SaltyCajun.com /CCA Banquet Table May 6th

[Ducktrickster]

Originally Posted by eman

So in Louisiana they have fought the gill nets, made redfish gamefish and built 2 reefs.
I do have a beef w/ them and It's not just because they won't fight the posting and gateing of public waters in Louisiana.
It's because they HAVE fought the same battle in other states and won.
That is when my beef w/ CCA started when i found out that they will fight for fishermens rights in other states but here they want to take them away.

I don't think the battle is the same as in other states.

When is the banquet?

["W"]

Originally Posted by eman

So in Louisiana they have fought the gill nets, made redfish gamefish and built 2 reefs.
I do have a beef w/ them and It's not just because they won't fight the posting and gateing of public waters in Louisiana.
It's because they HAVE fought the same battle in other states and won.
That is when my beef w/ CCA started when i found out that they will fight for fishermens rights in other states but here they want to take them away.

Eman.....Let me ask you this. I know a guy who put up a gate to block a channel. Yes he owns the land all of it, His family has camps there and oil field has equipment there. Years ago you could fish this area but now he dont want anyone in it? Thats his choice not the CCA's You cant fight land owners you will not win. Beleave me me this issue has came up with the CCA many times..... You take the places that put up gates and compare it to the public access fish able waters and its less than 1% so who is this hurting? NO ONE.... Just the guys who want to raise hell about it....... SO big deal CCA cant reverse the right for someone to place a gate on his or her land......WHO CARES..ITS THE LAND OWNERS CHOICE.......

CCA good out shines its bad......Also if you want to audit there money you can!! They are a non Profit organization...Yes a Charity....

Who is going to fight for fishing rights if not the CCA??? Can you answer that question. WHO?

You dont have to support them but yet you reap off what they have provided for this state. Every red fish and trout you catch was saved by the CCA banning Gill nets....

["W"]

Again I ask Eman who has done more for our fisheries in the State of LA??? WHO??

