new GOM cod regs are out

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by jasonsnova

problem is those draggers pickup EVERYTHING big fish ,little fish, rare fish....etc.

Not true, try a google search on "rhule trawl"

[jasonsnova]

Originally Posted by MakoMike

Not true, try a google search on "rhule trawl"

i know what you are saying but after those nets get clogged with fish they start scooping everything.....
sorry it bugs me when we are out there jiggin away they a dragger goes by and scoops up everything in its path.
maybe go to rod and reel commercial ground fishing lol.....

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by jasonsnova

i know what you are saying but after those nets get clogged with fish they start scooping everything.....

You obviously do not know what I'm saying. Try doing the search suggested or contact the URI sea grant program.

[JackK]

Originally Posted by jasonsnova

i know what you are saying but after those nets get clogged with fish they start scooping everything.....
sorry it bugs me when we are out there jiggin away they a dragger goes by and scoops up everything in its path.
maybe go to rod and reel commercial ground fishing lol.....

Yeah that's not really true, even on a standard trawl, and especially not a Rhule trawl. 6.5" mesh doesn't get "clogged", at least in the GoM. Common misconception. But I still believe that the minimum mesh size going to 7" would make a big difference in the health and sustainability of our fisheries.