The wise does at once what the fool does at last. I just hope this all gets fixed before it's too late. I know it is a heated debate and emotions run high,but I would be curious how many that come here to the site would be for gamefish status. I think it would be interesting to have a poll on this just to see.

I'm for it.

Start a poll thread!

I was at the meeting and working the rec commissioners hard. It was very disappointing that MA & CT were the only states to vote for reductions in 2014. The fact that NY & NJ went the other way was disheartening. I hope anglers in those states hammer their commissioners.

Trying to follow everything said and realize that you're not touching on another unknown factor. SEAL FOOD.
I HAVE A CHANCE TO WATCH THE CUTE SEALS EATING BASS,ONE AFTER ANOTHER,NON STOP.
UNLIKE MYSELF THEY DON'T TAKE TIME OUT FOR HOT DOGS & BEANS.
In the mid 80's I was blessed with the ability to leave my house, drive down Nauset beach, catch two bass[forty lb class] and drive home within five or six hours.

To quote Numby, I'll never live long enough to see that again. The biomass will not be around long enough to reach that age group.
Not out in seal infested outer cape

didn't they even try and increase the quota within the last 2 or 3 years in spite of the poor trends? (it is all becoming a big blurr)

Mark this post. When the comms finish off the bass off chatham (just like they did at gay head) they will be moving to get into the eez next. (Heck I have seen guys fishing it already...there is no one out there to nab them either)