If they make the Striped Bass limit one will you still go?

[italianfisherman]

Originally Posted by RussA

Sal you are a very passionate man, good for you! I never bashed any state, you really need to take a breath and read what I am saying, all I am stating are my views with some facts as well. I said NY doesn't allow Them in NY waters, you should re-read what I wrote I quoted it for you.

Sal My info is very much in order, like I said take a few deep breaths and read what I wrote.

You have seen all this stuff because your state allows it. You see that is a fact, not an opinion.

NY saw a long time ago what commercial fishing with nets does to fish stocks, NJ well they will learn soon enough.

This isn't a NY vs NJ thing this is about us as fishermen coming together to fight for our right to sustainable fishing and actually getting useful numbers to work with, and models to calculate said numbers.

You want it to be a NY vs NJ thing I get it, thats why you keep bringing that point up. I want all fishermen from our waters to come together so we have a voice. I see the big picture, not the small one where people like to be isolationists and say we know whats good for us in our state and keep fishermen divided.

You need to start thinking about the future of our fishing and not your own state only because you will suffer what NY went through for years only you will lose a hell of a lot more boats, thats a fact.

United we stand! Divided we fall... You are falling for the ploy to get fishermen divided, don't.

don't wast you time with there nj guys..

[Flukemeister1]

[QUOTE=RussA;343547]The spawning stock are from 28"-45" so roughly 12-40lbs.

So all you guys hammering the stripers day in and out are the cause for the slower striper seasons as of late.

This is pure fact. You can't blame the commercial fishery on this at all.

You seriously dont' believe what you have said. Just look at the attached and see what the commercial fleet is doing down south. This is North Carolina. Virginia is just as bad.



http://www.northcarolinasportsman.co...ls.php?id=1722

[O'Connor]

[QUOTE=Flukemeister1;343663]

Originally Posted by RussA

The spawning stock are from 28"-45" so roughly 12-40lbs.

So all you guys hammering the stripers day in and out are the cause for the slower striper seasons as of late.

This is pure fact. You can't blame the commercial fishery on this at all.

You seriously dont' believe what you have said. Just look at the attached and see what the commercial fleet is doing down south. This is North Carolina. Virginia is just as bad.



http://www.northcarolinasportsman.co...ls.php?id=1722

Dixie has not had a good bass run in three years. My buddies that fish winter bass in virginia beach and outerbanks have said it has been very slow the last few years.

Ever see the rod/reel commercial striped bass fishing fleet off Chatam, MA in July? I kid you not...twenty-thirty feet between boats at times. I was having a conversation with guys on the boat next to me without raising my voice.

[jwstand]

Absolutely.


J

[Take a kid fishing]

One plus the bonus tag? Either way I'd still fish.

[Fishin Dude]

Yes, of course I'll still fish. I love being out on the water, weather on my boat, someone else's, the beach ,a jetty, or pier somewhere. As for keeping Stripers, I would love to see the slot fish come back.

Now, when some guys jump aboard a head boat without knowing the regulations, they get made at the Captain & Crew when they can't keep a fish, when if fact it's the governments fault.

On 6 pack Charters, I find the camaraderie amongst friends, as well as splitting up the catch so everyone eats good, does out weigh the ridiculous regulations that apply to some species.

[slammer]

Ill still go. One fish a day is plenty of meat for me. Catch and release the rest of the day.