Your answer NO BODY.....SO I would support them if I was you


PROHIBITED TRAWLING FOR TROUT (Texas 1978). Defined major-minor bait-producing bays, nursery areas (Texas 1979). Outlawed single-strand monofilament nets (Texas 1980). Protected billfish, except swordfish, from commercial harvest (Texas 1980). Outlawed gill, trammel nets (Texas 1990). Obtained game fish status for redfish, speckled trout (Texas 1981). John Wilson Hatchery completed (Texas 1982). Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Maine) given authority to set limits on fish (Texas 1983). Obtained game fish status for redfish, speckled trout (Alabama 1984). Established saltwater stamp for anglers (Texas 1985). Halted commercial harvest of adult redfish in Gulf of Mexico (National 1986). Won game fish status for redfish, speckled trout (South Carolina 1986). Closed Apalachee, Blakeley rivers to shrimping; placed restrictions on gill nets (Alabama 1987). Obtained game fish status for marlin, sailfish (National 1988). Banned gill netting of flounder during spawning run (Alabama 1988). Won game fish status for redfish (Florida 1988). Banned possession of illegal fishing devices on or near Texas waters (Texas 1989). Prohibited sale of naturally raised, wild redfish (Texas 1989). Banned drift gill nets in South Atlantic (National 1990). Federal District Court upholds game fish status for billfish (National 1990). Intervened in lawsuit to uphold bans on fish traps, drift gill nets in South Atlantic (National 1991). Won approval of saltwater fishing license (Alabama 1991). Amendment to Louisiana Constitution approved, guaranteeing funds to preserve wetlands (Louisiana 1991). Won management of speckled trout (Louisiana 1991). Obtained permanent game fish status for redfish (Louisiana 1991). Won approval of saltwater fishing stamp (South Carolina 1991). Adopted no-harvest regulation for tarpon (Texas 1991). Minimum size, bag limits placed on cobia, amberjack, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, for commercial and recreational fishermen (Virginia 1991). Federal District Court upholds ban on drift nets in South Atlantic (National 1992). Formed Save Our Sealife Committee to get state constitutional amendment to limit marine net fishing in Florida waters (Florida 1992). Obtained game fish status for tarpon (Alabama 1993). Broke ground for SeaCenter Texas fish hatchery (Texas 1993). Established saltwater license (Virginia 1993). Created limited-entry plan for commercial fishing of black drum (Virginia 1993). Florida constitutional amendment limiting marine net fishing (Florida 1994). Stopped proposal to open sounds to shrimp trawling (Georgia 1994). Banned use of gill nets, purse seines in Presumpscot River (Maine 1994). Protected eel grass beds by prohibiting near-beach squid and scup dragging in Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds (Massachusetts 1994). Federal District Court approves ban on flynets in North Carolina (National 1995). Restricted use of gill nets (Alabama 1995). Outlawed most gill nets (Louisiana 1995). Intervened in Louisiana lawsuit challenging new gill net law (Louisiana 1995). Restricted use of gill nets in Kennebec River (Maine 1995). Placed minimum size, bag limit, commercial quota on speckled trout (Virginia 1995). Approved regulations requiring all commercial shrimpers operating in EEZ to use bycatch reduction devices (National 1996). Banned commercial gill nets in Old River (Alabama 1996). Banned use of tarp nets statewide (Florida 1996). Mandated bycatch reduction devices on all shrimp boats in northeast region (Florida 1996). Intervened in federal, state lawsuits to uphold Louisiana gill net ban (Louisiana 1996). Banned all non-biodegradable gill nets (Mississippi 1996). SeaCenter Texas opened, establishing world’s largest redfish hatchery (Texas 1996). Won commercial quota for bluefish (Virginia 1996). Mandated use of bycatch reduction devices on shrimp vessels (National 1997). Won adoption of bycatch reduction devices on shrimp boats (Georgia 1997). Obtained game fish status for cobia (Mississippi 1997). Secured $2.5 million from Bath Iron Works to remove Edwards Dam on Kennebec River (Maine 1997). Banned commercial fishing within one mile of barrier islands (Mississippi 1997). Restricted purse seining of menhaden in state waters (New York 1997). Outlawed use of gill, trammel nets for black fish (New York 1997). Won passage of Fisheries Reform Act, first comprehensive state fishery reform (North Carolina 1997). Passed first comprehensive state water plan (Texas 1997). Limited number of commercial crab licenses (Texas 1997). Won seat for recreational fishermen on Marine Resources Commission (Virginia 1997). Granted petition by National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) establishing blue, white marlin as overfished; 10-year recovery plan mandated (National 1998). Eliminated striped bass fishing in EEZ through striped Bass Act reauthorization (National 1998). Helped establish new state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Florida 1998). Mandated use of bycatch reduction devices on shrimp trawls in all state waters (Florida 1998). Created "Universal Fishing License," which includes saltwater as well as freshwater fishing (Georgia 1998). Obtained game fish status for shad (Maine 1998). Won no-sale regulation on black drum (Maryland 1998). Helped establish pro-conservation state Marine Fisheries Commission (North Carolina 1998). Intervened in federal lawsuit challenging NMFS requirement that shrimp trawlers pull bycatch reduction devices in Gulf of Mexico (Texas 1998). Won federal, state lawsuits upholding Louisiana’s gill net law (Louisiana 1999). Reduced number of commercial licenses sold to elver fishermen by 70 percent; shortened eel season by three weeks, removed 3,000 nets from Maine waters (Maine 1999). Created Marine Recreational Fishing Advisory Committee to advise state Department of Marine Resources (Maine 1999). Established limited-entry license management program for all finfish not under a management plan (Texas 1999). Eliminated kill citations for black, red drum (Virginia 1999). Stopped attempts to allow gill netting of striped bass along Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (Virginia 1999). Federal Court upholds requirement that Gulf shrimp trawlers pull bycatch reduction devices (National 1999). Helped draft and introduce the first comprehensive longline management bill in the 106th Congress (National 2000). Helped draft legislation that tightened regulations on the possession of illegal fishing gear (Mississippi 2000). Helped initiate the Freedom to Fish campaign to stop the arbitrary implementation of no-fishing zones (National 2000). Bycatch reduction devices become mandatory on shrimp trawls in Texas bays (Texas 2000). Sued NMFS to stop an arbitrary no-fishing zone off the Florida coast (National 2000). Played a critical role in the development and adoption