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Originally Posted by mako28
I believe the best for rec. fisherman is option #2. However it's disturbing to see how some people are voting for a lesser bag limit. Do they realize that you won't
get those fish back. Do they realize that a less bag limit is going to hurt the party boat industry that is already weak. Obviously the people that are voting for a lesser bag/size limit are fishing from a small boat, land or have no boat.
My recommendation to those for a smaller bag/size limit is to get a bigger boat
and fish where the 18" fish live. For those who fish off land, hop on a charter or party boat.
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I really don't think it matters to the party boat industry in terms of bag limit.
because really how many people go on a party and limit out with 8 fluke??? sharpies do but other then that the vast majority don't even get close.
I think that the boat themselves would welcome a little shorter size limit in hopes that every customer will then get atleast a few fish to take home. then you will more repeat customers and guys coming out more often because they have faith that they will get some fillets for the table.
And who are to tell someone that its tough if they have a little boat or fish off land "go on a party/charter boat." maybe those guys can't afford a bigger boat or a party boat but once a month. fishing is getting to be a very expensive sport and with gas on the rise who knows what we will get to in the summer. between toll hikes gas prices ramp prices bait prices and a plethora of other expenses and lack of income Its a wonder that so many people can still afford to fish
