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Mr. Sandman · 02-09-2010, 04:27 PM

This is why the gamefish deal is the best way to go...it cuts thru all the BS and PROTECTS what needs protecting...the fish. Without added enforcement! The best thing we could do is take DMF ( and MSBA) out of the loop.... IMO They have been part of the problem not the solution. The only thing they are protecting is the status quo. At least C&R do little harm to the resource but still put a billion into the economy to catch and release them. As a group, Comm's have never shown much in the way of conservation for bass ever yet are the most vocal group and have the most influence over regulators.

It is largely a C&R fishery now. Even on Charter boats. I don't see many boats making 2 trips a day 6 days a week taking limits...haven't seen that in many years. Current reports are already suggesting that comm take / rec take was badly estimated.

Regardless of "who's at fault"...WHY ARE WE NOT PROTECTING THE FISH TODAY? Lets stop protecting the fishermen and protect the fish.

I don't care who's fault it is, we need to take ALL pressure off the fish, NOW, , improve the forage, habitat and water quality. End of story. Lets end this "user group" crap and who has the "right" to take the fish, it is sickening.

02-09-2010, 04:27 PM	#18
Mr. Sandman Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 7,649	This is why the gamefish deal is the best way to go...it cuts thru all the BS and PROTECTS what needs protecting...the fish. Without added enforcement! The best thing we could do is take DMF ( and MSBA) out of the loop.... IMO They have been part of the problem not the solution. The only thing they are protecting is the status quo. At least C&R do little harm to the resource but still put a billion into the economy to catch and release them. As a group, Comm's have never shown much in the way of conservation for bass ever yet are the most vocal group and have the most influence over regulators. It is largely a C&R fishery now. Even on Charter boats. I don't see many boats making 2 trips a day 6 days a week taking limits...haven't seen that in many years. Current reports are already suggesting that comm take / rec take was badly estimated. Regardless of "who's at fault"...WHY ARE WE NOT PROTECTING THE FISH TODAY? Lets stop protecting the fishermen and protect the fish. I don't care who's fault it is, we need to take ALL pressure off the fish, NOW, , improve the forage, habitat and water quality. End of story. Lets end this "user group" crap and who has the "right" to take the fish, it is sickening.