based on the non-existent ocean run this year, i think its safe (and UNFOOLISH) to say there is something wrong or going on. it's killed the charter and party boat fares without consistent daily reports. it's amazing what a year difference makes, but something is up. maybe the fish stayed farther out east chasing more consistent food, maybe there are still effects from Sandy in the water that we can't see or even touch, but that the fish notice or maybe they just by-passed the beaches and just went right into raritan bay, but it has been an awful spring for the SRI & Manasquan Fleets concerning bass.
on the other note, what amount of fish is enough for one person to harvest? there have been plenty of arguments on here that "catch what you legally can daily and don't worry". well, more and more people have boats or access to boats, so that needs to be taken into account. equipment is better, with rods and reels and FISH FINDING electronics, making it easier than ever to put meat in your cooler. i'm all for taking a fish now and then for a meal or to give to friends who love fish, but like the gist of this article is pointing towards, at some point the stock is going to become overfished again and we will only have ourselves to blame. just my opinion, everyone else is entitled to their own also...
