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Originally Posted by Billfish715
Seriously! Just possession of that striper outside of 3 miles is illegal and subject to a fine. I find it hard to believe that the striper in the pictures was caught inside 3 miles not to mention the rest of the blues. The fact that the boat is a sponsor raises some issues. I'm sure someone else has asked the question about where the fish was caught. As for supporting a sponsor who has brought his integrity into question, I, for one, need more assurance that it didn't happen before I'll give him my business. If there is any substance to the indiscretion of the sponsor, then I have to ask whether this website will continue to promote his business. Ethical fishing practices should be a top priority for boat owners, mates, fishermen and women, and those who rely on fishing for their livelihood.
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It would have done a lot for your integrity if you had called the captain who ran the boat or the owner to confirm where the striper was caught and if was legal to keep before posting such an acusatory post. You were reading a weekend update of both Saturday and Sunday trips. The cod were caught offshore on Saturday and the striper on Sunday after they headed NORTH of the inlet. I was sent a picture of the striper shortly after it was caught and by the buildings in the background it was well within the 3 mile limit. It does neither a business or someone who posts something like this no good to accuse someone of something wrong when it did not happen. Get the truth first then make any and all comments you feel are needed. By the responses so far I hope you will have the integrity to respond with an apology to both the captain and owner of the boat. Even then there are still people who want to believe only the negative and with that in mind you have, to some point, damaged the reputation of both the captain and owner to which that apology bocomes that much more evident in it's necessity.
Sincerly,
Jim Dennehy
Proud supporter of the Miss Belmar fleet for 30+ years.
