PinHead
08-01-2006, 06:00 PM
Maybe this has been discussed previously, I don't know. Several members have said they do not have floats on their crab pots and sink them and use a gaff or something similar to locate them. That makes sense to me to try and keep your gear away from the thieves but......from the Qld Govt website:
"Crab pots or dillies
Up to 4 crab pots or dillies (or a combination of pots and dillies) may be used per person. When fishing for mud crabs and blue swimmer crabs a person in possession of the apparatus must be at least 15 years old. Crab pots and dillies must be marked by an identifying tag bearing the surname and address of the owner. When not fixed to something they must have attached a light coloured surface float, not less than 15cm in any dimension, with the name of the owner clearly inscribed on it. Regulated crabs must be removed and returned to the water immediately."
Would sinking them then be against the regulations as it says that if not fixed to something they must have a float attached.
"Crab pots or dillies
Up to 4 crab pots or dillies (or a combination of pots and dillies) may be used per person. When fishing for mud crabs and blue swimmer crabs a person in possession of the apparatus must be at least 15 years old. Crab pots and dillies must be marked by an identifying tag bearing the surname and address of the owner. When not fixed to something they must have attached a light coloured surface float, not less than 15cm in any dimension, with the name of the owner clearly inscribed on it. Regulated crabs must be removed and returned to the water immediately."
Would sinking them then be against the regulations as it says that if not fixed to something they must have a float attached.