Originally Posted by frugalfisherman (Post 514149)

As far as having to use circle hooks I think the octopus hooks are good enough. I use them and fluke all summer. If I gut hook 1 or 2 fluke a season that would be it. As far as a smaller size limit to save breeders if they went back to 8 fish at 16 inches who's going to throw back a 7 pounder?

Originally Posted by dales529 (Post 514128)

So you are totally OK with how things are managed now? Bitching about something and actually contributing to change are two different things! Exactly what anti commercial surveys , web sites, groups have you worked with, donated too or helped out. Just asking as maybe I will sign on

Originally Posted by togzilla (Post 514131)

Has anyone ever considered the thought that the whole goal of NMFS is to collapse the fluke industry so they can put undue restrictions on the recreational industry that will ultimately drive out the vast majority of party boat and charter boats? Winter flounder, weakfish, whiting etc.? I remember 30 years ago when organizations like PETA used to protest fishing tournaments and they got very little support during those protests. Since then they have gotten political involved and have been far more successful. Maybe it’s the conspiracy theory in me but Rutgers is an extremely liberal school which is sympathetic to organizations like PETA.