Inshore netters
- Thread starter bigroppa
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if that was true, when the conditions where right for bass fishing anglers would be getting quite a few, not just the odd one or two a season. And don't come back and say the netters got them all. Getting rid of inshore netters, etc I believe would only be a short term fix, maybe three to five years before catches started dropping off, the main problem lies well out to sea in breeding grounds and where tons of fish are being dumped being replaced by bigger fish caught later. Something has got to be done at the source of the problem, then we can start sorting out management of the fringes.
If you look at catch reports over the last 5 years,February has been crap.Ive fished since the late 60s and its never been a great month anyway.The big shoals of Sprats draw the fish offshore.
Most of the Cod have been showing from late September to late December,then just an odd big fish till early March.
The Cod fishing will only get better when the EU gets rid of this "STUPID" species quota system.
When a boat has its quota of Cod they are still allowed to trawl for other fish.
Any Cod caught while fishing for other species has to be dumped.
Have a look at this.
BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | Scots anger over discarded fish
The bright spark that thought of this system should have a 5lb Cod stuck up his @rse......
Most of the Cod have been showing from late September to late December,then just an odd big fish till early March.
The Cod fishing will only get better when the EU gets rid of this "STUPID" species quota system.
When a boat has its quota of Cod they are still allowed to trawl for other fish.
Any Cod caught while fishing for other species has to be dumped.
Have a look at this.
BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | Scots anger over discarded fish
The bright spark that thought of this system should have a 5lb Cod stuck up his @rse......
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EDIT: by willywetegg
You do realise Davey that if anything happens to any net in this area that people would be getting in touch with this website to give your info to the Police.
Leave the vigilanty posts out, it doesn't help anyone and can really hurt the RSA arguement if someone did this.
Jim.
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EDIT: by willywetegg
You do realise Davey that if anything happens to any net in this area that people would be getting in touch with this website to give your info to the Police.
Leave the vigilanty posts out, it doesn't help anyone and can really hurt the RSA arguement if someone did this.
Jim.
SnaggedUpLad
Well-known member
Well no one could condon such action because it is illegal but I couldnt disagree with it either lol
Mike.Haley
Well-known member
Give the Sea Fisheries Commission a ring to find out if this is legal.
Their number is 01670731399.
I gave them a call yesterday and am waiting for them to call me back.
sless
Moderator
he is probably out hauling his nets
waldof
Well-known member
Try email, if it's not in black and white it didn't happen.
"Northumberland Sea Fisheries Committee" <[email protected]>.
More people who ask, the more questions will be asked.
"Northumberland Sea Fisheries Committee" <[email protected]>.
More people who ask, the more questions will be asked.
fair enough but no 1 else seems to be going to do anything about these its just so anoying how us lad put the time and effort in all year round for a bit fun and a few fish then u get the netters do it for pure greed not enjoyment or fun they hav all that sea and put them within casting distance of us lads just so annoying.
northeast1
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So am i understanding thsi right...
If i purchase a net from one of the many people selling them at our ports and go out n my boat and drop in 500 yards off shore, as long as i ahve it marked it would be legal with no other paper work unless i wished to sell the fish on??
Dont worry lads not planning on doing this before the messages start flooding in
the fun is catching them not netting them.
If i purchase a net from one of the many people selling them at our ports and go out n my boat and drop in 500 yards off shore, as long as i ahve it marked it would be legal with no other paper work unless i wished to sell the fish on??
Dont worry lads not planning on doing this before the messages start flooding in
the fun is catching them not netting them.SnaggedUpLad
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So am i understanding thsi right...
If i purchase a net from one of the many people selling them at our ports and go out n my boat and drop in 500 yards off shore, as long as i ahve it marked it would be legal with no other paper work unless i wished to sell the fish on??
Dont worry lads not planning on doing this before the messages start flooding in
you should do, well have another NvS then pull it and drop all the fish... if thats possible lol
el_sid
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around the end of last year a was having some crackin sessions with the bass around this area, just schoolies up to mabey 2.5lb still great fun
a had worked out what state of tide, sea conditions, weather etc and a would know the school would be in the area because of these
not every time but quite often worked
and to think the school that av fished for and put in hrs workin out there habits, catching them and returning them
has been wiped out by netters and most of which would be undersize makes me very sad
and angry
we could have some great fishing in this area if things where sorted out
a had worked out what state of tide, sea conditions, weather etc and a would know the school would be in the area because of these
not every time but quite often worked
and to think the school that av fished for and put in hrs workin out there habits, catching them and returning them
has been wiped out by netters and most of which would be undersize makes me very sad and angrywe could have some great fishing in this area if things where sorted out
mark
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So am i understanding thsi right...
If i purchase a net from one of the many people selling them at our ports and go out n my boat and drop in 500 yards off shore, as long as i ahve it marked it would be legal with no other paper work unless i wished to sell the fish on??
Dont worry lads not planning on doing this before the messages start flooding in
yup.
you can also drop a longline and trawl as well. as long as the nets are within regulation lengths and mesh sizes, and the longline has no more than 25 hooks (Might be more not sure) you can do what you like
Please read these if you are talking about the Northumberland coast it dependant on the time of the year and area, look at fixed engines Byelaw 4
THE NORTHUMBERLAND SEA FISHERIES COMMITTEE - Byelaws
THE NORTHUMBERLAND SEA FISHERIES COMMITTEE - Byelaws
not sure about the 80 stone.the quota set for the netters for this year is 1ton yes 1ton.last year was set at 2ton.that equates to about 5-8 stone a day 7 days a week if the weather permits,and they cant roll it over, next year maybe cut to half a ton we can only hope.the quota is for white fish so doesnt matter what what they catch.
Don't Cut Them Loose!
Don't Cut Them Loose!
I agree with much of what's been said re. 'Gill Nets'.
BUT, odious as they may be, don't be tempted to cut them free under the cover of darkness.
A free floating net, at the mercy of wind and tide can have a devastating on marine life for years.
cheors,
Drof
Don't Cut Them Loose!
I agree with much of what's been said re. 'Gill Nets'.
BUT, odious as they may be, don't be tempted to cut them free under the cover of darkness.
A free floating net, at the mercy of wind and tide can have a devastating on marine life for years.
cheors,
Drof
Red5
Well-known member
I wrote to the NSFC last year about a number of differnent issues White fish quotas are dealt with by the Marine and Fisheries Agency, as they act on behalf of the UK reagrding EU legislation.
I was told that there were a dozens of Bass being caught locally by local netters on a daily basis (won't say my source) and selling them on locally, I was told by NSFC that if the netters have the requisite fishing licence issued by DEFRA and the fish are above the MLS, then there is not a problem.
This is the page regarding licences.
Marine and Fisheries Agency - Grants and licences
And here is the page relating to quotas, yet I fail to see Bass included in the list!
Marine and Fisheries Agency - Fisheries Management
I was told that there were a dozens of Bass being caught locally by local netters on a daily basis (won't say my source) and selling them on locally, I was told by NSFC that if the netters have the requisite fishing licence issued by DEFRA and the fish are above the MLS, then there is not a problem.
This is the page regarding licences.
Marine and Fisheries Agency - Grants and licences
And here is the page relating to quotas, yet I fail to see Bass included in the list!
Marine and Fisheries Agency - Fisheries Management
