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State of Origin 2010
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Written by Brisbane Fishing Online
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 21:21 |
 For all those attending the State of Origin fishing competition being held this weekend down on the Brunswick River, there is some important information that you should be aware of. The Brunswick River is located within the Cape Byron Marine Park which is one of the six New South Wales Marine Parks regulated by the Marine Parks Authority.
What does this mean for a competitor in the State of Origin fishing competition?
You need to ensure you are aware of the zoning that applies to the Marine Park and ensure at all times during the event you comply with the zones. In NSW the 'pink zones' called Sanctuary Zones are no fishing zones. The main part of the Brunswick River is in a 'yellow zone' called a Habitat Protection Zone which allows fishing but some of the creeks that come off it are Sanctuary Zones. Fishing and gathering invertebrates is not allowed in the Marine Park Sanctuary Zones, which include most of Marshalls Creek and Simpson's Creek upstream from the Bowling Club.
Along the beach down to Tyagarah there are yellow zones and there is signage in the along the beach and in the dunes demarcating the zone areas.
Please familiarise yourself with the zoning map before fishing! There will be zone maps handed out to each competitor.
Please find the  Zoning Map here which shows the different zones, and explains the activities allowed in each.
Sustainable Fishing
Brunswick Heads is a very popular destination for recreational beach and river fishing and we aim to keep it that way by following simple sustainable fishing practices. To keep fishing in the future we need to maintain healthy and diverse habitats. Only catch sufficient fish for your immediate needs. Use environmentally friendly tackle where possible and dispose of litter responsibly. Please acquaint yourself with the NSW regulations covering bagging and minimum fish sizes displayed on notices and in brochures. Spearfishing is prohibited and you should know it is illegal to sell your catch.
Licences are required in NSW for hand or line fishing, bait collecting or collecting invertebrates or for possession of fishing gear near waters. (Under 18 years are exempt). Licences can be obtained from fishing outlets in town and you must carry the receipt.
You can expect to catch many species in the Brunwick River and surrounding region including estuary perch, yellowfin bream, tarwhine, sand flathead, garfish, leatherjacket, mangrove jack, luderick, moses perch, jewfish, mullet, pearl perch, tailor, silver trevally, snapper.
For those that like to use bait there are some important rules you should know about collecting pippis, yabbies and crabs. The pipi is an important food source for the ied oystercatcher. Pipi collection must be undertaken by hand and should not be taken 50m beyond the high tide mark. They should be used as bait only. Please take only what you need for the day and rebury the small ones. The bag limit is 50. The island near the Ferry Caravan Park is a good place to collect yabbies for bait. Mud, black and mangrove crabs must be under 8.5cm from front to back of carapace. The bag limit is 5.
Location and Size
Cape Byron Marine Park covers approximately 22 000 hectares, extending from Brunswick Heads in the north to Lennox Head in the south. It includes the seabed and extends seaward from the mean high water mark to the 3 nautical mile limit of state waters. The tidal waters of the Brunswick River and its tributaries as well as Belongil and Tallow creeks are also within the marine park.
Special Features of the Marine Park
Local marine habitats include exposed and sheltered sandy beaches, rocky shores, rocky reefs, submerged pinnacles, small rocky islands, coral communities, riverine estuaries, coastal creeks and lakes, and sandy seabed habitats.
Marine life includes many species of dolphins, fish, seabirds and marine plants along with threatened species such as little terns, grey nurse sharks and sea turtles. Many of the fascinating animals that inhabit the waters surrounding Julian rocks including, sharks, rays, turtles, eels, starfish, and corals can be viewed on the Julian rocks website and for video footage go to the Byron underwater website. Examples of some of the tiny marine organisms living in the shallow waters of the Brunswick River including colourful nudibranchs (sea slugs), sea snails, shrimps, crabs, corals, starfish, anemones, octopus, flat worms, sea squirts and sponges can be viewed by going to www.roboastra.com.
Humpback whales travel through the marine park on their annual migration, making the area an important site for long-term monitoring of whale populations. Sites of cultural significance to Indigenous people include Julian Rocks, Cocked Hat Rocks, Cape Byron and beaches around Broken Head.
Recreational and Commercial Use
Use of the resources is regulated through the Cape Byron Marine Park Zoning Plan which aims to conserve marine biodiversity while allowing sustainable recreational and commercial activities. The State of Origin fishing competition requires a permit to hold this event and so please ensure you abide by the regulations. Please read and familiarise yourself with the Cape Byron Marine Park User Guide .
For more information please visit the Marine Parks Authority NSW website
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 July 2010 23:46 |
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Discuss (7 posts)
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Re: State of Origin event within the Cape Byron Marine Park
Jul 28 2010 20:53:56
It is fairly easy to navigate the fishable waters in the river itself. However for those going offshore please double check the map on the front page.
A permit is required for us to run this event and so it is imperative competitors abide by the rules.
Cheers.
Angus
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Re: State of Origin event within the Cape Byron Marine Park
Jul 28 2010 21:16:58
I had a look at the map last night and couldn't tell if the greenzone (pink) comes right into the beach south of the mouth wall, or if it stops a few hundred metres off the beach.
Can anyone clarify this ?
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Re: State of Origin event within the Cape Byron Marine Park
Jul 28 2010 22:35:50
ellicat wrote:
I had a look at the map last night and couldn't tell if the greenzone (pink) comes right into the beach south of the mouth wall, or if it stops a few hundred metres off the beach.
Can anyone clarify this ?
