Welcome to the Australian Land Based Anglers Association
At ALBAA we neither endorse nor oppose any other fisher groups, don’t wish to be exclusive in any of our endeavours or claim to represent anyone other than ourselves, adhere to a code that gives a consensual representation of club members in all our affairs and are actively engaged in the environmental stewardship that is a pre requisite for "continued and sustainable enjoyment" of the areas in which we fish.
While ALBAA provides all of the basic functions of a traditional fisherman's club we see no conflict in an angler belonging to their parent club and ALBAA, the difference is in our objectives.
ALBAA provides a forum for those interested people to take some of their thoughts out of the shed and share them with a group of like minded and motivated individuals. The Association has been set up in such a way that it is easy to build a team and get things done!
Above all at ALBAA we fish, so dust off your rods!
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Ledge Care - Clean Up the World Weekend
The Outer Tubes - 19-20 September 2009
The tall cliffs of Jervis Bay are the home of Land Based Game Fishing in Australia. Over the last 50 years a handful of dedicated anglers have managed to catch game fish species like Yellowfin Tuna and Marlin from the shore in this area.
The Australian Land Based Anglers Association Inc. (ALBAA) recognises just how unique this area is and for this reason Jervis Bay was chosen as the pilot site for our own 'Ledge Care' Initiative.
'Ledge Care' has been set up to assist anglers in sharing the stewardship of their local areas and allowing groups to initiate discussion and form relationships with their local management bodies.
Come and join ALBAA members for Clean Up the World Weekend. Help us take a tight line on rubbish and look after the home of LBG in Australia!
- A briefing will be held at 09:30am at the carpark in front of the Ranger Station (entrance to Beecroft Weapons Range, Lighthouse Rd, Currarong). This will include a Safety|Environment induction from Defence Environment Team and ALBAA Team leader.
- 10:30 Outer Tubes Clean Up opens, 12:30 BBQ Luncheon to be held at Honeymoon Bay, 13:30 Target Beach Clean Up, 16:00 unofficial debrief and networking event: Currarong Bowling Club.
- To get involved please contact Christian Gough on 04 37 492 090 or email ledgecare@albaa.com.au for further information.
- If you would like to check out more of the Clean Up the World Sites please go to http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org and have a look around.
- ALBAA is in the process of spreading these activities up and down the coast. We need your help to do it, please join ALBAA members in developing better relationship with coastal management bodies and getting a better deal for fishos.
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The Story of Jaw's Finby Bob RussoFriday night and it is pouring down the rain that is, my partner in crime Jock has the flu so I am left to take on the rock we called 'Oasis' but you guys know as 'Neverfail' on my own. Loading the Hilux with out Jock just didn't seem right but a blokes gotta do what a blokes gotta do. I got to Kiama and I was getting edgy, not about fishing the ledge but I had done some careful homework and was confident that a good fish was on the cards. How in God's name would I be able to hold a rod and gaff a fish of any size on the ledge where I would need to fish owing to the seas being up... |
Booderee National Park Management Plan Review Submission
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Australian Land Based Anglers Association (ALBAA) has submitted a 19 page document to the Booderee Board of Management and the Director of National Parks in response to the proposal to draft a new management plan. When the new plan is finalised, it will guide the management of Booderee National Park for a period of 10 years. The key objective of ALBAA comments was to promote the effective, equitable and traditional use of the Park for all users especially land based anglers, keeping within the statutory framework for sustainable use by all traditional users. |
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ALBAA Objectives
Our objectives are not just a prerequisite to form a club but are representative of the ideals we commit to as individuals and as a club
"These core values are what unite us."
a. To work together with relevant Government agencies so that access to Land Based Game fishing locations can be maintained for the quiet enjoyment of fishers throughout Australia
b. To foster and demonstrate an environmental conscience throughout Australia by adhering to a self-imposed code of conduct as well as the laws and regulations in each Australian state.
c. To facilitate the accreditation of Land Based Anglers Australia wide.
d. To mentor the young and less experienced to adopt the policies set down by the association for responsible, safe and ecologically sustainable fishing.
e. To recognise and respect the management authorities and traditional owners of the land, oceans and living resources in which fishers interact.
f. To provide ongoing support to environmental actions taken on a volunteer basis within the club.
g. To remain an impartial recreational fishery stakeholder group and agree to present fair, just and representative opinions of club members in order to achieve the above objectives. Our priorities are to be of service to all stakeholders in which we share common resources.
h. To promote safe and sustainable land based fishing within all state and commonwealth controlled lands.
Note: Where 'stakeholders' are defined as 'denoting a type of organisation or system in which all the members or participants are seen as having an interest in its success'.
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