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Help for fishermen from Tony A 27.7.2010
Hello All,
Lets not kid ourselves, a vote for Labor is a vote for the end of fishing!
The ALP has already done a deal with the Greens which WILL give them them (Greens) the balance of power in the Senate which, is where the final decisions are made on matters like the MPA's we are fighting in OUR best fishing areas.
Dont get me wrong I DO believe in MPA's as we all should, I do however doubt the process when all the Area's for Furthur Assessment in NSW are placed in Coalition seats AND all the same areas are targeting the high use areas for recreational gamefishing!! Port Stephens, Batemans Bay and Coffs Harbour.
It is political, not science based at all.
I have posted below a press release by Sen. Richard Colbeck regarding the Policy for ALL fishing people by Tony Abbott today.
Vote for whoever you like, BUT please read the release and realise YOU now have a chance to protect what we have left. Think of the world left for the fishermen with the Greens in charge? Think of your favourite coastal community you have visited since a young age, what will become of towns like Bermagui, Nelson Bay, South West Rocks, Batemans Bay?? Forget going to Lord Howe for that trip of a lifetime as it will also be locked away. What Cairns, what Lizard Island and the entire Coral Sea?
WHAT WOULD BECOME OF FISHING FORUMS???
Please read the release below. Thanks for your help in advance.
REAL ACTION TO PROTECT OUR MARINE ENVIRONMENTS AND FISHING COMMUNITIES
A Coalition government will take immediate action to ensure that future Marine Protected Areas balance environmental preservation with economic growth and strong coastal communities.
The Coalition supports a balanced approach to marine conservation and will immediately put on hold the Marine Bioregional Planning process. We will then restructure this process, in consultation with the community and industry, within the first year of government.
When previously in government, the Coalition began the process of establishing Marine Protected Areas around Australia's coastline. Marine Protected Areas are intended to protect and maintain biologically and culturally significant marine areas.
Since its election, the Rudd-Gillard Government has not adopted a balanced approach to Marine Protected Areas, nor has it engaged in appropriate consultation with the community and the fishing industry.
This has led to unnecessary anxiety and uncertainty in the fishing industry. Many communities will face enormous economic losses unless there is proper and effective consultation on future Marine Protected Areas, particularly in relation to fishing practices in these Areas.
The Coalition will also require future decisions on Marine Protected Areas to consider peer reviewed scientific evidence of threats to marine biodiversity and for this evidence to be made available to all stakeholders, including affected communities and industries.
In establishing Marine Protected Areas, the Coalition will consult closely with those people and industries who use the marine environment, including the recreational and commercial fishing sectors, to determine Marine Protected Area management plans in accordance with relevant legislation and other regulatory frameworks.
The Coalition will take the action necessary to make decisions on Marine Protected Areas fair, considered and balance environmental and cultural preservation and also considers the needs of fishing industries and coastal communities.
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www.marlinfishingaustralia.com
Dates Open for Cairns Season 31.5.2010
Hello All,
Cold, Wet and Windy....................! Time to start heading north.
The fishing this last week in Port has been quite consistent with all most boats rewarded with fish when out.
Fishing Born Free last weekend saw us release 3 Striped Marlin in the carpark area. Several other fish were marked on the sounder.
Just a few weekends left now till the end of the club season which will give us time to get the Calypso ship shape for the journey north to Cairns for the heavy tackle season 2010.
Several slots still open for the season:
September
13-17 Five days fishing from Cairns, four nights live aboard. GT's, Mackerels, Reef fishing and Marlin fishing.
October
1-7 Seven days open here for heavy tackle Marlin fishing. 4 guests total for this time. Time can be reduced to fit lesser amount of days, ie:4and 3 days etc etc.
December
6-10 Five days , four nights fishing heavy tackle Marlin and the Tuna aggregation time. Four guests total.
Hope this will suit some of you guys for this year. Call Tim to discuss details or anything you may need.
There are also some places for the trip north to Cairns from the Gold Coast, this trip will take place mid August, come join the crew for the journey always a fun time.
Best Regards
Capt Tim
Calypso Fishing Clinic 6.4.2010
great news for all members and guests.
The next calypso Fishing Clinic is scheduled for the 17th and 18th of April. This is a great oportunity to get togther with capt Tim and crew to learn some of the best marlin fishing techniques around.
This is over a Saturday and Sunday. The clinic involves a day on the dock and then a day on the boat off Port Stephens.
The clinic starts at 8.00am on Saturday morning at d'Alboras Marina Nelson Bay, berth number B5.
Contact Captain Tim to arrange your spot now.
Fishing is still red hot here in Port with us going 7 from 8 Striped Marli yesterday on the Born Free..
Fishing was consistant during the day with all fish taken in the Carpark area.