Fishers and other habitat heroes
Bass Sydney love their bass. Their motto is ‘Look after the environment and the fish will look after themselves’. In this article, Alan shares some of their stories about improving bass habitat in the Sydney region.
Fish
In cod's country - by Anthony Townsend (NSW Fishing Monthly July 2010)
The Beauty of the Bass - by Charlotte Jenkins (NSW Fishing Monthly, February 2009)
Follow one of Australia’s popular recreational catches – Australian bass, as it surfs over waterfalls, negotiates in-stream barriers and arrives safely at vegetation-lined holes and rocky pools to gorge on fallen insects.
Golden River Treasures- by Charlotte Jenkins (NSW Fishing Monthly, April 2009)
Join the golden perch on its epic journey upstream to safe spawning grounds. Follow the perilous journey of their young as they travel back downriver and find out what these golden treasures need to survive and thrive.
Musing on the Murray- by Caitlin Howlett (Go Fishing, February 2008)
The fate of a fat witchetty grub hangs in the balance as Australia’s largest freshwater fish – the Murray cod, hunts in the twisted limbs of fallen timber. Discover what the future holds for this beautiful majestic fish.
Habitats
Seagrass - a no mow zone! by Jason Tickle (NSW Fishing Monthly, March 2009)
To many it’s just grass or just a weed but to coastal fish it’s a place to shelter and feed. Find out why this sensitive ecosystem is in danger and how we can help to protect it.
The drain on the plain causes fish pain - by Charlotte Jenkins (NSW Fishing Monthly, May 2009)
Ever wondered what a floodgate was and why nearly every coastal creek in NSW has one? Find out what impact these structures have had on native fish and learn what local Councils, anglers and landholders are doing to remediate them.
