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 | For articles about fishing, we suggest a visit to the South Queensland Amateur Fishing Clubs Association website Fish Smarter section. Here you will find numerous articles all relating to fishing. | |||
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| For articles about fishing, we suggest a visit to the South Queensland Amateur Fishing Clubs Association website Fish Smarter section. Here you will find numerous articles all relating to fishing. | |||
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 | Australia is a marine nation. We are surrounded by magnificent oceans that are the envy of the world. These oceans are one of our most important and beautiful natural resources. They are part of the Australian way of life. As a nation we want the incredible diversity of life in our oceans to be protected and allowed to thrive. At the same time, we want to enjoy, in a sustainable way, the benefits that our oceans provide. With good planning and management based on science, marine reserves can help us to do this. | |||
 | The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park protects a large part of Australia's Great Barrier Reef from damaging activities. | |||
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 | The A.U.F. is the governing body for underwater sports and amateur diving in Australia. A.U.F.Q. is the umbrella organisation for the following sports and recreations in Queensland: SCUBA & Snorkel diving, Spearfishing, Underwater Hockey and Coaching/Training. | |||
 | The Blue Fin Fishing Club is the largest Fishing Club in Queensland. | |||
 | This club is located at Caloundra on the shores of the Pumicestone Passage & is well established as a social club & active supporter of fishing in the area. Contact Point is the secretary – rossnorman@gmail.com | |||
| This group is mainly concerned with stocking barramundi in the Gulf of Carpentaria and is based at Karumba. | |||
 | Principle activity is to promote fishing in schools and hold an annual fishing day competition each year.
Contact Judy Lynne,0738824518 | |||
| This group is primarily concerned with the stocking & management of the Pine River dam. Contact point is the secretary . info@prfma.com.au | |||
| S.Q.A.F.C.A is made up of 24 fishing clubs from South East Queensland. This makes S.Q.A.F.C.A. the largest division in Queensland. These fishing clubs have a number of fishing club houses both on the main land and Moreton Island. The members of S.Q.A.F.C.A. presently own the largest fleet of privately owned boats and 4WD's in Queensland. Our association is also the largest purchaser of Bait, Tackle and boat fuel in the state. The members of S.Q.A.C.F.A. are a large support mechanism to all fishing infrastructure in Queensland. | |||
 | Contact: Mark Van Ryt 128 East St Mt Isa QLD 4825 Telephone: (07) 4743 6282 Email: mark.vanryt@bigpond.com | |||
 | Contact: Jeff Ahchay PO Box 17 Scarborough, QLD 4020 Email: jahchay@live.com.au | |||
 | Contact: Jo Harris PO Box 2141 Aitkenvale, QLD 4814 Telephone: (07) 4725 3835 Email: assea1@optusnet.com.au | |||
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 | The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) was formed in the early 1980s by independent wholesalers/distributors and manufacturers of fishing tackle and associated products in Australia. AFTA is an Australian trade association dedicating itself to the promotion of public angling and of its members. AFTA members are often the first point of contact for anglers wanting local information, rules and regulations, and also promote sustainable angling and public education. | |||
 | The ARFF is the national body for recreational fishing dealing with national issues and has members Australia wide. Sunfishqld is a member and has a seat on the Board. | |||
 | The Fish Habitat Network is made up of organisations and individuals dedicated to making more fish naturally by rehabilitating fish habitat. The Fish Habitat Network partners include government, recreational fishing, peak body, research and trade organisations based in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Australia-wide. We continue to develop long-term partnerships with people that share similar values and philosophies. If you want to be part of the ‘more habitat – more fish’ movement, join us! | |||
 | Healthy Waterways is a not-for-profit, non-government organisation working collaboratively with our members to protect and improve our waterways for future generations to enjoy. | |||
 | As South East Queensland continues to grow, our natural assets need to be carefully managed if we are to maintain the way of life that makes the region one of the most sought after places to live in Australia. SEQ Catchments is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation helping to build a sustainable community that cares for and values the natural resources and biodiversity of South East Queensland, and that recognises the impact of personal and collective actions on the environment. | |||
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 | Alvey Reels Australia is still owned and run by members of the Alvey family. Our reels are made in our plant at Carole Park in Brisbane where raw materials are machined, moulded, punched and assembled into the finished products under one roof by skilled long term staff members. | |||
