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I just don't see the point in bringing back a species that was nearly wiped out to still have them havested and sold commercially. If Stripers Forever is the forum that will accomplish this, then I will support them regardless of their other motives. Just one man's opinion.
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Im sorry Piemma, I wasn't directing my comments toward you.
But, I belive that that targeting commercials, specificly rod and reel, as the primary reason for current striper problems is wrong.
We the rec. groups are the major harvesters of bass and therefore should be regulating ourselves with smaller or stronger catch limits. In fact, I feel that its possible to open more of the fishery to rod & reel comms (RR). It is the cleanest possible source of stripers, w/o by catch. Striped bass are an important resource. One that many folks want to eat. Why should the population be denied because they dont fish and we want more bass to ourselves?
I strongly feel that the biggest issues that need to be dealt with in regard to SB are environmental, i.e. the Chesapeake Bay pollution and the dwindling forage base. Where are the herring, whiting, bunker, mullet, butterfish, and snappers?
How is pollution affecting bass fry in the Chesapeake? Ect.
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I will support them regardless of their other motives.
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This is a dangerous view. First its game fish, only. Then its C&R only. Then MPP's for bass. No live bait fishing. Artificials only. Flyfishing only.
Proper management is the answer and not draconian regulation of the biggest fishery on the east coast.
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