[Pete]

Getting grouped in with NY does nothing to help the NJ cause. Since this happened. The NY anglers have been enjoying the best seasons in years. Meanwhile NJ has continued to struggle. Based on reports, NY doesn't have as much of a problem to catch 18" fish, as we here in NJ do. I was led to believe that most 18" or larger fish are females, the breeders that are routinely taken, while the shorter fish are set free. Seems counter productive if these so called regs. are designed for rebuilding fish stocks. We NJ anglers need to stand alone. That is and should be the first step in the right direction. I'd like to think that Trump would be a catalyst in sorting this mess out. But, realistically he's got much bigger fish to fry at the moment. And, remember when Gov. Christie got in, we believed he was the answer! We know where that got us. If I've learned anything it's that there really isn't a politician who can get us out of this mess. Not in the foreseeable future, that is.

I do believe that there can be some legal battle waged such as the SSFFF has done in the past. But, that takes a lot of money, time and expertise. And, fishermen in general, not all mind you, aren't ready to donate money when they can't put there hands on something tangible. Furthermore, instant results are desired But, this type challenge takes time, assuming the funds needed are raised. So, I'll continue to donate and hope. But, more than anything I'll pray. Because guys, we need a higher power to fix this mess. It has gone on far too long. Year after year, season after season and species and more species.

I consider myself very fortunate that I don't do this for a living. And, I really feel for you guys. Wish I had an answer.