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  1. george

    States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III. NY meeting on 9/

    Thanks for posting.
  2. george

    Some Facts On How Fluke Have Been Managed

    If that were the case we'd never change everything. This entire policy is injected with politics and that is where we can effect change. I've been there before with both striped bass and menhaden, and it was political will that got it done.
  3. george

    Some Facts On How Fluke Have Been Managed

    That still doesn't solve the inequities between states. If we continue to base this fishery, or any fishery on history, then we will always get less. We all deserve the same amount of fish no matter how many our parents caught. Also I'm afraid that the day of the advocate is gone. Have you been...
  4. george

    Some Facts On How Fluke Have Been Managed

    Agreed. I think we play into it too much. They have been pushing for their own category forever. Something I have steadfastly opposed. I saw it as a divide and conquer. I saw and still view open and charter boat bringing But my views are now beginning to change as we see more and more regs...
  5. george

    Some Facts On How Fluke Have Been Managed

    I cant speak for everyone but I think most of us agree 100%!
  6. george

    Some Facts On How Fluke Have Been Managed

    They sold you, not me. So we can put this to bed once and for all.. Here are the options for 2025. Options NJ considered: • Option 23: 3 fish, 17.5”, May 24 – Sept 4 (104 days) • Option 24: 1 fish 17–<18” + 2 fish ≥18”, June 4 – Aug 31 (89 days) • Option 32: 3 fish, 18”, May 4 – Sept 25 (145...
  7. george

    Some Facts On How Fluke Have Been Managed

    The com quota is set at 60% and being their hitting their quotas that will not change any time soon. And don't take this the wrong way, but I'm getting tired of hearing about the "head boat crowd". I'm thinking about the guys that I fish with and the 1/2 million people that enjoy fishing and...
  8. george

    Some Facts On How Fluke Have Been Managed

    There were no good options.
  9. george

    Some Facts On How Fluke Have Been Managed

    Hawk, again with the striped bass. Please keep this to fluke
  10. george

    Some Facts On How Fluke Have Been Managed

    @OVERBORED So again it's our fault? The fact it that NJ gets 39.5% of the rec fluke quota. We get 17.64%. Its all built on a bad data base year of 1998.
  11. george

    Summer Flounder Commercial vs Recreational Allocation

    Summer Flounder Commercial vs Recreational Allocation Split: Historical Basis and Methodology Executive Summary The current 60% commercial / 40% recreational allocation split for summer flounder was established under Amendment 2 of the Summer Flounder Fishery Management Plan, which was ratified...
  12. george

    Some Facts On How Fluke Have Been Managed

    COMMERCIAL VS RECREATIONAL SPLIT: 60% commercial / 40% recreational allocation established in 1992 Based on 1980-1989 historical catch data (last stable period before stock collapse) Commercial sector dominated with ~60% of 26,100 metric tons peak landings in 1983 CONSERVATION EQUIVALENCY...
  13. george

    North Carolina Increases While New York Decrease

    What’s good about it is a 50/50 split.
  14. george

    FYI: Active Duty, Retired and Disabled Veterans

    @Crabman That sure is painful! I hope you're feeling better. Something tells me it will take more than a few broken rubs to keep you down. 😃
  15. george

    Testing and catching fish on new lures is a blast!

    Hey @senkosam where are you fishing?
  16. george

    Welcome, senkosam

    https://nyangler.com/forums/sweetwater-lakes-reservoirs-and-ponds.9/
  17. george

    Welcome, senkosam

    It is most saltwater, but I'm an avid freshwater angler. We need more guys like you!
  18. george

    A new Did you know . . .

    If you’re on a for-hire boat during the Sept 1 to Oct 31 scup bonus period and you’re carrying more than 30 scup without the required fare receipt, DEC can treat that as a violation of the marine regs. The penalty schedule is the greater of 250 dollars or a per-fish amount, plus up to 15 days...
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    New Saltwater Fishing Equipment

    New Saltwater Fishing Equipment Releases in 2025: Reels, Rods, Lines, and Accessories The saltwater fishing equipment market in 2025 projects growth to $26.31 billion, with a 5.83% CAGR through 2029, driven by North America and Asia-Pacific demand for corrosion-resistant, tech-integrated gear...
  20. george

    North Carolina Increases While New York Decrease

    FLOUNDER MANAGEMENT TALE OF TWO STATES: North Carolina Increases While New York Decreases - A Strategic Analysis for New York Anglers EXECUTIVE SUMMARY While North Carolina just INCREASED their recreational flounder quota by allocating an additional 53,000 pounds from commercial to...

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