bender Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 If it is infact true. We need to get the minutes of there last meeting to confirm if its true of false.. Benny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have also sent an email requesting confirmation or otherwise to be posted here as the official statement. ACoRF minutes record a motion on Electric Reels back in 2009 (meeting 47). Here is a link to the minutes if anyone wishes to read them ACoRF I will post up anything that is sent back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framedtrash Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 There is no ban on electric reels just alot of misinfomation I repeat there is no ban on electric reels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesgold Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I have a bad neck injury, all bolted up, this has left me with some nerve damage that has weakened my arms and shoulders. i have thought about electric reels, but first i got to get a decent boat, second, sadly i have to actually manage to catch something over 2 kilos that can fight, and test my shoulders, before i think about it again. I know I would not be able to 'wrestle sea serpents up from the abys' winching them is a good second option though. about an hour hard casting and fast retrieving off bass point tongan style, finished me off for a day and i struggled with a 3 kilo bonito off there. Johnno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I have a bad neck injury, all bolted up, this has left me with some nerve damage that has weakened my arms and shoulders. i have thought about electric reels, but first i got to get a decent boat, second, sadly i have to actually manage to catch something over 2 kilos that can fight, and test my shoulders, before i think about it again. I know I would not be able to 'wrestle sea serpents up from the abys' winching them is a good second option though. about an hour hard casting and fast retrieving off bass point tongan style, finished me off for a day and i struggled with a 3 kilo bonito off there. Johnno You'd be fine if you brought one Johnno. People with Disability's will always be able to use them what ever happens. You'd just have to get something from a dr. Benny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesgold Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) You'd be fine if you brought one Johnno. People with Disability's will always be able to use them what ever happens. You'd just have to get something from a dr. Benny. hmmm something to think about when i sink further into decrepitude. when i was on weight restrictions of 2kg, the doc said if the fish felt like it would be over 2kg, i had to get the missus to wind it in i said 'yer right defo on that' 2 out of 3 aint bad, got the beanie, got the camera, aw nuts, no fish for cotm (yet) Johnno Edited July 21, 2011 by piratesgold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesgold Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) would these electric eels be a good source of green energy have a couple in a tank connected up to an eelectric outboard 10 km to the pillie and a snack at the end of the trip Johnno sorry that was a shocking joke Hm ....a grid connect electric eel farm, could be onto something (or could be on something) Edited July 21, 2011 by piratesgold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffy Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I know why Sparky wants an electric reel. Even though he is reeaally old, it's not because of that. Somebody ask him when he is getting the plaster off !!!!!!! Tuffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I have also sent an email requesting confirmation or otherwise to be posted here as the official statement. ACoRF minutes record a motion on Electric Reels back in 2009 (meeting 47). Here is a link to the minutes if anyone wishes to read them ACoRF I will post up anything that is sent back. A member pm'd me and asked if there was anything further on this. I did receive an email end of last year and asked to contact Phil Bolton at fisheries for a chat. Below is the email convo. Hi Donna, As discussed, the gentleman that will assist you further with your enquiry is Phil Bolton 02 95278505. The ongoing use of electric reels to fish for deep-water species in offshore waters will be considered in the upcoming review of NSW fishing rules and bag and size limits.The review will be conducted by NSW DPI and will commence later this year. The main issue identified with the use of electric reels is their increasing availability and use by fishers to harvest deep-water fish species including Hapuka, Bar Cod, Gemfish, Bass Groper and Blue-Eye Trevalla. Current bag and size limits used to manage these valuable deep water fish resources were developed based on the traditional method of fishing involving the use of manual fishing techniques. Electric reels simplify recreational harvest in these deep waters and are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their controls. The review discussion paper will be made widely available. All recreational anglers will be encouraged to be a part of the process. I have sent another email today asking about the discussion paper and if it is available for public comment as yet. I did a bit of research and did not come up with anything. Perhaps others here can throw some light on any further advances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I received an email from Phil today Hi Donna Good to hear fromyou. The discussion paper is currently being prepared and has not yet been released to the public. As previously advised, once the discussion paper has been finalised it will be made widely available. All submissions will be welcomed. Kind regards Phil Standby for further developments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinfisher 4.9 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Oh, I read they were banning "electric eels" - was in favour of that, they hurt!. Seriously, I cannot believe they would attempt to introduce this, Having fished the bottom at Browns a few times, winding up 400m is just too hard. At the end of the day, how many anglers are going to outlay the money and what will their catches be in comparison with commercial fishermen. I don't think it will happen and being off the older generation, if I need some power assistance, then I should have it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameldownunder Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If you read "Current bag and size limits used to manage these valuable deep water fish resources were developed based on the traditional method of fishing involving the use of manual fishing techniques." you also could think they are going to change the bag and size limit instead of banning the reels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonfishing Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Just like to add my little 2 cents in, What's next? Down rigger? Night fishing? And the list could go on and on. Give us a break. If I have to spend $150 a day on fuel just to get out there, I would like to bring home a feed for the family. I'm not a very strong person, so I would like to enjoy my day by not having to kill my arms and back. I just think that these guys should go a bit easier on us recreational fisherman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MannY Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Next we'll only be allowed to use hand lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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