Anyone want to go fishin' -Better hurry

[phatdaddy]

you can fish all you want to in florida, you just can't keep anything..............

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

you can fish all you want to in florida, you just can't keep anything..............

Some people have been harassed by NOAA for going fishing in areas that are dominated by species that are closed harvest. They don't fine you, but they have sure made it so that you don't want to go fishing. Top that off with $3 a gallon gas and the cost that most incur to run 50+ miles one way offshore to get to where many of the targeted species are, and it isn't worth the hassle.

NMFS= No More Fishing Season

And yes Willy, this is just the tip of the iceburg.

[parishht]

Here you go guys read this article to see which way we are headed.
Not only will catch and release be banned,
but we have to take a course on humane treatment of fish.

This is what is happening in Switzerland.


http://fishing.about.com/od/fishingo...wiss_Catch.htm

[RidgeRunner]

It is hard to stay away from politics these days. The entire board representing Florida on the FWC are appointed by the governor of Florida. Some are on their second or third term and were appointed by Jeb Bush. Others by Charlie Christ. They are not making the case for us but they are aware of the economics. That said, they appear to be following suit with the ones that want to protect the fish with a complete ban on the take. If it is done with an Executive Order, Florida does not need the FWC except for enforcement. Big government, they know best right? Both sides of the isle have lost touch with their constituents. Because we do not have years of very well funded lobyist on our side we are behind in the effort and unless something changes fast, we will never catch up.
Q. How do you like your redfish? A. Poached and blackened..

[Pipe_Dream]

Thanks to the economy (and resulting layoffs) I've been doing the work of 3 people for over a year now, so I never have time to fish anymore. Not that I'm complaining (a lot), since I feel fortunate to have a job at all.

[charlie_the_tuna]

y'know, i think we've all wondered how fishing would improve if there was a total ban on fishing for a year or two, but i really hope this piece of sh!t focuses on his unwritten healthcare bill so he completely forgets to destroy all of our other liberties.
or, i sure do hope he drops dead in the next 27 minutes, pile of dung that he is.