Many of you possibly had this before many times already and know how to deal with such event.
For a second time I was caught by a boat suddenly anchoring in the middle path of our kite and windsurfing popular spot.
Just 50 meters of the bank, anglers from a dinghy throw that line and start 'fishing'
Beside kiter that were more lucky and free himself quickly they cough me.
This anchor embedded in my leg and there was a fishing line, God know how long.
It took me half an hour to swim back to the shallows, free myself and wind up that 'thingi".



the question is (or ever are ):
- is it absolutely legal in Aus to park fishing boat and throw the line anywhere ? Or there are some rules and exceptions ( ie public beaches?)
-have you got any tip how to avoid ' get hooked' . Educated by first encounter a year ago I have been looking carefully on the boat, for rods and lines, try to get safe distance , but bang , I get caught anyway
-Should I ask boat owner for any contact number ( just in case they need his property back ( that anchor thingi))
-Could such anchor carry any nasty disease - when puncture your skin HIV ? Hepatitis ? nasty bacteria ?
-In the case of legal dispute - who is likely to win the quarrel ? Fishermen/angler for damaging his fishing equipment or vice versa?

seanhogan said...

winner is the fish

I suspect that is the strategy.
Get me on the end of this line as bait, then bigger fish come (shark) to get the snack

SP said...


You are moving you have to give way to him.

ok I get it.
Prevoiusly I was caught by bigger real fishing boat speeding across our kite, windurfing path. We both have been moving..
I guess this 30 m safe distance behind should be good indicator...
I hope they do not draw 500 m lines behind

Now from motor boat operator perspective.
Suppose that we would like to have motor boat licence and spot following question during our test exam.

You are sailing your recreational motor powered vessel trolling a fishing line,
when suddenly you spot unfamiliar object attached to your fishing line.
After closer examination you did recognized this object as kite, wind or any other kind of surfer not the fish type you are more familiar with. Your course of action should be:
a) cut the line to cut the loses and speed away
b) come back full speed and try to run over perpetrator
c) wait and see how long the objects remain in the water shaking before remain still
d) call 911
e) other

I am not worry about myself as I have full life insurance and plenty of lucky in my backpack.
But one day one of us could get hurt and family will rush to read SB for answers to redress the loss.
For me the more we know is the best.

Simon100 said...

ive wondered about this too , like if you went to a park and strung up some fishing line in front of where kids are playing so it grabs them on the neck the cops would be onto you yet in the water it seems to be ok . Whats with crab pots and the ropes from them , there a massive hazard some times with barely visible or even submerged floats yet there doesnt seem to be any laws about them ?

Not sure about the rest off australia but S.A. hs recreational requirements on crab nets which require floats to be off certain size and color also on the amount off nets used and how far away owner is from nets. Normally though in my area there is plenty of water to go around nets boats and swimmers. No point in getting to close and injuring yourself others or your gear.

Quite frankly it couldnt have happened to a better person.

And your spelling is atroshus.

theDoctor said...

but it's just some Fool who kited into a boat

NOoo, not again

Sailhack said...

As a windsurfer/sup'er & fisherman...the rule is generally - stationary craft has the right...

In saying that, there are some inconsiderate pr!cks out there!

Is his fishing gear/line/hook that he threw 50 metres away part of the craft ???

Mark _australia said...
- can't see how you got hooked, seriously

me too , seriously
next time I will take my time to take some pictures and post here.
opportunity happen way too often IMO.
I have nothing against anglers and want to become one one day.(??that sounds silly in my engrish, correct me someone)
Everything you say and I learn here help me on both occasion as a windsurfer/angler.

This oldie comes to mind.

I can't believe you have been 'caught' twice. That in itself is a little bit funny . At least you'll have a few rigs to start fishing with now!

I wouldn't be worried about catching anything from it though. I've knicked myself heaps of time rigging up fishing gear... and look how i turned out .

I am not sure what is so funny ?

the hooker is here




still have got very sharp teeth

did I say anything funny ?

could really transfer disease.

I strongly demand to all anglers use right protection over this thingi.
Rubber condom will do.

Dawn Patrol said...
A rubber condom over either leg should provide you with adequate protection.

How do you protect your head then ?
Could you cut at least few holes to see and breathe ?
Looks familiar, I think I saw you somewhere recently