"* A new closed season for Australian bass and estuary perch in rivers and estuaries from June 1 to August 31 each year to protect breeding fish."
does that apply to pros "accidentally" netting the spawning bass ? (or eps for that matter)
don't tell me those guys don't know whats up
sorry a bit off topic...
30 cm seems like a reasonable limit to me for trevs, but i take your point...
the one case i can see size limits working is qlds flathead slot limit...which i think is 40- 70cm...
there have been significant increases of flatties both small and large....
some days when i fish for drummer i wish they would change the limit to 29 cm instead of 30, cause the fish are all just under,but hey, at least we are catching fish that are fair sport at that size on the light gear.... there are peopl on here who would be more than happy catchin 29 cm trevally in the dozens and releasing them, maybe keeping a couple that were size.... trevally don't keep well...best for immediate consumption imho...
a 20 fish bag limit even seems excessive to me for most species....
cheers
ian