The council should definitely look at making a fishing competition to reduce the numbers of these invasive fish in the waterways around Mackay. They have done similar with the cane toads years ago
This is strange...i got told off TWICE by a council worker that you CAN'T fish in there. "Directive from management" because its a "wildlife habitat" I was told. She acknowledged there's no signage, but said that didn't matter.
If that was the case than I’d suggest they put signage up. They just don’t like people fishing there because of the public interface and the occasional stinky fish being left on the bank. It’s just an old anabranch of the pioneer river. 5 council staff saw me fishing and said nothing. 1 actually said there are more of them (jag cichlids) over there, encouraging me. Fishing here is the only thing keeping the numbers down which is a hell of a lot more than what council are doing about the problem. There is no mention on their website either. Sounds like one disgruntled person doesn’t like people fishing it but just because that’s her opinion, doesn’t make it disallowed
@@lukesfishinmission7596 I said to her yeh "wildlife"..."Tilapia and Jag habitat?" She said aw we do appreciate the efforts... I said well I mean, you don't. You're telling me to stop
@@thechroniclesofnato7743I would have said show me the fisheries legislation, council local law or even a god damn sign that says fishing is prohibited here. Until then leave me alone. She obviously is on a power trip and has no real evidence backing her claim. Her own personal agenda no doubt
A fishing booklet released by the Mackay regional council ( Get hooked on Mackay ) specifically mentions the Goose ponds and the Lagoons at the Botanical Gardens as a good place for an afternoon fish. Tell them that next time
Thanks Jeff and yeah I’ll definitely downsize. There were a couple of the smaller ones who were a bit hesitant to hit the 60mm. They weren’t quite sure. Crank 38 will fix them up for sure 👍
Here in Miami South Florida we kinda love our invasive species. All the waterways are controlled by fish from Asia central South America, etc. South Florida is a haven for invasive animals from all over the world. as far as the fish it’s just catching release sometimes people eat them.
Yeah I’ve heard all the lakes in Florida are overrun with invasive species. With all due respect, but that’s exactly what we are trying to avoid here. We don’t want to end up like Florida witch regards to pest fish
@@lukesfishinmission7596 oh I agree but here we have many invasive fish, lizard, insect , snake (Burmese Python) and bird species . We have the temperature, humidity environment like those countries do!
@@SkyNetGeneral- yeah the scary thing is, our climate in northern Australia is very similar to yours so scarily has the same potential for invasive species 😧
Hey thanks heaps Mick. Awesome to get a few out. That’s actually my first ever sleepy cod. Was that a decent size one or do they get a fair bit bigger?
Far out there must be thousands of the things mate. Good onya for doing a good thing. Nice sleepy cod too, i got my first one last yeah about the same as yours cool fish hey. Cheers Luke 👍 🎣
Amazing work
Thank you mate!
The council should definitely look at making a fishing competition to reduce the numbers of these invasive fish in the waterways around Mackay. They have done similar with the cane toads years ago
They should do something. Yeah
One of the most beautiful cichlids, Fucking wish i could fish for them for aquariums 👌
They are pretty mate yeah dare I say it
good vid mate, would probably get them on little 2 inch curly tail grubz?
This is strange...i got told off TWICE by a council worker that you CAN'T fish in there.
"Directive from management" because its a "wildlife habitat" I was told. She acknowledged there's no signage, but said that didn't matter.
If that was the case than I’d suggest they put signage up. They just don’t like people fishing there because of the public interface and the occasional stinky fish being left on the bank. It’s just an old anabranch of the pioneer river. 5 council staff saw me fishing and said nothing. 1 actually said there are more of them (jag cichlids) over there, encouraging me. Fishing here is the only thing keeping the numbers down which is a hell of a lot more than what council are doing about the problem. There is no mention on their website either. Sounds like one disgruntled person doesn’t like people fishing it but just because that’s her opinion, doesn’t make it disallowed
@@lukesfishinmission7596 I said to her yeh "wildlife"..."Tilapia and Jag habitat?"
She said aw we do appreciate the efforts... I said well I mean, you don't. You're telling me to stop
@@thechroniclesofnato7743I would have said show me the fisheries legislation, council local law or even a god damn sign that says fishing is prohibited here. Until then leave me alone. She obviously is on a power trip and has no real evidence backing her claim. Her own personal agenda no doubt
A fishing booklet released by the Mackay regional council ( Get hooked on Mackay ) specifically mentions the Goose ponds and the Lagoons at the Botanical Gardens as a good place for an afternoon fish. Tell them that next time
Crazy, those jags are kinda big too. They take forever to grow out. They also have 2-4 teeth
I reckon they are very well fed in there and would grow real quick. Yeah they have some solid canines and a big bloody mouth
Awesome work mate, maybe you can try a atomic 38 crank, the smaller profile and hooks may get more hook ups.
Thanks Jeff and yeah I’ll definitely downsize. There were a couple of the smaller ones who were a bit hesitant to hit the 60mm. They weren’t quite sure. Crank 38 will fix them up for sure 👍
Here in Miami South Florida we kinda love our invasive species. All the waterways are controlled by fish from Asia central South America, etc. South Florida is a haven for invasive animals from all over the world. as far as the fish it’s just catching release sometimes people eat them.
Yeah I’ve heard all the lakes in Florida are overrun with invasive species. With all due respect, but that’s exactly what we are trying to avoid here. We don’t want to end up like Florida witch regards to pest fish
@@lukesfishinmission7596 oh I agree but here we have many invasive fish, lizard, insect , snake (Burmese Python) and bird species . We have the temperature, humidity environment like those countries do!
@@SkyNetGeneral- yeah the scary thing is, our climate in northern Australia is very similar to yours so scarily has the same potential for invasive species 😧
I use to catch these in Georgia I never knew the name but they are aggressive they will hit a hook
Oh wow true stuff! They are aggressive mate that’s for sure. Massive problem for our native fish
Awesome pest control mate. The sleepy cod was awesome. I caught quite a few of them when I was a kid at emerald in the nogoa
Hey thanks heaps Mick. Awesome to get a few out. That’s actually my first ever sleepy cod. Was that a decent size one or do they get a fair bit bigger?
Far out there must be thousands of the things mate. Good onya for doing a good thing. Nice sleepy cod too, i got my first one last yeah about the same as yours cool fish hey. Cheers Luke 👍 🎣
Yeah thanks man. There are a free in there alright. Not a good thing
Hey I’ve came from a giveaway and wanna win bad. I always watch your vids and love them cause I come from Mackay ❤
You’re in the draw buddy. Thank you for the support 👍
Ffs people keep your fish in your tanks I have big fish I’ll have to re home my big Barra soon he’s almost 2 foot in a 8 X 2 foot tank
Couldn’t agree more mate
Can ya eat ‘em?
Not sure Jim. Freshwater invasive fish don’t really appeal too much to me though 😜
@@lukesfishinmission7596 Redfin down south are amazing to eat? Just wondering lol
@@jimbomclachlan5892 yeah I wouldn’t know mate. Not overly keen to try them either
You can but here in the states many waterways are polluted plus the fertilizer and pest control products spill into the waterways
hey mate, which part of the botanic gardens was that i might go down some arv
They’re in there everywhere mate. You’ll find them
Tilapia are NOT natives like Jacks and Barra; they are introduced just like the cichlids!
Mate, not at any point did I say tilapia are native. I know that they aren’t
" Native fish like a barramundi mangrove jack tilapia..."@@lukesfishinmission7596