Survey of Summer Flounder Anglers

[RUCoopExt]

Dear Anglers,

We’re conducting an online survey to better understand the fishing practices of anglers targeting summer flounder off New Jersey, including regions fished, fishing tackle used, and practices for handling summer flounder upon capture. This survey is a part of a Rutgers University undergraduate student’s summer research project with the objective of describing anglers’ fishing practices while targeting summer flounder off New Jersey to better understand the impacts of discards and discard mortality and inform fisheries management decision-making. It is estimated that the survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please click on the following link to complete the survey:

https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jf...ZvOoIoegAX0v09

Thank you very much for your interest and willingness to participate in this survey. If you have any questions, then please contact us using the information below.

Thank You,
Max and Doug


Max DiSanto (mfd101@scarletmail.rutgers.edu)
Undergraduate Researcher, Rutgers University

Dr. Douglas Zemeckis (zemeckis@njaes.rutgers.edu | 732-349-1152)
County Agent III (Assistant Professor), Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Rutgers University

[bhackemup]

All the surveys so far have done is curtail any possibility of having a productive day on the water. Sea bass is the perfect example. The stock has been restored yet 2 fish is what we get, 1 weakfish, NO blackfish, 3 fluke.

Aquaculture is the the only winner when it comes to fishing regulations and I, personally, am not interested in eating contaminated Talapia which is an invented fish that is fed with contaminated fish food from China and chicken coops over the fish ponds like in Vietnam.

[TerriMc223]

Happy to assist ! I am all for additional research.

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by TerriMc223

Happy to assist ! I am all for additional research.

Not me.. rest assured, if ANY state run, or state sponsored, or state assisted "survey" is given information it considers "detrimental to the fishery", it WILL be used against recreational fishermen each and every time.. always has been, always will be.

They never have listened to the voice of reason, and will always react in a negative way against the recreational sector.. They always have done so, and always will do so.. Anyone that shares private fishing information with state or federal "fisheries management" needs their head examined.. Where is the funding for this ""survey"" coming from?? .bob

[bulletbob]

This was copied directly from the Rutgers Budget office web site.. It tells you where the money comes from.... bob




The Rutgers Budget

As New Jersey’s premier state university, Rutgers derives its revenue from a mix of private and public sources. Like other public universities, Rutgers relies on government funding as a vital component of its annual budget. Along with tuition and fees, direct state appropriations and state-paid fringe benefits are the primary means of support for the university’s educational offerings.

[Fishin Polski]

Here's a survey for you. How many owners of fishing type recreational boats think that the regulations, that they keep shoving down our throats, have decreased the value of your boat for resale?? No more surveys just decrease the size limit so we don't have to keep killing the breeding fish!!!!

[Pennsy Guy]

If I remember correctly, same info was wanted last year by R.U..

[june181901]

Hey RU : Nobody catches summer flounder north of Atlantic County!

[Ice Cream Bill]

Pennsy Guy,

The Rutgers survey conducted last year was regarding the Black Sea bass barotrauma and mortality rates, not fluke. I personally volunteered to fish with Dr. Doug and his staff from Rutgers. Very detailed and informative work here.
Doug even came to speak at several saltwater fishing clubs that I belong to.

Those in this forum can choose whether or not to participate. Attacking Rutgers and their professional marine science studies is not fair and accurate.

[RUCoopExt]

Bill: It's great to hear from you. Thanks for your support and encouragement. I hope that you've been getting into some great fishing this summer.

I understand everyone's frustrations with this year's regulations. This survey is part of the summer research project for an undergraduate student from Rutgers. The survey focuses on obtaining additional info about the tackle that anglers use to catch summer flounder (hooks, jigs, line, etc.) and their handling practices when catching them to ultimately try and increase catch-and-release survival of fish that are thrown back. The student and project are funded by the Rutgers Raritan River Consortium (http://raritan.rutgers.edu/rutgers-and-the-raritan/).

Thanks for the feedback and to those who are willing to complete the survey.

Cheers,
Doug