NEW AND IMPROVED 2019 VICTORIAN RECREATIONAL FISHING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

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NEW AND IMPROVED 2019 VICTORIAN RECREATIONAL FISHING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

Post by fishingvic » Wed Mar 20, 2019 11:16 pm

NEW AND IMPROVED 2019 VICTORIAN RECREATIONAL FISHING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

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Wednesday 20 March 2019

NEW AND IMPROVED FISHING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

The 2019 Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide has been revamped and is now available from tackle stores across the state and via the Victorian Fisheries Authority website.

Published annually, the free guide gives recreational anglers key information about Victoria’s fishing regulations including licences, target species, catch limits, closed season, equipment and safety.

Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said this year’s guide had received a major overhaul to make it simpler to navigate and easier to understand.

“Thanks to Target One Million, the State Government’s $27 million plan to increase participation, more people are casting a line and the new guide will make it easier for everyone to do the right thing,” Mr Dowling said.

“Feedback from anglers had suggested the previous guide was difficult to use in places so we’ve restructured it to make it more user friendly.”

The main changes in new guide include:
• Re-arranging information into defined marine and freshwater sections;
• Clearer information about legal rock lobster fishing equipment;
• Simpler information on shellfish;
• Better explanations about the trout and salmon catch limits;
• Straightforward information about spiny cray season and legal equipment;
• A reminder on the upcoming opera house net changes from 1 July 2019; and
• A new section on recreational fishing food safety.

Mr Dowling said the 2019 Recreational Fishing Guide is also available on the VFA website and work has commenced on an upgrade of the popular Vic Fishing app for iPhone and Android, likely to be released mid-year.

“We know smart phones are a vital part of every anglers’ tackle box these days, which is why we’re working with an experienced tech provider to seriously improve the current app.”

“Stay tuned on the new app’s releases by jumping aboard VFA’s social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.”

For more information visit www.vfa.vic.gov.au/recreationalfishingguide

Media contact: Lauren Hall, 0459 894 437.
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Re: NEW AND IMPROVED 2019 VICTORIAN RECREATIONAL FISHING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

Post by KeenAds » Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:40 am

Thanks for sharing.

Has anyone updated there app to the new one.? Mine keeps saying no new content available when I try to update.

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Post by Lightningx » Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:52 am

Sounds good! Going to grab one :thumbsup:

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Post by Bugatti » Fri Mar 22, 2019 6:43 am

KeenAds wrote:
Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:40 am
Thanks for sharing.

Has anyone updated there app to the new one.? Mine keeps saying no new content available when I try to update.
Could it be, KeenAds that your app has automatically updated itself? Just check the website and your app and see if the changes are already on your app. Try seeing if that new safety fishing food is on your app. It might have updated without you needing to.

I'm not tech savvy, but worth a look. When ever I get a notification on my phone to say "Google Maps is updated" , , , , I think , , , , Oooow, when did I get Google Maps ;-)

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Post by Deepak » Fri Mar 22, 2019 7:21 am

Cheers,
Got a couple on Wednesday

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Post by Sebb » Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:19 am

yeah I just checked Google Play, still showing 2018.
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Re: NEW AND IMPROVED 2019 VICTORIAN RECREATIONAL FISHING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

Post by Brett » Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:43 am

I just opened mine and it updated straight away.

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Post by Bugatti » Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:02 am

Brett wrote:
Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:43 am
I just opened mine and it updated straight away.

Gentlemen , , , , start your apps

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Post by KeenAds » Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:23 pm

I gave them a call and was advised that the new guide has not been released via the app so not sure whats correct and whats not. I have asked them to mail me a hard copy for now.

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Re: NEW AND IMPROVED 2019 VICTORIAN RECREATIONAL FISHING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

Post by ingeer » Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:42 pm

And i had a quick look though... just curious what the xxx is this... :rofl:
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