of the first federal fishery management plan for mahi-mahi and wahoo (Florida 2000). Won federal court battle to maintain bycatch reduction devices in Gulf waters (National 2000). Sued NMFS in federal court to reduce excessive billfish, shark and turtle bycatch in Gulf and Atlantic longline operations (National 2000). Provided LDWF enforcement agents with navigation, global positioning and sonar equipment (Louisiana 2000). Raised [SIZE=1]grassroots[/SIZE] funds to protect angler access along the New Hampshire coast (New Hampshire 2000). Successfully worked in establishing regulations to protect spawning groundfish (Maine 2000). Helped fund the creation of near-shore reefs along the Georgia coast (Georgia 2000). Successfully led opposition to closing Gray’s Reef to recreational fishing (Georgia 2000). U. S. Supreme Court issues final ruling upholding Louisiana’s 1995 gill-net ban (Louisiana 2001). Led efforts to set recreational size, creel limits for flounder; new licensing requirements for commercial gigging, commercial size limit, and annual commercial quota for flounder (Mississippi 2001). Reached favorable settlement in NMFS no-fishing zone suit, allowing recreational trolling in previously restricted area (National 2001). Successfully raised $450,000 in cash and in-kind donations to purchase and remove the Smelt Hill Dam (Maine 2001). Reorganization of Menhaden Management Board ends commercial-fishing industry control (National 2001). Texas’ most comprehensive water bill passes Texas legislature (Texas 2001). Helped retool a bill that would have allowed destructive hydraulic dredging of clams in Virginia waters (Virginia 2001). Launched Gulf-wide phone number – 866-WE ENFORCE – to report coastal game violations (Louisiana 2001). Worked through state legislature and private foundations to continue critical funding for Florida’s state saltwater hatchery, resulting in the 1,000,000th redfish fingerling released in Florida waters (Florida 2001). Opposed Texas Shrimp Association petition to close recreation red snapper season (National 2001). Successfully worked for passage of new redfish conservation regulations (South Carolina 2001). Launched first ever Texas crab trap removal (Texas 2002). Helped ensure areas around Mississippi’s barrier islands are included in Department of Marine Resources’ definition of areas closed to commercial fishing (Mississippi (2002). Mobilized to oppose expansion of commercial shrimp trawling in St. Johns River; commercial request was withdrawn (Florida 2002). Provided TPWD game wardens with night vision equipment (Texas 2002). Constructed Bird Island Artificial Reef (Louisiana 2002). Helped pass first major amendments to state manatee legislation in last 10 years, establishing measurable biological goals for manatees (Florida 2002). Convinced Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to begin rule-making process on use of multiple seine nets tied together and "toy boats" used to circumvent net restrictions (Florida 2002). Defeated initiative by commercial interests to allow commercial harvest of Cobia in Mississippi waters (Mississippi 2003). Funded an expanded TAMU study on spotted seatrout catch-and-release mortality (Texas 2003). Launched first-ever derelict crab trap removal program in the state (Louisiana 2004). Broke the $2 million mark in college and graduate scholarships awarded (Texas 2004). Won passage of the Coastal Recreational Fishing License (North Carolina 2004). Banned trawling in the Upper Mobile Bay shallows (Alabama 2004). Funded more than $530,000 in enforcement equipment and research needs for TPWD over past four years (Texas 2004). Secured grant money for oyster reefs in the Bay of St. Louis & Biloxi Bay (Mississippi 2004). Championed efforts to restore southern flounder stocks through harvest reductions, size and bag limits, license requirements and seasonal closures (North Carolina 2004). Bay Debris Clean-up Project surpasses the 1,150 tons of harmful debris removed from Texas bay systems (Texas 2004). Worked through its representative on the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas to implement measures outlawing the practice of shark finning in the Atlantic (CCA National 2004). Instrumental in the effort to secure tideland funds for speckled trout hatchery (Mississippi 2004). One of four members of a cooperative effort called Menhaden Matter formed to investigate the status of menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay to ensure adequate populations for its role as forage base and filter feeder. (CCA National 2004). Intervened successfully in a case before the First District Court of Appeals attempting to circumvent the net ban and bring back gill nets (Florida 2005). Helped establish the first-ever hatchery for southern flounder (North Carolina 2005). Achieved stronger protection for large permit (Florida 2005). Defeated legislative initiative to reduce minimum size of speckled trout (Mississippi 2005). Successful passage of legislation to increase criminal penalties to a third degree felony for flagrant illegal gillnetting (Florida 2005). Worked with the Biscayne National Park Fishery Working Group to curtail and modify proposed no-entry and no-fishing zones (Florida 2005). Sued in U.S. District Court to end overfishing of red snapper by the Gulf of Mexico shrimp fleet (National 2005). Constructed an inshore reef in Perdido Bay with tons of clean concrete rubble (Alabama 2006). Won lawsuit in federal district court to block federal attempt to close all recreational fishing for all species of grouper for three months (Florida 2006). Donated enforcement equipment to Law Enforcement Division of the Department of Environmental Conservation (New York 2007). Integrally involved in the Oyster Shell Recycling Program to improve water quality and create habitat for fish (North Carolina 2007). Led successful national effort to keep open-loop LNG terminals out of Gulf of Mexico (National 2006). Won first-ever harvest cap on the industrial harvest of menhaden in Chesapeake Bay (Virginia & Maryland 2006). Constructed Redfish Point Artificial Reef (Louisiana 2006). Funded $700,000 for construction of a state-of-the-art marine larviculture research lab (Texas 2007). Won a moratorium on river herring, allowing near-collapsed stocks chance to recover (North Carolina 2007). Launched chapters in Washington and Oregon to address marine conservation issues (National 2007). Partnered with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to retire $200,000 worth of commercial shrimping licenses (Texas 2007). Announced creation of the Building Conservation / Habitat Program (National 2007). Served integral role in the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative to develop marine habitat enhancement projects (Maryland 2007). Won lawsuit in federal district court forcing NMFS to address shrimp trawl bycatch in the management of Gulf red snapper (National 2007).

