Quote:
Originally Posted by dales529
BB: Keep in mind this is as I am sure you are aware a NJMFC meeting and their obligation is to decide on the options dictated by ASMFC and MAMFC to be compliant so no reason not to weigh in on the options at this meeting.
The larger issue as you stated is on the federal level but we all can at least support the for hire, tackle shops and related service industries that could benefit most from the options dumped down to our state.
I opt for # 32 / 3 @ 18 / 145 days ,the longest season for economic and moral support to those NJ industries.
The Feds admit MRIP data on the recreational side is flawed up to 40% relative to NJ recreational effort, mortality and landings so it appears NJ recreational fishing for summer flounder has little to no proven effect on recruitment or biomass of the stock.
While I don't like the options for the overall stock this meeting is what's available for NJ at this given time and the rest is another battle which I agree we have been fighting way too long with little results on the Federal level.
Either way NJ Rec Fishermen should still make comments and attend the meeting to support the best option in their opinion so NJMFC can hear and make the best decision possible. I hope its what appears to be overwhelming support for option #32.
Having said all that I understand that the whole "keeping 18" females " is against rebuilding a stock in decline and agree with your opinion that protecting the spawn and further commercial regulation is mandatory just remain in my opinion its not this meeting.
|
This meeting is about our access to the fishery while maintaining the 28% cut
.
All approved option meet the standard being imposed for rebuild .
So now it’s all about how we want the seasons access to break down .
.
