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Originally Posted by Chrisper4694
I can't argue most of that but i will say the fw stocking program is absolutely top notch and funded by our fw licenses so id have hope similar could.be done for sw (not stocking, but access and reefs etc.) I also have to say i think the reefs are benefitial ro everyone fiahing even if not directly on the reef or for a "reef species" they hold bait, etc and have positive effects on even migratory fish hanging around and their food reproducing and such.
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NJ has a great FW program but its administered by the NJDEP.. Not sure if a marine program would be handled the same way. Remember that much of the problem with marine fishing is access pure and simple.. Not stocking, not maintaining clean stream and rivers really,, but access.. Even reef building is access really.. Providing suitable habitat to hold fish for anglers to work.. NJ needs better access to the varied , extensive and very desirable salt and tidal waterways it has.. That means parking areas, shoreline access, ramps, piers etc etc... Not near as easy as dumping a truckload of fish into a lake or stream.. I may be cynical but I have my doubts that salt water anglers would see much more than maybe a few worn out boxcars dumped out onto a reef thats already established.. NY and NJ needs reasonably priced , well developed access to boat and shoreline marine fishing areas more than it needs a new reef in my opinion.. I just think that the anglers paying the fees would realize few tangible benefits. Thats just the way govt agencies work.. A lot of that money would go to bloated staff salaries... bob
