010 Fluke options
The NJ Marine Fisheries Council and the ASMFC has approved some more options for the up coming fluke season. The final regulations will be finalized on March 4. The council meeting is to be held at 4 p.m. in the L. Manuel Hirshblond Room of the Toms River Township Office at 33 Washington Street.

Here are the options that can be voted on:
1. 6 fish @ 18" - May 29 to September 6 - 101 days - 1% savings
2. 6 fish @ 18" - June 12 to September 13 - 93 days - 1% savings
3. 6 fish @ 18" - June 19 to September 17 - 90 days - 1% savings
4. 6 fish @ 18" - June 26 to September 21 - 88 days - 1% savings
5. 6 fish @ 18" - May 21 to August 29 - 101 days - 1% savings
6. 6 fish @ 18" - May 12 to August 22 - 103 days - 1% savings
7. 6 fish @ 18" - May 4 to August 15 - 104 days - 1% savings
8. 4 fish @ 18" - May 23 to September 6 - 107 days - 1% savings
9. 6 fish @ 18.5" - May 13 to September 13 - 124 days - 1% savings
10. 6 fish @ 18.5" - May 29 to September 26 - 121 days - 1% savings
11. 6 fish @ 18.5" - May 21 to September 12 - 115 days - 9% savings
12. 6 fish @ 18.5" - May 29 to September 17 - 112 days - 9% savings

Because of colder waters and smaller fish in the spring, most fisherman want to have option number 4 approved. So if you can make the meeting, please do and voice your opinions on what should be approved. If you do not attend the meeting you have no reason to complain about the 2010 regulations.

Thank you and good luck.

Saltwater Report: 2/28/2010
Nothing going on, but talked too a few that were talking about Graveling Point already. I am sorry to say but the water temps are in the upper 30's. What's this mean? it is too cold for stripers even at Graveling Point. But I would bet some die hards will starting fishing the Point very soon.
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