Bob F Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 Another article in the NFSA report is that BASS (Bass Anglers Sportfishing Society) are campaigning to increase the minimum landing size (mls) and to have a closed season for bass from Dec 31st to Mar 30th within the 12 mile limit. More information is available from Bass Restoration Chairman Steve Pitts on steve@pitts18.freeserve.co.uk Bob F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 FBAC introduced an inceased minimum size for bass last year. This was well documented in the press. From 16" to 24" I think? Something we could think about? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Just looked it up. BFM June 03' p.15 Cod 40cm minimum Bass 45cm minimum The final comment was ' Maybe a small drop in a big ocean, but every long march begins with a small step' Could PBSBAC do our bit? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Adam This is a subject that could be discussed at one of our meetings. We are free to set our own size limits although at the moment we abide by the sizes laid down by the NFSA. My own personal opinion is I would rather members kept smaller, legal size none breading stock than take the larger breeding fish. What does everyone else think? Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Yep - should have raised it at the AGM. Hmmm - see your point, but surely the older fish have 'had their day' take them and leave the smaller ones to breed and continue the population. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Bass are very slow growing fish and do not mature for many years. Those small 2/3lbers may have to survive a further 3 years before they start breeding. I'm sure Bob during his species article development will research this and let us know the exact breeding cycle. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Adam This is a subject that could be discussed at one of our meetings. We are free to set our own size limits although at the moment we abide by the sizes laid down by the NFSA. My own personal opinion is I would rather members kept smaller, legal size none breading stock than take the larger breeding fish. What does everyone else think? Martin I think I'll have to agree with you on that one, as it is the big fish (4lb +) that breeds, each big fish we take, there are one less fish to breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Martin, Was only discussing the same this morning. I shall be returning any large Bass I catch this summer and keeping only the smaller ones. ( Assuming I catch any big ones ) Bass are extremely slow growing and by replacing the large bass we are replacing breeding stock. Replacing small bass and the odds are lower they will survive to breed ( netted etc. ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMBOB Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 I also agree to putting the "big old girls" back ,A big bass can be almost as old as its captor ! I think they have urned there right to go back for just dogeing that many nets!! And not getting caught by me of course!!! I kept the first double I caught but got so much More satifaction from putting them back.Thats its for me back they go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 James Excellent idea re the trophy for best released specimen can I leave it to you to bring up at the next meeting in aob Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Hang on jimbo - I swear you ate more than you put back last year?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMBOB Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Dont get me wrong bass does taste good . ................Very good!! and ive eaten a few, But Ive got to put some back To give you a chance to catch one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Not being an expert on the subject, but reading other forums, my understanding is that the larger the hen fish, the larger percentile bodyweight of eggs is laid, there fore the larger fish are our best bet for stock maintenance............and............I havent got a pan big enough for a fillet from a double!!!!!!!!! Regards.....Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviduk Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 I also agree to putting the "big old girls" back ,A big bass can be almost as old as its captor ! I think they have urned there right to go back for just dogeing that many nets!! Hi Im with James on this one Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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