loligo Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 This was decided today in Kingston. These are this years regs. This is Massachusetts. We have a codfish hanging on our statehouse wall for a reason and it's not because Orvis or Codfish Forever put it there.Cape And Islands Inshore Fishermen's Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loligo Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 This is Massachusetts. We have a codfish hanging on our statehouse wall for a reason and it's not because Orvis or Codfish Forever put it there.Cape And Islands Inshore Fishermen's Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcow Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Ohh boy, cant wait. Price should stay strong. How long do u think the season is going to last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loligo Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 1 day...keep delivering pizza's. It's all the people like you that caused this. This is Massachusetts. We have a codfish hanging on our statehouse wall for a reason and it's not because Orvis or Codfish Forever put it there.Cape And Islands Inshore Fishermen's Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_G Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 1 day...keep delivering pizza's. It's all the people like you that caused this. OUCH! That'll leave a mark. The Sultan of Sluggo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike J. Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 So the seaon will not open until August? WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mando Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 There goes 3/4 of the BB fleet. The vineyard guys must be pumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler #1 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Well it looks like we will all be enjoying some August fishing for sea bass. Life member M.B.B.A #509 Life member Izaak Walton Fishing Association Life member Cape Cod Canal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loligo Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Well it looks like we will all be enjoying some August fishing for sea bass. All? Probably not, some yes..... This is Massachusetts. We have a codfish hanging on our statehouse wall for a reason and it's not because Orvis or Codfish Forever put it there.Cape And Islands Inshore Fishermen's Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcow Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I can't wait sea bass honey hole here I come. I can't wait to see u down there. All 30 boats in on 1 wreck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loligo Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I can't wait sea bass honey hole here I come. I can't wait to see u down there. All 30 boats in on 1 wreck Not me.....I was fishing "that wreck" before you were born. I'll catch mine right were you and everyone else won't be. I am to c bass what Gary Corsetti was to stripers..... This is where you'll be fishing this summer..... This is Massachusetts. We have a codfish hanging on our statehouse wall for a reason and it's not because Orvis or Codfish Forever put it there.Cape And Islands Inshore Fishermen's Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcow Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Did u know Gary had a secret potion that he would put on his baits. Something u like a lot of. Gizzum juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loligo Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Did u know Gary had a secret potion that he would put on his baits. Something u like a lot of. Gizzum juice. That's just what he said.....I oughta know, I sold him many pogies. This is Massachusetts. We have a codfish hanging on our statehouse wall for a reason and it's not because Orvis or Codfish Forever put it there.Cape And Islands Inshore Fishermen's Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler #1 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 John I watched the whole vidio you put up . I would appear that many still wanted the early opening date? By having the season open near the fall, will that take out the dragger's a little. How about the pot guys? It will put on a lot of pressure on the scup, but maybe that will not be a bad idea?? I still do not understand the logic stated in regards to keeping the price higher., especially if you are selling smaller fish and the price is higher on those. Life member M.B.B.A #509 Life member Izaak Walton Fishing Association Life member Cape Cod Canal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loligo Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 John I watched the whole vidio you put up . I would appear that many still wanted the early opening date? By having the season open near the fall, will that take out the dragger's a little. How about the pot guys? It will put on a lot of pressure on the scup, but maybe that will not be a bad idea?? I still do not understand the logic stated in regards to keeping the price higher., especially if you are selling smaller fish and the price is higher on those. For starters, the draggers are not really much of a problem in this fishery. They don't target the sea bass, especially with such a low landing limit, in the 90's and before when there wasn't a limit, they'd pull near the rocks and risk tearing up, since they could land as much as they could catch and it'd be worth it, now no. The pot guys will get the majority of the quota, the hookers, especially the newer ones won't be able to catch them in August and the fish they do get won't be what they see in the spring. Scup? Worthless....I doubt we'll catch the quota this year. I don't know what you mean about the smaller fish being worth more? Jumbo's are where the $ is.... The whole problem is how many permits were sold.... 2012- striped bass - 1.1 million pounds striper quota 4000 permits - 1,100,000÷4000= 275 pounds per permit, Vs. sea bass, 248,000 black sea bass quota 2012 - 1750 permits (including potters) 248,000÷ 1750 = 141 pounds per permit. The numbers don't lie.... I made a big mistake when I wrote that....I obviously added a zero when I did the math on my calculator......it's 275/permit on the stripers.... This is Massachusetts. We have a codfish hanging on our statehouse wall for a reason and it's not because Orvis or Codfish Forever put it there.Cape And Islands Inshore Fishermen's Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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