Fluke Options Poll

[mako28]

I believe the best for rec. fisherman is option #2. However it's disturbing to see how some people are voting for a lesser bag limit. Do they realize that you won't
get those fish back. Do they realize that a less bag limit is going to hurt the party boat industry that is already weak. Obviously the people that are voting for a lesser bag/size limit are fishing from a small boat, land or have no boat.
My recommendation to those for a smaller bag/size limit is to get a bigger boat
and fish where the 18" fish live. For those who fish off land, hop on a charter or party boat.

[arat]

Originally Posted by mako28

I believe the best for rec. fisherman is option #2. However it's disturbing to see how some people are voting for a lesser bag limit. Do they realize that you won't
get those fish back. Do they realize that a less bag limit is going to hurt the party boat industry that is already weak. Obviously the people that are voting for a lesser bag/size limit are fishing from a small boat, land or have no boat.
My recommendation to those for a smaller bag/size limit is to get a bigger boat
and fish where the 18" fish live. For those who fish off land, hop on a charter or party boat.

I really don't think it matters to the party boat industry in terms of bag limit.
because really how many people go on a party and limit out with 8 fluke??? sharpies do but other then that the vast majority don't even get close.

I think that the boat themselves would welcome a little shorter size limit in hopes that every customer will then get atleast a few fish to take home. then you will more repeat customers and guys coming out more often because they have faith that they will get some fillets for the table.

And who are to tell someone that its tough if they have a little boat or fish off land "go on a party/charter boat." maybe those guys can't afford a bigger boat or a party boat but once a month. fishing is getting to be a very expensive sport and with gas on the rise who knows what we will get to in the summer. between toll hikes gas prices ramp prices bait prices and a plethora of other expenses and lack of income Its a wonder that so many people can still afford to fish

[Tony Cav]

Originally Posted by mako28

I believe the best for rec. fisherman is option #2. However it's disturbing to see how some people are voting for a lesser bag limit. Do they realize that you won't
get those fish back. Do they realize that a less bag limit is going to hurt the party boat industry that is already weak. Obviously the people that are voting for a lesser bag/size limit are fishing from a small boat, land or have no boat.
My recommendation to those for a smaller bag/size limit is to get a bigger boat
and fish where the 18" fish live. For those who fish off land, hop on a charter or party boat.

Uh......arent we getting more fish this year than last? Isent that the point of the change in the regs? Just asking.

[arat]

I voted for 8 fish @ 18 inches May 5 – Oct 21. Longer season,

why does everyone say that??????

it's not the longest season. its the second longest season compared to number 3 ........ April 21 to October 8

option 3 is the longer season. not 2

[Skolmann]

Originally Posted by mako28

My recommendation to those for a smaller bag/size limit is to get a bigger boat
and fish where the 18" fish live. For those who fish off land, hop on a charter or party boat.

Thank you for telling me what I should do.

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by arat

I voted for 8 fish @ 18 inches May 5 – Oct 21. Longer season,

why does everyone say that??????

it's not the longest season. its the second longest season compared to number 3 ........ April 21 to October 8

option 3 is the longer season. not 2

probably because there are not many here expecting to catch fluke in s great numbers with the season starting so early looking at REAL fishable days . will lose almost a month to days when fish are not here

[SaltyAngler]

I would personally take the earlier start and closure. I have no faith in late October weather in NJ.

[mako28]

And who are to tell someone that its tough if they have a little boat or fish off land "go on a party/charter boat." maybe those guys can't afford a bigger boat or a party boat but once a month. fishing is getting to be a very expensive sport and with gas on the rise who knows what we will get to in the summer. between toll hikes gas prices ramp prices bait prices and a plethora of other expenses and lack of income Its a wonder that so many people can still afford to fish[/QUOTE]

When you spend upwards of 10k to prepare to fish for a season like I do, and some others, I don't need a person who may fish off a dock with a 5 buck bag of spearing saying "I can't catch an 18" fluke, lower the size".

[mako28]

Originally Posted by Skolmann

Thank you for telling me what I should do.

Skolmann, I'm not telling anyone what to do just making a suggestion.

[Irish Jigger]

With so many fish at 17.5 last year and in previous years science would say 18" will be plentiful! Lol