2018 Freshwater Fisheries Forums

[Drossi]

Originally Posted by thmyorke1

I simply feel like it's a big exception against the rules that everyone follows just because they have the ability to make those rules.

Surely Im not affected either. I argued in previous threads that they probably already fish their clubs year-round, closure or not, because what game warden is going to stop by a club. Cant say Ive seen one anywhere.

The fact that the rule was passed was a showcase that the rule-making is pretty flawed, biased, giving exceptions to the groups that have a larger voice in the rule making and adapting process.

Surely clubs arent evil or anything, and hey I do agree it's nice that they stock fish themselves. But I dont agree that they should have any exceptions on the code every other NJ angler follows.

Who gives a rats azz that club members can fish club waters during the "closed" season. Geez the "closed" season is barely 3 weeks, not even 3 full weekends. Jealousy is cancer. Give up. Let go.

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by Drossi

Who gives a rats azz that club members can fish club waters during the "closed" season. Geez the "closed" season is barely 3 weeks, not even 3 full weekends. Jealousy is cancer. Give up. Let go.

As I stated I'm not bothered by the rule. I explained that previously in another comment. It does no real harm, doesn't affect me, and clubs probably still fish the closed season anyway.

I'm just not digging the fact that the official rules are throwing exceptions to a select group.

Continue with that mindset that this group gets a priority and eventually there will be rules that are downright problematic and unfair.

[NJSquatch]

Originally Posted by thmyorke1

As I stated I'm not bothered by the rule. I explained that previously in another comment. It does no real harm, doesn't affect me, and clubs probably still fish the closed season anyway.

I'm just not digging the fact that the official rules are throwing exceptions to a select group.

Continue with that mindset that this group gets a priority and eventually there will be rules that are downright problematic and unfair.

Well said!