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As of yesterday's mail, we received donations from: The Angler, the Gambler, the Ocean Explorer, NJFishing.com, Eyes on First Ave, Down Deep, and The Reel Seat. That is the entire list of donations from site sponsors since Jan 2016.

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Just my opinion, but while I think the SSFFF has tried hard. many guys see it as a wasted effort.
when NMFS just does as it wants to even after being given better Science . it shows they need to be approached in a different way.
I think money would be better spent on taking them to court and FORCING them to do, as well as pay for all these new studies. not the fishing community.
seems it wouldnt make a difference if a million dollars worth of studies were done until NMFS hand is forced to do the right thing.

look at how they do the for hire surveys monthly.
They only ask how many time your boat left port with customers.
Not one question about what you fished for, or how many fish you caught.
just how many times you went out. yet they are allocating money and paying for someone to ask questions that dont give them any info about catches at all.

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REALLY? I guess you never read the mission statement from SSFFF because if you did you would know our mission is only for better science. The RFA is a political lobby group. But hey you came up with a reason to not donate...good for you:confused:

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The court suggestion while it may be the way to go , as of now we can't even raise $15 K required for further studies ! I'm sure ur talking real money in that fight !
If everyone on any NJ fishing site just sent $20 bucks less than most spend in tipping a mate I'm sure we could reach our goals .
It's not always the amount it's getting all to particate , hell if a presidential candidate can raise millions on donations that average about $10 bucks or so , we certainly have enough members, site sponsors & lurkers to meet this obligation .
The SSFFF will dissolve , just like our fluke fishery if we don't step up now . It's so typical a small group doing for all & the others couldn't care less , simple if we don't come together golf stores will be real busy I guess :mad:

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well Actually I had both donated as well as supported the SSFFF , and still would .
I also Marched BOTH times in Washington losing a days pay hoping some changes could be made

Yet seems no one wants to stand up and say why others havent donated.
I did, if that offends you, thats your problem.

NMFS took all those past donations , hard work , and emotional effort and found it could still do as they wanted.
IMO trying to do more research all over again without a foundation to MAKE them listen and do something with that info is taking the same path.

Heck if just every 1 who fishes for fluke gave a buck , you could get all the money ever needed for research, but if no money is spent on enforcing that research , what would actually be gained ?

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Just back in yesterday from running another Fundraiser Fishing trip. Over the past 9 years these trips have been run for both SSFFF and RFA-NJ. I have enjoyed doing it and it has become a brotherhood but here is the problem:
I probably have run 16 trips, worked the shows, marched in Wash etc
It seems its always the little guy and the SAME guys year in, year out on these trips doing the leg work. Just fishermen who give a damn and contribute for years. Having said that there are a few Charter and PBs that have helped, donated raffle open boat trips etc but not enough.

Time for those in the industry to support all these individual fishermen who pay for your living and give something back to them. They all charter your boats, buy your tackle from your shops, buy your food at your delis etc etc and are still willing to go on a fundraiser trips and spend a little more.

Industry Needs to Step up more and support its all in your best interests.

Thanks SSFFF for doing your work!

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Heck if just every 1 who fishes for fluke gave a buck ,

Lot of people on this and other sites do alot of complaining but no donations. It is in our best interest to support this cause as for hire capts. but the full responsibility should not fall on our shoulders alone. Every recreational fishermen should donate a few bucks. Some people seem to think because we make a living fishing they should not have to give a dime. On the other hand there are head boats that have not given any donations and many charter boats! I praise the people who have donated private and for hire.

After we spend more money on science and get real numbers what will be next? I agree with Hammer that liagation is the only way. If they do nothing with our new science are we wasting time and money? God knows that if New Jersey has one thing it is an over abundance of lawyers!

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I have reached out to Jim Donofrio (RFA), a couple weeks ago, I wanted to find out and hear what Mr. Trump thinks or if he even knows what has been going on in the Fishing world and the powers that rule us.....Jim said they have reached out to his organization and hopefully will have an answer for us soon.

I'm sure when Mr. Trump hears about our debacle for so many years, things may change (More Hope and Change)!! We can only Hope.

The Businesses and jobs that have been lost over the years is frightening for such a once viable industry.....The lack of young people involved or interested in the industry is even more scary for the future.

Capt. Ron

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Sorry for the late response on this, don't know how I missed this. :confused: I have been very busy at the store and not on the site as much. A good problem to have. Sending out a check today.

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Thank you!