Non-Political Wind Farm Question……

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by bulletbob

lots of horror on this forum for past few years concerning how the wind farms would destroy the bottom, ruin the fishing etc.. I don't like wind towers, think they are ridiculous, but always knew what would happen if they were put up.. You would have good fishing for pelagics well within the range of small boaters, no need for $500 a man offshore charters.. Takes a few years, but anywhere large structures are placed in the open ocean, they bases become infested with fish, both bottom species, as well as pelagics.. I never really understood the fear here regarding the "destruction of the fishery", but did understand the fact that they were close to worthless in other areas, especially when it came to actually producing enough electricity to make them worthwhile.. If those huge bases are now in the water, it won't be long before NY/NJ fishermen will be enjoying similar fishing to what these guys are enjoying. I don't really know much about how far they got, but if the bases are in and all other construction has stopped, you guys in NJ will be in great shape.. Its only a theory of mine, but I would imagine this area would get fished pretty hard of course, but would take some pressure off other productive areas, leaving better fishing all around. It will be interesting to see how this proceeds in the next few years,, Perhaps the supporting structure is there, in place on bottom, but the 800 foot high wind towers are never put up.. In my unscientific opinion it might become the most productive fishing area in the NY Bight.. Be nice for a guy with an 18 footer to be able to run 1/2 hour out at daybreak and catch some mahi and tuna, top it off with some big sea bass and be back at the ramp by noon... bob

I think a lot of the initial fear came from the disruptions from the survey and soundings which coincided in whale death and strandings. Add to that potential hazards to navigation, suspicious high cost government subsides and in many cases leading to higher energy costs.

As mentioned before, there might be a place for these wind turbines but 20 miles offshore is not one of them.

[Duffman]

Originally Posted by bulletbob

. Be nice for a guy with an 18 footer to be able to run 1/2 hour out at daybreak and catch some mahi and tuna, top it off with some big sea bass and be back at the ramp by noon... bob

22 miles off in an 18’? You’ve got got bigger walnuts than me my man 😂

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by bulletbob

lots of horror on this forum for past few years concerning how the wind farms would destroy the bottom, ruin the fishing etc.. I don't like wind towers, think they are ridiculous, but always knew what would happen if they were put up.. You would have good fishing for pelagics well within the range of small boaters, no need for $500 a man offshore charters.. Takes a few years, but anywhere large structures are placed in the open ocean, they bases become infested with fish, both bottom species, as well as pelagics.. I never really understood the fear here regarding the "destruction of the fishery", but did understand the fact that they were close to worthless in other areas, especially when it came to actually producing enough electricity to make them worthwhile.. If those huge bases are now in the water, it won't be long before NY/NJ fishermen will be enjoying similar fishing to what these guys are enjoying. I don't really know much about how far they got, but if the bases are in and all other construction has stopped, you guys in NJ will be in great shape.. Its only a theory of mine, but I would imagine this area would get fished pretty hard of course, but would take some pressure off other productive areas, leaving better fishing all around. It will be interesting to see how this proceeds in the next few years,, Perhaps the supporting structure is there, in place on bottom, but the 800 foot high wind towers are never put up.. In my unscientific opinion it might become the most productive fishing area in the NY Bight.. Be nice for a guy with an 18 footer to be able to run 1/2 hour out at daybreak and catch some mahi and tuna, top it off with some big sea bass and be back at the ramp by noon... bob

Probably get there in a rowboat . They start 23 miles off the corner of the hook and go 14 miles from there .

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by Duffman

22 miles off in an 18’? You’ve got got bigger walnuts than me my man ��

Yeah you'd have to " Pick your days "

But I'd bet you'd find some crazy people on jet skis and cammo bass boats out there....

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

Yeah you'd have to " Pick your days "

But I'd bet you'd find some crazy people on jet skis and cammo bass boats out there....

Will be kayakers out there from Long Island lol
In camo green un flagged wearing black

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by Duffman

22 miles off in an 18’? You’ve got got bigger walnuts than me my man 😂

Depends on the boat and captain of course. A well equipped modern 18-20 with good electronics, marine communication, weather apps, etc?.. I would have no problem going out with that, depending on the boat owner.. A guy that knows what he's doing?.. no problem.. Guy that just bought the rig and is getting used to it??.. not a chance.. The small boats and electronics today are so much better than they were in my day. Sea Tow memberships as well.. I think you will see a lot of sub 20 footers 20 miles out if there are tuna/mahi/sharks etc around those supports.. Yes, probably some undergunned fools out there as well , but I give a lot of credit to todays boats and boaters compared to 30 years ago.