{"id":28785,"date":"2019-08-08T16:34:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T06:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=28785"},"modified":"2019-08-08T16:56:45","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T06:56:45","slug":"national-4x4-outdoors-show-on-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/sport\/national-4x4-outdoors-show-on-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"National 4×4 Outdoors Show on this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that time again!<\/p>\n

This column along with National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo and My Big Catch Has 10 double passes to give away.<\/p>\n

The 2019 National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo, will be held at the Melbourne Showgrounds, August 16-18.<\/p>\n

All you have to do is send in your favourite picture of your most recent catch to mybigcatch@bigpond.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Pics must be in .jpg format of at least one meg in size.<\/p>\n

The first 10 senders of a photo will win a double pass to this event.<\/p>\n

So, get those entries in if you wish to enjoy the fantastic 4×4 Outdoor Fishing and Boating show. Winners will be notified via email.<\/p>\n

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Fisheries warning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two men were arrested by Fisheries Officers and Investigators in Melbourne\u2019s western suburbs on recently for allegedly buying and selling fish illegally.<\/p>\n

Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) Manager Statewide Investigations Group Brooke Hall said wholesale and retail premises were searched and a quantity of calamari squid was seized, along with a boat, fishing equipment and a Toyota four-wheel-drive vehicle belonging to one of the men.<\/p>\n

A reminder is given to all that recreational fishers are not allowed to sell their catch. Only licensed commercial fishers can do that.<\/p>\n

\u201cTaking fish and unlawfully selling them into the retail chain undermines licensing arrangement for legitimate commercial fishers and puts their livelihoods at risk.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommercial fishers also comply with safe food handling practises so that seafood consumers are not put at risk.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople acting as unlicensed commercial fishers are taking unregulated quantities of fish and have the potential to affect the sustainable management of Victoria\u2019s valuable fisheries resources.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know most recreational fishers do the right thing and don\u2019t sell their catch, instead simply enjoying what\u2019s been a great season for calamari squid in Port Phillip and Western Port.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSerious penalties apply including up to 10 years imprisonment, and the possible forfeiture of seized items.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fisheries are keen to hear from the public about any unlawful trade in fish or other seafood.<\/p>\n

To report suspicious or illegal fishing activity call 13FISH (133474) anytime. You can remain anonymous. Make the call and make the difference.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, if you see or suspect illegal fishing activity any time, phone the 24-hour reporting line 13 FISH (13 3474).<\/p>\n

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Club Corner <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are an angling club and you wish to let people know what\u2019s going on within your club as well as help promote your club, email <\/em>mybigcatch@bigpond.com<\/em><\/strong> and we will post your club news here<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photos<\/strong><\/p>\n

I would also like to remind everyone to keep those photos coming in of your big catch! Please forward them to mybigcatch@bigpond.com<\/strong>, with type of fish, weight, length, location and your name. I am more than happy to place your photos in My Big Catch.<\/p>\n

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Anglesea:<\/p>\n