Catch & Release Discussion

[GregAndrew]

I see points on both sides of this argument. For me it comes down to a simple question. "Would I be ok with everyone doing this?". Each persons answer to this question will be different based on their individual circumstances and values.

[Gino]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

I see points on both sides of this argument. For me it comes down to a simple question. "Would I be ok with everyone doing this?". Each persons answer to this question will be different based on their individual circumstances and values.

good model to go by.

keep what you will eat, keep enough of it, but dont disrespect it

[deepdvr]

Bob....according to you, your wife won't eat any of the fish you catch. That means your quota is half of everyone else.

[dsafety]

Originally Posted by deepdvr

Bob....according to you, your wife won't eat any of the fish you catch. That means your quota is half of everyone else.

Good one and probably true.

Bob

[Matt]

Then you should step up and fight the mlpa instead of worrying about how many fish people keep!

[dsafety]

Originally Posted by Matt

Then you should step up and fight the mlpa instead of worrying about how many fish people keep!

I am not sure where that statement came from but for the record, I plan to do both.


Bob

[dorado50]

Originally Posted by Matt

Then you should step up and fight the mlpa instead of worrying about how many fish people keep!

X2...what about the Mexican seiners that wrap the migrating Yt off the Coronado Islands bound for LJ and beyond. I don't think you have a view of the overall picture of what really goes on in other countries,especially Mexico. I know for a fact kayak fisherman and private boats have no impact on our fisheries whatsoever. Wrapping 10 million lbs. of yellowfin,yellowtail,sharks,albacore, and all other by-catch (yearly)is what affects Calif. fisheries. Y u so worried about LJ anyway?

[TCS]

At least I won't have to go to BD to see a good catfight. Bust out the popcorn!

[dsafety]

Originally Posted by dorado50

X2...what about the Mexican seiners that wrap the migrating Yt off the Coronado Islands bound for LJ and beyond. I don't think you have a view of the overall picture of what really goes on in other countries,especially Mexico. I know for a fact kayak fisherman and private boats have no impact on our fisheries whatsoever. Wrapping 10 million lbs. of yellowfin,yellowtail,sharks,albacore, and all other by-catch (yearly)is what affects Calif. fisheries. Y u so worried about LJ anyway?

Dorado, I am sure that you are correct in what you have written about the foreign and commercial fishing impact. Unfortunately, you and I have no control over that and we both know that our Government is not interested in solving this problem. No money or votes to be gained there.

I believe that you are incorrect, however, when you say that "kayak fisherman and private boats have no impact on our fisheries whatsoever". If that is the case, where did all the Black Sea Bass go 40 years ago. Why is the average size of a local rockfish only a pound or two these days when they were five times that size just a few years back. Neither of these types of fish were ever a commercial target. The change came as a result of irresponsible recreational fishing practices years ago. Sure, things are improving but we have to stay the course.

Everything we do has an impact. All I am suggesting is that we all behave responsibly.

Why am I so worried about La Jolla? That is a surprising question coming from a veteran yakfisher. To me and a lot of others in this part of the world La Jolla is the single most important fishing destination in the region. No other place comes close.

Bob