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We can't save ourselves from ourselves....we're too stupid and egotistical as a whole. We are unable to police ourselves...we've proven it over and over. Have you really considered how many fishermen actually care about the actual fish or fishery? C'mon...we're but a small percentage in the grand scheme of things...
The stocks will only improve with enforced regulations....whether it be a moratorium or much stricter regulations. End of story.
You guys have been having these talks for years now....and until law enforcement takes a stand, you'll keep having these talks.
Don't you ever get sick of hearing yourselves talk or type?
Those that CAN be educated enough to make a difference already know what they need to know...whether it be from online or through fishn/clubs/whateva. When you care, you do something about it...when you don't, it's business as usual.
I personally don't believe the numbers/statis#^&#^&#^&#^&s what have you. It's a flawed system, it's impossible to get an accurate count... the proof is in the pudding, catch rates are way down...but because of who? or what? Everything and everybody...suck it up and put the shoe on, it surely fits anyone who targets them, for whatever reason.
Guys that have stopped bass fishing are the anomaly...good for them? I guess...for them anyway. Are they making a difference? Maybe to themselves, removing any guilt...but to the fishery, not so much. I'm not knocking it, as it makes them feel like they're doing the stocks some good...they're not, there are 10 other fishermen jumping on their rock before they even retired from it.
Fishing is an individual thing for me...it's my zen. Work, life, and worry are the furthest thought from my mind. Similar to what GS and that other guy who can't type to save his #^&#^&#^&#^&ing life said, start practicing at catching other species....that way when the bass are closed or MIA, you can still be at peace with yourself.
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