Good work George
I couldn't agree with you more. As President of the Atlantis Anglers Association, I come in contact with many inshore fisherman, both from my club, and from other clubs on Long Island. To a man they all say that they don't even want to bother floundering. This has been the sentiment for the last 5 years or so. There hasnt been much success , so the fishery from a recreational standpoint has quickly dropped to a last resort thing. The commercials continually rape the ocean of all species, and the equipment is so efficient over the last 10 years, it aides them in doing so. Shut down the commercial netting of winter flounder , and we may see some come back around. Keep them rod and reel only. Give the fish a fighting chance!
I couldn't agree with you more. As President of the Atlantis Anglers Association, I come in contact with many inshore fisherman, both from my club, and from other clubs on Long Island. To a man they all say that they don't even want to bother floundering. This has been the sentiment for the last 5 years or so. There hasnt been much success , so the fishery from a recreational standpoint has quickly dropped to a last resort thing. The commercials continually rape the ocean of all species, and the equipment is so efficient over the last 10 years, it aides them in doing so. Shut down the commercial netting of winter flounder , and we may see some come back around. Keep them rod and reel only. Give the fish a fighting chance!
