Tagging, as the statistics indicate, has become
one of the most widely accepted forms of recreational
and sport fishing. It has dramatically influenced
the styles, approach, tactics and set-ups in modern
boats today. This is helping to create the future
of fishing for the generations to come.
The information gathered from tagging is utilized
in two forms:
1.
As a point scoring procedure for individuals,
clubs and tournaments to compete on a sporting
level without the kill factor.
2.
The use of tagging for the gathering of scientific
data completed by the Australian fisheries, other
government, and private organizations globally.
The data obtained through these organizations
is to be used commercially and privately to support
and improve the management of fisheries on a local
and global front.
The Australian Game Fish
Tagging program has been in operation since 1973.
It involves a total of 36,000 anglers from various
locations around the world.
According to the NSW fisheries:
"
The objectives of this program are
to obtain information on the biology (distribution,
movement, growth, exploitation) of billfish, tunas,
sharks and sportfish and to encourage gamefish
anglers to participate in fisheries management
and research."
Since the Australian Game Fish Tagging program
was introduced (mainly through the sport and game
fishing organizations to improve the coverage
and exposure of the program) Tagging has expanded
to the point where the majority of serious anglers
have accepted the procedure as part of fishing
and now individuals, fishing clubs, tackle shops,
tackle manufactures and charter operators are
involved at various levels of the program.
Currently there have been over four thousand recaptures
reported. These recaptures enable researchers
and anglers alike to better understand the migratory
habits, growth patterns and general behavior of
these fish. It also enhances the management of
fisheries in different areas.
Although tagging is widely practiced throughout
the world, any literature (i.e. what, why, where,
when, and how) outlining correct tactics and procedures
are scarce at best. Hopefully the following information
will enlighten you on the correct methods and
procedures for tagging.
Things you need to know :-
a)
The different tags that are used
b)
Which tags to use and on what fish
c)
Where to get them
d)
What to use them with
e)
Where to place them on the fish
f)
How to deliver them and when
g)
On the water tactics
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