Rough handling during gill net study at Jordanelle

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I think as a fisheman I dislike very much the use of gill nets. As a conservationist I understand there need. There are many reason for this gil netting. Health of the fishery come to mind. Whirling is running wild in Jordanelle. Check sz and number of fish. Did you know that they gill net the exact same spot each year? This gives them a clearer picture of the overal population and its , health, sz, number, age and ratio to other fish, minnows to trout, bass, ect. It's a pretty complex process and takes into account just about everything you can think of. Now withot ths there may not be a fihery for us to go. I know the visual image of a net full cold , dead, stiff game fish. Is not the image I like seeing. Tht is one of the reasons the fish limit is set were it is, they know how many fish are ther, how lucky or unlucky we fishermen are. So they make an educated guess on the limit. In the last 25 years almost al DWR's Nation wide will issue lower limits than the fishery will tolerate. When you see a lake that has higher limits, it is becaue they fell it is over populated and must be reduce. They even close lakes when they feel the fishery is in danger. This my friend is what appears to be a needed evil. We as fishermen must keep doing our part by releasing as many as we can. They must do theirs and keep them healthy and viable for us. Keep this in mind also, they do not plant thropy fish, we do! My son watched me release a 9 pound cut this morning. As it swam slowly into the sun, he said to me "now thats' what I'm talking about. Is there any thing better than that." I hope he catches that fish next year, because now I know it will be there again for you. DWR can not afford to do that only we can. Just my opinion though, and you what what they say about opinions.[cool]

Marty
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