Have your say on NSW Recreational Angling

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http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/info/review

Some of the considerations:
Proposal: Reduce the bag limit of Murray Cod from 2 to 1 and the possession limit from 4 to 2; introduce a catch and release requirement for all Murray Cod caught over 80 cm; and permit the taking of up to 1 Murray Cod per person during the closed season within listed recreational impoundments that are reliant on stocking and/or have lower recruitment potential
This option is proposed to provide greater protection for Murray Cod to ensure long term sustainability of cod stocks and enhance the growth and size of the cod fishery in the longer term as well as provide fishing opportunities in the closed season.

Proposal: Extend the spawning closure for Australian Bass and Estuary Perch in all NSW waters from 3 months to a 4 month period from 1 May to 31 August to protect early migrating bass from excessive fishing pressure
This option is based on biological reasons to provide increased protection for spawning Bass and Estuary Perch, by ensuring the timing of the closure accurately reflects the spawning period for the species. This will maximise spawning success and also provide protection from excessive fishing pressure during migration/breeding times.

I like this one
Proposal: Permit bow fishing for carp in certain, specified inland waters
The NSW Game Council and the Australian Bowhunters Association has proposed that some opportunities be made for bow fishing for carp in a controlled manner and in specific waterways. The Game Council proposes that only persons with a current NSW R-Licence authorised with category ‘Bowfishing’ and a NSW Fishing Fee Receipt (licence) would be able to undertake the activity. Bow fishing for carp is an activity which involves the removal of carp from waters using the method of archery. A bow and arrow (incorporated within the definition of a spear gun) cannot currently be used to take fish in inland waters. Carp are an introduced freshwater species that have been declared noxious in NSW. They can have a significant impact on freshwater ecosystems through their detrimental impacts on vegetation, native fish and water quality. It is not illegal for recreational fishers to immediately return carp to the water where they are captured, however DPI encourages fishers to retain and utilise any carp caught or dispose of humanely as they are a pest species. There is a concerted effort by all state governments and territories to control the spread of carp. A NSW Carp Control Plan outlines actions to stop further spread of the pest species, control the size of populations and increase the involvement of the community in the removal of carp from our waterways. Certain, specified inland waters would be identified as open to bow fishing specifically for carp only. An associated risk assessment would need to be undertaken to guide the development of specific operational and spatial rules and regulations for this option, as proposed by the NSW Game Council and Australian Bowhunters

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This closes on July 31

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Blast missed my chance! Bowhunting Carp has been going on for quite a while in a clandestine manner. It's done in the USA legally and I suppose it's sight fishing at its most lethal. Any method of getting rid of carp is welcome. As to the Cod and bass changes, I don't see a problem, however I suppose the death penalty for using set lines is out of the question???

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They have extended it by a month

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Good, I went online last night and put in a submission. I also suggested making the "closed season" in NSW a real one and not just a "no take". By the way what didn't you like about the Pixie?
JD

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I've never seen a Pixie with a decent drag out of the box.  There are much better reels around for the money.

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Might get another Alphas then...