GOV Deval Patrick Went to bat for fishermen? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Raven · 02-01-2011, 09:30 AM

I just heard that announced on the news???

i can't believe it

striper774 · 02-01-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Raven

I just heard that announced on the news???

i can't believe it

Neither can i.Sure you weren't having a nightmare?

Raven · 02-01-2011, 09:45 AM

Governor asks Obama's help in fishing dispute | SouthCoastToday.com

likwid · 02-01-2011, 09:52 AM

You mean what Barney Frank did 2 weeks ago already?

Good to see people actually pay attention.

ecduzitgood · 02-01-2011, 09:57 AM

Well that helps a little in changing my opinion of them; but not enough for me to change my opposition to their being in office.

striper774 · 02-01-2011, 09:58 AM

Thanks for link.Read it,now maby when our grandchildren are grandparents it might be in effect.There's so much under the table in congress it makes me sceptical how and when they could come up with a solution that would benefit the fisherman and not the government.It always seems we are the after thought of what they will benefit from.Can't wait to see what they have to say next.

likwid · 02-01-2011, 10:07 AM

Anyone heard from Scott Brown?

Raven · 02-01-2011, 10:17 AM

No, haven't heard a word from Scott Brown and i wrote him to get involved....

Barney Frank has been largely Ignored after his Maryjane appeal

WELL the BALL is in President BARRACK HUSEIN OBAMA'S court now!

pmueller · 02-01-2011, 03:10 PM

I don't know, it seems a little ironic that the state with a very large commercial quota is asking the federal government for help with management.

likwid · 02-01-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pmueller

I don't know, it seems a little ironic that the state with a very large commercial quota is asking the federal government for help with management.

Dept of Commerce (NMFS) set the limits and quotas and zones.
Dept of Commerce isn't willing to go to the table to reorg and relook at the quotas or anything else.

BasicPatrick · 02-02-2011, 01:39 AM

this is one of the issues I fight for and I am damn proud that there are a fe won this board that realize BF and the Governor are off the hook on this one. they do not understand that overfishing must end in order to have a sustainable anything in the future. They underestimate our ability to see they are only advocating for items that will increase the millionaires clubs in Gloucester and New Bedford and not give the small boat fleet any chance of brining back lost jobs. they got it wrong and should let the new system play out for a full year before placing judgement. Some boats are making good money. Some are not. That is capitalism, a free market and the American way working. Only in MA do teh Democrats fight for big business. FYI...sadly, Scott Brown is right in Barney's camp on this one.

JackK · 02-02-2011, 07:05 AM

Unfortunately its true... if the quota is increased, do you think most of those financially ailing fishermen will go out and catch that extra 10,000 lb of fish? No- they're going to sell it to one of the high line boats, make some quick cash and their boat will remain tied up at the dock.

I'm sure some would go out and make more money by landing the fish, but the lure of easy money is too great, especially to those who have already sold large portions of their quota.

BP has it exactly right on this one. Let the system run its course for a full year (at least) before making a call on it.
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ivanputski · 02-02-2011, 07:57 AM

It doesn't matter what Barney Frank says, because you cant understand a damn world coming out of his mouth...

JohnR · 02-02-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BasicPatrick

this is one of the issues I fight for and I am damn proud that there are a fe won this board that realize BF and the Governor are off the hook on this one. they do not understand that overfishing must end in order to have a sustainable anything in the future. They underestimate our ability to see they are only advocating for items that will increase the millionaires clubs in Gloucester and New Bedford and not give the small boat fleet any chance of brining back lost jobs. they got it wrong and should let the new system play out for a full year before placing judgement. Some boats are making good money. Some are not. That is capitalism, a free market and the American way working. Only in MA do teh Democrats fight for big business. FYI...sadly, Scott Brown is right in Barney's camp on this one.

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Originally Posted by JackK

Unfortunately its true... if the quota is increased, do you think most of those financially ailing fishermen will go out and catch that extra 10,000 lb of fish? No- they're going to sell it to one of the high line boats, make some quick cash and their boat will remain tied up at the dock.

I'm sure some would go out and make more money by landing the fish, but the lure of easy money is too great, especially to those who have already sold large portions of their quota.

BP has it exactly right on this one. Let the system run its course for a full year (at least) before making a call on it.
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BasicPatrick · 02-03-2011, 12:03 PM

I'm sorry for my frequent speed typing errors....i am going to fast and need to slow down