queensland Goondiwindi Carp Cull

[kevinchen19870316]

carp fishing sound more chinese to me, ha

i'll see if i can go.

[Angus]

Good im glad we have some initial response. Thanks to Feral i have a couple of places im going to call. Basically ill be calling a few locations and be trying to get a camp site large enough for a AFO contingent.

Angus

[2 wheels]

looks and sounds like a good excuse for a afo rally

[Feral]

Map showing the weir. Dunno about the water park shown, even though it is supposed to be open dawn to dusk, it was locked up tight. I dont think you can get from the Weir to the park by boat, the joining creek is to small, dont know if there are fish in it either, I think it is mainly for ski lice. [img size=438]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/gundy1.jpg

[Feral]

Been looking over the rules for the carp cull, and I am intrigued!

It specifically states that you cant use firearms or dogs!

Now I lived in Western Queensland for 5 years, and have regularly fished it for 20 years, but I have never ever heard of any fishing technique using either a dog or a firearm (explosives yes!)

Anyone able to enlighten me?

[ellicat]

There's a DPI&F article about the illegality of shooting fish. It gives away the clue about how/why this method is employed. Something along the lines of fish resting up in shady shallows and making easy targets of themselves.

Not too sure about the dog one though. In know in some of the islands in the Fiji area they use them as livies for sharks.

[Tanya]

I am looking forward to this event. Despite a slightly South Carolina feel to it

Angus no cowboy hat for you.

[Gazza]

On a property one of my mates managed

Had the Darling river running through it It also had a small wier crossing it's width with about a 3 foot drop in water levels The carp used to jump upstream to get to the higher level so we used to stand at the ready and blow the crap outta them with 12 gauges as they jumped

Heaps of fun :woohoo:

but I didn't say that

Gaz

ps I'll be going (fishing rods only lol)

[ellicat]

Gazza, I thought you might have tossed knives at 'em too:woohoo: I've got some video of some mates and I getting carp with knives. Not good footage for the soft hearted...but boys will be boys haha

[Cowfish13]

Now when they say fire arms, does that mean some thing that uses a form of fire to force the projectile forward (ie ignighting gun/black powder)? If so, then a crossbow would be legal:lol:

[Fisher_90]

Nah their illegal, most weapons would be i'd say.

[Gazza]

Loose definection of a firearm = any form of firing a missle sling shots come to mind, mortars, cannons it is such a grey area for instance bow fishing as far as I know is still legal if the fish is in the water :woohoo:

if you think about it a speargun is just another form of a bow it propelles a protencially lethal device

Where does it end :woohoo:

The reason u need to be a licenced firearm holder to own a paintball gun is some dumb ass thought what if you freeze the balls they could be fatal derrrr for example you can have a compound bow no licence required but a cross bow fires a arrow /bolt that will cause the same amount of damage is illegal in nsw

work that one out

how many ppl actually do it and what is their reasoning (the ppl who make these bizare rules)

Gaz

[Feral]

Well Gaz, there was probably a compound bow hunter on the advisory panel, and not a crossbow hunter! Thats how these things work!

[Bommie]

fishing with crossbow or bow and arrow is illegal does not matter if the fish is jumping out of the water or not

[rayke1938]

Bump

It is getting closer and if a few of us are interested we should be doing something about organising accomodation etc.

So who is still interested and what type of accomodation do you wish.

I like a bit of comfort ant would prefer a cabin.

Cheers

Ray

[rayke1938]

Bump again?

[Brian D]

Yeah I still would like to go but it's my daughters B'day. So if I can organise it I'll sort my own accomadation out and make a family trip. That's if they want to come.

[rayke1938]

Anyone still interested?

There is a link to their website earler on on page one of the thread .Here is part of it. If no one else is interested I will see if the cabins are still avail and Myself, Graham , Feral and possible Ferg will rock up anyhow.

Cheers

Ray

Competitor Information

Competition Prizes

Carp Cull will have 5 categories for entrants

* Individuals – Registration $15

o Over $5000 in prizes

o Major Prize of a $2000 kayak From Gundy Guns and Outdoor Supplies

o Waeco Fridge from Beaurepaires Goondiwindi worth $1000

o 1000 Watt Engel Generator from David Ford Auto Electrics valued at $1200

o 2 x Ice boxes From Beaurepaires Goondiwindi valued at $450 each

o Webber Barbecue from Mackenzies Home Hardware valued at $35

o Ice Box from Repco Valued at $350

o Ice Boxes from Border Builders worth $430

* Teams – Max 4 persons – Registration $50

*

o 1st Prize $1000 Cash, 2nd $500, 3rd $200

* Junior – Under 16 years – registration $2

o $1000 of prizes- every angler wins

* Catch and Release-all registered anglers eligible

o Largest Murray Cod - $350 Ice Box

o Largest Yellow Belly - $350 Ice Box

o Junior - $300 swag from Tom's Tarps

* Tagged Carp Prizes-All registered anglers eligible

o $1000 from Invasive Animals CRC

o 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200

* Random/Spot prizes-All anglers eligible

o Will be awarded throughout the competition

o Keep an eye out to for the Marshalls patrolling your section of river

o Over $1000 in value

All prizes will be drawn on Sunday 20th at Noon.