[eman]

Maybe down your way its 1% but over where i fish in areas it's over 50%
Like i said b4 yes CCA has done good by helping get rid of the gill nets .
and yes they fight it everytime it comes back up. But maybe you can explain it to me ,If CCA can fight for anglers rights to fish and fight against the gates in other states then WHY can't they do it here?

[Ducktrickster]

Originally Posted by eman

Maybe down your way its 1% but over where i fish in areas it's over 50%
Like i said b4 yes CCA has done good by helping get rid of the gill nets .
and yes they fight it everytime it comes back up. But maybe you can explain it to me ,If CCA can fight for anglers rights to fish and fight against the gates in other states then WHY can't they do it here?

Its the nature of louisiana politics. Read up on Napoleanic Law.

[CatDaddy]

Shadman banned Gill nets on Salty Cajun!!!!!

Does that count?

[duckman444]

Originally Posted by CatDaddy

Shadman banned Gill nets on Salty Cajun!!!!!

Does that count?

yes he did and that was a milestone. hahahaha

eman just get over it. you don't like cca so how about you don't post on this thread anymore. that would solve it all, you cca hater.

[eman]

Originally Posted by duckman444

yes he did and that was a milestone. hahahaha

eman just get over it. you don't like cca so how about you don't post on this thread anymore. that would solve it all, you cca hater.

Think i got the right to post anywhere i want as long as i do it w/in the guidelines set down by da boss ( Shad).
And i don't hate CCA .Never said that. Just can't support them.

[jchief]

I am interested in a seat. There is a conference at LaBeurge that week and I have to see if there are any functions that night. Should know for sure Mon or Tues.

[jchief]

Just checked online and they don't show anything for Thur night, so I will take one seat.

["W"]

Originally Posted by jchief

Just checked online and they don't show anything for Thur night, so I will take one seat.

Have you down.......... 4 seats left...until 2nd table

[CatDaddy]

Originally Posted by "W"

Have you down.......... 4 seats left...until 2nd table

You have me down Germy?

