Thread: Corona Virus

Originally Posted by johntins

I was accused of wanting my fellow members to die, by a grub .

I got that one in a PM. Said I'd attacked him! Never said so on the open forum. Perhaps it was the same grub. We'll live, Bob.

This is one of the very few times I've considered putting someone in to MODS. I had put him on my ignore list, and made it known, but he continued to PM me, that was fine, I could just ignore him. I didn't need to know what he was posting, however a member quoted him in a return post, to show his disgust, and that was when I saw what he had posted. This same member posted earlier on that older members were going to die with the virus, and that was removed. I thought that was the end of it. But he came back, and continued on . Anyway, all over now. Hopefully we can get the thread back, and continue on, suitably chastened.

[QUOTE=trout1105;2985043]I understand the need for social distancing and making unnecessary trips to town But I am wondering if it is still allowable/OK to launch a boat and go fishing??
How do I find out if I am still able to go fishing as many of our beach fishing spots are practically deserted most of the time and I don't have to go through any towns to get there.[/QUOT

If you are not in self isolation and the state is not self lockdown then Maybe fishing can be as necessary as going to the supermarket if the end result is for food whilst practicing social distancing . .

Originally Posted by trout1105

I understand the need for social distancing and making unnecessary trips to town But I am wondering if it is still allowable/OK to launch a boat and go fishing??
How do I find out if I am still able to go fishing as many of our beach fishing spots are practically deserted most of the time and I don't have to go through any towns to get there.

Great question mate. Technically you could attach your boat and take yourself off fishing. You could pay by card at the bowser when filling at the servo.

If you needed rescuing from the water social distancing goes out the window...but that is a very unlikely scenario.

Having said that I would feel I was not.acting with the spirit of the Govt's approach if I hooked up the boat and took off. It's also like giving the middle digit to people who are heeding the Govt's messages to say home. M2CW.

But mental health is also vitally important. If your mental health is suffering and the only way a person has to relieve that is in the water then I reckon they should go (And just take all steps to reduce risk).

Cheers

Cheers

Originally Posted by trout1105

I understand the need for social distancing and making unnecessary trips to town But I am wondering if it is still allowable/OK to launch a boat and go fishing??
How do I find out if I am still able to go fishing as many of our beach fishing spots are practically deserted most of the time and I don't have to go through any towns to get there.

I was wondering the same thing yesterday. Throw the 'yak on the 'tilly and chase a few bass in my local river. I wouldn't come within coo-ee of another soul. I decided to give it a miss on the premise, 'Ignorance is no excuse blah blah'.

Maybe a call to the police to see if it is OK would be the answer?
Instead of launching the boat and have a Tiny chance of needing rescue I could simply do some beach fishing?

Originally Posted by windsock

You'll be very lucky if you can. Make the most of the opportunity if allowed.

Here in NZ, no! Our authorities have indicated, any activity likely to need assistance from others if you get into trouble, is out. Fishing, surfing, kayaking.... all water activity is not allowed. Our police have been 'educating' those they have encountered doing these. All press stories would indicate an underlying implication that this could turn to sterner action pretty quick if the message if continually ignored.

I thought about venturing to the local river in 2-minutes walking distance with the fly rod but even our Fish and Game council has indicated no, not allowed as it is a water based activity. *sigh* Ironically I can still watch them in the river, just not that closely...

It's a good time for the trout at least

Originally Posted by trout1105

Maybe a call to the police to see if it is OK would be the answer?
Instead of launching the boat and have a Tiny chance of needing rescue I could simply do some beach fishing?

Trout this is QLD advice from Fisheries. May differ state to state.

Cheers

Originally Posted by bob10

You may not be aware that certain posts can be regarded as a criminal offence, and if reported , the police can trace you and charge you. So be very careful when you go to post something that may be regarded as such.

Not in my country.