Sandy Hook Bay Shutdown to Fishing

[scooter1010]

Captain Frank, one would hope they paid for meeting space but I'm guessing probably not. Either way it makes no difference. The fact that the above establishments allowed this group to use/rent their facilities should show that they are, at the very least, very uninformed of what happens when you sign up for the Trojan Horse. In my opinion establishments that are run by ill informed people are dangerous and should not be supported.

Where you come up with thinking I'm a tree hugger is beyond me. Maybe you can explain further? The only wood I admire swings between my legs.

[bunker dunker]

I am so sick and tired of this bs.these groups that found this kind of crap don't want us to use hooks to fish with as the fish may be hurt by them.i'll stick to fishing with Dex Russell and RUs Sharpener and take my chances.

[Arbutis]

You guys are all paranoid. Think of ALL the good that could come from this!

[shrimpman steve]

Doug. I hope you are right. I just don't trust the government anymore. And that is a shame.

We are each entitled to our opinions and I never mean to be disrespectful of other opinions that don't match mine.

[CompTime Charters]

NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN. I won't even think twice about it. Lobby groups, etc along with charter/part boat captains and owners have way too much influence on what happens. The rfa will step in also. What kind of sanctuary has thousand of boats flying thru it on the way to and from the fishing ground. lmao. Too much money brought in by Dingell Johnson funds for fisherman who utilize that bay and patronize the tackle shops, gas stations, restaurants, etc.. They are just blowing smoke and have nothing better to do. FORGET ABOUT THE IDEA.

[scooter1010]

It always starts out this way. A group states that they are just looking into the possibility of doing something that will help a resource and be for the betterment of all concerned. People state oh they could never do this or it could never happen here. Trust me when I tell you that this is the proverbial wolf in sheep's clothing. The fact that this group is highly funded and has already scheduled and has had public meetings/hearings on this should hit everyone over the head like a two by four. Am I being paranoid? Do I believe in conspiracy theory? Do I believe in ghosts? NO. I do however am a firm believer in history can always repeat itself. An that any form of a tertiary governing body has absolutely no place in this state. Laugh now and cry later.

[Flukemeister1]

Originally Posted by scooter1010

Thanks Steve !
However, given that this post already has almost two hundred views and only five replies shows the absolute apathy and could never happen here attitude that fisherman are famous for.

It will be too little too late when everyone wakes up and the smoke clears.

OK so what is the answer? How do we stop implementation of NMS status?

[scooter1010]

My guess is that we should reach out to the RFA, The Fisherman Magazine, Al Ristori, maybe some of the party boat captains and find out what can be done. I have already written an email to the fisherman magazine, sent an email to the contact person that is heading this special interest group and sent a message to a PB captain. So far the only one that has also stepped up was Shrimpman Steve. Maybe someone can contact the RFA and someone else get Al Ristori involved.

[scooter1010]

I was in contact with the RFA and it seems as this will be a priority that they will address. Anyone friends with Al Ristori?

[dales529]

Originally Posted by scooter1010

I was in contact with the RFA and it seems as this will be a priority that they will address. Anyone friends with Al Ristori?

Scooter I applaud your effort here to not only call attention to this but to follow up with it. As an RFA-NJ board member I reached out also and more to follow. To quote a board member I hold in high regard the goal of RFA is conservation and the goal of this could be preservation which are two distinct different goals. I will contact you soon with further information here and or via PM. The plus is Sandy Hook Bay is State regulated and it takes a Federal action to provide a NMS so there are options to take it on.