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Grappler Truth Teller Feller Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 83382 Proud pre-1850's NO Voter Gender:	Re: ▪■■ Calling All Fishermen ■■▪ Reply #30 - Sep 8^th, 2015 at 8:46pm I live on what used to be a huge commercial fishing coast, and it is hard to catch a fish.. never caught one myself... not down here... might have to try night fishing instead of day.
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Reply #31 - Sep 8^th, 2015 at 9:00pm

Lisa Jones wrote on Sep 8^th, 2015 at 5:51pm:

Johnsmith wrote on Sep 8^th, 2015 at 5:20pm:

Lisa Jones wrote on Sep 8^th, 2015 at 4:15pm:

Johnsmith wrote on Sep 8^th, 2015 at 4:07pm:

cods wrote on Sep 8^th, 2015 at 3:18pm:

but as I said no guantees you will catch something you come home filthy dirty smelly

that's WHY you go fishing Cheesy

the fish are just a fringe benefit

I don't like the sound of that.

I want fresh fish.

Hey John, whilst you're here, does one need to get a license just to go fishing?

yes ... you'll get one at any fishing tackle shop and fairly cheap. Unless you use a charter, in which case the skipper will have the license.

I see.

Hmmmm.

I'm now thinking I might go the charter route, coz the skipper pays for the fishing license and I get to FINALLY go fishing with people who know what they're doing.

Cost of a charter vs cost of a fishing license.

Big difference?

Sorry....I know I'm asking a lot of questions.

One day, I'd love to be able to log into OzPol and say : Hey everyone I finally went fishing and caught a fish.

And then post a pic of me with a little sardine looking thing at the end of my fishing rod lol Tongue

Not sure what a license costs in NSW these days, last time I checked it was about $20 - $25 ... but that was years ago. FD might be able to give you more info.

A charter will depend on the boat. If you want the whole boat, you'll be looking at anywhere from $800 - $1000 (again, that was a few years ago). If you go with a group of 8 to 10 mates, it's not bad for a day out.

You can also join existing charters if they have room, but the price will depend o how many are already on the boat (the day rate gets divided by the number of people on the charter).

Some boats may also charge more for game fishing because of the extra fuel required. You need to decide if you are going bottom bashing (you'll almost always catch something on a charter) or game fishing. Can be boring if the fish aren't running, but the adrenaline pumps when you hit a school of tuna or hook a marlin. You can spend all day out and not hook anything when game fishing.

For your first charter, I'd recommend bottom bashing. Also, don't pack bananas. It's a superstition and I've heard some skippers will turn back to shore and cancel the whole day if you pull out a banana, it's supposed to be bad luck.

Whatever you decide, enjoy. It's a great way to relax and unwind.

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Johnsmith Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 4716 Gender:	Re: ▪■■ Calling All Fishermen ■■▪ Reply #32 - Sep 8^th, 2015 at 9:02pm Sprintcyclist wrote on Sep 8^th, 2015 at 7:21pm: this http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/fresh-fish-market-6523310.jpg or this http://www.123ocean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Gulf-storm1.jpg take up knitting you girl
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Reply #33 - Sep 8^th, 2015 at 9:03pm

I think it is about $5 for one day, $30 for a year. I paid about $80 for a three year licence. It is less than the price of a packet of bait. Some charters will charge you a fortune with no hope of catching anything. Some will fill your freezer (not sure if this is still possible in NSW though).

If you are serious, join a club. If you want to wind people up, join an online fishing forum.

