a. Catch & Release - How to implement it.We have this covered in the White Papers.
Maybe some fine tuning.
b. Close reservoirs for fishing for a certain period of the year.Only if the whole of the reservoir and all the reservoirs are open to public.
Then we need to rest them.
If only a certain sections are opened, what's the point of closing.
For what? To rest the rangers?
propose to open more area, so that some area can be rested, yet fishing in other area can be still conductedc. Review the rules and regulationsThe should always include education.
New rules must not be implemented without education.
A new set of rules to govern Fly Fishing.
Limit the back cast to a certain safe distance, etc.
Should include rules for Fly fishermen casting in a canoe/kayak.
stress on the need to be strict with the rules. If the rule states no baiting, then the authorities must be sure to inplement it. We still see baiters on legal ground till today, but what are they doing??d. Come out with a new set of anglers' etiquetteBadly needed.
totally agreed, a handbook should be usefulNeed to educate the non fishing community about the fishing community to prevent misunderstanding.
e. Sport fishing workshop/talkShould include Fly Fishing workshops.
Conduct educational tours for school children to teach them about nature and the insects around and in our reservoirs.
How to apply this knowledge to fly fishing.
Teach them about the fish species in our reservoirs.
Their habitats and their behavoir.
How to apply these knowledge to fly fishing and use flies to catch them instead of baits.
Introduce the kids to fly fishing and the concept of Catch & Release.
So that when these kids grow up, C&R will the order of the day.
f. Sport fishing competition at Bedok ReservoirThe jetty/fishing platform is going to be completed round October 2005.
PUB is meeting SFAS for this purpose.
We are piggy-backing on this meeting only I think.
I also think it will be a good opportunity to push for
fly fishing as separate category in the competition.
TY, may I suggest you meet up with the guys from SFAS
prior to this meeting and let them know your agenda.
Maybe discuss your views with them so that they can give you the support
you need to make a stronger case on mutually beneficial cases.
TY, it will be a good idea for you to meet up with SFAS before meeting the PUB guys. Have a common understanding that what we are trying to achieve. g. Set up a volunteer group to patrol fishing groundsGood idea.
We need to be careful on the selection of volunteers.
Must be above a certain age and mature enough not to
piss the public off and get beaten up by unruly ah laus.
These volunteers must have the knowledge and patience to educate the public on PUB policies
and be the ambassdor for fly fishing.
Must be well trained.
h. Any other matter.1. Permission for introducing new species of game fish into the new reservoirs.
2. Dedicated quiet area as nursery for fish reproduction.
3. Kayaks for fly fishing in Kranji Reservoir.
4. Issuance of Reservoir Fishing Licence.
5.
permission to re-stock existing game fishes6.
before issuance of fishing Licence, all anglers need to take a written test and understand the rules and regulations. Much like a driving licence, yoiu break the rules, licence revoked, no more fishing for offenders..............so much for now.