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Definitely exceeded expectations in both attendance (although a few thousand would have been better lol) and actually having a belief that those in power are going to act on their words.
Got to speak personally with commissioner Martin, Congressman Chris Smith representative Jo Smith Schloeder, and Assemblyman David Rible. I thanked them all for taking the stand with us and their candor when asked direct questions. As Jim Donofrio RFA said during his speech an Emergency stop gap on the current regulations proposed is only the first step. We have to carry it to Magnuson Stevens reform to end the BS. Lets see what happens next but I have belief this has traction in the right areas, its united, and a lot of the right people are all on the same page this time.
Hoping we should see a better deal for this season. Lots of work ahead to maintain the pressure for now and the future so keep at it.

Great seeing and saying hey with Capt Jerry Fish Monger, Capt Bobby Bogan with full crew, Capt Jeff Gutman Voyager , Paul from JCAA and Dave Arbietman Reel Seat. There were many other industry people there as well both commercial and rec. Once we WIN a big thanks will be made to SSFFF for all they are doing and having the foresight to start this years ago. And of Course RFA and RFA-NJ. (Sorry had to plug us)

Started the morning with Richie Tropics, ALS Mako Steve, Larry Hartattack, Dakota, Reel Ron and of course fearless leader Gerry.

All in all glad I went, definitely NOT a waste of time.

Thanks to all that showed up and those that couldn't but have always supported the cause when they can.