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Pete
Dont know much about the lake.
How long has it been closed?
Is it only a one off closure or is it a cycle that has been going on for ever?
G'day Dave, the lake was last opened this past July but only remained open for a short time then.
This time, they have dredged a shi*load of sand out near the entrance, which happens I think once every 3 years. The sand was dumped on Collaroy Beach where it will eventually find it's way back in the lagoon.
It is a naturally closing lagoon, so it silts up regularly.
It has been a contentious issue with greenies calling for it to be left to close naturally, but the risk of flooding to properties close to the shorline has made the councils (Warringah & Pittwater) do something to mitigate the flooding issue, or risk the flooded residents sueing their butts off if they don't act.
The lake really gets stagnant quickly when it is closed for long periods, probably due to the fact that more and more built up areas fringe the lake and runoff contributes to it's becoming stagnant.
This latest opening is supposed to keep it tidal for a longer period and the fishing sure fires when the lake is open to the tides.
There was a call for larger areas of the lake to be dredged, but I think prohibitive costs killed that idea quickly, plus the greenies objected to that as well, saying it would damage the natural sea grasses that are abundant throughout the lake.
Let's hope it stays open for the rest of the summer at least. I for one will be chasing the flatties and bream for the rest of the summer season.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Looks like they are getting serious. This in today's Australian:
Pete.
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Navy to shoot at illegal fishing boats
NAVAL patrols will be allowed to shoot at illegal fishing boats under tough new measures to deter poachers, Defence Minister Brendan Nelson said today.
Dr Nelson said he approved the new rules of engagement because poachers were taking more risks to avoid arrest by the navy, which has several patrol boats, a frigate and air force support hunting for illegal fishing boats.
The vast majority of illegal vessels come from neighbouring Indonesia.
"Our patrol boats will be allowed to fire directly to disable a vessel which is ignoring orders and which is seeking escape apprehension, and which is indeed threatening our navy and our people," Dr Nelson told parliament.
He said illegal fishing boats were increasingly sophisticated and some were engaging in dangerous measures, such as using large sharpened poles and throwing "missiles" to avoid arrest.
He said he asked for the stronger rules of engagement after an Australian sailor was left hanging from the stern of an illegal fishing boat as it tried to escape.
The navy has captured a record 357 illegal fishing boats since January in waters off the northern and north-west coast. Many of the illegal fishermen were hunting sharks for their lucrative fins.
Under Australian law, all captured illegal fishing boats are impounded and later destroyed, while their captains face hefty fines and jail terms.
Indonesian boat crews say they are being locked out of traditional fishing grounds by Australia.
In May the Government announced an extra $500 million to boost security around Australia's remote northern border with extra surveillance flights and sea patrols.
Australia and Indonesia have also agreed to joint naval border patrols, to crack down on illegal fishing and people smuggling from Indonesia, as part of a new security treaty signed on November 13.
Dr Nelson said the new rules would also include the use of tear gas and pepper spray.
"It is extremely important that anybody who comes to this country seeking to steal our fish and breach our sovereignty knows they will be met with a very strong, disciplined Australian navy," he said.
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Will do Steve...Did you notice on that last pic that some enterprising dude has set 3, I presume, crab traps just past the bridge where the water is flowing past.
They look like brand new bouys, only put there today.
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Just went down for a look. It is now open, but only just.
The opening is about the same width as last time, approx. 15 metres wide.
They haven't taken the northern side dune out at all...perhaps they think the outflowing water will
eventually erode this away, leaving a wider mouth.
The water was rushing out at a rapid rate. A few fishos were already on hand but not catching any at all.
Here are some pics of the new opening:
Pete.
Here is the other side of Ocean St bridge, in front of the caravan park
I just hope they have done enough this time to keep it open for an extended period.
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The high tide today was at 9:45am. I hope the council haven't buggered up the tides.
If they have, we might have a new FAD off Narra Beach being the mechanical digger.
I might pop down soon and take a look to see the progress. I'll take my camera down and bang off a few shots and post them here.
Last time they opened it up...there were fish lined up at the mouth waiting for the breakout to sea.
Might have to take my rod as well.
Pete.
