Trout Regulation Comments! End Dec 1!!!!

[JDTuna]

Hi guys.

We have until Friday Dec 1 to submit comments on the new trout regulations. Please send comments that you DO NOT support the new gear restrictions (barbless/3 hook points per lure). The proposed regulations are not based on science, conservation or whats best for the trout populations. A review of the science concluded that there was no difference in hooking mortality between single and treble, and barbed vs barblesd hooks. These regulations are based on the requests from a particular group. We all pay the same amount for our trout stamp and should have equal fishing access. Regulations need to be based on science and conservation benefits...not the misinformed opinions of one group. This is a slippery slope! Link for comments below:

http://www.nj.gov/dep/rules/comments/