[NoLimit]

Capt'n Sal, I have read your posts and I've got no quarrel with you because you have seen all the ups and downs like me.

However before money is to be raised, the problem has to be identified and the problem here is decimation of stocks by draggers which happens after the fish leave the bays and rivers.

I am doing all I can to raise awareness with those that do not realize the problem. You cant raise money to fix a problem if people do not realize that it is a problem.

We had people that were supposedly committed to restoring the bay and rivers and I presumed that included the former underwater marine residents but it fell on deaf ears. What they dont see doesnt bother them I guess - they seem to think the problem is inert plastic bags and kids having fun on jet skis.

Similarly, I said the same thing here to fishermen who should know better and what I heard was "Send more money" and "I wanna eat baby whiting that was crushed in a net for an hour and then cooked in a restaurant 4 months later".

I dont know about anyone else, but I go fishing to catch fresh fish and crab for the table and except for a couple months a year, pickings are slim. Livery marinas and party boats are hurting and I am not sure why people are seeing the obvious solution. The economic impact to shore businesses is huge compared to the few tons of fish that are getting dragged.