I can't think of a single succes, not one.
A NY Striped Bass Meeting concerned fishermen should attend or tune into December 10 @ 17:00
- Thread starter Roccus7
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Striped Bass, back in the 80s. It's still ASMFC's poster child for success, soon to be erased by Striped Bass 2020s's epic fail...
It's great that we're having this discussion, but sadly it's too late regarding any useful Striped Bass measures for 2025, if any. If you're truly concerned regarding any fishery managed by ASMFC you need to follow that Board's activity throughout the year, and constantly touching base with your state's Board members, along with influential state people/agencies. The groups that are "successful" in getting their agenda across are constantly lobbying with both their comments, presence and $$$.
Just keeping up with one Board's activities is a time consuming endeavor, easier for us retired folks but still very trying. I've taking to bringing a pile of crumbled up paper balls with me while listening to key meetings so I can throw them at my computer monitor without fear of damaging it; I'd probably be on monitor #25 for 2024 if I threw anything that could damage the monitor. During the 3 meetings I listened in on this past weeks, went through a small trash can's supply of paper balls. Will probably need an entire ream of paper balls for Monday's event...
Since I'm pretty sure the Board won't do squat for 2025, that will afford those of you who really want to try to impact Striped Bass management an opportunity to get involved.
You need do nothing if you're happy with moaning and groaning after the fact...
There was a time when both recreational and commercial fishermen had strong representation that kept our goals front and center with local representatives. Over the years, that presence faded, replaced by well-meaning participants who often take a "go along to get along" approach. I’ve always struggled to understand how CCANY couldn’t sustain itself after years of dedicated work. New York anglers haven’t seen the same level of representation since the 1980s through the early 2000s. there’s no one left to take the helm.
It’s also important to recognize that demanding what we want, regardless of scientific recommendations, contributes to the problem. That’s where politics interferes, undermining even the limited chance we have with current regulations. For example, in 2024 the board voted against the recommended 14% cut. Without explanation, recs saw a 14% cut and comms a 7% reduction. Who do you think was better represented there?
Bassmaster
Well-Known Angler
I feel once a boat has there limit of striped bass they stop fishing. One trip this fall we started fishing at 11 because the fish were right by the inlet. By 11:45 the boat had the limit. 45 fares. That day we fished from 11:45 to 3pm of catch and release fishing. Instead of that stop fishing when the limit is reached it will take an hour or more to get back to the dock. Clean the fish at the dock and that's it. If it's a light crowd of 10 to 15 fares and the boat limits out then either target another species or look for whales and other marine life. Plenty of video and photo opportunities with that. See what happens this winter and spring in regards to regulations.
Bassmaster
Well-Known Angler
Also there are only 3 or 4 mates netting bass. At one point there was 20 fish on at one time I had a fish on the surface waiting for a mate to come net it. I tried letting line out and I was successful a few times but most of the time the bass are hooked where they won’t come off is this bad for the fish. But with so many lines in the water it’s hard to let it stay in the water without tangling other anglers.
hawk375
New Angler
George the recs are way better represented when fishery was closed it was 50 50 rec commercial now it is 90 10 for recs.The sad part is the asmfc spoiled you babies who couldnt catch fish in 80s and now it is the easiest fish to catch and they cant take the binky away from you
I might be slowing down here because I’m not quite getting your point. Could you clarify? Also, I’d rather not get into debates about who ruined the fishery or how it was overfished — that’s just a waste of time.
All I know is that it’s been a long time since anyone’s called me “a baby,” but I — along with the boats for hire — can finally start planning for spring bass fishing.
OVERBORED
Well-Known Angler
Pressure on SB from Early Spring to late fall is enormous. Easily the most sought after species along the coast. Easily the biggest income producer among the for hire fleet. Should we regulate this fishery based on a scientists ability to operate a seine or the actual biomass that we see in spring and fall? Not sure but Bottom line here is only time will tell if the status quo hurts the fishery.
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