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Originally Posted by acabtp
NJDFW doesn't owe you dinner because you bought a trout stamp and some butter worms.
You know you can always leave them to grow for next year if they aren't big enough for you... Especially if you think you are killing half with your c&r technique.
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If u fish trout regularly thru most of the year pobably over 80 trips, & key in on big trout ,the current situation in NJ waters is troubling.
I generally release every trout I catch unless its hooked badly then I keep the fish & only then. By the way ur lucky if those fish even if left alone may grow 1/2" thru winter.
Im gonna be out there every day I can because I love stream troutin' & praticing C&R .
Ive always realized the NJDFW doesnt owe me any dinner because I dont eat trout,I fish salt enough to have plenty of fish to eat. However in case u havent noticed most license buyers do ! Thats their right they R not breaking any laws by keeping trout,within legal limits!
What I feel happened to NJ trout fishery is tough for all. Especially someone like me who targets big fish.
I dont fully understand why all broodstock goes to lakes this fall , its never been explained fully to my satisfaction.
If those fish R believed to be contamiated then I can accept that action , if not why?
Anyone really have the answer??
