FISHERMEN/COMMENT TO ASMF/STRIPED BASS

[champ]

I sent my note with basically the same message as above. I also included the impact on other businesses. In Keyport alone in my marina, there are trailed boats from Pa, NY, Vt, Ohio and more. Just to catch a bass. This is the epitome of tourism. Not to mention the ripple effect on gas, deli's, bait and tackle, etc. Even with current regulations.

Not sure why the recreation anglers aren't support by the big tackle makers - Penn, Shimano, Berkley, etc

[NoLimit]

Pressure has to be applied to town, county, and state govt officials. The Feds won’t help. Recall how the while killing was stopped. It was when the mayors of every shore town got on the news and stood up for the truth.

[TomKaye]

Originally Posted by champ

I sent my note with basically the same message as above. I also included the impact on other businesses. In Keyport alone in my marina, there are trailed boats from Pa, NY, Vt, Ohio and more. Just to catch a bass. This is the epitome of tourism. Not to mention the ripple effect on gas, deli's, bait and tackle, etc. Even with current regulations.

Not sure why the recreation anglers aren't support by the big tackle makers - Penn, Shimano, Berkley, etc

I sent my comments very similar to what Champ has stated above, absent the part about big tackle makers support. The effect on businesses ancillary to the party and charter boats, and their families would be devastating.
I hope some of these bureaucrats pay attention.