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This woman walks into a Bait and Tackle shop. At the register is a blind man with a sign in front of him that says, "The cashier is blind, please be patient with him." She goes up to the counter and says, "I would like some 20 lb test line for my husband, please." The blind man at the register turns around and begins to feel the back counter for a spool of 20 lb line. In the meantime, the woman places a $70 dollar reel in her purse. The blind man places the spool of line on the counter and begins to ring up her purchase. Just then, the phone rings and it's the store manager, who is behind a one way mirror at the back counter. He whispers into the phone, "The lady you are ringing up just put a $70 dollar reel into her purse... don't make a big deal, just charge her for it." The blind man hangs up and says, "OK, that'll be $3.50 for the spool of line and $70 dollars for the reel." Nervous because she's been caught red handed, she reaches into her purse for the reel to return it and accidentally, she farts. So the blind man says, "And that'll $2.50 more for the Duck Call and a dollar for the Musk Scent!
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Good news folks.
Narrabeen Lagoon entrance will be mechanically opened later today.
The work to open it will start after the high tide at 1pm and take about 6 hours.
Since September, 40,000 cu metres of sand has been removed and dumped on Collaroy Beach.
This latest opening should really improve the fishing in the lake from now on.
I only hope it stays open longer than it has in the past.
They have now taken out the "S" bend that was on the eastern side of Ocean St. bridge so there is a
straight flow out to sea, which should keep the entrance open longer.
The flats by the caravan park are still there, just a little deeper than before, so the flatties should still
be abundant.
Guess where I will be for the next week?
Cheers,
Pete.
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thanks mate, it explained everything.
I might try this technique for kings this season.
That site also has some other great tips
Yes Domza, it has just about everything I need in there and have it bookmarked.
There's also a great knot in there called the "Gary Martin Worlds Fair knot" which I use now
and has never given me trouble.
http://www.thaifishingguide.com/fishtecheq...fair_steps.html
Give it a shot one day..easy as pie.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Scientists to uncover secrets of the sea
A team of research scientists is about to get up close and personal with some of the world's most mysterious and misunderstood creatures.
For the first time in history, researchers from around the world will use manned submersibles to explore Australia's surrounding deep seas in the hope of finding new species living in the murky depths.
As part of the project, known as Deep Australia, scientists will use special submersibles to travel one kilometre beneath the waves.
Previously manned research in Australia has relied on divers using rebreathers which only go down to around 100 metres.
The submersibles have special mechanical arms which can be used to collect specimens, and state-of-the-art cameras will record every detail of the underwater adventure.
Lead researcher Professor Justin Marshall said that they would be hunting the giant squid and deep sea jellies, which can grow to the size of a bus.
They also expected to discover a range of new species.
"We only have a very limited idea of what really lives down in the depths around Australia," Prof Marshall said.
"It's not bragging to say that we will discover new life."
Expedition leader Michael McDowell said only five per cent of the world's oceans have so far been explored, and that scientists estimate up to 10 million species are still undiscovered.
The project suffered an initial setback when scientific equipment to be used on the 56 metre, $16 million vessel was damaged during Hurricane Katrina.
However, the ship, which is now in Seattle in the US, is currently undergoing a complete re-fit.
The first of a number of expeditions is expected to get underway in late 2007, with Osprey Reef off the coast of far north Queensland and the outer slope of the Great Barrier Reef tipped to be the first areas to be explored.
Other potential sites include deep sea canyons off the South Australian and West Australian coasts, and sea mountains off New South Wales and Victoria.
The project has been jointly funded by the Australian Research Council, University of Queensland, and a number of private parties.
Future investors will have the chance to accompany the scientists on some of their research trips.
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I've never heard of this technique when livebaiting.
Has anyone got a picture or can draw a diagram of how this works?
This site shows how it's done.
http://www.thaifishingguide.com/fishtecheq...ging_steps.html
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Here are a few "happy snaps" of Camp Fishraider in action while most were fishing.
The BBQ was firing all day producing those wonderful bacon & egg rolls, while the organisers
kept busy with various chores.
Camp Fishraider was a home away from home all day.
Thank you again to everyone who helped organise this great event.
Cheers,
Pete.
And a couple more;
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NT to jail all illegal fishermen
The Northern Territory will jail all illegal fishermen captured in Australia under a federal government plan to create consistency in the way they are processed.
But the NT government is concerned it will lead to a blow-out in jail numbers, which are already bordering on full capacity.
"We are in discussions with the federal government about how we can help them in their plan to make Darwin the hub for housing illegal fishermen caught off northern waters," said NT Justice Minister Syd Stirling.
He said the federal government had estimated 350 illegal fisherman would be jailed in the territory over the next few years and a new prison would be needed to house them.
A spokesman for federal Fisheries Minister Eric Abetz said the NT government had raised "some legitimate concerns that they don't want too much extra pressure put on their prison system".
