Re: 2015 NJ Regs
 

So total possession limits if you have and use a tag are as follows
- Until 8/31
. 1 fish between 28 and 43
. 1 Fish over 43
. 1 Fish 28 inches or more
- Between 8/31 and 12/31
. 1 fish between 28 and 43
. 1 fish over 43
. 1 fish between 24 and 28


Not so the 1 over 28 bonus tag is only in effect until the lawyer review goes through in 3 to 4 weeks then there is no bonus fish until 9/1/15when it becomes 1@ 24 to28

Re: 2015 NJ Regs
 

Confusing for sure , doesn't bother me per se' but it as I understand it wasn't the bonus tag implemented to draw from the commercial tonnage initially ?
Not entirely sure of this relationship now but that's what was initially the intent .
Good or bad it is what it is, the sea bass regs hurt for sure ! At least fluke not terrible !
Hake on the horizon ?! Never ends , the guys up north can't even ground fish in many areas , their done !
Watch those dock pictures cutting of ur nose to spite ur face !!!:cool:

Re: 2015 NJ Regs
 

Hmmm - first time I've heard about that.

NY and NJ registry are however both free.

If you go the $25 National route, I would guess it does not cover you when fishing states like Florida where they have a paid salt water license??

Re: 2015 NJ Regs
 

Last year was 2/1 3 fish, plus this law isn't in effect yet till the Gov signs it. So, we still fall under the 2014 rules

Re: 2015 NJ Regs
 

Huh?? :confused: first I've heard of this. Please elaborate.

Re: 2015 NJ Regs
 

Gerry, license is different, if you state requires a license, you still need that. But the National Registry is means you don't have to apply for the registry in any one state. It covers you where ever you fish, but it isn't a license.

Re: 2015 NJ Regs
 

Gerry, that is why we still fall under 2014 regs, until everything is looked at an the Gov signs. he has until the end of the month, then it goes in effect automatically.

Re: 2015 NJ Regs
 

Trying to make demand for tag. Then they will raise the price. just like size limits make it small at the beginning so no one cares then slowly raise it to the point of burdensome.

Re: 2015 NJ Regs
 

That is what was said at the meeting last and confirmed twice there will be no spring bonus tag after the lawyer review.

Everything for sea bass, fluke and stripers will be sent to the states attorneys today as soon as approved in 3 to 4 weeks all new regs will be in effect. The new bonus tag will supersede the existing one immediately but will not take effect to 9/1/15 to prevent the needles killing of a 3rd big fish in the spring

Re: 2015 NJ Regs
 

Bureaucracy, like someone will get hurt the way it is written, or someone enforces it wrong.