Well yes they do. No one is arguing with that, but it seems that some seem to believe those of us that still fish when it is non-retention are part of the problem. Here is a thread for those whiners to whine.
"THESE CLOSURES SUCKS !!!!!! thinking of yourself is the biggest reason we will never get away from these closures. Divide and concur," quoted from another abused thread in response to another member mentioning enjoying a day of fishing with less boats. Hard to believe there are those that actually believe the government is going to give a crap if we act like spoiled children and refuse to go fishing if we can't have it our way.
Guess what. These closures are probably here to stay. That's the sad reality. Not saying we should give up the fight, but if you can't enjoy fishing without KILLING your limit, perhaps find another hobby. Sell your boat for more than enough money to keep yourself in chinook fillets for the rest of your life.
Otherwise, why not take this opportunity to learn something new. A few suggestions: learn to effectively mooch, jig or even cast or pull a spoon or fly. Clearly lost arts around the south island. Yes, that may mean temporarily putting aside the electric downriggers, 15# canon balls and flashers. It doesn't need to be about numbers. If it does for you, see above.
How about taking the time to return to enjoying "fishing", instead of "catching".
Mortality of Catch and Release? Surely some, but not even close to that of tapping them on the head. Don't even go there.
"THESE CLOSURES SUCKS !!!!!! thinking of yourself is the biggest reason we will never get away from these closures. Divide and concur," quoted from another abused thread in response to another member mentioning enjoying a day of fishing with less boats. Hard to believe there are those that actually believe the government is going to give a crap if we act like spoiled children and refuse to go fishing if we can't have it our way.
Guess what. These closures are probably here to stay. That's the sad reality. Not saying we should give up the fight, but if you can't enjoy fishing without KILLING your limit, perhaps find another hobby. Sell your boat for more than enough money to keep yourself in chinook fillets for the rest of your life.
Otherwise, why not take this opportunity to learn something new. A few suggestions: learn to effectively mooch, jig or even cast or pull a spoon or fly. Clearly lost arts around the south island. Yes, that may mean temporarily putting aside the electric downriggers, 15# canon balls and flashers. It doesn't need to be about numbers. If it does for you, see above.
How about taking the time to return to enjoying "fishing", instead of "catching".
Mortality of Catch and Release? Surely some, but not even close to that of tapping them on the head. Don't even go there.