"At the moment it is a relatively small number, it is a bit larger than it was because we are catching more fishermen but we are trying to strike the right balance between sending a clear message to illegal fishermen and putting too much pressure on the jails," he said.
But with plans to ramp up the crackdown on illegal fishermen, the spokesman conceded more people would be imprisoned.
"They are arrested on entry and then transferred to Darwin for repatriation or prosecution in the NT judicial system," he told AAP.
"It is the central point and it is logical to do it in Darwin rather than very disparate cases around the country."
The spokesman cited a South Australian case where two fishermen were fined $5 each, although the decision was later appealed.
Mr Stirling said talks were underway on a new prison facility.
"The territory government will continue to work closely with the commonwealth to find the best possible solution," he said, adding that the building and running of a new jail would be a federal responsibility.
Mr Abetz's spokesman said the NT was currently compensated for handling the federal prisoners and while the federal government intended to stick with plans to send all illegal fisherman to the territory, it did not mean a new prison facility would be built.
"The government took a decision two years ago to go down this track," he said.
"There are negotiations on separate issues about NT jails' needs full stop, but they are not directly related to this issue."
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Super-size sunfish causes a stir
Waterton woman Dani Rose took her son for a walk along the beach near their home to see if they could see the icebergs floating off the coast but what they found was just as unbelievable.
They found a three metre long, three and a half metre wide sunfish.
When the pair got closer to the fish Mrs Rose thought it was a wounded seal or something similar and was cautious before she realised it was a dead fish.
Mrs Rose had called a number of government departments to find out what to do about the fish but found it was difficult to get any information.
Another Waterton local Peter Blain said he remembers a similar occurrence about 40 years ago on the beach but couldn’t not recall if that fish was as big as this one.
A number of residents were making guesses as to how, and why, the sunfish came to end up on the beach but authorities could not be reached last night for an expert opinion.
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I sent an email to fisheries a few eeks ago now... and still no reply.
Does anyone have an email address other than the genral one on the DPI site??
Hi Jethro,
Just spoke to a fellow named Kevin Rowling at Fisheries NSW and he is more than willing to take a look at the photo to try to identify it. He thinks, without seeing the photo, that it is probably a parasite of some kind.
If he can't identify it, he said he'd pass it on to his colleague at The Australian Museum to see if he can identify it.
Kevin sounded like a very helpful bloke, so can you email him the picture. Also include in the email, the type of flattie and where it was caught.
Kevin's email address is kevin.rowling@dpi.nsw.gov.au
I'm sure we'd all love to find out what it was, so please post any response you get from him.
He also said that by sending it to the general info email address, as you already did, someone would have eventually replied, but at least now we have a direct contact at Fisheries for these type of things.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Is it me or does this shot look a lot like the late Kerry Packer?
Reincarnation can be a bugger eh?
Pete.
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Congratulation to Fishrunner for an absolute crocodile of a flattie
...Well deserved win. She was a cracker and as soon as I saw her lifted out of your boat, I knew you wouldn't be topped for the day.Special thanks to Flightmanager and the Swordies and the rest of the organisers for a terrific social.
My first social certainly won't be my last as I had a great time meeting everyone and being able to put faces to screen names.
Thanks also to the sponsors and to everyone who generously donated both their time and material goods to the event.
Those bacon & egg sambos sure went down a treat in that wind on a cold morning.
It may have been windy but the people surely made up for it ten fold.
Thanks again and looking forward to the official report and pics.
Cheers,
Pete.
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I'm in!!
After my first social today, I can now see how well they are organised and how
helpful and friendly the fellow Raiders really are..A big thank you!!
I'd like to be a deckie if there's room on someone's boat.
Can't wait!
Cheers,
Pete.
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Ok Will...yes, you deserve a hearty congrats anyhow.
"Build it and they will come"
Pete.
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G'day Tidetime...sorry, I forgot it was you who had actually posted your site on the forum.
You have done all fisho's a big favour creating your website.
Just what the doctor ordered.
A big
to you and thank you again.Cheers,
Pete.
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Woohoo, might have managed to weasel my way out of my Monther In law's birthday bash, so I think I can now make it.
Not going to be too popular with her, but I think that's a good thing!
Hope to be there around 9am with luck.
Can't wait to meet up with some fellow raiders.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Indian bid to solve seahorse aphrodisiac riddle
DONA PAULA, India -- Indian scientists are hoping to discover once and for all if seahorses are an aphrodisiac, a myth that has made the creatures a major hunting target for centuries and an endangered species.
