FF-51-2009 (SNAPPER-GROUPER COMPLEX)

[mythosbeer]

I think it says that the rec season for beeliners is closed from November 1st through March 31st. Am I reading that right?

[Sea Draggin]

I think it says that the rec season for beeliners is closed from November 1st through March 31st. Am I reading that right?

Thats right.

VI. Vermilion Snapper
A. For recreational purposes:
1. It is unlawful to possess vermilion snapper (beeliner) less than 12 inches total length.
2. It is unlawful to possess more than 5 vermilion snapper per person per day.
3. It is unlawful to possess vermilion snapper (beeliner) taken from the waters under the
jurisdiction of North Carolina or the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council from November 1 through March 31.

[mythosbeer]

Just wanted to make sure I wasn't misunderstanding what controlled what I can be a little underinformed when it comes to what people oversee what.

Thats right.

VI. Vermilion Snapper
A. For recreational purposes:
1. It is unlawful to possess vermilion snapper (beeliner) less than 12 inches total length.
2. It is unlawful to possess more than 5 vermilion snapper per person per day.
3. It is unlawful to possess vermilion snapper (beeliner) taken from the waters under the
jurisdiction of North Carolina or the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council from November 1 through March 31.

[Sea Draggin]

Just wanted to make sure I wasn't misunderstanding what controlled what I can be a little underinformed when it comes to what people oversee what.

Just left you a voicemail.

[swell rider]

Hey Nick, It closes tomorrow for the commercial sector..Don't want to even tell you what there proposing next for both the commercial and Rec guys it will make you want to cry..When I get back from Long Island all the Wahoo and BFT gear is coming out..Have to have a good winter before bringing the boat to the OBX at the end of January, hopefully the Tuna will hang around off Hatteras again this winter so we can get them on the Iron..

[Surfacegrinder]

Why all the crack down? Are these the guys that can't fish and there fore think there aren't that many fish? If it weren't for the fun factor of fishing I'd be wasting time and money going offshore. If I'm reading this right winter fishing is a thing of the past. No grouper, beeliners, very few blackbass. Anybody want to buy a boat? With the gas prices and these rules it makes no sense how they expect those in this industry to make a living or survive the current economy.

By the way Jim I bought some of the new jigs at Dutchman Creek last weekend (fuchi). Can't wait to use it and see how it works on blackbass and grouper. How about some hints on best use.

[Sea Draggin]

[Sea Draggin]

Back to the top. Starts Thursday night at 12:00 midnight.

[Sea Draggin]

Here is a reference. I guess I will print it out and stick it in my boat bag, so if I ever get to go fishing again, I will at least have reference for the rules. This is rediculous.

http://www.safmc.net/Portals/6/Regul...able010810.pdf

[mythosbeer]

I feel your pain Jim. The last time I went we had the steering trouble and only fished for a couple hours. This weekend looks great...hopefully I'll be able to bum a ride from someone also.

Mitch