Tom, I was involved in BOTH Fluke studies, the first one got tossed out because NOAA didn't have their stamp on it even though we tried to get funding from them or anyone else in Fisheries Management. Gregg Hueth (SSFFF) finally convinced us to give them some credit (even though) once again we received No money for the second study.
Long story short, the second report basically backed up the first that over 90% of Fluke over 18 inches are female. All that time and effort doesn't mean a Hill of crap as you can see where we are now!!
As far as reports, I have to fill out a report everyday on what is caught, kept and discarded. Why, you may ask? So the reports can sit in Woods hole and never be looked at...…..All goes back to Money just look what happened in the Gulf with Catch shares.
12-14-2019, 12:32 PM
Re: Bluefish regs not looking good for next year
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