DPI NSW Catch and Release mats

[Feral]

Well, as I am going to the Gundi carp cull in a few weeks, I figured I had better sus out the NSW fishing rules, size limits etc etc.

well whilst trolling around their website I came across their "Catch and Release Mats", a light weight brag mat. Measures up to 1m, Printed both sides in full colour. marked to the nearest millimeter, white with black for good photo's, popular fish ID photos, and length to weight calculator on the back. Quite cheap as well. I ended up getting 5 delivered for $39!

Front and back shots

Close up of part of front and back.

[Feral]

PS if you want to get one here is the link.

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/mat

[jeff f]

looks good

[Feral]

Yeah I think they are great, I reckon might be the go for yakkers, smaller and easier to handle!

Also has hints on front best way to handle and release fish.

Wish our DPI were as proactive!

Actually at the price they are, might be a good inclusion in the "Classic kit" for this years comp! to allow photo catch and release! (Put a AFO ink stamp on the corner so you know they are current!)

[fishyman]

good idea feral.

also, any note on those truth mats but in the smaller size i think you mentioned 800mm for bream and bass guys?

[pinkey]

catch abd Release mats.. what happens if you put a dead fish on one? looks good

[STU]

fishyman wrote:

good idea feral.

also, any note on those truth mats but in the smaller size i think you mentioned 800mm for bream and bass guys?

I would like to catch a 800mm bream or bass to test it:P

[fishyman]

me too

[pinkey]

ha it would be for the lizzards and togas you get as bycatch .

[fishyman]

i must get a 1m one for my lizards then :P *i wish* sigh

[Feral]

pinkey wrote:

catch abd Release mats.. what happens if you put a dead fish on one? looks good

See that little black wire at the top Pinkey? thats the wires for the inbuilt tazer.......

Called catch and Release mats because thats what they are promoting, also the front has a heap of tips on it on how to handle fish and release them with the minimum amount of harm!

[rayke1938]

fishyman wrote:

good idea feral.

also, any note on those truth mats but in the smaller size i think you mentioned 800mm for bream and bass guys?

I think that Angus is in negiotion with the truth mats.

Cheers

Ray

[Angus]

Feral: Seen them before. I wish I had the ability to ge them made but obviously htey have better funding

Angus