Had a long conversation with a FWC chief yesterday. He is convinced the science behind the Federal fish counting program is sound. Although he couldn't recite the name of the woman Obama put in charge of that department. He claims fish counts are down so they have to slow the take. The ecomomic fall-out to recreational anglers isn't even a consideration. He personally manages routine fish counts on inland lakes and makes recommendations on limits. He and I argued for a while but eventually we came to the conclusion that the best thing to do is buy a jonboat, fish fresh water or inshore and come up with some tasy recipies for trash fish. He had a recipe for grilled armored catfish, if you don't mind gray colored meat.
Not very reassuring for the future of recreational fishing.
I can't move but if I could, the bayou of the Loisiana coast is at the top of my list. Sorry for the long post, black sea bass just got axed down here.