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relentless · 12-09-2004, 11:53 AM

The issue is that there is a very small area which is holding fish at this time. When nets are placed into the area the netters OWN THE BOTTOM and the other three users, longliners, commercial jig boats and recreational anglers can not fish where the fish are. Every time you drop a jig, you loose a rig. I understand they are out there earning a living and I have not problem with proper management and fishing. My solution is to limit the number of nets, limit soak time to a few hours and do not allow nets to stay overnight with no fishing between 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour prior to sunrise. This will allow the early hook fisherman to have a chance and once the gillnetter has his 800 LBS, he can go home earning a days pay while opening up the area for others to fish. To me it is a win win solution and nothing won't change unless people speak up. If anyone else has an idea, I am all ears.

Dave

12-09-2004, 11:53 AM	#11
relentless Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Green Harbor, MA Posts: 172	No where to Fish The issue is that there is a very small area which is holding fish at this time. When nets are placed into the area the netters OWN THE BOTTOM and the other three users, longliners, commercial jig boats and recreational anglers can not fish where the fish are. Every time you drop a jig, you loose a rig. I understand they are out there earning a living and I have not problem with proper management and fishing. My solution is to limit the number of nets, limit soak time to a few hours and do not allow nets to stay overnight with no fishing between 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour prior to sunrise. This will allow the early hook fisherman to have a chance and once the gillnetter has his 800 LBS, he can go home earning a days pay while opening up the area for others to fish. To me it is a win win solution and nothing won't change unless people speak up. If anyone else has an idea, I am all ears. Dave Last edited by relentless; 12-09-2004 at 04:46 PM..