Pogy Boats and Recreational Fishermen

[NIB]

NJ ousted the reduction boats 5 yrs ago an the proof has been in the puddig since.Yesterday there was a steady stream of bunker for at least 10 miles. We still have bait boats but i don't see em around as much as I usta.We basically have no chance of eliminating the bait boats.They have to much power in the form of representaion on the panel. Things have been good here yes,so they will leave well enough alone for now.In the Raritan bay waters.There is NO bunker siening in the NY side.So it can be done.

[spence]

Just curious, does anybody know the economic impact of the menhaden catch for bait in RI waters?

-spence

[eelman]

Basically, that law is worthless, as Clammer said, this is Rhode Island.


"b) These restrictions shall in no way prevent the taking of menhaden by purse seine for bait, chum, or purposes other than fish meal reduction."

And that says it all..............

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by spence

Just curious, does anybody know the economic impact of the menhaden catch for bait in RI waters?

-spence

Spence, From what I hear there is no way to tell. Since there are less than five boats in the fishery all of their catch data is confidential. If you can't find out how much they catch you can't estimate the economic impacts.