stripers in fed waters

[CowHunter]

People have to understand that the Charter Boats down there will sail every day even if they Know the fish are well past 3 miles. Its not like the rest of the Northeast where you can still catch fish Inshore of 3 miles at any given time, maybe not the big bodies of fish. Water temp and Bait dictate where those fish go, they have stayed offshore for the majority of the winter... Is it any different than 1 or 2 guys going out and poaching 20 fish in our area? The fish are not caught legally..

Why do you think they are trying to get the EEZ open to 12 miles down there???

[MAKAI]

You will never take greed out of humanity.
It 's a survival mechanism genetically built into us.
Real shame, an honor less society.
The root of most problems for mankind.
We don't deserve what we have.
Gaia will get rid of us soon enough.


Where did I park my starship ?

[Sea Dangles]

tournaments in that area now require a gps on board and operating all day which clerly indicates they fished inside the eez.If you don't have one, they let you borrow one.

[Sea Flat]

No joke, this thread is making me sick to my stomach. For the most part, all of the fishermen that I know really respect the fishery and this even includes some charter captains that I know. When I hear about people that are so short-sighted as the charter captains down south it makes me angry and disgusted. A simple law change is all that it would take to change everything down there. Severe penalties like a loss of license or boating privileges, maybe a substantial monetary fine in the 5 figure column would make the risk not worth the reward.

[CowHunter]

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

tournaments in that area now require a gps on board and operating all day which clerly indicates they fished inside the eez.If you don't have one, they let you borrow one.

That was for the midatlantic Rockfish tourney, that was the first time its ever been done. The big brawls last year between guys fishing legit and guys that werent was the cause... Got real Ugly from Day 1... Wonder why the Participation is only a third of last year this year?

[Sea Dangles]

Originally Posted by CowHunter

That was for the midatlantic Rockfish tourney, that was the first time its ever been done. The big brawls last year between guys fishing legit and guys that werent was the cause... Got real Ugly from Day 1... Wonder why the Participation is only a third of last year this year?

Yeah,oh well less prize money.A lot less. At least this way participants were allowed to compete on a level playing field. Although a very cold one(except a drunken RJ). I consider this to be a model which others may want to follow.
I 'm not convinced this discouraged participation, maybe for some locals. Let's face it, when you see the amount of entries in ASA sites compared with a few years back it is evident that the economy is a big factor and will continue to be. Great fishery down there at VA beach but the rednecks are going to kill it for rockfish. White marlin seem safe though, banner year.Amberjacks,tuna,tilefish....Last year we had a hammerhead turn on a bait not too far out,12'+ would have been fun!

[Sea Dangles]

During this time of year, a dumpster is filled with bass racks every day at the Rudee Inlet,PIGS I tell you.Laziest,easiest fishing imaginable.

[MAKAI]

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

During this time of year, a dumpster is filled with bass racks every day at the Rudee Inlet,PIGS I tell you.Laziest,easiest fishing imaginable.

What would you expect when your Uncle is your Dad.