Anyone chase SBT in NSW water?

[Rod Bender]

If so...you should be interested in this!
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/spe ... hanges-sbt" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[scott__henning]

What did it used to be? 2 per person?

Also the pdf on that page contradicts what is said on the site.
The pdf "new fishing rules" says their is no boat limit :S

Tbh I haven't fished for bluefin but intend to, this is not going to put me off, who really needs to keep more than 1 bluefin? That's a lot of fish as it is

Edit: oh I see it used to be 7.

Well that is a dramatic change but I guess if it's backed by studies that suggest they are in decline everyone just has to wear it on the chin I guess. Still, bagging 2 in the boat per day will get you a hell of a lot of bluefin

[Nude up]

Any body know why they changed the rules they are the same fish that swim past portland hope the vic government dont change the rules here. Have they changed the rules for the long liners or just the rec angler

[ducky]

What did it used to be? 2 per person?

Also the pdf on that page contradicts what is said on the site.
The pdf "new fishing rules" says their is no boat limit :S

Tbh I haven't fished for bluefin but intend to, this is not going to put me off, who really needs to keep more than 1 bluefin? That's a lot of fish as it is

Edit: oh I see it used to be 7.

Well that is a dramatic change but I guess if it's backed by studies that suggest they are in decline everyone just has to wear it on the chin I guess. Still, bagging 2 in the boat per day will get you a hell of a lot of bluefin

If I spend the money to go to bermagui or Eden taking 1 fish hardly makes it worth it. I don't mean I'd rape the ocean but 1 fish when the majority are school fish of around 12kg makes the trip not really worth it. Considering the expenses targeting said fish. Such a trip for 2 people costs around $500 with subsequent days costing around $250 ea. (fuel, Accomodation food)

I see that part of the world losing a lot of revenue that the fishing brings.