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    Beach worms

    in Saltwater Fishing Chat

    Posted

    2 hours ago, XD351 said:

    Once posted I think only a moderator or admin can move it - can be a bit daunting posting your first few posts so I don’t think he will get a slapped wrist 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    Of course he won’t 

    @Houdini please msg me or a mod if you see anything that needs moving. 

    AI blah blah

    in The Bar

    Posted

    Interesting discussion.

    Many people using AI to enhance their written work.

    I used it a few weeks ago when we were away. I have a private family and friends fb group and I do reports each day with pics.

    I wrote a report and then applied some AI. I chose the style “funny” and it provided a comical piece that I left there. 

    @Little_Flatty might jump in with his knowledge. 
    We could all do with some lessons in this. Impress your grandkids 😉

    Aluminium welder needed southern Sydney

    in Boating

    Posted

    2 hours ago, onearmedfisho said:

    Mate call Dave from DM Marine on 0410774696. He is in Kirrawee and is very well known in the area as a top notch alloy welder

    I will allow this business to be posted here. 
    Dave was a long time sponsor of fishraider.

    Tell him Donna from fishraider referred you. 

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    Port Hacking

    in Saltwater Fishing Reports

    Posted

    On 3/7/2024 at 7:13 PM, Yowie said:

    Zoran, also @Zoran,  Zoran the Fisherman, etc etc. That is how your name pops up at times when others quote you. 

    I can tell you, there is only one Zoran here. 🤣

    Perhaps I can clear this up a little.

    When the @ symbol is applied before a members display name a list will start to appear.

    When you see the members CORRECT name you can select it and THAT MEMBER will be notified. If you select any other that member will be notified.


    The @ symbol is not a quote it is a search for a specific member in the database. 
     

    Port Hacking

    in Saltwater Fishing Reports

    Posted

    5 hours ago, zmk1962 said:

    Thanks Donna ... out of curiosity is there a way to swap to @Zoran without losing connection to all my past posts ? 

    Cheers Z

    Yes you can go to your settings and then to Display Name and select "change" 
    You can change it every 30 days

    Why change it though? 

     

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    Port Hacking

    in Saltwater Fishing Reports

    Posted

    3 hours ago, frankS said:

    Zoran. I had a similar situation. When I joined this site I wanted to use my old nick name  that I have had since I was about 20 years of age and used it on several fishing sites over the years. That name was " Nimrod " but the name was taken by a user that had never posted, so I had to choose another user name " FrankS ".

    Frank

    PS the F is in lower case .

    I could have fixed that Frank!

    Port Hacking

    in Saltwater Fishing Reports

    Posted

    1 hour ago, zmk1962 said:

    Tasty catch again Dave ... congrats ... hope everything goes well today. Cheers Z

    Don't let him fool ya ... he's just saying that to get in with the "cool kids". 🤘🤘

    I have the supersized SP bonnie rigged and ready - the slappin' is a-comin' !! 

    BTW several folks have referred to me as @Zoran but I have no idea who this @Zoran is ... appears he joined and never came back ... and he's taking up a valuable Deckee id !!! 

    Maybe I should talk to Donna about swapping to this id 🤔

     

    Cheers

    the real "Zoran"

     

    We can't have that can we!!

    Member goneeeeeee 

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    NSW Outlaws Blue Groper Fishing DPI LINK ADDED

    in Fisheries News and Regulations

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Steve0 said:

    For those who don"t subscribe, NEWSCAST includes details of the Groper ban.  In case that link fails:

     

     

    @Steve0 I have added the NEWSCAST March 2024 into Fisheries News and Politics section this afternoon. 
     

    The link provided is not correct. Use this one if you want to have a say.

    https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-rules-and-regs/new-blue-groper-fishing-rule-changes/have-your-say-on-the-recent-eastern-blue-groper-rule-changes

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    NEWSCAST - March 2024

    in Fisheries News and Regulations

    Posted

    NEWSCAST

    an information bulletin for recreational fishers

     

    March 2024

     

    Have your say on the 'no take' trial for Eastern Blue Groper 

    From 1 March 2024, fishing for Eastern Blue Groper (also known as blue, brown or red groper) by any method, including line fishing, is prohibited as part of a 12-month trial, to increase protection of this iconic species.   

    We would like to hear your feedback on making Eastern Blue Groper a ‘no take’ species in NSW, so please head to our website and complete the consultation form -https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-rules-and-regs/new-blue-groper-fishing-rule-changes/have-your-say-on-the-recent-eastern-blue-groper-rule-changes 

    While most fishers complied with the existing fishing rules for Eastern Blue Groper, prohibiting line fishing for a 12-month trial period means the same rules apply for all fishers. 

    Anyone caught contravening the closure and taking Eastern Blue Groper  in NSW by any method will face a $500 penalty infringement notice and/or a maximum court-imposed fines of $22,000 or imprisonment for 6 months (or both) for a first offence and $44,000 or imprisonment for 12 months (or both) for a second or subsequent offence. 

    The online feedback form is now open until 30 April 2024; however, NSW DPI Fisheries will continue consultation with stakeholders over the course of the 12 month trial.

