Monty
03-20-2016, 05:35 PM
The Recreational Fishing Alliance surely is not representing the recreational fisherman.
They represent the charter boat captains and the party boat captains and the almighty $$
Looking to open up part of the EEZ zone to kill more breeders.
https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-s-bill-long-island-fishermen-passes-house-natural-resources
When states and recreational fisherman are trying to save the Striped Bass population here they are kissing the charter boat and the party boat captains asses big time.
Jim Donofrio is another Tom Fote, goes where the dollar is.
Per the press release:
The Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) said, "RFA is proud to support this important legislation for our members who fish for striped bass in these waters. The legislation will have a positive effect for fishermen and our related marine businesses when stripers are in that area while having no negative conservation effect on striped bass stocks. A big thanks to Lee Zeldin for working out this complex issue that his predecessor couldn't fix."
The Connecticut Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) said, "The Connecticut RFA strongly endorses H.R. 3070. Congressman Zeldin's bill eliminates a unique issue that places federal waters inside an area that is bounded by state waters. The current regulatory scenario can result in anglers being in violation of the law by the simple act of transiting these waters when returning from a fishing trip while in possession of striped bass, including recreational fishing boats from Connecticut. Allowing fishing for striped bass and possession of striped bass in this area eliminates a complex issue and allows for local control. The act does not create conflict with the Connecticut based commercial fishing fleet who can still fish these waters with a federal permit."
They represent the charter boat captains and the party boat captains and the almighty $$
Looking to open up part of the EEZ zone to kill more breeders.
https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-s-bill-long-island-fishermen-passes-house-natural-resources
When states and recreational fisherman are trying to save the Striped Bass population here they are kissing the charter boat and the party boat captains asses big time.
Jim Donofrio is another Tom Fote, goes where the dollar is.
Per the press release:
The Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) said, "RFA is proud to support this important legislation for our members who fish for striped bass in these waters. The legislation will have a positive effect for fishermen and our related marine businesses when stripers are in that area while having no negative conservation effect on striped bass stocks. A big thanks to Lee Zeldin for working out this complex issue that his predecessor couldn't fix."
The Connecticut Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) said, "The Connecticut RFA strongly endorses H.R. 3070. Congressman Zeldin's bill eliminates a unique issue that places federal waters inside an area that is bounded by state waters. The current regulatory scenario can result in anglers being in violation of the law by the simple act of transiting these waters when returning from a fishing trip while in possession of striped bass, including recreational fishing boats from Connecticut. Allowing fishing for striped bass and possession of striped bass in this area eliminates a complex issue and allows for local control. The act does not create conflict with the Connecticut based commercial fishing fleet who can still fish these waters with a federal permit."