OK--you're king for a day

[teezer]

I like the slot limit idea. Look at the redfish rebound down south. I also like the trophy tag. So when does it happen? Do you think it ever will?

[Grapenuts]

If commercial's can't keep/sell then lets play fair,neither can rec's keep any, even for the table..thing's are sounding more and more one sided all the time.....If you want more and larger fish, then everything goes back.

[BassDawg]

if i were THE Atlantic Fishery KING for a day:

1) i would ban the taking of ALL Menhaden for 4 years. PERIOD!!
....does anyone else long for the days of yore when you could *walk from one side of the Narragansett to the other* on the backs of pogies??

2) i would grant Morone Saxatilis immediate gamefish status
....sorry commershies, draggers, et al ~~but if it's between YOU and our beloved prey???

3) i would make the SW Liscenses reciprocal among the NE states with ALL revenues going to research/fisheries mgmnt 50/50 and everyone desiring a Striper would have to purchase an annual Striped Bass stamp. the dollars from the SB Stamp fee would be designated 1/2 to enforcement and 1/2 to Parks and Recreations Depts throughout NE to restore bass stands, provide for increased/secure parking, more trash barrels, and decent Parks that would be verrrry user friendly to include access for the handicapped, children, and the elderly anglers of our recreation.
....hey if FL can pull it off ~~~~~WHY THE HELL CAIN'T WE??!!!

4) i would institute a No Nets Zone from 5 miles out>><<inward, for 5 years ~~thereby removing the appearrances of a fish grab by actions (1) and (2).
....i am with eben, bry, and others who've previously stated that a fish grab benefits neither species nor estuary and let's let the fishery itself decide who gets killed and who doesn't as oppossed to man's incessant raping of both Bay and fishes for a proactive CHANGE!

5) i would enact a slot limit from 30" - 36", 1 per day; or 1 per month over 45", per the months of June thru November for the next five years. then after the five years expired, i would increase the taking of Lahhhge to twice a month for 5 more years with a 40" min. when those five years expired, i would switch it up again by making the trophy minimum 50", 2 per month for the next ten years.
....let's see what that could do for the stock's biomass?!!?

6) i would also launch an intense C&R Campaign(educ/ads) and Program with rewards and incentives for the high liners of the week, month, season in a sort of Tournament format that could be corporately sponsored. with an entry fee one would get a Boga scale, a throw away digital, and C&R forms that need be verified by at least one other angler.
....*look out Striper Cup,,,,,,,i'm coming to GIT ya!*

7) lastly, i agree with Vic!!! we need sum former Navy Seals types, ex-Marines, WE NEEDS the Green Berets of DEP to enforce my new royal decrees!!! YUP! and you bess have yer SB Stamp, becuz my zero tolerance for the first infraction w/ SW Lics suspension and jailtime for repeat offenders should skeer the bejesus outta the w/e poacharriors. why not install cameras at many of your more troublesome spots??
....expensive, yes! needed,,,,,,,,,ABSOLUTELY!!
a heavy hammer, struck well, shapes fine metal.

[numbskull]

Commercial slot limit, 30-42", over that they go back.
Recreational, 1 fish 36"+
Charter should be a separate category. 1 fish per customer, 30-42" and one fish per trip (ie per boat) over 42". Capt and mate get none.

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Commercial slot limit, 30-42", over that they go back.
Recreational, 1 fish 36"+
Charter should be a separate category. 1 fish per customer, 30-42" and one fish per trip (ie per boat) over 42". Capt and mate get none.

holy crap
Numby thinks just like me
same exact measurements I picked also

[mosholu]

I would use the funds from a SW license scheme to compensate draggers to switch to other type gear and then have a limit on how close they can fish. Whether it should be 3, 5 or 6 miles I do not know. After the draggers are paid money goes into conservation and enforcement. I agree with Mike P on the 50% income requirement as a prerequisite for a com license. I would greatly restrict the commercial fishing for bunker and herring (but I do not know enough about the business to recommend how). One striper per day 30+ measured the old way from the fork of the tail, charter boats included. Uniform size limits for all states.

[NIB]

We had the 24-28" slot in NJ u would be surprised how many fish got killed that way.Killin fish that never get a chance to spawn is not good math IMO.
I would be happy with one @ 36" coast wide.
How can I get a MA com license to supplement my hobby.??