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    FREE Woman's Fishing Sessions to celebrate International Women's Day! 🎣  

    The DPI Fisheries Fishcare team will hold dedicated ‘Fish for Life’ Women’s fishing sessions across NSW on International Woman's Day on the 8th and 9th March.  

    If you've ever wanted to wet a line and haven’t had the confidence to give it a go, then grab some friends and pop along to one of our sessions. Children are also welcome to attend these fishing sessions. We supply all the gear; you just need to turn up and have some FREE fishing fun! All participants will receive a free fishing shirt and fishing gear. So come on down!  

    To book a place go to the Eventbrite links in the comments, locations include:  

    🔹 Coffs Harbour – Fri 8 March from 10:30am;  

    🔹 Newcastle – Fri 8 March from 1pm;  

    🔹 Sydney – Fri 8 March and Sat 9 March from 10am;  

    🔹 Lake Keepit – Fri 8 March from 1pm;  

    🔹 Forbes – Fri 8 March from 11:30am.  

    More women's fishing days will be held during the autumn months later this year so stay tuned.  

    To Book Coffs Harbour please visit - https://bit.ly/3IllRgM    

    To Book Newcastle please visit - https://bit.ly/42U1Jfc  

    To Book Sydney please visit - https://bit.ly/3uNW7GY and https://bit.ly/3IjYJ2g 

    To Book Lake Keepit visit - https://bit.ly/3OZwIkC 

    To Book Forbes please visit - https://bit.ly/42Y06NB  

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    Help protect NSW abalone stocks!


    Do not discard any seafood waste in waterways - throw all abalone shells, gut and any leftover abalone waste in the bin.

    Movement restrictions are in place on the transport of live abalone into and within NSW in response to detections of Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) in South Australia.

    AVG is a viral disease which impacts Blacklip, Greenlip and hybrid abalone. This is the first detection of AVG in South Australia.

    NSW is free from many of the major fish and shellfish diseases present overseas and elsewhere in Australia. Introduction of new diseases such AVG from seafood intended for human consumption, can pose a risk to NSW abalone stocks and have a significant impact on native aquatic species.

    To help reduce this risk, recreational fishers are reminded to:
    1. Always throw abalone shells, gut and any leftover abalone waste in the bin
    2. Do not discard any seafood waste in waterways
    3. Do not use any part of an abalone as bait in NSW – it is illegal
    Penalties apply.

    Protecting NSW abalone stocks and seafood industries is a key priority for NSW DPI. Be alert for signs of disease within your stock and call the 24-hour EAD Hotline to report any symptoms on 1800 675 888.
      
    For more information, visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/avg

    More information

    NSW DPI has implemented a ban on the importation of live abalone sourced from South Australia following a detection of Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) near Port MacDonnell. 

    Restrictions implemented under a biosecurity control order by the NSW DPI, mean that recreational fishers cannot bring live Abalone caught in South Australia into NSW, and retail and wholesale seafood businesses can’t import live abalone from South Australia.
     
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    Get Hooked... It's Fun to Fish program registrations are OPEN!

    Join thousands of school students in NSW who will be learning about all things fishy, when your school registers to the NSW DPI's FREE Get Hooked... It's Fun to Fish program designed for school students from Stage 2 in NSW, including High School students.

    Brad Bannister, Principal at Delegate PS said "Kids and staff absolutely loved it. They found the presentation informative, fun, interactive, and a life skill that can be taken into adulthood. Daniel was the consummate professional, who worked very well with staff and students alike"

    Student, Oliver M, Lowesdale PS said "I have gone fishing before and I still learnt a lot more things about fishing, overall it was a 10 out of 10 experience."

    To find out more or to register your school for this fantastic program, visit the webpage.

    The Get Hooked Program is your recreational fishing licence at work!
    This is all part of ‘Fish for Life’ - Building a healthy fishing future.  

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    Another Black Marlin Distance Record for the Game Fish Tagging Program

    On the 28th of January 2023, Peter MacDougal was celebrating his 50thbirthday with his family off Broken Bay aboard Scott Thorrington’s vessel Freedom (Haven Sport Fishing Charters). Peter recalls leaving at daybreak, fishing for live bait off the local headland and then venturing out to set lines, and it didn’t take long before reels were screaming! One of three marlin tagged and released that day was a nice 80kg Black Marlin.

    In late December 2023, nearly 11 months later, the Black Marlin was reported as recaptured by a Japanese longline vessel on the high seas of the Central South Pacific Ocean. Upon looking at the co-ordinates, it seemed the only feature close to the recapture location was a seamount, known as Anapa Hill Seamount, which was only discovered recently in 2019. The closest land territory to the recapture location was Fatu-Hiva (Marquesas Islands) in French Polynesia, 970 nautical miles to the West.

