Gill nets weren't the problem with the redfish. Maybe in big lake , i don't have a clue what goes on there but back in the day you had wdsu news shooting film in the gulf on the florida purse seiners raping massive schools of bull reds in the gulf and when the boats were full the thousands of pounds were left for the sharks and crabs.
WLF stated they were properly licensed to do it that it was up to the legislature and they claimed until a bill was passed to stop it they could not do anything, sound familiar . and remember it is not just commercial and recreational,,,,its commercial , recreational , and outlaw. So now gill nets are gone. How many fish are the i don't know how many guides are bringing in now. Go to lasp and see year round the fish splattered on the docks. In my opinion if you are a guide with a paying customer on board you are a commercial operation. you are a commercial fisherman and should not be allowed to keep any fish. I did say this was just my opinion......As far as oysters, lets exclude big lake , there are more oyster beds in the marsh because of the oyster fisherman. And no i am not a member of cca and never will be...
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