Hook and Line Permits

[MartyS]

Originally Posted by Bird Chaser

I am friends with one of these fishermen. I can tell you that he works very hard for his money. And I can also tell you that he is not getting rich anytime soon from his work. What he is doing is simply trying to make a living, and a modest living at best. He doesn't make the rules however he does abide by them. If you don't like what he is doing, that's your call, but he is not doing anything illegal. As far as the 400 lbs a day, they are lucky if they come in with 100 lbs.

I am just curious to know why the Angler was there fishing for Fluke right next to these guys?

I know this reply won't be popular with most of the people on this site, but I am just telling it like it is.

I don't doubt these fisherman work hard to make a living. My issue is that the fisheries are a limited resource, they are not owned by any government, and I think that everyone should have the opportunity to fish at the same time. I have a problem with certain people being given an advantage as is the case here. Again, nothing against those pinhookers personally, I understand that are acting within the law.

What is the problem with the Angler catching and releasing fluke next to your friends? Maybe party boat captains work hard for a living too.