It says that the "Habitat Protection Zone (yellow) extends 100m from mean high water mark"
It also marks a point that is approx 2km south from the wall at the mouth of the brunswick river where the yellow ends and the pink begins
So it looks like you can fish off the beach 
Had to get the bloody hubble telescope out to read it its that small 
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Re: State of Origin event within the Cape Byron Marine Park
Jul 28 2010 23:00:53
you can fish off the beach to the north of the rivermouth and for 2km south of the rivermouth
cant fish in the north arm
dont go past the bowls club in the south arm
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There are too many comments to list them all here. See the forum for the full discussion.
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Product Reviews
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Written by Brisbane Fishing Online
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 07:01 |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 12:54 |
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Re: Pontoon 21 CrackJack
Jul 20 2010 21:09:56
Flicking a few of these around this Sat
Looking forward to it.
Angus
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Re:Pontoon 21 CrackJack
Jul 20 2010 22:45:52
Any idea of the price Angus? nothing in the material.
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Re:Pontoon 21 CrackJack
Jul 21 2010 01:10:34
I've got one of these in the exact colour of that promo one... Looks the goods. Can take high res shots for anyone if they wanna see comparisons or details.
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Re:Pontoon 21 CrackJack
Jul 21 2010 02:09:07
magnetic force balance, anyone know what that means?
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State of Origin 2010
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Written by Brisbane Fishing Online
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Saturday, 17 July 2010 02:13 |
All competitors in the 2010 State of Origin fishing competition should be aware of the New South Wales fishing rules for recreation fishing should they decide to keep a fish they catch. The size and bag limits for the competition target species are listed below. For further information please read the comprehensive fishing guide from NSW DPI (Industry and Investment)
Fin fish
The following information is current at time of printing but some bag and size limits may change over time. It is the responsibility of fishers to ensure they are acting within the law at all times. A maximum daily bag limit of 20 applies to any species not listed in the guide.
Explanation of terms
Bag limit: The maximum number of fish or invertebrates per person in possession. Figure plus asterix (*) denotes limit comprised of any single species or a combination of listed grouped species.
Legal length: The minimum length of a fish unless otherwise stated. A fish which does not reach this minimum length must be immediately returned to the water (see Responsible Fishing section pages 18-22 of the guide for more information). Some species have maximum length restrictions to protect larger breeding females. See page 55 for how to measure fish.
Possession limit: The maximum number of fish a person is allowed to have in their possession at any one time. For all saltwater species the daily bag limit is also the possession limit. Retained fish: All retained fish should be dispatched swiftly and humanely.
Mulloway (Jewfish)
Legal length: 45cm. Only 2 over 70cm.
Bag limit: 5.
Habitat: Rivers/estuary systems, beaches, rocky headlands, inshore reefs.
Good baits: Live Squid, Beach Worms, Mullet, baitfish and oily fish such as Tuna.
Flathead
Legal length: Dusky (Common) Flathead 36cm, only 1 over 70cm. Bluespotted and Tiger Flathead 33cm.
Bag limit: Dusky (Common) Flathead 10. All other Flathead species 20 in total*.
Habitat: Coastal rivers, estuaries, lakes, inlets, beaches and offshore areas.
Good baits: Baitfish (live Poddy Mullet are a great bait), crustaceans, Marine Worms and fish strips. A common catch on diving lures, flies and soft plastics.
Bream & Tarwhine
Legal length: Black, Yellowfin Bream 25cm. Tarwhine 20cm.
Bag limit: 20 in total*.
Habitat: Black or Southern Bream: Creeks and estuary systems, especially in the southern half of NSW. Will tolerate brackish or even fresh water. Yellowfin or Silver Bream: Rivers, estuaries, beaches, rocky headlands, inshore reefs. Tarwhine: Favours estuaries, rocky reefs and beaches. Often found with Yellowfin Bream.
Good baits: Crustaceans, molluscs, Marine Worms, small baitfish. Live Prawns are a great bait for Bream. Will also respond to small minnow lures and soft plastics.
Tailor
Legal length: 30cm.
Bag limit: 20.
Habitat: Beaches, rocky headlands, estuaries, inshore reefs.
Good baits: Small baitfish such as Pilchards and Whitebait or oily fish such as Tuna. Responds aggressively to metal lures and diving minnows.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 23:54 |
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Discuss (4 posts)
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Re: Bag and Size Limits for Saltwater Fish in NSW
Jul 16 2010 22:01:27
Remember to photograph everything guys as per the photo entry rules and format.
There is always one person who doesnt do this and realizes later they could have taken out a placing
Angus
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Re:Bag and Size Limits for Saltwater Fish in NSW
Jul 16 2010 23:24:09
I will have a number of DPI fisheries rules and regulation pamphlets to be given out upon registration guys.
Plus the sticky rulers aswell, with all the size and bag limits.
Cheers
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Re:Bag and Size Limits for Saltwater Fish in NSW
Jul 16 2010 23:56:25
just wondering, if you have a baby on your boat can you say that some of the fish is thiers? eg. you and baby 4 jew? and with crap pots could you have 8?
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Re:Bag and Size Limits for Saltwater Fish in NSW
Jul 17 2010 03:33:32
Just remember that these regulations only apply if you plan on keeping a fish. The entry format requires only a photo submission so undersize and oversize fish are allowed, we just don't want any competitors unknowingly keep a fish for a feed that is not the correct size or bag limit for NSW regulations.
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Benno's catch of the day nice one Benno......lol
Benno's catch of the day did u throw it back ? hope not would like to see if it cleaned up K
Fraser Island Tailor Hay crazywalruz i was using an 85 gram raider on this clip which was shot last wkend i also used the 65 g and same in the gillies slugs
Fraser Island Tailor nice vid there - What lure where you using if you do not mind?
