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Originally Posted by dakota560
GDubs you're a good man, I mean that sincerely. As Dave mentioned in his post the other day, the fight is not among us, the fight or challenge if you will is to preserve as many fisheries as possible for future generations to enjoy not just for recreational enjoyment but for the businesses inclusive of commercial operators who depend on them for their livelihoods. No one in my opinion should benefit at the expense of others which is another way of saying the focus should be on the fishery as a whole and secondarily how it's being allocated among it's constituents.
Oh Henry, I wasn't coming at you or trying to insult you in any way. I was simply trying to defuse the situation per your request and ended up creating another Chernobyl! If it came across that way, my apologies as well. What's happening with our fisheries is beyond frustrating and that frustration combined with the internet is at times an explosive combination. I've always believed in my life heated debate is a good thing as long as it's respectful. Sometimes those lines get blurred but that's always been my intentions here. Sometimes I've crossed the lines but try to learn from those mistakes and be a better person for it.
I can tell you I wouldn't be as engaged in the summer flounder fishery if it weren't for many including Gerry and Dave. Dave's been a great mentor and greater friend who has a wealth of knowledge with fisheries management and the process but more importantly a wealth of humility. There's a lot going on behind the scenes by many which a lot of people don't see which can be discussed at a later time. We're fighting or trying to work with Washington here and the many Agencies, Councils, Sub-Committees involved, maybe one of life's greatest challenges so even though results haven't shown it yet I'd ask everyone to be patient and understanding. There are people who care and have the time or desire or resources or all of the above to get involved. Not everyone has that luxury and I get that. I believe progress is being made, ultimately time will tell. This is your typical marathon not sprint situation but I honestly believe we're starting to gain traction and getting the right people's attention. It might prove out I'm delusional but it might prove out I'm right. I'll take that chance.
Either way, I'd like to think we all have a vested interest and common thread that binds us together here as opposed to an array of issue breaking us apart. That's how I plan on looking at it regardless and will keep trying to cause substantive and positive change until I can't do it anymore. Too many good hard working people's livelihoods are at stake and I want my children and grandchildren to have the same enjoyment with this sport as I've had with my family and friends growing up.
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My apologies to you and others as well, I should have handled all of this differently. I guess with all the issues within this fishery, commercial quotas, bag limits etc. gets me all wound up I let my emotions get the best of me and I ended up spouting off to the wrong people. It was uncalled for and again I am very sorry and hopefully there are no hard feelings.
