Well stated, Searun.
It is evident, and is understandable, that different stakeholder groups on this issue are focussed on their own personal objectives.
For example, here are just two distinct groups: most families who enjoy heading out for a day on the water with their own boat likely have little interest in catch and release and are more interested in catching something to enjoy at dinner time. Many of these folks would likely be appalled by the large number of fish that die in the catch and release format and the effect that mortality would have on stocks. On the other hand, charter boats are business operations whose bottom line is driven by the number of clients they have and if the catch and release option serves their business need, it is understandable why they support that option, given the regulations of the day. Of course, other stakeholders have their different objectives too
Indeed, Searun, there is common ground between all of the stakeholders, and meaningful and sustainable solutions on this issue are attainable.
However, this will only happen "round the table".
I, too, believe that the future of "our" fishery depends on sectors working together.