For the Individual prizes every carp caught will entitle the angler to a ticket in the barrel, and the winners will be randomly drawn.

Anglers can only register in either a team or as an individual, and fish will only be able to be measured in one category.

The team prizes will be awarded on the basis of total length (to nearest cm) of carp caught, based on fork length measurement. Carp must be 10cm or longer to be eligible, any Carp measured under this length will be ineligible. In the event of a tie the winner shall be determined by lot.

Catch and Release (Non target species of Yellowbelly and Murray Cod) will be based on length. All fish in this section must be presented to the marshals on the river in healthy condition and must be released by the marshals.

Invasive Animals CRC will be tagging fish in the leadup to the event. Keep an eye on the website as details of where tagging has taken place will be posted closer to the event. When registering you will also receive a map of where fish have been tagged, and there have been more than 200 carp tagged so the chances of catching one are high.

[rayke1938]

I have just contacted the only decent van park in town and all their cabins are booked out for an Anzac Day Reunion but plenty of tent sites available.Looks good with plenty of room and large camp kitchen. The other parks in town are small and cramped.

There is also free bush camping on a number of stock reserves in the area but I have not researched them.

www.goondiwinditouristpark.com.au/

Cheers

Ray

[Angus]

I am still very interested. I will do my best to roster the three days off work.

Cheers Ray.

Angus

[rayke1938]

bump

[Feral]

I'll be going probably taking both the boys, as I dont think Ferg is interested due to the extra days we need to take off work.

We will probably spend the comp trolling with me with my fingers in my ears slowly hitting my head on the deck thinking why did I bring this pair? As they whine and fight down the other end of the boat!

[Feral]

Just got confirmation the Cull is on. Sign on from 5pm 25/4. I have a flyer and contact phone number if anyone is interested.

I'll be taking my two sons along, about time they saw some of Queensland!

[brisbane_boy]

how far is goondiwindi from brisbane???????????

[Feral]

About a 5 hour run if your taking it easy.

[rayke1938]

I will be there.

Ray

[ellicat]

Feral wrote:

Just got confirmation the Cull is on. Sign on from 5pm 25/4. I have a flyer and contact phone number if anyone is interested.

I'll be taking my two sons along, about time they saw some of Queensland!

Don't forget to stick 'em on top of Gunsynd for a pic

[Bri The Pom]

I have just read the rules,but i have a few questions if someone could confirm.

1. How many rods can be used at once.

2. Fishing hours,can we fish at night/dusk.

See you there

Bri.

[Angus]

Argh Im torn.

I really want to fish this comp and think I can get a leave pass to do so.

However "Two Bent Rods" have asked if I would be interested in helping our with some kids coaching clinics at teh Tinnie and Tackle show...

Angus

[Feral]

Bri,

I am not sure of Qld or NSW rules apply.

But as people over 18 need a NSW fishing licence to fish there (about $6 for 3 days from memory - the river is the state border) to be safe I'd go with the NSW rules on number of rods, as it is stricter than Qld, IE 2 Rods in use per person.

Angus go with the Tinnie and Tackle show, as Shayne says the only way we can beat the Greenies is one kid at a time!

[rayke1938]

Ok anyone else coming?

Feral and I are going on Friday and leaving on Monday with maybe a stop at Coolmunda for a look on the way back.Any help from the carp experts welcome.

Cheers

Ray

[Bri The Pom]

Ray

I will be going mate,do you have any idea what time we have to register,i think its 5.00pm and also where to register.Is it still on.

Cheers

Bri.

[rayke1938]

We are camping at

www.goondiwinditouristpark.com.au/

I think that All the info for the comp is on page one from memory you can register Friday arvo or Saturday morning.

Be good to meet up with you at last.

Cheers

Ray

here is link
/>http://www.carpcull.com.au/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

[ellicat]

Good luck out there guys.

Would have loved to be able to come and do my favourite type of fishing, but not to be.

Hope to hear and see a a piccy filled report when you get back.:woohoo:

[Feral]

Its getting pretty close now!

Lets see, 3 size 8 hooks packed and about 100 cod lures. Might have toss in another size 8 hook in case the kids get a snag whilst carp fishing......

Bri, keep an eye on the web site for updates they are putting stuff up every day or two now.

/>http://www.carpcull.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=0&Itemid=5

Also has maps showing the Bowls club (where you need to register). We are staying in the bigger caravan park, dunno the name, Ray booked it. I'll PM you my mobile number and we can try and meet up. The second page has the names of the van parks they have negotiated a good rate with if your not going to bush camp.

Dont forget you'll need a NSW fishing licence if your going to fish from a boat or on the NSW side of the river. Only a few bucks.
/>https://pnpnet.qvalent.com/OnlinePaymentServlet?cd_community=NSWFISH&cd_supplier_business=NSWFISHERIES&cd_currency=AUD

or the Carp Cull web page above details local places that sell them.

[ellicat]

Lucky buggers:(

[rayke1938]

Well all packed off to pick up Feral and off we go . Hope to have a good report for Monday. Bri look for white dual cab hilux with pope roof rack. We will be in Ferals boat the silver bullet with AFO stickers.

Cheers

Ray

[uglyfish]

hope yas took some winter woolies with...been coolish out that way