[Pete]

Gerry thank you for the informational post and the respective organizations purposes regarding the fishermen's plight and the mission of each.

I do remember some years back when the SSFFF managed to get a judge to agree that the "emergency" hastily enacted in season sea bass closure was in error. However, the injunction came after the legitimate closed season was already in effect. So, we lost those fishing days anyway. But, the judge did rule that the closing was unnecessary. And, this is the type legal front to which I refer.

I fish and do believe conservation measures are necessary. I further agree that the methods used are flawed and that has been proven and attested to by experts.

My rant over the grouping with NY is what it states. The NJ struggles are obvious and NY has been enjoying some very productive years. But, their lofty numbers are factored in with our paltry ones. So, we take any prospective hit along with them. Conversely, we would reap the rewards, if there were any to be had. Oh yeah, we did get the 1/2 inch reduction in size! Hooray!

The target is and forever will be a moving one. Considering weather, low stock years and the continued use of flawed information. This will be a way of life for a long of time. If they ever get it right, the cuts may not be as deep. We shall see.............