it is possible. There was already concern over the spot harvest expressed at the joint SFAC/TFAC meeting last July. While they discussed the use of spot pots specifically, the unknown and underreported harvest was brought up by DNR .
it is possible. There was already concern over the spot harvest expressed at the joint SFAC/TFAC meeting last July. While they discussed the use of spot pots specifically, the unknown and underreported harvest was brought up by DNR .
The Spot Pot is a done deal. Commercial license only.
Since the largest amount by far, of Spot are caught by rec anglers, it stands to reason their catch would be unreported.
I saw a couple thousand up near the BB last Saturday but they were all candy spot, not adult spot and croakers like the story says, but I've heard of reports of dead fish all up and down the bay.
Maybe I was just unaware of it but I dont know any recs who were trapping fish in pots. I think it would be too much to worry about for guys who are only on the water once a week or so. Everyone I know hook and lines for spot. It is viewed as part of the fun. I know my son and his buddies love doing it. Upon being short on time, I would buy them from a local waterman who was charging me $1.00ea. (Considering the cost of blood worms I probably should have just always bought from him.) However I only bought spot from him twice this year. I believe the regulation clarrification probably hurt charters who dont have a commercial license. I still dont think it was even viewed by them as an issue as most those guys are networked with someone with a license.
I love live lining spot. I certainly hope that this kill doesnt cause problems for the fishery.
Maybe I was just unaware of it but I dont know any recs who were trapping fish in pots. I think it would be too much to worry about for guys who are only on the water once a week or so. Everyone I know hook and lines for spot. It is viewed as part of the fun. I know my son and his buddies love doing it. Upon being short on time, I would buy them from a local waterman who was charging me $1.00ea. (Considering the cost of blood worms I probably should have just always bought from him.) However I only bought spot from him twice this year. I believe the regulation clarrification probably hurt charters who dont have a commercial license. I still dont think it was even viewed by them as an issue as most those guys are networked with someone with a license.
I love live lining spot. I certainly hope that this kill doesnt cause problems for the fishery.
It's as much fun catching spot as it is rock!!..........Gary
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