. Since the early-2000s, the spawning potential ratio for mulloway in NSW has been…

A NEW economic report shows recreational fishing by Queenslanders supported more than 3,000 jobs in the state and injected more than $330 million into the Queensland economy. The Economic Contribution of Recreational Fishing by Queenslanders to Queensland report, prepared by BDO EconSearch, used data and expenditure analysis from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ 2019–20 statewide recreational fishing survey. The report found that recreational fishing injects more than $138m directly into the economy and another $195m in flow-on benefits. The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries says economic indicators can help assess the contribution of recreational fishing and compare it to different sectors, including commercial, charter and traditional fishing. Read the report here: www.daf.qld.gov.au WIN! Fishing World and Berkley are giving one lucky winner each month the chance to win…

Escaping crowds is a common theme these days. Even before the pandemic, the idea of finding and fishing in a secluded waterway was a bonus for any fisho. However, it can be challenge. There’s the problem of growing populations, instant fishing reports via social media and modern technology. These days, little work is required to find those “secret spots” and more and more of these waterways are facing heavy fishing pressure. But there are still ways to truly find your own piece of paradise… All it takes is hard work and some planning. OFF THE GRID I’ve always enjoyed fishing fresh and saltwater creeks, but it wasn't until recently when the NSW lockdowns forced us to explore “our own backyard” did I come to appreciate the value of exploring and…

I had travelled the back tracks for months. My track to date has taken me from NSW, north to Cape York following the East Coast and then back down the western side of the Cape, across the Gulf of Carpentaria and onwards to the NT and Darwin. The fishing has been from fair to excellent in most places. Darwin and surrounds were brilliant! Corroboree billabong really turned it on as far as fishing and scenery goes. A half day Helifish with my brother and son was the pinnacle of the NT fishing with around 80 fish landed for the half day between the three of us. Then it was a jaunt down the West Coast to the area of Timber Creek then a hard turn left along the old Bullita…

Eight years ago, I reeled in my first decent lure-caught fish in a newly acquired Hobie kayak. It was a 35cm pinky snapper, just a few metres to the right of the Mordialloc pier. My mission to master the snapper began on that day and continues now. While I am still a long way from achieving mastery, I have learnt a few things that give me an increasingly better chance of landing the big red every time I launch. BAIT VS LURE The battle of bait vs lure is an exciting one regarding snapper because the contenders are so evenly matched. The “old school” snapper fisho will typically head out in a big boat and anchor up on a proven mark. He or she will berley up with pilchard cubes,…

If it’s possible, I always try to dedicate time before I fish to finding the fish. It’s not always easy to do because I love fishing, but It’s worthwhile. I know that sounds like ”Idiot Rule no: 1”, but I don’t see that’s it’s happening as much as it should be. With time spent on the water, devoted to locating good structure, bait or the target species themselves, catch rates will improve. Modern electronics, if you have a level of skill, makes for productive sub-surface investigation, but so too does good old-fashioned observation. Baitfish often ripple the surface and birds feed on bait. In estuaries, steep rocky banks and rock walls are indicative of rock-strewn bottoms that can hold bait and predators, whilst points can cause eddies on certain tides.…