Fluke Meeting/Why We Should Support a Longer Season

[Ol Pedro]

Taking Weather into consideration I would like to have the most possible time on the water . But I'm afraid that if they go with the larger size we will never get back to 17 1/2" in following Seasons .

[Rayman1]

Thanks for all the hard work you put into this Paul.. We really appreciate it. I'm going to try my best to make it (Tax day for me!) representing Grumpys Tackle. We're all for the longer season and 18" size limit.

----To all NJfishing members and friends----

Please let all your fishing buds know about this and tell them to try to make it Thursday. A longer season would not only help the fisherman but also the Bait Tackle Stores and Party/Charter boats. We need the longer season point blank!

[arat]

I don't know about anyone else. now. i voted for the 18 inch size limit.

but I saw someone say a split season. I think that can work for all parties. say from early April you can keep 2-3 fluke per day (i think 1 is a little light) at 18 or 17 1/2 inches

then starting early May and going through mid October lets say 15-16-17 for arguments sake your allowed 6-7 fish PD, PP at 18''

everyone wins! a little confusing for the average guy??........ maybe but many people have already stated (screw the 3-4 time a year guy) so this way you have you fluke for almost an extra month. and all you give up is 1 or 2 fish on the bag limit during the main season. I think that is something that everyone could live with. 12 or 14 fillets to take home if you limit........ and you get to fish for the jersey favorite during most of April and you still have a legit shot to get a real doormat.

tackle shops sell fluke rigs and bait and bucktails for an extra month almost and party boats could sail special fluke trips during the week instead of targeting Stripers or bottom species only. and we all know that when fluke opens a different clientele starts to fish on a more regular basis.

[Angler Paul]

Thanks for some of your kind words and support for the option 2 (8 fluke at
18" with an 8 fish bag limit and a season from 5/5 - 10/21) . I will be testifying at the meeting on behalf of the Berkeley Striper Club and the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association. Also as 2nd VP of the Jersey Coast Angler's Association, I was very pleased at tonights meeting where the vast majority of member clubs present voted to support the same option. JCAA will be sending another one of our members to speak on behalf of this option. Just for the record, even though the majority of our member clubs voted to support this option we still encourage our member clubs who prefer a different option to send one of thier representatives to speak at the meeting. As I said earlier it is important for all those who care about fluke fishing to let their voices be heard.

Paul Haertel
2nd V. P. - Jeresy Coast Anglers Association
member - Berkeley Striper Club, New Jersey Beach Buggy Assoiciation and New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

[flukemaster1]

Real nice job Paul! I agree one thousand percent on your presentation. I will also be there. Thanks for your efforts!!!

[Knot Guilty]

Thank you Paul for your hard work. I agree with you 100%. I will be in attendance at this meeting and hopefully can thank you personally.

[team heat]

While i agree with most of what angler paul is saying i think we should take into account that problably 80% of the people fishing for fluke are not really good at it.These people are moms and dads with their kids,boyfreinds,girlfreinds,grandpop,company charters,rental boaters etc.Having a 5 fish limit @ 17.5inches would a least give all these people a shot at bringing home a meal or two or seeing a smile on a kids face.For us in the other 20% we know you have to go to the rough stuff to have chance of getting a limit of 18 inch fish.If you go on a party boat who do you think is catching the most and the biggest fish its the guys in the bow with their custom rods and reels and tackle boxes full of jigs while the regular fares are catching shorts or nothing at all.The party boat captains are not going to take a boatload of rookies to the rattlesnake even know they know thats where the keepers are.We in the 20% fish more often and are alot better at it so having enough fluke fillets is usually not a problem.I hope we just dont think about ourselves but take everbody into account.

[Chris G]

Originally Posted by team heat

While i agree with most of what angler paul is saying i think we should take into account that problably 80% of the people fishing for fluke are not really good at it.These people are moms and dads with their kids,boyfreinds,girlfreinds,grandpop,company charters,rental boaters etc.Having a 5 fish limit @ 17.5inches would a least give all these people a shot at bringing home a meal or two or seeing a smile on a kids face.For us in the other 20% we know you have to go to the rough stuff to have chance of getting a limit of 18 inch fish.If you go on a party boat who do you think is catching the most and the biggest fish its the guys in the bow with their custom rods and reels and tackle boxes full of jigs while the regular fares are catching shorts or nothing at all.The party boat captains are not going to take a boatload of rookies to the rattlesnake even know they know thats where the keepers are.We in the 20% fish more often and are alot better at it so having enough fluke fillets is usually not a problem.I hope we just dont think about ourselves but take everbody into account.

Couldn't agree more. And for what its worth, I also like the longer season 18" option if that's what it comes down to. I think every option is decent.... Except for #6.

[broken bobber]

If you GIVE BACK FISH...... YOU WILL NEVER GET THEM BACK.....

[Sharkyispy]

4PM Meeting? Sorry, want to be there but must also work and that's an hour plus away. Voice for me, 18" and longer season......