stripers in fed waters

[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.