MSBA Action Alert--Stripers Forever Bill Could Pass- Only One Hearing--This Thursday

[CowHunter]

DannyPlug, I am aware of the YOY indexes, I believe 06 was the worst with .5 a sienne and 09 had like 3.5 or so... Think a 700% increase or so. In any case it is troublesome, but what is the cause?? I hear the biggest Blame is the run off from the farmlands and not overharvesting, even though Ive seen some impressive rec kils there in December and outside in Jan... In fact the Com guys Harvesting BlueCrabs are Blaming the Striped Bass for eating them... Finger Pointing Everywhere... And Yes the Menhaden is a huge factor....

Agian, correct me if I am wrong on the YOY, That was just off the top of my head...

[CowHunter]

Seabuggy, been saying that for weeks on here....

[inTHERAPY]

Cowhunter, You've said all that can be said. I do not know of anyone that has fished as extensively and intensely as yourself. I am sure you have more first hand, east coast experience, striped bass fishing, than 99% of all fishermen. You've stated your points as clearly as anyone has, in any forum. I have a better understanding of the coast wide fishery as a result. Thank you. Charters are over, commercial is closed, tournaments are done. Hibernate. Art