The Fisherman Magazine's Jim Hutchinson

[Chrisper4694]

This weeks episode is really cool if you've ever heard of a little magazine called The Fisherman or a guy named Jim Hutchinson 😆

It was both entertaining and informative sitting down with Jim to talk about the future of the striped bass fisheries, fishing technology and its' effects on the fisheries, and other topics.

Youtube link to the episode below:

https://youtu.be/w7Ov3krDtXE?si=eIjirLoanjAjuL6w

[Gerry Zagorski]

Great episode!

[Broad Bill]

Jim's a smart guy, very informed, does his research and is committed. Unfortunately he's up against the same bureaucratic corrupt system and politicians any one else who has gone to battle with the Department of Commerce, NOAA, NMFS, ASMFC and MAFMC have. These combined organizations have caused enormous problems for stocks causing long term issues which won't be solved in the short term and certainly before an entirely new philosophy of fisheries management is adopted. Both fluke and striped bass have been harmed by decisions or lack thereof causing recruitment levels for both stocks to fall off the cliff. Protecting recruitment, including environmental issues with bass, protecting the spawning stock and controlling commercial catch and waste is the answer to every failed or failing fishery. It really isn't rocket science, it's common sense but common sense unfortunately takes a very back seat to the $250 BILLION industry in this Country which has become yet again another slush fund involving a public resource lining politicians, state and federal governments and business's bank accounts.

[Mark G]

You are correct in that Jim is a very knowledgeable guy he is someone I respect and follow every week its great to have him in our corner Thanks Jim

[AndyS]

Where is governor Murphy ??? You ever hear the guy udder the words fish, trees, ocean, fishing, hunting, sportsmen, hell no !!! All he cares about is concrete and asphalt, the last two things this State needs. Christie Todd Whitman used to shop at Efingers.

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by AndyS

Where is governor Murphy ??? You ever hear the guy udder the words fish, trees, ocean, fishing, hunting, sportsmen, hell no !!! All he cares about is concrete and asphalt, the last two things this State needs. Christie Todd Whitman used to shop at Efingers.

At least he will be gone, now we just need to get bill spadea in!

[dales529]

Originally Posted by AndyS

Where is governor Murphy ??? You ever hear the guy udder the words fish, trees, ocean, fishing, hunting, sportsmen, hell no !!! All he cares about is concrete and asphalt, the last two things this State needs. Christie Todd Whitman used to shop at Efingers.

Playing devils advocate here: I agree about Murphy lack of attention to our sport . Have you been stuck in the Rte 80 sinkhole traffic the last 3 weeks with no timeline coming. Some concrete and asphalt is much needed sooner than later

Also Christie Todd Whitman did more for our sport and cleaning up our rivers, oceans etc than anyone. I remember that Saturday radio call in with Jim D from RFA to then Gov Chris Christie and the Gov said Hi Jim my secretary told me to take this call about the Fluke thing!
Really the Fluke "thing" LOL / Largest economic influx from rec fishing in NJ and its just a "thing"

Not sure Bill Spadea has a track record any different for rec fishing? Or does he/just asking? It appears he is only talking about tax remedies for small business including charter and commercials which is a good thing but I dont see anything on understanding NJ fishing regulations ?