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  1. MakoMatt

    Fluke Season 2026 Analysis

    Incorrect, there is a recreational catch limit for giant BFT known as a “Trophy Fish” What the heck are you going to do with a large giant BFT? You haven’t answered the question. How much of an economic impact does the commercial Fluke fishery contribute to the economy? Make sure you...
  2. MakoMatt

    Welcome, BroadBill

    Welcome aboard!!
  3. MakoMatt

    For Sale Raymarine Radar - Pathfinder RL70C

    SOLD
  4. MakoMatt

    Fluke Season 2026 Analysis

    Allocation…………. It is estimated that there are fewer then 5 million recreational anglers in the 11 Staes from Maine to North Carolina under NOAA’s allocation plan. 60% going to commercial interests, and 40% going to recreational. The population of the United States is approximately 340...
  5. MakoMatt

    Fluke Season 2026 Analysis

    Yes, they do, but to reach their quota only fishing the inshore waters is that some something you would prefer? No need to answer it’s rhetorical.
  6. MakoMatt

    Hurricane Awareness

    Upgraded to a CAT 3 I’ve been through the eye of a strong CAT 3. This is not a storm to take lightly. https://www.weather.gov/mfl/saffirsimpson
  7. MakoMatt

    Fluke Season 2026 Analysis

    “Maybe the biggest offending comms (Virginia and North Carolina) would changer their ways if the winter spawn period is outlawed.” Why……. do you think they will abide by the regulations if they ban the offshore winter commercial fishery? Maybe the regulations need to be changed, but I think...
  8. MakoMatt

    Fluke Season 2026 Analysis

    So you would prefer they drag the bottom inshore in the Spring, or Summer, or Fall?
  9. MakoMatt

    For Sale 16” x 16” RH 1” 1/4” propeller

    16” x 16” RH 1” 1/4” propeller good condition - $300 $300
  10. MakoMatt

    Fluke Season 2026 Analysis

    I get the impression that you would just prefer no regulations, and we go back to the wild Wild West free-for-all. I don’t fish for food, and I’m not alone. For me, the food aspect of fishing is a nice perk, but not why I do it.
  11. MakoMatt

    Fluke Season 2026 Analysis

    Some nice looking fillets you have there. Fillets from a 14” fish would be less than 1/4 pound each side wouldn’t compare at all to those.
  12. MakoMatt

    Fluke Season 2026 Analysis

    I would have to think that if the size of keeper Fluke was lowered to 14” there would have to be an offset that would reduce both the season length, and the quantity per angler. Keep in mind too that a 14” Fluke would yield approx. 1/2 pound of fillets……. and that’s if you are really good...
  13. MakoMatt

    For Sale Garmin GPS

    SOLD
  14. MakoMatt

    Hurricane Awareness

    I heard somewhere it was going to hit Texas
  15. MakoMatt

    Its cold

    37 in N Westchester. And I’m playing 18 this morning. 🥶
  16. MakoMatt

    Fluke Season 2026 Analysis

    I think the larger size limit has to due with the shear numbers of recreational fishermen, and the impact we would have to the fishery. It is estimated that there are over 2 million saltwater anglers just between NY and NJ. There didn’t seem to be any problem this year catching undersized...
  17. MakoMatt

    Welcome, BlueSkyCabo

    Welcome aboard!!
  18. MakoMatt

    Gee, I wonder why my cleat pulled out last weekend . . .

    Use maximum size in both length and width SS lag bolts that fit thru the holes in the cleats. Try to relocate to use new fresh holes. If possible use SS bolts with SS fender washers smaller washers, lock washers, and nut.
  19. MakoMatt

    Fluke Season 2026 Analysis

    A 14” inch Fluke is considered “Market Size” Allowing recreational fishermen to keep a 14” fish would drastically reduce the biomass of the fishery.
  20. MakoMatt

    Fluke Season 2026 Analysis

    Nets can, and do release shorts. Even Broad Bill acknowledges that. “The commercial regulations are destroying the breeding population and mesh sizes are insuring that most 1-2 yr old fluke will die the year they attain 14" to 15" which is why they never return the following year.”

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