Poll for Fluke Options 2024

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by pddmd

Option #1 is listed as a reference point so that people understand the starting point from which the 28% reduction must come from. Status quo is not a viable option.

Thank you Dr Pat... One more question that has come up that I hope you can shed some light on for us. I assume that the only way there will be different regs for fishing from shore will be if option 6 is chosen? And if that is correct, is from shore defined as any shore along our entire coast or will there be specific areas this applies to?

[pddmd]

Yes that option applies to all land based fishing. There was a great deal of discussion about the State finding a way to expand the current regulations at IBSP and Cape May to all Federal and State Parks. Hope to see that proposal move forward no matter what option is chosen

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by pddmd

Yes that option applies to all land based fishing. There was a great deal of discussion about the State finding a way to expand the current regulations at IBSP and Cape May to all Federal and State Parks. Hope to see that proposal move forward no matter what option is chosen

Thanks, I think that's a lot more fair and equitable.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Only 21 votes for now but the early results indicate 81% of people favor the options with no slots...

[Crabcake74]

I always say go for the longest season even if the minimum size has to go an inch. Everyone in the industry benefits from this.

[FishingSinceIWasThree]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

Well lets try this again.... These are the options the state will be submitting to the ASMFC that are expected to be approved. If they are approved, the state will be looking for public comments on them.

One very important thing this year that is different from past years, these regulations will be in place for 2 years.

Please take the poll and if you'd like, feel free to comment about the option you chose, why and please, lets try and keep politics out of it.

Further, if you really want your voice to be heard don't stop here, be sure to submit your comments during the formal comment period. I'll be sure to let you know when that is and how to go about it here.

I would also strongly suggest making your voice heard in the official meeting on 3/7 when the final regulations will be decided.

Please feel free to share this post by copying this link https://www.njfishing.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=122431 and pasting it on to social sites or emailing it to other groups or organizations you belong to.

What is the link for the poll?

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by FishingSinceIWasThree

What is the link for the poll?

If you look above the string of posts here you should see it and you just need to click on "vote now" and you can also see the results of the poll.

[dales529]

3 fish @ 18 05/04 to 09/25. Dont want to give up sept fluking! Would be OK with a later start to get a slot.
Dont understand why anyone would vote for a 09/04 closure with seabass at 10/01 open. Empty ocean for a month ouch

[dales529]

Originally Posted by FishingSinceIWasThree

What is the link for the poll?

Just sign in and the poll will be open at the top allowing you to vote.

[Duffman]

Seriously does this matter at all?

Show me when public opinion swayed a vote.

Depressing as hell.