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Post by harrytom on Jun 3, 2023 7:57:42 GMT 12
Yep...it's long overdue a ban on inshore trawling. Longlines only within 12 mile limit. Like Asia we won't be happy until theres nothing left for anyone. The old 'if I can't have it then nobody's going to have it 'syndrome. And while we're at it reduced limits. Do you really need 7 snapper per person per day. We take one or two a day for 4. More power to Jono. At least he did something oh and bloody hell I see the Minister of Fisheries is another woman. Are there any men left in guvmit? (hipkins doesn't count) No problem if they are the best person for the job but suspect they are the only person available. why are comms snapper size still 25cm? need to change cod size to allow small fish to escape,same size for all.
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Post by armchairadmiral on Jun 3, 2023 8:38:46 GMT 12
Agreed. In addition to reducing our take we have a size of mid 30's. We don't starve for fish and sometimes have to go without due to small size. Amazing how small fish can take a large hook. It really hurts when they swallow the hook and are undersize. Anyone got a solution on how to let them go unharmed when that happens ?
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Post by harrytom on Jun 3, 2023 12:17:09 GMT 12
Cut the line close to mouth while still in the water even ss hooks rust out in time
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Post by w44vi on Jun 4, 2023 21:48:49 GMT 12
I remove the barb so the the hook can be remove with less damage to the fish
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Post by Fogg on Jul 3, 2023 10:09:06 GMT 12
Anyone else seriously into sea-swimming?
I’ve always swum loads over summer but either converted to wetsuit or given up entirely from about May to October.
But this year, inspired by Jono’s endeavours, I’ve studied the science of adapting to colder waters and determined to keep swimming bare-skin only through the winter.
It seems that regular immersion is key to adaption and I’ve been swimming every day for the last few weeks as the sea cools down. It’s now down to 14-15C, depending on where you are around Auckland, and I can now last ~30 mins without too much problem.
And the post-swim ‘high’ is amazing - keeps me lifted for the rest of the day. I’ve heard psychologists say that the benefits to mood are typically lifting you 1-2 points on a 10 point scale - so if you were feeling 7/10 before you’ll feel 8-9/10 instead. I’ve certainly found that’s true.
Any other crazy nutbar cold-water swimmers out there? 😊
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Post by GO30 on Jul 3, 2023 13:48:22 GMT 12
Anyone else seriously into sea-swimming? I’ve always swum loads over summer but either converted to wetsuit or given up entirely from about May to October. But this year, inspired by Jono’s endeavours, I’ve studied the science of adapting to colder waters and determined to keep swimming bare-skin only through the winter. It seems that regular immersion is key to adaption and I’ve been swimming every day for the last few weeks as the sea cools down. It’s now down to 14-15C, depending on where you are around Auckland, and I can now last ~30 mins without too much problem. And the post-swim ‘high’ is amazing - keeps me lifted for the rest of the day. I’ve heard psychologists say that the benefits to mood are typically lifting you 1-2 points on a 10 point scale - so if you were feeling 7/10 before you’ll feel 8-9/10 instead. I’ve certainly found that’s true. Any other crazy nutbar cold-water swimmers out there? 😊 There are a few studies showing cold bursts can do good things for you. I like to think that as last evening forken H was it cold, so cold I busted out my puffer brought for use above 14,000ft.
While not sea swimming I did spend a nice chunk of the weekend rain and mud swimming. This rain everyday it's as close to swimming as you can get while standing up.
I do like a good swim though but more a sock cocked warmer water sort of a dude.
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Post by w44vi on Jul 3, 2023 19:29:51 GMT 12
The only cold water I like is in the form of small squares
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Post by GO30 on Jul 4, 2023 20:30:12 GMT 12
The only cold water I like is in the form of small squares Those little hard squares of water are damn handy.
A mate got his staff a team activity, a ginger beer making kit. I thought good idea so my team got a still. It's first run of Gin is in production now. But I kicked it off with some 96% ethanol which became Lemoncello 2 days ago. Just did a alcohol check to find it's around 45% but throw in a couple of those small hard squares of water and it's not at all shabby. I've been studying a documentary series on distilling which has give us some great ideas when we want to swap from a wash to a mash, it's called Moonshiners
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