A Big Paddle for NZ Snapper |
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Written by Allen Bushnell |
Saturday, 25 January 2014 13:31 |
Of all gamefish in NZ, snapper is the main staple. The commercial fishery for snapper has long been contested, with factory boats from Asian countries often documented violating commercial fishing regulations and boundaries set by the NZ government. Like many recreational anglers, Forse is outraged at recent political developments related to the snapper fishery that may be teetering on a crash, much like the NZ tuna disaster of recent years.
A good way to bring attention to this potential crisis, Forse thought, was to promote an epic paddle while spreading the word along the way. “Last year we completed a 350km paddle from Auckland to Tauranga but in a large group with a mix of sit-in and sit-on kayaks.” Forse says. “This year we have upped the challenge and will be using custom-coloured Ocean Kayak 4.7 Ultras."
Forse refers to Legasea as “the mouthpiece for all New Zealand recreational fisherman and users of the sea,” and adds, ”They are there for the people not the corporate pirates who just want to catch everything and sell it. For Ali and I, we want our children and grandchildren to enjoy the amazing sights we have seen within New Zealand waters, whether its paddling with a pod of dolphins or orcas, or simply catching a feed of snapper and cooking it for tea. This resource is for everybody and no one entity has the right to take it all.”
Kayak Fishing Magazine will be following Forse and Seyfoddin on their remarkable journey and posting updates as we receive them. Further info can be found on these sites: https://www.facebook.com/oceankayakers
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