Sea Bass Regs?

[jmurr711]

whats the latest word?

[bunker dunker]

THUNDERBIRD

[Ol Pedro]

What's the price?

[HDMarc]

Originally Posted by jmurr711

whats the latest word?

The word is legs...and I'm just helping spread the word

[jmurr711]

bunch of flipping comedians round here! i got a trip may 18 just wants some sea bass

[Angler Paul]

Regarding sea bass the news is not good. We are in a region with Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island. The region over fished its quota last year and depending on which data is used, the entire region will have to cut back by either 3% or 7%. Each region is given a quota and each state within the region is given a target quota to assist in developing their regulations. In 2013 New York harvested 125% of their target, Connecticut harvested 150% of their target but New Jersey harvested only 61% of its target. New Jersey did its job in setting stringent regulations so that we did not exceed our quota but we still have to cut back by either 3 or 7%. It is unfair and hard to believe but that is the way it is under this regional plan, the states that exceed their targets are rewarded while the states that under fish their target are penalized. I can only imagine how the regional fluke plan is going to work out.
At the recent advisors meeting a number of options regarding sea bass were considered and a couple new ones were suggested that the NJBMF will try to develop and receive approval for from the ASMFC. It seems certain that we will have a season that begins on 5/19 with a 12 ½” size limit. We also know that the season will be closed from 9/18 or sooner through 10/17 or later. There is a strong possibility that the season could be closed by early to mid –August if the bag limit remains high. The options that were on the table at the meeting included those with 12, 15 or 20 fish bag limits. I suggested that the bag limit be reduced to 3-5 fish in July so that the season could be further extended into August or even September. The majority of advisors agreed with me on this as it would enable fluke fishermen to spice their catch with sea bass during the late season. The NJMFB agreed to develop this proposal but it is uncertain if the ASMFC will approve it.
The next meeting of the NJMFC will be held at 4 PM on March 6th at the Galloway Twp. Branch of the Atlantic County Library, 306 Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway, NJ. 08205. It seems unlikely that the fluke and sea bass regulations will be voted on at this meeting but I am not certain about that. There is talk about having a special council meeting in April to decide these issues.

Paul Haertel
President JCAA

[Blackfish Doug]

Thanks Paul for the info that lower keeper amount during July makes sense I hope they take your suggestions. Any word on the winter flounder yet? I'm anxiously waiting to here if it's going to be open year round. Is that official in hope it is I love flounder fishing.

[jmurr711]

ty for the info! so looks like ling slaughter for me on 5-18 lol hopefully get some biscuits in june

[RussA]

Originally Posted by Angler Paul

In 2013 New York harvested 125% of their target, Connecticut harvested 150% of their target but New Jersey harvested only 61% of its target. New Jersey did its job in setting stringent regulations so that we did not exceed our quota but we still have to cut back by either 3 or 7%. It is unfair and hard to believe but that is the way it is under this regional plan, the states that exceed their targets are rewarded while the states that under fish their target are penalized. I can only imagine how the regional fluke plan is going to work out.

Paul Haertel
President JCAA

First and foremost I am not making this a NY vs NJ argument, just pointing out facts and trying to get the record straight.

Paul with all due respect, you word this as if NY is the big bad wolf in all of this. CT shouldn't even be with us and the coast wide regulations.

Let me make this clear, I loathe playing on words, and hiding facts like, NJ had the lions share of the creel and size limit, while NY had less than it's fair share for over 10 years with all species of fish.

You post that NY went over 125%, well if NY had the share you in NJ had, we would never go over because we imposed way stricter regulations than NJ ever did or will of it's own free will, no they need to be forced to. NJ would have went way over with the regulations you set for yourselves if you had what NY had the last 10+ years.

Now You and all the others are crying foul when NY finally catches a break and you use your words in a way to say that NY is the problem, and you wish it was status quo?

Just so you know for years i have been saying NY and NJ should come together and fight together, but the NJ mentality was screw everyone else as long as we get ours, well you reap what you sew.

Now I still think instead of doing what you think is best for yourselves, you should open your eyes and start teaming up because this game they are playing is to take us all out.

You know what's happening and has happened in Cali, and the same thing is trying to be done in Mass. Don't think for a second that it won't happen here in our waters, because it can and will.

[Fishfish]

RussA, and Paul you both need to reconcile your statements. Russ you did make the statement:
"You post that NY went over 125%, well if NY had the share you in NJ had, we would never go over because we imposed way stricter regulations than NJ ever did or will of it's own free will, no they need to be forced to. NJ would have went way over with the regulations you set for yourselves if you had what NY had the last 10+ years."
The catch rates and quotas per state, and the formula used to establish them need to be posted here as a basis for your statements. Opinions?