b'Feature CAYMANAvailable in 12V, 24V and 36V modelsMarlin are not in the Quota Management System, and we need it to stay that way.Because marlin are not in theManagement System in 2004. people, Hands off our Marlin, Quota Management System (weWe are concerned that a similarand I Fish. I Care. I Vote.hope it stays that way) there areoutcome could apply to stripedIts vital that we continue to no measures in place to limit themarlin. Will commercial longliningparticipate in public consultation number of dead marlin commercialpractices change to ensure moreprocesses concerning our fishers can land. If regulationsstriped marlin are caught withfisheries. The government isC A T C H M O R E F I S H W I T H H A S W I N Gare weakened, the fishery is notan increase in the number thatobliged to hear what we have toWhether youre drifting the shoreline chasing snapper or jigging for kingfish, the Haswing Cayman safeguarded from exploitation. arrive on the boat dead? say whether they like it or not. trolling motor gives you total boat control at the push of a button. With GPS anchor spot lock to Industry argues that theyIn 2013, government officials raisedhold your position in wind and current, and ultra-quiet operation that wont spook the fish, it lets ought to be able to land marlinTHE POWER OF PEOPLE the prospect of commercialisingyou fish smarter, stay on the hotspot, and focus on what really matterscatching more.that are dead because it wouldIf theres one upside to this ludicrousmarlin, starting with a limited reduce wastage. This narrative isproposal, its the recreationalamount of quota.Following a smokescreen to create a newfishing community coming together,unprecedented public opposition revenue stream from a public fishery. speaking out, and pushing back. at the time the Minister quickly cut Weve seen the consequencesOn 22 November, more thanthe line on pursuing it any further.T R O L L I N G M O T O Rof removing similar regulations1000 people, young and old,History shows that when enough protecting broadbill. In theswapped the boat ramp for theof us speak up, we can stop these 1990s the government allowedAuckland harbour bridge, joiningproposals dead in the water. 24-MONTH WARRANTY UP TO 98 INCH SHAFT MANUAL STOW/DEPLOYthe commercial sale of broadbillthe One Ocean Protest with theirHeres hoping that the government swordfish caught as bycatch only.boats, trailers, and jet skis in tow.will see the value of keeping Shortly after, commercial catchesTogether opposing the creepingmarlin, one of the few non-skyrocketed, broadbill became aprivatisation of our fisheries. commercial only fisheries andAPPLE SMART WATCH CONTROL HELMSMAN APP INTEGRATION WIRELESS HAND REMOTEprofitable target species and wasSigns were held high withrecognise that some treasures eventually included in the Quotaslogans such as Fish for theare too important to be sold.Auckland - 09 415 8303 Whangarei - 09 438 6353Tauranga - 07 927 9270 www.lusty-blundell.co.nz48FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE LAB1118'