Best Fishing Practices

[Drop Bear]

Hey AFO brains trust. 

I need to come up with some ideas for some short videos on best fishing practices.

I have been given 

1. Be smart- Always know the fishing rules and regulations for the waterway your fishing and the difference it can make
2. Take the time to learn about fishing gear so you make the right choices for each fishing situation particularly fishing deep water

3. Have the right gear-Knotless landing nets and de-hooking tools plus release weights for fishing deep water

4. Be quick – If you are going to release it, once a native fish is hooked, minimise both capture and handling time and exposure to air

5. Be gentle and aware-If a fish needs to be removed from the water, use wet hands, always support its weight and never take a photo hanging by the jaw

6. Know the season-When there on the nest, give them a rest

7. Know your species – slot sizes length limits for a reason

The other one I am thinking about is Ikejimi and best fish handling practices for food. 

You are all clever, what other best fishing practices are there?

 

[The Mad Hughesy]

Maybe something specific to weather?

[Junky]

Clean up after yourself. 

 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hi Robbie

I certainly agree with the weather one - maybe something that talks about how to know when to not go out and that it is not worth risking it for a fish if the weather is rough as anything.

Junky makes an excellent point also - it would be lovely if everyone disposed of there things safely and responsibly.

The ones you've listed so far are great as well. There are a couple more I could add though - 

1) Try to kill fish humanely if keeping (brain spike, Ikejimi, etc)

2) Only take what you need - do not bag out on 35cm bream just because they are on the bite. Try to catch a couple feeds and then maybe try for something different or go catch and release

3) Try to stay safe when fishing night time land based in some locations. Sometimes you can run into a creep or dodgy person (probably applies to more teens and kids than adults) but it is good to have a mate with you.

Cheers Hamish  

 

[kmcrosby78]

Limit your catch don't catch your limit.

If you don't know what it is, don't keep it .......

**For your item number 5 above, perhaps add to wet a brag mat before putting a fish on it.

[Kat]

Safety equipment, lifejackets, water shoes for wading etc.  First aid equipment basic and knowledge of dangers - poisons, stings, cuts, drowning, CPR etc.

[Drop Bear]

12 hours ago, christophagus said:

Maybe something specific to weather?

good call

[Drop Bear]

9 hours ago, Junky said:

Clean up after yourself. 

 

Love it! 

[Drop Bear]

9 hours ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Hi Robbie

I certainly agree with the weather one - maybe something that talks about how to know when to not go out and that it is not worth risking it for a fish if the weather is rough as anything.

Junky makes an excellent point also - it would be lovely if everyone disposed of there things safely and responsibly.

The ones you've listed so far are great as well. There are a couple more I could add though - 

1) Try to kill fish humanely if keeping (brain spike, Ikejimi, etc)

2) Only take what you need - do not bag out on 35cm bream just because they are on the bite. Try to catch a couple feeds and then maybe try for something different or go catch and release

3) Try to stay safe when fishing night time land based in some locations. Sometimes you can run into a creep or dodgy person (probably applies to more teens and kids than adults) but it is good to have a mate with you.

Cheers Hamish  

 

Ripper suggestions thanks

[Drop Bear]

9 hours ago, kmcrosby78 said:

Limit your catch don't catch your limit.

If you don't know what it is, don't keep it .......

**For your item number 5 above, perhaps add to wet a brag mat before putting a fish on it.

Nice! will add

[Drop Bear]

7 hours ago, Kat said:

Safety equipment, lifejackets, water shoes for wading etc.  First aid equipment basic and knowledge of dangers - poisons, stings, cuts, drowning, CPR etc.

Awesome will add this.

[Drop Bear]

So I have broken down our ideas. What have I forgotten?

I would love some more tag line ideas as well. Thanks for the inspo' Old Scaley. 

 

Fish handling Message

(This one is for catch and release fishing)

Circle hooks

Knotless nets

De-hooking tools

Release weights

Be quick – a fish out of water is the same as you under water

Wet hands and wet brag mat

Support fish weight don't hold by the jaw

Don’t fish too light and tire out the fish.

Tag line ideas;

“When there on the nest, give them a rest”

“Release ‘em nice, Catch ‘em twice”

“Dead fish don’t breed”

"Dead fish don't tell tails"

 

Safe fishing Message

Watch the weather

Wear safety equipment that is well maintained

Maintain your boat and equipment

Take a jacket

Wear appropriate footwear

Sun Smart

First Aid and know the hazards

Tag line ideas;

“Don’t become fish food”

“Bring home dinner don’t become it”

“You can’t catch fish when your dead”

 

Manage fish stocks Message

Know the rules on size and bag limits

Don’t take nesting fish

Know green zones

Don’t take a fish if you are not sure

Learn why this matters

Tag line ideas;

“Limit your catch don’t catch your limit”

“If you don’t know what it is, don’t keep it”

 

Look after your catch Message

Ikejimi – Brain spike your fish

Bleed the fish

Ice your catch

Tag line ideas;

“Enjoy better fish that last longer”

"Rotten handling - Rotten fish"

 

 

Clean up rubbish Message

Don’t pollute the areas want to eat out of.

Don’t litter the beautiful area you want to be in.

Tag line ideas;

“you wouldn’t buy food from the tip”

"Fish taste better from clean water"

[Kat]

Am I allowed to ask what/who the videos are for?

[Drop Bear]

Just now, Kat said:

Am I allowed to ask what/who the videos are for?

 

They are for best fishing practice to try and educate fishers. I can't really say who for sorry. 

I will let you know later on. 

 

[Old Scaley]

Know where your bait comes from and if there are any biosecurity risks.

[Drop Bear]

54 minutes ago, Old Scaley said:

Know where your bait comes from and if there are any biosecurity risks.

Ripper thanks. 

[Do$tylz]

To add to the "safety" one Rob.

- Tell someone where you are going and what time you will be home.

 

[Drop Bear]

25 minutes ago, Do$tylz said:

To add to the "safety" one Rob.

- Tell someone where you are going and what time you will be home.

 

Good one. 100%

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Good list Robbie, looks like it is coming together nicely.

Maybe you could also add a comment about how seafood fish isn't always the best, and it isn't the hardest thing to go out and catch and feed for yourself!

Cheers Hamish