[Capt. Jerry P]

Lots of groups do alot of good things for fisherman... Many different fights and all are noble causes. But Different fights have to take priority at times no?

A federal closure at a snap of a finger for most of the eastern seaboard on Seabass. One of the most popular species people fish fish on a stock that most consider healthy and plentiful.

A few groups get right on it and try to fight it with the best way they can and come up with a lawsuit approach...

Why cant everyone just come out in the open and support them even if those groups are fighting other issues... put something on there site to spread the word and educate more people.. which could help with donations etc.

Or Let us know the other approach they are taking so people can support them...

In this particular case (black seabass) if something is not done quickly... It will be another severe economic loss for the fishing industry... Which could just locally could potential put Some party boats who rely on the winter time seabass (a stock which most believe is healthy) as well a laundry of others out of business.

Should be easy to see the severity in that and easier to join together on?

I am not trying to downplay any specific group or the hard work of many other groups or many of the good causes they work for! Tons of issues all which are important and all appreciated.

On a state level (Lookin at Just NJ) It is hurtin a lot of anglers and businesses.