PLATANNAS

[BULLETJIE]

MIDDAG OUENS!

KAN IEMAND MY SE OF EEN NOG MET N PLATTIE MAG VANG?

WANT IEMAND HET VIR MY SE HULLE DINK DIS NOU TEEN DIE WET OM MET N PLATTIE TE VANG.

LEKKER DAG VIR ALMAL DAAR!

 

[Enigma]

http://www.sealine.co.za/view_topic.php?id=2754&forum_id=8&highlight=compo

In any SAFBAF (Bank Angling) sanctioned tournament it is illegal to use Platanas.

Genral rule of thumb in various ordinances is that Vertabrates are not allowed to be used as live baits.

The above information is researched but not an official document. I've tried at length to find the relevant ordinance and can't

A local shop near to where I work sold 8,000 platties this summer so there are many people fishing with them day in and day out?

 

[Enigma]

Gauteng Conservation is governed by Ordinance No. 12 of 1983 as Assigned in 1995 by President Mandela. Attached

In short the Platanna is not on the protected species lists and that means that according to all the definitions of bait, fishing and angling you may use the platana as bait. Clawed toads yes but the Cape Clawless toad which is an endangered species (but not in Gauteng) no

The buying and selling of the Platana without a special permit authorising it is however a different issue all together.