    Amazingly, this female Black Marlin measuring in at 190cm had travelled 4,800 nautical miles in 329 days, making this the third longest distance travelled by a Black Marlin within the program since 1973. The average speed of the marlin was just over 14 nautical miles per day (~27km per day) which is certainly not the quickest recorded but impressive nonetheless. The last Black Marlin recorded travelling further than this was back in 1998. This 174cm Black Marlin was tagged off the Bribie Island Trench (QLD) and was also recaptured by Japanese longliner 546 days later in Hawaiian waters, travelling a staggering distance of 6,060 nautical miles with a slightly lower average speed of 11 nautical miles per day (~20km per day).

    Peter commented that he is proud to be apart of the program given that in his 50th year (also as long as the Game Fish Tagging Program has been running), he happened to catch a record for the program.

    The Game Fish Tagging Program is another example of your recreational fishing fees at work.

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    Purchasing a NSW recreational fishing licence is easy

    You can purchase a NSW Recreational Fishing Licence for $7 for 3 days, $14 for 1 month, $35 for 1 year or $85 for 3 years.  
    Always purchase your fishing licence from approved NSW Government channels:

    When fishing in NSW you must carry your fishing receipt (licence) with you and produce it if requested from a Fisheries Officer, unless a licence exemption applies. You can ensure you always have your fishing licence with you, by downloading the Service NSW mobile app and linking your fishing fee receipt to the app: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/service-nsw-mobile-app

    Please note your email address and mobile number listed on the NSW Fisheries database must be the same as the email and mobile number used for the Service NSW app to successfully link your fishing fee receipt digitally in the app. If you need to update your contact details with NSW DPI Fisheries, call 02 4424 7499 or email recfish.licensing@dpi.nsw.gov.au

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    Join our growing NSW Fishcare team

    Come join our team of dedicated, passionate, and valued Fishcare Volunteers, who are essential for all our many recreational fishing events that get run each year across the state.  We are looking to expand our volunteer numbers across NSW, so no matter if you are inland or coastal based, everyone is welcome. We are seeking enthusiastic people aged 18 and above who are keen to help teach the joy of fishing and caring for the environment.

    Karen P, said - Thank you so much for today. My granddaughter, Ella and I had a great time and we’ll be going fishing before the weekend. Ella has talked of nothing else all afternoon. This is an amazing program and very well organised. 

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    We want your Mackerel Frames!

    With warm northern waters moving down the east coast of NSW and whispers of Spanish and spotted mackerel catches filtering in, it won’t be long and mackerel madness will hit.  

    Once again this summer the Research Angler Program (RAP) is keen to collect your mackerel frames!  

    If you're lucky enough to catch a legal Spaniard or Spottie, please drop the frame (the entire frame or just the head with total length of the fish indicated) to one of our participating drop-off locations.  

    The fish don't need to be trophy specimens as we are looking for all size classes. Data collected by this program will contribute towards ensuring continued quality recreational fishing opportunities for mackerel and other key species into the future.  

    Each frame donated earns an entry into our monthly lucky angler prize draws.  

    Keen angler Jason landed this 26kg beast of a Spaniard during last years mackerel run and was kind enough to donate it to the RAP. The female fish was 153cm long and had an estimated age of 10 years.

    To find out more about the RAP, including your closest drop-off location, head to our website NSW Research Angler Program.  
     

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    Rockledge information. Nth/Sth Curl Curl, Dee why, Whale beach

    in Safe Rock Fishing Initiative by Location

    Posted

    There were lots of different forums. They all started to die off when social media took off. 

    Fishraider is the only forum that is still going. We have always had a strict set of site rules and wonderful moderators that keep it a safe and happy space to share fishing experiences. 
    No-one is any better than anyone else and all are welcome to contribute. 
    Fishraider includes most forms of fishing. To focus on just one area of fishing would never work. 
    It takes a lot of time (20 years for me) and financial resources to maintain a forum like this. Sometimes I wonder how much more time I want to give.

    Members come and go and are always welcome to revisit and post here. 

    This post has gone way off topic. Moving it to Rock Fishing. Please discuss rock platforms there. 

    Rockledge information. Nth/Sth Curl Curl, Dee why, Whale beach

    in Safe Rock Fishing Initiative by Location

    Posted

    43 minutes ago, Green Hornet said:

    Thanks for posting that Mike, I might give that a try one day when the Mrs ain’t about.

    I wonder what ever happened to Arpie/Roberta? She was on another group as well that folded a few years ago, was a damn good fisherwoman and a wealth of knowledge.

    I will find out. She was a valued member of this forum for many years. She has articles and posts here. We had several socials up at Forster where she lives. 
    She got very involved with the kayak community and a ukulele group. 

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    Fishraider Tipping Competition 2022 and beyond

    in The Bar

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Restyle said:

    footys almost back. exited to see the tigers come 17th (or at most, 15th) 
    if you haven't joined the comp yet, you should 

    I have jumped in just now to post a reminder. 
    Thanks for help @Restyle 👏

    It’s Fishraider Footy Tipping time again soon.

    Regular members can already put tips in using the ESPN site or ESPN App

    All welcome to join in for a friendly comp.

    PLEASE USE YOUR FISHRAIDER NAME AS YOUR ALIAS - so we know who we all are

    Grab the ESPN app for your phone 

    Join up at https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Fishraider_Tipping_Comp&p=bestsite

    Password is bestsite

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