Seahorses have been eaten for more than 2,000 years and, as well as being a traditional way of improving sex-drive, are also thought to help respiratory problems.
Now, the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in seaside Goa state is teaming up with the National Center for Cell Sciences (NCCS) to try to unravel the mysteries of the unusual fish.
Raidurga Sreepada, a leading scientist at the NIO, said that confirming the properties of one of world's most complex living creatures will not only help the pharmaceutical sector but also help stamp out rampant poaching.
Scientists say that once they establish seahorses' properties, fishing communities and even poachers will be encouraged to set up hatcheries instead of taking them from the wild.
"They are being hunted since 342 BC and it is now the hottest recipe for traditional medicines of China, Korea, and Thailand as an aphrodisiac, a drug against bronchial asthma, and whooping cough," Sreepada said.
"We will take from the wild, culture them for their properties, and if we find medical efficacy then we will immediately offer our experiments to people and they can set up standardized commercial hatcheries."
The NIO is looking for five million rupees ($111,000) in federal aid for the research in seahorses, put on an endangered species list by India in 2001.
The organizations believe that they will get the cash from New Delhi and the three-year research project will commence in February.
"Seahorses are extremely complex creatures and it is difficult to synthesize them in laboratory conditions but chemistry will help us to gain a lead and then we will make an attempt to learn their secrets," said P.S. Parmeshwaran, NIO scientist for chemistry.
"It's exciting to dig into this mystery, which has kept mankind mesmerized throughout our history," he said, referring to the aphrodisiacal qualities of the fish.
The NIO estimates that 20 million seahorses are traded across the world each year.
"India is one of its largest clandestine exporters, shipping 3.6 tons or 1.3 million seahorses annually," the NIO told the national government in October.
One kilogram (2.2 pounds) or 100 dried seahorses fetch up to $200 in countries such as the United States, which have large Chinese populations, it said.
"Demand appears to be greater than supply. The trade is rapidly growing and the populations of seahorses are being over-exploited with many places approaching the danger of extinction," it said in a classified document.
Parmeshwaran said that both China and Australia had done similar research, but the results had not been made public.
"We intend to [make the findings public], as either way, we will help the seahorse population," Sreepada added.
Sreepada launched a probe in 2002 into the hyper-sexual marine species whose male conceives and gives birth to up to 200 babies after a two-month gestation period.
NCCS zoologist R.R. Bhonde said that he was planning a different approach to discover the potency of seahorses who, despite being poor swimmers, can drift huge distances.
"It is a fish and we plan to make a cell-line from the developing embryos, which will help us to synthesize it," Bhonde said by telephone from NCCS headquarters in Pune. "It will open doors to uncharted science and show us the way into the evolution of nature," the zoologist said.
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Shark bites off boy's leg
A 15-year-old boy has had his leg bitten off in a shark attack at a West Australian beach.
The boy was body surfing at Wharton beach at Duke of Orleans Bay, east of Esperance, on WA's remote south coast when the attack occurred about 7.30am (AWST) this morning.
A spokesman for WA Police said the boy's leg was bitten off just above the right knee.
"He has lost one of his legs," he said.
Stephen Luke from St John Ambulance said the boy was taken to hospital with a police escort.
The boy, a tourist from South Australia, was with his brother, 18, and 15-year-old friend, about 40 metres from the beach when he was attacked by an unknown type of shark.
He was helped from the surf by friends and several tourists who applied first aid, police said.
Surf Life Saving WA chief Paul Andrew said sharks were known to inhabit the area.
He said the boy was taken to the Esperance Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The boy is now being transferred by air to Royal Perth Hospital for further treatment.
The beach has been closed and a helicopter has been organised to try and locate the shark.
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Hi Mat,
One of the Fishraiders kindly posted a terrific site that shows the time differentials
for anywhere in the whole of Australia.
Here is the Hawkesbury one.
Well worth bookmarking it.
Pete.
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all & great to see you've joined Australia's best fishing website.
Cheers,
Grant.
P.S Good to see your dyslexia is working fine Pete!
Ummm. Pass the medication Grant
...Well deserved win. She was a cracker and as soon as I saw her lifted out of your boat, I knew you wouldn't be topped for the day.
all & great to see you've joined Australia's best fishing website. 
Narrabeen Lake To Be Opened Today
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Nah Dave..there are loads of poddies in the lake. You can get them just about everywhere in the lake at the moment. Just bring your gear and you're off.
Pete.