finchaser
05-31-2015, 10:51 PM
Hey all,
After much consideration, and very deep thought about the pros and cons of a spring striped bass surfcasting tournament, I have decided to cancel my plans for it. Unfortunately, as much as I want to participate and generate the comraderie, competition and general enjoyment that these tournaments have always provided, I have hit a crossroads between catch and release and a kill competition.
While my concern for the future of striped bass recovery and success is on par with most, my opinions, my way of thinking and methods of doing so differ from many others. Expressing my personal opinions on the matter would do no good whatsoever, so I'll save us all a bunch of pointless arguments by not doing so.
I have given this decision a great amount of time and thought, and have come to the conclusion that the only way to avoid hard feelings on either side is to simply not hold the competition at all.
I sincerely apologize to anyone and everyone who I gave the tourney dates to, and hope you all understand this decision.
Sorry people.
~Paulie
After much consideration, and very deep thought about the pros and cons of a spring striped bass surfcasting tournament, I have decided to cancel my plans for it. Unfortunately, as much as I want to participate and generate the comraderie, competition and general enjoyment that these tournaments have always provided, I have hit a crossroads between catch and release and a kill competition.
While my concern for the future of striped bass recovery and success is on par with most, my opinions, my way of thinking and methods of doing so differ from many others. Expressing my personal opinions on the matter would do no good whatsoever, so I'll save us all a bunch of pointless arguments by not doing so.
I have given this decision a great amount of time and thought, and have come to the conclusion that the only way to avoid hard feelings on either side is to simply not hold the competition at all.
I sincerely apologize to anyone and everyone who I gave the tourney dates to, and hope you all understand this decision.
Sorry people.
~Paulie