queensland Its Just A Fad

[Drop Bear]

http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/6/25/fishing-initiative-not-just-a-passing-fad?fbclid=IwAR3XMWNHtTAE2DkvMVXUuzhn1QHSZ3JlIvHsUGC4GnsSbYlpmCJ7MLQueWs

outh-East Queensland fishers are set to reel in a bigger catch with the installation of fish aggregation devices along the Sunshine and Gold Coasts and in Moreton Bay.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said devices, called FADs, were a floating buoy that gets tethered offshore and attracts fish.

“We’re investing $1 million in rolling out a series of FADs that will attract sports fish species including Mahi Mahi (dolphin fish), cobia and mackerel,“ Mr Furner said.

“The added benefit of making it more likely that you’ll hook one of these species is that it takes some of the pressure off snapper and pearl perch, which are currently overfished and stocks are very low.

“Over the next year we’ll be developing a design and installation plan for the FADs in consultation with stakeholders. A FAD monitoring and maintenance program will also be developed.“

Member for Lytton Joan Pease said enhancing the fishing experience in Moreton Bay was good for fishers and for local jobs.

“For many people fishing is an important part of Bayside lifestyle, but it also drives more visitors to our region and that creates jobs,“ Ms Pease said.

“This is a great initiative because it will enhance our reputation as a great place ot drop in a line, and that means more jobs in businesses servicing those visitors.

“We are investing in jobs today and for the future, and delivering infrastructure for our state.“

Mr Furner said the State Government would also be exploring oppportunties with potential partners who may be interested in matching funding to roll out even more FADs in South East Queensland or more widely.

“NSW Fisheries has already demonstrated success with FADS installed along its it east coast, which attract large numbers of dolphin fish,“ Mr Furner said.

“We believe that this initiative will help to strengthen world class recreational fishing in Queensland while giving snapper and pearl perch an opportunity to rebuild stocks.

“By encouraging recreational fishers to target species other than snapper and pearl perch, we can ensure that our kids and grandkids will be able to enjoy fishing for these iconic Queensland species in future.“

[Drop Bear]

So FADs are ok but try and get some interest in Shellfish Reef Restoration...

[kmcrosby78]

Exactly what I was thinking Robbie. Instead of spending money to create FAD's to encourage dolphinfish, etc to take pressure off snapper, how about spending money on creating structure that will benefit snapper ...........   I reckon we could create some decent reefs with $1 million .........  

[Drop Bear]

54 minutes ago, kmcrosby78 said:

Exactly what I was thinking Robbie. Instead of spending money to create FAD's to encourage dolphinfish, etc to take pressure off snapper, how about spending money on creating structure that will benefit snapper ...........   I reckon we could create some decent reefs with $1 million .........  

Id have a good shot anyhow haha. 

[Drop Bear]

If you put a fish in the water a fisher will catch for a day.

If you improve fish habitat they will catch fish forever. 

[benno573]

19 hours ago, Drop Bear said:

If you put a fish in the water a fisher will catch for a day.

If you improve fish habitat they will catch fish forever. 

I had no idea you were so philisophical robbie...

[kmcrosby78]

49 minutes ago, benno573 said:

I had no idea you were so philisophical robbie...

I think he's been drinking (again) ........

[Drop Bear]

2 hours ago, benno573 said:

I had no idea you were so philisophical robbie...

I more bottle of philosophical please and not the half full one again!  

[Drop Bear]

1 hour ago, kmcrosby78 said:

I think he's been drinking (again) ........

I wish. Dry June... ish... haha. 

[tugger]

The Fads are long overdue in Qld though they work so well down south I have fished the 1 off the Tweed and it always has fish over the warmer months. 

[Drop Bear]

On 29/06/2019 at 12:51 AM, tugger said:

The Fads are long overdue in Qld though they work so well down south I have fished the 1 off the Tweed and it always has fish over the warmer months. 

Nice to know. I hope they work in the bay too.