Another $10,000 NT barramundi
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
Thx for posting that data jpb15.
I'm surprised by the growth rate or lack of for #1; 3cm in 11 months and #2; 2cm in 6 months. For fish of that size I would have expected a more significant increase? Poor wets leading to low food availability and increased stress and/or inability to feed for extended periods due to concentration of sharks......not sure but I would think those figures are below average?
I'm surprised by the growth rate or lack of for #1; 3cm in 11 months and #2; 2cm in 6 months. For fish of that size I would have expected a more significant increase? Poor wets leading to low food availability and increased stress and/or inability to feed for extended periods due to concentration of sharks......not sure but I would think those figures are below average?
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
Yes JPB15, I am almost certain that barra are relatively territorial when at a juvinile stage. I also think the schools of fish will return every year or so to the same locations in a river that they are born in. The few tags I have caught have all been with in a 5km stretch of river 2 years after initial capture.
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
I accept what you are saying, and I must admit in the past, we questioned the results ourselves.NBN wrote:Thx for posting that data jpb15.
I'm surprised by the growth rate or lack of for #1; 3cm in 11 months and #2; 2cm in 6 months. For fish of that size I would have expected a more significant increase? Poor wets leading to low food availability and increased stress and/or inability to feed for extended periods due to concentration of sharks......not sure but I would think those figures are below average?
I just wrote down the numbers the other day, without reading them.
Our measuring stick is in 5 cm increments, and is more accurate than the shrinking, or undersized Brag Mats.
At times, we thought maybe they, (whoever tagged the fish) had 2 fish at once, and recorded the wrong fish, to the wrong number.
I am sure all our measurements would be within 2 cm.
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
I was thinking that but the downside is those areas may then be heavily targeted by fishermen in any following competition.cuddlescooper wrote:I think after the comp, the exact locations of all the fish tagged should be released. A lot of data and estimations of fishing pressure could come from this.
Jpb it's good to know the same fish can be fooled at least twice.
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
$10k one caught at Bynoe yesterday.
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
Number 8 (9) http://www.milliondollarfish.com.au/forum/ Unbelievable.
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
The chances of getting the Million Dollar Fish are getting better. 1 in 69.
Only Time is against us
Unfortunately, I am only going to get 1 more trip in.
Only Time is against us
Unfortunately, I am only going to get 1 more trip in.
Sick of coming home Fishless
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
jpb15 wrote:I accept what you are saying, and I must admit in the past, we questioned the results ourselves.NBN wrote:Thx for posting that data jpb15.
I'm surprised by the growth rate or lack of for #1; 3cm in 11 months and #2; 2cm in 6 months. For fish of that size I would have expected a more significant increase? Poor wets leading to low food availability and increased stress and/or inability to feed for extended periods due to concentration of sharks......not sure but I would think those figures are below average?
I just wrote down the numbers the other day, without reading them.
Our measuring stick is in 5 cm increments, and is more accurate than the shrinking, or undersized Brag Mats.
At times, we thought maybe they, (whoever tagged the fish) had 2 fish at once, and recorded the wrong fish, to the wrong number.
I am sure all our measurements would be within 2 cm.
Mate not questioning your measurements and comp fish are verified and matched to tag #'s, so they should be correct. I'm interested in what appear to be slow growth rates for 1-2ish year classes and the potential reasons. Anyway, getting off topic; almost 12% of tagged fish recaptured in a few months is the real surprise for me!
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
I am also surprised 8 fish have been caught.
I think it is time we started putting pressure on the Gov't to extend the Comp.
Even if the Million Dollar fish was discounted to say (pick a number), and continue for a couple more months.
I am sure all of the Tourism Industry would think it would be a good idea to continue the Comp, into the Better fishing season.
I think it is time we started putting pressure on the Gov't to extend the Comp.
Even if the Million Dollar fish was discounted to say (pick a number), and continue for a couple more months.
I am sure all of the Tourism Industry would think it would be a good idea to continue the Comp, into the Better fishing season.
Sick of coming home Fishless
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
Is there any hard factual evidence that this promotion has brought any great increase in visitors or $'s to the Topend ??jpb15 wrote:....... and continue for a couple more months.
I am sure all of the Tourism Industry would think it would be a good idea to continue the Comp, into the Better fishing season.
From what I can gather, all tagged fish have been caught by locals - not that I've got any issue with that - just say'n .....
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
Yeah slug ,,,I know 4 relos that dropped a cool $10k up here chasing
the big one for 3 weeks , Don't no how much the tackle shops saw $$$
but the pubs and casino loved em .
the big one for 3 weeks , Don't no how much the tackle shops saw $$$
but the pubs and casino loved em .
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
does anyone know if these fished were wild fish tagged and released or were they farmed barra. The latest one particularly looks awful dark for a salt water fish. Still amazed 8 have been caught have to eat humble pie on that 1
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
I heard they were all wild caught
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
Maybe not that much this year but if this comp is going to run for the few years as mentioned it has to be good for tourism. Last I heard there was over 30,000 registered
Wasn't it rumoured that once comp ends its going to be $100 or so a tag. And new colour tags for next year.
Wasn't it rumoured that once comp ends its going to be $100 or so a tag. And new colour tags for next year.
A Fish in the Boat is Worth Five in the Shop.
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Re: Another $10,000 NT barramundi
I hear spare parts and boat mechanics have done quite well out of it. With those who have not been out in a few years inspired to just off the old tinny... And then break down not far from the ramps
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