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The Meander Valley Council advise that recent water sampling indicates that the recent algal bloom has cleared and the water has returned to normal. The Caution Notices have been removed from the Dam Wall and Boat Ramp. This improvement in water quality is likely to see an improvement in the fishing also.

Source : https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2020/sep/04/brushy-lagoon-algal-bloom-has-cleared

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 07 September 2020; Hits: 522

Brushy Lagoon

2020 09 01 The micro pigment Aglia rainbow gets the first of the day While the weather is still cold & damp I'm not fishing all that far from home at the moment, plus the larger rivers I would like to have a fish in are running too high for my liking. There are several areas on them where I could fish from the river banks, but for now I'll settle for fishing the smaller streams & creeks. This spin session was done in two different stretches of water on private property where permission to gain access is a must. The weather wasn't looking all that flash when I headed off, looking towards the mountains it was pretty dull with dark, heavy clouds moving in. By the time I arrived at my destination it had started raining, only lightly though, which was okay as I had a lightweight rain jacket in the car. After putting on the waders and wading boots as well as the waterproof jacket I decided not to wear the fishing vest.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: Trout Fishing; Published: 02 September 2020; Hits: 689

2020 08 25 2020 08 25 This brown fell to the Aglia Mouche Noire With the weather still being unstable and more rain forecast as the days goes on I thought it worthwhile to head to the Dasher River on private property close to home. Once there I could see the river was on the rise and running a little on the cloudy side, not enough to put me off fishing it though. After a twenty minute walk to my entry point I was soon in the river (11:15am) flicking a small #00 gold Aglia around. The water temp like the air was very low and cold, today I did wear a waterproof jacket which helped to keep my upper body warm. As I slowly made my way upstream I found the river bottom was pretty slippery and there was quite a lot of green cotton like algae covering them.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: Mersey River; Published: 26 August 2020; Hits: 725

Social and economic impact assessment

As you may be aware, Epuron Projects Pty Ltd is proposing a wind farm on land at St Patricks Plains in the Central Highlands. The project requires approval from the Central Highlands Council, the Environment Protection Authority and the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, requiring preparation of an environmental impact statement. Currently a number of studies relating to flora and fauna, wedge-tailed eagles, traffic, heritage, socio-economic factors, noise and visual impacts are being undertaken for inclusion in the environmental impact statement.

As part of this assessment, Pitt&Sherry are seeking community feedback to inform the community profile and to gather information about community concerns or interest in the project.

A cover letter and feedback form is attached to this email and we would greatly appreciate your assistance by returning this form, or providing your input in an alternative way that suits.

Thank you for your ongoing assistance.

Attached to this post are :

1) A general Cover Letter and

2) A feedback form

Cover LetterCover Letter - Feedback Form

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: Events; Published: 26 August 2020; Hits: 713

Events

learn fly fish The Fly Fishers' Club of Tasmania runs several fly fishing schools per year. These are conducted at a sit down class in the morning and then the afternoon is on the water, just a short drive from Launceston, on the river.

You DO NOT need any gear to attend, but if you have gear please take it.

Sunday 27 September 10am - 3pm.

Sunday 8 November 10am - 3pm.

Program includes a basic understanding for beginners - or for advancing anglers. It is helpful for very beginners through to those that want to get a better understanding.

Tutors are there to help you progress your skills and to help you catch a fish.

Program

Welcome, safety briefing, water safety, hazards and some details about the FFCT.

Casting: Demonstration and basic casting techniques.

Understanding Lines, Leaders, Knots, Flies, Streamcraft.

Onstream demonstrations and understanding techniques such as dry fly, nymph under dry, nymphing etc.

Question time.

To book - go online or buy it in-store. Places are limited.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: Events; Published: 26 August 2020; Hits: 425

Events

Little Pine marker Little Pine Lagoon boat users would be aware that there has been a voluntary no petrol motors area at the northern end of the lagoon for several years to protect the aquatic plants and water quality.

The area has been identified as north of a line of buoys which ran from just north of Bertrams Island to the western shore. The line of buoys has been problematic in that each year the movement of surface ice across the lagoon has moved the buoys, often a considerable distance.

To alleviate what has been an annual task to re-align the buoys back into place, Anglers Alliance Tasmania with assistance from IFS, has removed the buoy line and replaced it with two white marker posts, each fitted with a white disk and located at about the high water mark on either side of the lagoon.

Boat users are now asked to observe the no petrol outboard area on the northern side of a line drawn between the two marker posts. It is recommended that only electric motors and manual propulsion be used to protect the fragile aquatic plant coverage in this shallow area of the lagoon.

Source: https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2020/aug/19/responsible-boating-little-pine-lagoon

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 24 August 2020; Hits: 550

2020 08 18 First trout of the 2020 21 season Like the previous season I had a late start to this trout season which is mainly due to the body not being quite right for river/stream fishing. Towards the end of last season I was struggling more than ever with hip and lower back problems, that's the reason for only having 63 river trips over the nine month season. My average since moving to Tasmania in March 2000 is 85 trips per season. During the off season I had x-rays & scans that showed I require having hip replacements & lower back discs (3 of them) removed, hence the late start to this season. Anyway, a few days ago I hit a small stream one day and a large river the next day for a trial run to see how the body would stand up to a sixty minute spin session in them. I pulled reasonably well, it was good to get some practice in to hone up the casting skills, nice to be back in the water even though the water temperature was around the three to four degree mark.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: Trout Fishing; Published: 24 August 2020; Hits: 702

Adrian

Lady with trout After a long break from trout fishing for some of us and all the recent disruption to our lives, one Tasmanian tradition continued this weekend with the opening of the 2020-21 brown trout fishing season.

Anglers were out in force around the state making the most of idyllic winter weather to head back to their favourite fishing spots or trying somewhere new.

With the assistance of Tasmania Police, MaST and Parks and Wildlife our Officers were on patrol, and inspected approximately 736 anglers and 113 boats. Compliance with Inland Fisheries and Marine and Safety Legislation was very pleasing. There were two infringements were issued for fisheries offences, whilst four were issued for boating safety offences.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 05 August 2020; Hits: 1290

IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies

Kara Salmonjpg The new trout season begins tomorrow. To support angling opportunities in regional areas we have stocked 100 Atlantic salmon into Lake Kara.

At an average weight of over 1.5kg, they will test the skills of any angler. Remember the bag limit in Lake Kara is 5 fish total, of which only 2 may measure longer than 500mm. Thanks to Tassal for kindly donating the fish.

For those that are yet to purchase their licence, please visit www.ifs.tas.gov.au Doing so might also allow you to win $10,000 if you catch one of the 5 tagged fish released into different waters around the state. For more information on the Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion. You’ve got to be in it to win it!

Source: https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2020/jul/31/atlantic-salmon-released-lake-kara-start-season

Atlantic salmon release
into Lake Kara for start
of the season will
provide some action
for local anglers.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 01 August 2020; Hits: 1263