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[Bassmaster]

 

[Hunter704]

Was a great day. Kuddos!

BTW, that "42" lb fish likely died from poor handling. I've seen my share of big fish and it's hard enough releasing them while still in the water let alone spending precious moments on deck.

They're much more fragile than the little ones

 

[Hunter704]

Days and days of fishing frenzy’s on bass fishing the last few weeks. How many oversized fish are being mishandled, exhausted from fighting, posing for pictures. All to catch a boat limit of slot fish. And in the end what do we get out of stricter regulations. I’m all for catching fish but watching some of these videos I scratch my head saying how many of these fish are surviving. Maybe it’s me looking at it wrong.

 

[Bassmaster]

Days and days of fishing frenzy’s on bass fishing the last few weeks. How many oversized fish are being mishandled, exhausted from fighting, posing for pictures. All to catch a boat limit of slot fish. And in the end what do we get out of stricter regulations. I’m all for catching fish but watching some of these videos I scratch my head saying how many of these fish are surviving. Maybe it’s me looking at it wrong.

Your right.

 

[OVERBORED]

Days and days of fishing frenzy’s on bass fishing the last few weeks. How many oversized fish are being mishandled, exhausted from fighting, posing for pictures. All to catch a boat limit of slot fish. And in the end what do we get out of stricter regulations. I’m all for catching fish but watching some of these videos I scratch my head saying how many of these fish are surviving. Maybe it’s me looking at it wrong.

I couldn't agree more!

 

[Double Trouble]

I never remove a known non slot bass from the water if I cant free the hook and it is in the lip I just cut the hook off and release the fish.

 

[OVERBORED]

In Alaska, once the limit is met some captains call it a day. No C&R

Not sure if its a law or for certain species.

 

[Bassmaster]

The boat departs at 10 and it takes 45 min to get to the ocean. The birds were working almost the moment we made it into The ocean. We started fishing by 11 and by noon or sooner we had a full Boat limit of slot size bass. So after we had our limit we fished catch and release from noon to 230pm. Then called it a day.

 

[Hunter704]

The Fleet continues the beat down on the bass outside the inlet. I for one can’t wait for the season to close. I love fishing but seeing amount of fish being taken is insane. Guess only time will tell what we will face the Spring.

 

[Bassmaster]

I am hearing a possibility of a moratorium for stripers has anyone else heard this.

 

[Bassmaster]

I am only doing a video of my slot fish tomorrow. All other fish will be returned quickly

 

[hartattack]

I am hearing a possibility of a moratorium for stripers has anyone else heard this.

From NJFishing.com:

Not trying to fear monger here but keeping my ear to the ground since there are all sorts of rumors flying around from a full closure to some seasonal and area closures to status quo and gear and slot changes etc.

Your guess is as good as mine but I think the odds are very low for a full closure although "the science" would indicate otherwise because there would be way too much public and industry opposition.

What ever the case is, unlike other fisheries these decisions will not be made at a state level and our NJ council won't be able to decide what's best for us like adjusting season dates, slot size etc. About the only thing they and we can do is try influence the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) decisions..

Although no decisions will be limited opportunities for public comments, I would advise you to listen into this webinar to see which way this is headed

Atlantic Striped Bass Advisory Panel
STARTS December 9, 2024 4:30 pm
ENDS December 9, 2024 7:00 pm

Please note this is a working meeting of the Atlantic Striped Bass Advisory Panel. The public is welcome to listen in, but there will be limited opportunity to provide comments during the call/webinar. During conference calls/webinars, we ask that the public and other non-participating attendees please mute their lines in order to minimize distractions to the Committee’s deliberations. For transparency, if you intend to record the meeting, you should let staff know prior to the meeting.

Webinar: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/007505173
You can also dial in using your phone.
Dial: +1 (650) 419-1505
Access Code / Meeting ID: 007505173

 

[OVERBORED]

I agree that the number of Bass being caught and killed (intentionally or not) is up there.
On Wednesday, there were birds and fish from Breezy point, to the Verrazano to Sandy Hook and everywhere in between.

While I don't think there will be a moratorium I do believe fishermen will lose the spring or fall season. Same as they did with blackfish. Same as closing winter sea Bass.

It's obvious (just look at this website) that a percentage of recs don't know or don't care to release a fish properly.

 

[Bassmaster]

On my way out. This is my last time fishing on party boats this year.

 

[OVERBORED]

Have a great trip!

 

[Bassmaster]

Full boat limit

 

[Bassmaster]

 

[Bassmaster]

 

[Bassmaster]

Today is my last day of fishing on party boats and it ended on a great note caught 6 keepers retaining my one fish limit. Was a full boat limit of bass today. I used my hammered gold jig. If kissena lake Is not iced over I will continue there all winter long. Tight lined.