IMPORTANT FLUKE SURVEY
Our State is seeking evidence to show that we will suffer a severe economic loss if the 3 fluke at 19” is put into effect. If you want us to win the appeal individuals will have to indicate on the survey that they will fish for fluke less, take less overall fishing trips, spend less money, etc. Captains can indicate they will have less customers, take less overall trips, make less money to support their families, may go out of business, etc. It would also be good to show that we would follow regulations or suggestions to reduce mortality of short fluke by using larger hooks etc. If we are willing to do that, it will also help our case. It won’t hurt to let them know that many people already are not complying with the regulations.
Please take the survey -
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FNP5L3C
Paul Haertel – JCAA Board Member/Past President
