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Re: 2018 Fluke Options
The ''Fluke" we catch in Sebastian Inlet will be as big as 10 lbs. or more.They are the same species as up north.We also have Gulf flounder that are much smaller.
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Well, we're never getting better regs for fluke. Once they take away fish, it's rare to get them back. Can't remember the last time they increased the limit on a fish in NJ. In a few years the fluke is going the way of the winter Flounder - 2 fish limit. And I'm sure blackfish limit will go down this year.
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Re: 2018 Fluke Options
As with every year much will change before the actual options are presented.
Some may be better / some as you all stated. Too early to debate.
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Some of the best fluke fishing of the year is early, and right at the end of the dock. It was a long standing family tradition of ours to catch, clean, and prepare fluke for Easter dinner. Now we get to stand at the end of the dock and watch a few pin hookers take their 500lbs a day in a matter of hours. It is aggravating and unjust. |
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Also read they were incredibly expensive when they were available... A few years back an older guy was selling his on a fishing site, and wanted like $50k... You would have to be out there an awful lot to make it pay.. I think most of the licenses still out there are owned by a few old timers and their families.. that doesn't help the situation of course.. Personally, I feel they do less damage with rod and reel than a dragger would do.. Killing every damn little one that gets netted, along with everything else on the bottom... bob |
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They issued a brand new pin hooker license to a guy for Shark River last spring
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Here's my take on this and on our society as a whole... Everyone wants instant gratification . You get it online, you get it on TV or from Amazon. Couple that with the fact that there is little to no accountability anymore and we're at the point where we don't even keep score for kids baseball games because someone's feelings might be hurt...
I have a point here so bear with me We didn't get in the predicament we are in with our fisheries overnight and it's going to take some time to get out of it. It's also going to take people to continue the fight, not just when the crappy regs come out but committed long term. We also need to hold people and organizations accountable. Everyone is quick to say this needs to be done or that needs to be done. Look in the mirror and ask yourself what have you done?? Get involved and be part of the solution or you if you choose, you can sit on the sidelines and blame others when things don't go your way. Stepping off my soap box here now
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There are a few for hire capts here that have busted their ass while all the rest of them sit and watch. when guys who earn a living off the ocean ALL get involved the rest of the RECS will be more to get in line. The showing we had both times in Washington, as well as the fluke meetings spoke volumes, NOT ENOUGH GUYS THERE , to even make an impression that enough guys care. Writing emails that for the most part just get an automatic reply sent back shows they are not cutting it. PUBLIC displays of guys showing up and OVER FILLING the meetings would get 10 times the press and attention .
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