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    Letter to Dept of Commerce, Senators, ASMFC, MAFMC re- Summer Flounder Regulations

    huge analysis doc attached
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    Post #2 Letter for Summer Flounder, continued

    In a fishery where females grow significantly larger and live longer than males and larger fish bring a substantially higher wholesale value to the commercial sector, the use of increased size minimums to manage catch comes with a high degree of risks. Mandating a majority of the recreational...
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    Letter to Dept of Commerce, Senators, ASMFC, MAFMC re- Summer Flounder Regulations

    As promised here is the letter sent this week. It was presented with a detailed document that I can email to folks by request. Using the very data that the Agencies have published thru the years it is evident that the Regs have clobbered the Fluke Fishery. This analysis examines historical...
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    Petition to change summer flounder regs

    I may be a Jersey Guy but this fishery needs a United front to preserve it. Documents will be sent to our various agencies next week that will show that the regulations are at fault for the substantial decline in the stock, and if the size fish being harvested in this fishery doesn't revert...
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    Petition to change summer flounder regs

    Thanks Roccus - the petition is to raise awareness (across states) to the governing bodies, not to solve this mess with specific parameters. To all NYAnglers: please sign the petition to alert the Regulators that Fluke regs need improvement b4 our favorite flatties are history, thanks!
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    Petition to change summer flounder regs

    ASMFC has ensured that large female Striped Bass are protected on the entire East Coast by mandating that all Stripers over 38" are released. Wouldn't you want to see a similar mandate for fluke breeders?
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    Petition to change summer flounder regs

    My buddies in NJ are circulating this petition, please help by signing, sharing and spreading the word. Let's protect the breeders and let's do it b4 this fishery is decimated by regs! Many thanks Started an on-line petition using Change.org to send a message to Washington that the current...
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    Memorable day today in South Jersey. The fluke seem to be migrating along the beach rather than usual offshore route. We did well in 50', got our 13 man limit and then the fun began: a friendly competition to see who could swing the biggest fluke. 24"ers, 25, didn't matter because we already...
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    We experienced similar Nantucket bite 2 weeks ago. My buddy and I were throwing back 17-18"ers (Mass. minimum size reg is only 17") and captain told us that's all they've been catching since an epic June doormat bite. Limits were easy pickins but pool fish was only 6 lbs. Codfishing the next...
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    Jersey Fluking has improved recently. Rather than battle the crowds at the reefs and the rocks, today we discovered some new spots off by ourselves. Looks like some new skinny fluke have arrived with empty stomachs. But was fortunate to get this fatty after releasing 100+ shorts for us 3...
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    Foggy fluke!

    Question for Whalehead and everyone else: do you use dropper loops on your chicken rigs? Last year I lost the fluke of a lifetime when the dropper loop failed where it touches the eye of the hook. I surmise that violent head shakes against the eye of the hook frayed the loop. This would be...
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    Sea Bass Opener 6/23

    Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile... Good luck with the repairs Mitch..
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    Pt.Pleasant NJ report: after a quick 15 man limit (150) of quality size biscuits we tried ocean Fluking - no good. Made a quick move to fluke inside on the MAnasquan River , best action of the year so far . We had 8 keepers up to 24" and countless shorts in 90 minutes or so. Thursday b4 the...
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    Surprise catch!

    Here in NJ they've nearly disappeared, we now only see them as by-catch in Mud Hole
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    How is your early season fluke fishing so far

    Here in NJ our season opens tomorrow 5/22. My pre-season scouting trips were all shore-based and successful. The water is Crystal clear and you can actually see the fluke attack your bait in 15' water. Nothing more exciting when a brown blob hovers over your jig then jumps on it !!
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    ASMFC meetings for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation

    NJ: tonight 6-8pm Connecticut and New York: Tuesday, 3/2/2021 from 6-8 pm Here's your opportunity to speak your mind before your state is strapped with Fed guidelines. To register for a public hearing please click here: Public Hearing Registration...
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    COVID Vaccine in time for seminars and fishing events??

    Edison Saltwater expo 2021 now canceled :-(
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    They have to stock winter flounder to bring them back

    We've been getting them as by-catch when clamming for Ling in the mudhole last few years.
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    Leader Material

    PERLON - - that's the material used for stiff leaders. WEb search will show various vendors: Perlon Hard Monofilament Leader Material 25 pack 48" Lengths – J&B Tackle Co
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    2021 Fishing Ambitions

    Recently retired and now C19 vaccinated I am eager to fish frequently in 2021. That means more shore fishing and freshwater too. My BFF sold his business but not his Parker, so I'm hoping to join him often this year. I've already booked several charters from Jersey to New England, from Flukin...

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