Hi DZ I respect your opinion on the tackle shops but they are not losing bait from the commercial sector, they are being hurt by the seiners who sale bait to the recreation boats on the water because they don't want to pay there local tackle shop for bait. This I have witnessed 1st hand as alot of recreation fisherman just do not understand what is happening. If they get bait from the pogie boats they are just helping them be able to take more and more bait every day.
Also for those of you who what your opinions heard, but cannot make the meeting today, here is a number an email address you can call or email your comments to.
Diodati, Paul
paul.diodati@state.ma.us Director
Facility: MO Administration
(617)626-1530