Why keep small ones?

[rumster]

Originally Posted by joerosa1

I have called fish and game when it is obvious poaching....use to have the number on speed dial but need to update my new phone...


http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/contact.htm

I guess we all have our standards, but if you go entirely based upon the rules and regs that are thrown out there it`s BS. With that being said, personally a 12 inch fluke is too small.... Let`s be serious, do you really think the regs are based upon sound data? No! It`s driven by faulty data, which is the result of politicians be paid off by lobbyists who represent various groups who screw us. ( Party boats, Charter boats, Bait and tackle stores, private boat anglers and shore based anglers.)
I don`t advocate beating up on any species , but when the day comes that you can`t even bring home diinner after a long day of fishing something is wrong.
To think that I can`t keep a 17 3/4 fluke so no one else can justifies being a rat, is funny. So pound your chest and feel good about ratting out your fellow man.
Selective morality of what someone thinks is right or wrong is always funny. If someone is obviously doing 30 mph in a 25 mph zone and gets a ticket they will scream from the highest mountain like a little girl.
Please everyone, come off that high horse of personal morality and just fish.

[1captainron]

Originally Posted by rumster

I guess we all have our standards, but if you go entirely based upon the rules and regs that are thrown out there it`s BS. With that being said, personally a 12 inch fluke is too small.... Let`s be serious, do you really think the regs are based upon sound data? No! It`s driven by faulty data, which is the result of politicians be paid off by lobbyists who represent various groups who screw us. ( Party boats, Charter boats, Bait and tackle stores, private boat anglers and shore based anglers.)
I don`t advocate beating up on any species , but when the day comes that you can`t even bring home diinner after a long day of fishing something is wrong.
To think that I can`t keep a 17 3/4 fluke so no one else can justifies being a rat, is funny. So pound your chest and feel good about ratting out your fellow man.
Selective morality of what someone thinks is right or wrong is always funny. If someone is obviously doing 30 mph in a 25 mph zone and gets a ticket they will scream from the highest mountain like a little girl.
Please everyone, come off that high horse of personal morality and just fish.

Rumster, I love you man!!! Glad to see someone else on the same page. It's all Bullshit, 12 inch fish no-way but the commercials can keep 14 so why am I, 4 inches over what is legal for them? I don't blame the commercial guys, they are getting it up the butt just as hard if you read the regs. I just want a chance to survive along with the rest of us....

[rumster]

Originally Posted by 1captainron

Rumster, I love you man!!! Glad to see someone else on the same page. It's all Bullshit, 12 inch fish no-way but the commercials can keep 14 so why am I, 4 inches over what is legal for them? I don't blame the commercial guys, they are getting it up the butt just as hard if you read the regs. I just want a chance to survive along with the rest of us....

Right back at you Capt. You are a man that wears his heart on his sleeve and I respect that. An ancient chinese proverb may be apropos. Don`t pee down my back and tell me it`s raining!

[jerseyhunter]

Maybe the guy kept the 12" summer flounder thinking it was a winter flounder. JK. I would have reported his ass. Update your phone.

[AndyS]

I just hope the guy signed the Saltwater Registry, if so, he is fine.

[Jigman13]

Are u sure it wasn't a sun dial? You said you were not close, or far, from the so called angler. Proper ID is important before assumption. Although, stashing it in his car is a pretty guilt driven action.... I've seen guys at cliff wood get nabbed for such actions... Too many stripes, small stripes or a combo

[rumster]

Originally Posted by AndyS

I just hope the guy signed the Saltwater Registry, if so, he is fine.

lol