Just got an email - LJ Closure! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tylerdurden · 07-01-2009, 09:08 AM

Thanks Matt. Well said.

What some missed in the posts is we are trying to get people to take notice and get involved. Too many fisherman are too apathetic right now when they really need to be involved. Complaining after the closures are done won't get us anywhere. We need to add our constructive comments now, especially at events like this where they specifically ask for our participation.

Happy Birthday Matt. I wouldn't want to go through that open house on my birthday either.

DESTROYER · 07-01-2009, 10:35 AM

Happy Birthday Matty

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Your not allowed to fish LJ anymore. Work is no excuse

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Moy-Moy

bigderel · 07-01-2009, 12:28 PM

The kayak and sprearo contigent continues to be the one of (if not THE) most well-represented faction at these meetings as far as I can tell. Threads like this are why. Billy did not look like a bully to me...but you never know.

Keep it up but if the numbers that could be there were there - well, it would go ten times more in our favor. For those attending these workshops up north - they are EASY.

There will be two types of forms: one general comments form & proposal/location specific ones. Be very specific & constructive with your comments. If you must, vent a little but give everyone something to work with. Try and stay within the guidelines that they must adhere too, and voice your opinion on the areas that matter most to you.

Type this all out before you go. My hand practically seized up I'm so used to a keyboard. Staple it to the comments form and submit. If you are short on time you can be in & out in just a few minutes, but I encourage you to talk to the reps...for both sides. There is a lot of middle ground to be won.

cabojohn · 07-01-2009, 12:38 PM

Laguna is TONIGHT.

Holy Mackerel · 07-01-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigderel

There will be two types of forms: one general comments form & proposal/location specific ones. Be very specific & constructive with your comments. If you must, vent a little but give everyone something to work with. Try and stay within the guidelines that they must adhere too, and voice your opinion on the areas that matter most to you.

If you are short on time you can be in & out in just a few minutes, but I encourage you to talk to the reps...for both sides. There is a lot of middle ground to be won.

This is an excellent advice for the people shore on time, I am cutting and pasting it on the northern sites. I recommend talking with as many people and "pitch" kayak fishing, and its launch/safety constraints, low impact, etc, etc.... However, if you seriously only have a 5 minutes, you can just drop off a written/typed statement.

chris

Billy V · 07-01-2009, 03:05 PM

The RSG Members want to speak with you.

-In most cases they are accommodating and strive to reach a middle ground that everyone can live with.
That was my experience last night after speaking with a few RSG Members.
Not everyone, but certainly a few.

Remember, these are the people that are drawing the Maps, and cast the Votes.
Its my advice to concentrate your efforts with the attending RSG Members. Especially members who represent Maps that affect your area.

Kayak Fisherman and Spearos have been recognized as a standout group of respectful and conservationist minded people. It is along these lines where we must continue.

One RSG Member at a time.

07-01-2009, 09:08 AM	#1
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Thanks Matt. Well said. What some missed in the posts is we are trying to get people to take notice and get involved. Too many fisherman are too apathetic right now when they really need to be involved. Complaining after the closures are done won't get us anywhere. We need to add our constructive comments now, especially at events like this where they specifically ask for our participation. Happy Birthday Matt. I wouldn't want to go through that open house on my birthday either. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

07-01-2009, 10:35 AM	#2
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	Happy Birthday Matty. Your not allowed to fish LJ anymore. Work is no excuse. Moy-Moy

07-01-2009, 12:28 PM	#3
bigderel UberMember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the water Posts: 71	The kayak and sprearo contigent continues to be the one of (if not THE) most well-represented faction at these meetings as far as I can tell. Threads like this are why. Billy did not look like a bully to me...but you never know. Keep it up but if the numbers that could be there were there - well, it would go ten times more in our favor. For those attending these workshops up north - they are EASY. There will be two types of forms: one general comments form & proposal/location specific ones. Be very specific & constructive with your comments. If you must, vent a little but give everyone something to work with. Try and stay within the guidelines that they must adhere too, and voice your opinion on the areas that matter most to you. Type this all out before you go. My hand practically seized up I'm so used to a keyboard. Staple it to the comments form and submit. If you are short on time you can be in & out in just a few minutes, but I encourage you to talk to the reps...for both sides. There is a lot of middle ground to be won.

07-01-2009, 12:38 PM	#4
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	Laguna is TONIGHT.

07-01-2009, 03:05 PM	#6
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	The RSG Members want to speak with you. -In most cases they are accommodating and strive to reach a middle ground that everyone can live with. That was my experience last night after speaking with a few RSG Members. Not everyone, but certainly a few. Remember, these are the people that are drawing the Maps, and cast the Votes. Its my advice to concentrate your efforts with the attending RSG Members. Especially members who represent Maps that affect your area. Kayak Fisherman and Spearos have been recognized as a standout group of respectful and conservationist minded people. It is along these lines where we must continue. One RSG Member at a time.