This is going to be a long hard fought battle as it has been for years. In the absence of a strong lobby and funds, the best shot we have is our collective voices being heard. If we don't have the time or desire to support that voice, there won't be a single fishery left to enjoy.....it's that simple. I'm sure what every NMFS counsel member is hoping most for this evening is a lame turnout by the recreational and affiliated community which translated means we pose no threat to their agenda. This is no different than the recent presidential election. If you have an opinion about what's been literally stolen from you for the last 30 - 40 years, attend this evening's meeting and support the movement. If you don't, don't grouse about the fishery when like flounder it's completely closed because believe it or not that option is probably lurking right around the corner as insane as that sounds. It happened to winter flounder, it can happen to summer flounder as well! And there will still be 10 inch fillets at the retailer selling for $14.99 a pound!