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What have you got to say about the topic of: "New 2008 Bluefin Retention Limits". Here's how is started: "Brad can probably post the PDF, as I'm sure he got the same email from "
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12-31-2007, 12:41 PM
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Brad can probably post the PDF, as I'm sure he got the same email from NMFS, but below is a quote summarizing the new limits for 2008: General Category Effort Controls Because of the large quota available for the General category, NMFS increases the retention limit of BlueFin Tuna for the January and June-August subperiods from the default one-fish retention limit. Therefore, persons aboard vessels permitted in the General category may retain three large medium or giant BlueFin Tuna (measuring 73 inches (185.4 cm) or greater) per vessel per day/trip from June 1, 2008, through August 31, 2008. Anticipating that this action might not be effective by January 1, 2008, NMFS published an inseason action to adjust the General category retention limit to three large medium or giant BFT per vessel per day/trip effective October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008 (72 FR 61565, October 31, 2007). The BFT retention limit may be adjusted via inseason action, if warranted, under § 635.23(a)(4). Angling Category Effort Controls This final rule establishes an Angling category retention limit to one school BFT (27 inches (68.6 cm) to less than 47 inches (119.4 cm)), and two large school/small medium BFT (i.e., two BFT measuring 47 inches (119.4 cm) to less than 73 inches (185.4 cm)) per vessel per day/trip. This retention limit is effective for persons aboard vessels permitted in the Angling category from January 30, 2008 through December 31, 2008. This retention limit may be adjusted via inseason action, if warranted, under § 635.23(b)(3).
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12-31-2007, 06:16 PM
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Eric, Same quota as last year three a day for the angling catagory. Once again with our customers we will push only kill what you will take home and eat. I hope others do the same. Dave | ||
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12-31-2007, 06:47 PM
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| Absolutly Capt Dave. Last year it worked out well fishing for BFT all morning then pushing over the edge for a few YFT or LF the rest of the day.
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12-31-2007, 11:43 PM
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01-01-2008, 10:32 AM
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| Last year I saw too many boats, mostly some rec guys not on charters day after day landing three fish. How much tuna can one eat and give away. During a period with worldwide and NMFS leaders attention on this species, it is only wise to be conservative while enjoying catching these magnificent fish. Dave | ||
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01-01-2008, 02:38 PM
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I like to eat Bass but man......16 fish 20 plus pounds each is a lot of Bass..........
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01-01-2008, 03:51 PM
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| Troy, I have less heartburn with a guy going home with 4 bass fillets maybe for an annual trip. I have added a few myself from mate and Captain, let's say for a guy from upstate NY. Where I have a problem with charter boats is when customers are excited, land, photo and say "Yep another keeper, great". When you get to dock and they say, oh we have enough after filleting half the catch is a killer. Once again we remind people to only kill what they are going to take home. Dave | ||
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01-01-2008, 04:53 PM
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| It's great once again that you fish with conservation in mind........I think that's big of a Charter Captain today.........
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01-01-2008, 05:18 PM
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| Many of the charter boat captains do, I believe we need to keep that in mind. Have a great New Year and hopefully we will get you out for some cod and haddock this year. Dave | ||
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