Jason submitted this short tale but unfortunately Luke wasn’t able to incorporate it into December newsletter. mystery
Jason M’s ‘Mysteries’
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ACT Fisheries Act Review – Comments Sought
From our President:
On 4 December the ACT Government released its review discussion paper of the now outdated Fisheries Act 2000 Act . The paper is formatted with short backgrounds on various angling issues followed by a Have Your Say section which includes a couple of questions for discussion. As a very active angling organisation, this is our opportunity to have direct input into the management of OUR fishery here in the ACT.
CAA members are encouraged to read the review and e-mail comments before Monday 5 February to epsddcomms@act.gov.au You can answer the specific questions in the review, raise new issues not originally covered or just make general comments.
One issue not canvassed in the report but was mentioned by the discussion paper’s author at the media launch was whether or not we should have recreational fishing licenses in the ACT. We currently do not and nor do we have a single dedicated fisheries ranger according to one of the Cotter-based ACT rangers who spoke at the launch of the discussion paper.
While all or part of your comments may be posted on the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate web site or included in the consultation report, your name will not be used without your permission. Please include the words Canberra Anglers’ Association in any submission you make because that WILL be included in the final report. (From Blogmaster: I would suggest you might cc the CAA contact email as this will assist the executive formulate the CAA response.)
A web version of the discussion paper is available at https://www.yoursay.act.gov
Googong Gate Progress
We got this message in from Communications at Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development (ACT Government).
We just wanted to let you know we’re installing an automatic access gate at the southern foreshores to Googong dam next week. This will maintain existing access arrangements, but the installation will require a closure of the vehicle gate from 5 to 8 December (weather permitting).
December 2017 Burley Line (Newsletter Issue 128)
(Bill plus Peter’s finger 😁)
In my absence JQ and Luke have done a great job. Many thanks to Lyall for his contribution from his recent USA trip. I’m embarrassed to grace the front page – more photos needed folk!
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Fly Tying – 22 Nov 2017
An evening that you can’t afford to miss… Evan of Createafly fly tying has agreed to host fly tying next week on Wednesday evening from 7:30 at Raiders Weston at 1 Liardet Street in Weston.
The theme will be “all those fly tying questions you were too embarrassed to ask” so it will be a question and answer and demonstration session. Please send your questions through to Evan so that he can prepare his answers and demonstrations.
My question is “Who was Mrs Simpson anyway and why is she known as a killer???”
Bring your usual fly tying equipment.
See you all there for an out-of-the-ordinary night!!!
November 2017 Burley Line (Newsletter Issue 127)
Well, it has been a busy month, what with trout stream opening, Lyle Knowles (back to the Cotter), Nathan doing well with the recent Fly Fishing Australia competition and some of us travelling. All this and more coming up here. A huge issue this month – principally due to the contributions from Jason M, many thanks.
ANSA “Burrinjuck Convention” – Fishing Tournament – 3-5 Nov
Not sure how I missed this one. Our mates at Canberra Fisho’s have been running this tournament since I was a callow youth.
More information at http://canberrafishos.com/
CAA Fly Tying – 25 Oct 2017 – Bibio
Nathan led the team tying the bibio. He remarked that he did quite well with it at Tantangara Dam for the recent FFA event.
Black and red seals fur, silver wire and hen hackle. More details via email.
keyword wetfly
RFNSW (Minister’s Advisory Body) Meeting 6 Minutes
Steve Samuels has passed the latest minutes (less trust fund considerations – don’t worry when it stops abruptly on page 10.)
Seems to have spent a balance towards salt water.
Lyle Knowles
Apologies, I’ve just been reminded that our Events page (and our membership card) is showing the incorrect date for Lyle Knowles. Subsequent to the printing a decision was taken to shift from the one day event on Saturday and instead the event will be held Sun 22 Oct.
There was also some discussion about the determination of the winner given that in the past it was ‘best bag’. Committee has confirmed that the winner will be the longest (nose to tail) individual fish.