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Johnsmith Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 4716 Gender:	Re: ▪■■ Calling All Fishermen ■■▪ Reply #34 - Sep 8^th, 2015 at 9:06pm freediver wrote on Sep 8^th, 2015 at 9:03pm: not sure if this is still possible in NSW though). have they put limits on tuna now?
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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 48816 At my desk.	Re: ▪■■ Calling All Fishermen ■■▪ Reply #35 - Sep 8^th, 2015 at 9:11pm No idea. I would expect so.
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lee Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 17227 Gender:	Re: ▪■■ Calling All Fishermen ■■▪ Reply #36 - Sep 8^th, 2015 at 9:20pm Licence fees are: $7 - 3 days $14 - 1 month $35 - 1 year $85 - 3 years http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/licence-fee
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Reply #37 - Sep 10^th, 2015 at 2:09pm

Just visited the local fish market.
Bought 2 midsections of salmon, a fillet of red emperor and a punnet of mussels.

$30 and about 35 minutes.

Took no seasickness pills, did not keep constant lookout for rogue waves that might kill me, bought no license, booked no charter, bought no fishing gear, killed, beheaded or gutted no live fish.

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Reply #38 - Sep 10^th, 2015 at 2:41pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Sep 10^th, 2015 at 2:09pm:

Just visited the local fish market.
Bought 2 midsections of salmon, a fillet of red emperor and a punnet of mussels.

$30 and about 35 minutes.

Took no seasickness pills, did not keep constant lookout for rogue waves that might kill me, bought no license, booked no charter, bought no fishing gear, killed, beheaded or gutted no live fish.

Sounds like a pretty terrible experience to me.

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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 40632 Gender:	Re: ▪■■ Calling All Fishermen ■■▪ Reply #39 - Sep 10^th, 2015 at 2:55pm Have cooked and had 1/2 the red emperor. Very nice. i have only ever had good fish from there.
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Reply #40 - Sep 10^th, 2015 at 2:56pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Sep 10^th, 2015 at 2:09pm:

Just visited the local fish market.
Bought 2 midsections of salmon, a fillet of red emperor and a punnet of mussels.

$30 and about 35 minutes.

Took no seasickness pills, did not keep constant lookout for rogue waves that might kill me, bought no license, booked no charter, bought no fishing gear, killed, beheaded or gutted no live fish.

are you afraid to live life?

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Reply #41 - Sep 11^th, 2015 at 9:30pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Sep 10^th, 2015 at 2:09pm:

Just visited the local fish market.
Bought 2 midsections of salmon, a fillet of red emperor and a punnet of mussels.

$30 and about 35 minutes.

Took no seasickness pills, did not keep constant lookout for rogue waves that might kill me, bought no license, booked no charter, bought no fishing gear, killed, beheaded or gutted no live fish.

And after all that you still had to cook it? Why not just stop in at maccas for a fillet o fish?

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Reply #42 - Sep 11^th, 2015 at 10:56pm

freediver wrote on Sep 11^th, 2015 at 9:30pm:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Sep 10^th, 2015 at 2:09pm:

Just visited the local fish market.
Bought 2 midsections of salmon, a fillet of red emperor and a punnet of mussels.

$30 and about 35 minutes.

Took no seasickness pills, did not keep constant lookout for rogue waves that might kill me, bought no license, booked no charter, bought no fishing gear, killed, beheaded or gutted no live fish.

And after all that you still had to cook it? Why not just stop in at maccas for a fillet o fish?

maccas don't have ........... salmon, a fillet of red emperor and a punnet of mussels...........

how much would it cost you to catch '.......... salmon, red emperor and mussels.' ?

I made lentil soup tonight.
Did not grow or harvest the lentils myself either.

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Aussie Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 38497 Gender:	Re: ▪■■ Calling All Fishermen ■■▪ Reply #43 - Sep 15^th, 2015 at 5:57pm Is Lisa on an extended holiday???????
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Reply #44 - Sep 17^th, 2015 at 10:35am

Aussie wrote on Sep 15^th, 2015 at 5:57pm:

Is Lisa on an extended holiday???????

Naaah....just took some much needed sick leave on a/c of the flu/hay fever/asthma Cry

Feel even worse after wading through your cess pit of a forum too I might add.

Nothing in your forum makes sense and/or is worth reading.

I need to crawl back into bed.

Bye!

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