We all would like to think just because we throw it back it will live but reality is a lot will die both rec and comm i would have to agree a dragger catch and release would kill more of the released fish my only problem is why do recs have to use most of there limit to catch and release...
maybe catch and release doesn't work anyone who would take the time to look at what equipment was used in 1980 to now in both comm and rec fishing would know bigger faster boats better electronics better equipment along with environmental degradation would realize these fish should be better...
something has to change this system is broke the gov't has failed both the rec and comm fishing industries now the only thing they are worried about is audubon society we need to better understand why the ocean is not producing what we saw many years ago when we were young could some of the...
a good video on you tube to see how america was when ASMFC was formed can be seen on you tube it is called FISH IS FOOD maybe managers shhould think about this
sorry to say things need to be changed both the recreational and commercial fishing industries have been destroyed by these regulations my only wish would be that they would admit this math problem is not working and they need to improve their science to look at what is sustainable maybe we are...
I think if you read it it says to go along with restoring american sea food which did nothing I think he will amend this as it would require rec fisherman to almost fill out a trip report
I think if you read it it says to go along with restoring american sea food which did nothing I think he will amend this as it would require rec fisherman to almost fill out a trip report
Capt Mike i believe i met you at a meeting you and many others made excellent points but were totally ignored by the powers to be MAko matt while we all want to believe this is better than nothing these people were supposed to do ecosystem management sine around 2000 they have yet to do it and...
that might be forced waste because of regulations just like all 11 to 16 inc sea bass which a lot float the same way anyone fishing more than 40 years knows this system is not working
I guess you guys are right its all the commercial fisherman fault no snappers no what were once called sand porgies yeah keep drinking the kool aid at least this one doesn't kill you
give up conservation equivalency and you could just remember the people on land have just as much right to a meal as you do if you chose to catch and release yours that is your choice while i agree with you that fish would be better as meal that is why i have been saying the ASMFC has done a...
what you ignore is the fact the ASMFC decisions are not working but of course it always rec vs commercial and the only losers are fishermen and the winner biologist who never went on the water only there desktop
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