Fluke Options Poll

[Angler Paul]

The poll above clearly shows support for the options with an 18" size limit, 8 fish bag limit and longer season. Is a representative from this site going to testify to the results of this survey at the NJMFC meeting on Thursday?

[jakesdad]

After thinking about the options, as a private boater #2 or 5 are the most viable. #2 longer season, larger limit, enjoy the lack of pressure in September and October works for me. But on the other side #5 is probably the best overall option for the party and charter boats. More people taking home dinner, means more repeat customers, equals more money.

The tackle shops and rental boats will probably do more with #5 as early season bay fisheries consist of more smaller fish early on, and bigger fish in September. Either option is a giant step from where we thought we would be before SSSFF got involved!

Wish I could attend but a 4PM meeting just doesn't work on a work day, give them hell and let us know the results.

[Leif]

Originally Posted by Angler Paul

The poll above clearly shows support for the options with an 18" size limit, 8 fish bag limit and longer season. Is a representative from this site going to testify to the results of this survey at the NJMFC meeting on Thursday?

If no one has been chosen, I will via conference call if Gerry approves.

Let me know and I can call in or you can call me.

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[Blackfish Doug]

Originally Posted by snowbank104

oct 21 is a little cold in my book for fluke

Some of the best Fluking was going on then. I know if the season was open then there would have been quite a few limits.

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by Blackfish Doug

Some of the best Fluking was going on then. I know if the season was open then there would have been quite a few limits.

I think the same Doug, I would be betting there would be ALOT more limits caught in October than would be the first two weeks in May.


just curios how many guys have done well when you could start to fish in May early.

I think even most of the fluke guys were still bassing then too

[kurtisb]

Originally Posted by hammer4reel

I think the same Doug, I would be betting there would be ALOT more limits caught in October than would be the first two weeks in May.


just curios how many guys have done well when you could start to fish in May early.

I think even most of the fluke guys were still bassing then too

May and October have both been bad for several years. Are you guys really going to fish for fluke then?

[stripedbass]

Originally Posted by kurtisb

May and October have both been bad for several years. Are you guys really going to fish for fluke then?

I got my limit the first weekend when fluke open last year in may. I think fluking is good in may.

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by kurtisb

May and October have both been bad for several years. Are you guys really going to fish for fluke then?

I know I def will not be fluking in May. if the season was open in October I def would be.
There is good fluking to be had then . you just have to spend some time and find the fish. when you do its usually pretty good fishing

[jmurr711]

Originally Posted by Garone Custom Rods

#2 seems like a no brainer to me. I could see where some would want a smaller size limit, but for me it is not worth loosing days to fish and make the bag limit smaller.

agreed 100% brother! also i like the longer season especially for the southern ports like fortescue who got cockolla to catch sometimes they get a decent early run of big fish. Also my fear with lowering size and bag limits is more fish will be kept thus we will go over our quota for the next year and have to do it SCI style wit no ky