Continued Discussion of the NMS proposal

[JBird]

Maybe it's time to try and get corporate help. Look at the NRA. They are so powerful that there isn't a piece of gun legislation in the entire country that isn't vetted by their lawyers or killed outright. They have the backing of citizens concerned about their rights but, more importantly, they are heavily bankrolled by Smith and Wesson, Ruger, Glock etc etc

So, where is Penn, Shimano, Eagle Claw, Mustad, Berkley, Ande? Are the companies that we support getting some skin in the game? I'd like to know if they donate to the RFA.

[Duffman]

Originally Posted by JBird

So, where is Penn, Shimano, Eagle Claw, Mustad, Berkley, Ande? Are the companies that we support getting some skin in the game? I'd like to know if they donate to the RFA.

EXACTLY. These manufacturers stand much more to loose as fishing opportunities are taken away. Where is the $ from them?

[Joey Dah Fish]

There you guys go spewing shit. It money it's politics. You guys are only hurting yourselves with that kind of crap. Do your part and let others do their part. Continuously looking to others to solve your problems is just plain silly. Do it yourself one by one. Talk to your friends, carry the petition. Make people aware. That's how it's done.

[Capt Sal]

Originally Posted by Joey Dah Fish

There you guys go spewing shit. It money it's politics. You guys are only hurting yourselves with that kind of crap. Do your part and let others do their part. Continuously looking to others to solve your problems is just plain silly. Do it yourself one by one. Talk to your friends, carry the petition. Make people aware. That's how it's done.

Well golly gee Joey! I didn't know it was that simple. I guess when Donald Trump plays up to the NRA he isn't looking for support. I belong and believe in the NRA. No one will take my guns from me. I need the NRA.They protect my rights. I give them money. They use it properly. We as recreational fisherman need support also. We have to pay for it.Silly is thinking that just talking with friends and other fisherman will get the job done. I have been to numerous meetings from bunker to fluke to tuna. Did it help? i hope so but there is a long way to go.I don't think it is ''spewing shit''! That is your opinion .

[Joey Dah Fish]

Originally Posted by Capt Sal

Well golly gee Joey! I didn't know it was that simple. I guess when Donald Trump plays up to the NRA he isn't looking for support. I belong and believe in the NRA. No one will take my guns from me. I need the NRA.They protect my rights. I give them money. They use it properly. We as recreational fisherman need support also. We have to pay for it.Silly is thinking that just talking with friends and other fisherman will get the job done. I have been to numerous meetings from bunker to fluke to tuna. Did it help? i hope so but there is a long way to go.I don't think it is ''spewing shit''! That is your opinion .

It is my opinion Sal. You are also entitled to yours. My point is this. The NRA built itself from the ground up person to person. There was no internet no social media. It was people talking to people make others aware. Get themselves involved in a cause they all believed in. That's what needs to be done here. You need to care enough to be directly involved other wise no one will or group will come to your aid. You must show you have a significant following of your cause. So I ask each and everyone of you the truly care to help spread the word. Perhaps print a copy of the petition bring to work, the soccer game, boat you fish on. It requires a movement of people working for people.

[scooter1010]

Here is a copied and pasted update from the NJ Fisherman magazine.

**UPDATE - MARCH 21, 2016** - Rik van Hemmen AND the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association will be ‘moderating’ a discussion on Wednesday, March 23 beginning at 7 p.m. at Bahrs Landing Restaurant, 1 Bay Avenue in Highlands, NJ. According to the email invitation to “members” of the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, this ‘round table discussion’ will feature “supporters and questioners from local organizations who have an interest in this subject.”

Given the rich history Bahrs Landing Resturant has with the recreational/commercial fishing industry. I find it very disturbing that this establishment feels it's necessary to keep having meetings from the Navesink Heritage Association. I would suggest that people call Bahrs and voice their displeasure over their lack of better judgement on this matter.

[Reelron]

This is the email for the person spearheading the push to make Sandy Hook Bay and the Two Rivers area a Marine Sanctuary: rhemmen@martinottaway.com.

Please feel free to send him an email explaining why we do not need this.