["W"]

Originally Posted by CatDaddy

You have me down Germy?

yep

[CatDaddy]

Originally Posted by "W"

yep

Thanks...

You an allright fella... I dont care what Salty said about you the other day.

[billystix custom rods]

hi guys
i have been reading all this about stuff you guy's have posted about cca
and i dont have a dog in this fight, i dont live in your part of the world but just let me say this, i have to agree with what "w" said about if we as fishermen and the small majority if we dont have someoneone to stepup when it's time to step up then we the little people will get swept under da rug if you get my drift, now i dont want to get banned here so i will try to be cautious in my next statement, if we let those folks up there in congress continue to run our country into da ground we aint gonna be able to fish or hunt or get medicial care or even go to da toilet, someone has to stand our ground, cca is far from being a perfect but at least they are putting some type effort into our fishing rights as best they can, i cant do what they do by my self so i have no choice but to support cca as best i can,and by doing so i feel i can be judgemental if i feel like they mess up, i donate rods all year long to many cca funcations on your guys as well as texas, fla, alabama, and others parts, at least if i die today i can say i gave it a shot for the love of the sport that i love """ fishing""
but like soneone else said i dont support cca that's fine this is why our guy's are being killed daily so that we have that right to say just that.
my dog is now gone to bed.
love you guys
stix

[CatDaddy]

Originally Posted by billystix custom rods

hi guys
i have been reading all this about stuff you guy's have posted about cca
and i dont have a dog in this fight, i dont live in your part of the world but just let me say this, i have to agree with what "w" said about if we as fishermen and the small majority if we dont have someoneone to stepup when it's time to step up then we the little people will get swept under da rug if you get my drift, now i dont want to get banned here so i will try to be cautious in my next statement, if we let those folks up there in congress continue to run our country into da ground we aint gonna be able to fish or hunt or get medicial care or even go to da toilet, someone has to stand our ground, cca is far from being a perfect but at least they are putting some type effort into our fishing rights as best they can, i cant do what they do by my self so i have no choice but to support cca as best i can,and by doing so i feel i can be judgemental if i feel like they mess up, i donate rods all year long to many cca funcations on your guys as well as texas, fla, alabama, and others parts, at least if i die today i can say i gave it a shot for the love of the sport that i love """ fishing""
but like soneone else said i dont support cca that's fine this is why our guy's are being killed daily so that we have that right to say just that.
my dog is now gone to bed.
love you guys
stix

Well said Stix....

["W"]

Originally Posted by jchief

Just checked online and they don't show anything for Thur night, so I will take one seat.

Its May 6

["W"]

Originally Posted by billystix custom rods

hi guys
i have been reading all this about stuff you guy's have posted about cca
and i dont have a dog in this fight, i dont live in your part of the world but just let me say this, i have to agree with what "w" said about if we as fishermen and the small majority if we dont have someoneone to stepup when it's time to step up then we the little people will get swept under da rug if you get my drift, now i dont want to get banned here so i will try to be cautious in my next statement, if we let those folks up there in congress continue to run our country into da ground we aint gonna be able to fish or hunt or get medicial care or even go to da toilet, someone has to stand our ground, cca is far from being a perfect but at least they are putting some type effort into our fishing rights as best they can, i cant do what they do by my self so i have no choice but to support cca as best i can,and by doing so i feel i can be judgemental if i feel like they mess up, i donate rods all year long to many cca funcations on your guys as well as texas, fla, alabama, and others parts, at least if i die today i can say i gave it a shot for the love of the sport that i love """ fishing""
but like soneone else said i dont support cca that's fine this is why our guy's are being killed daily so that we have that right to say just that.
my dog is now gone to bed.
love you guys
stix

Well said Billy.....

I see guys on here and other sites that try to bash the CCA but yet do they stop to think about what good they have done or what they will do..... Right now CCA is trying to put a ban on Bow fishing for REDS..REDS ONLY....Not Gar,Drum,Carp, or any other non sport fish.... I think that we need to ban bow fishing for reds.... Reds are a sport fish so catch them with a rod n reel...(My Opinion) CCA will not make everyone happy but they are the only voice us fisherman have.....left

[duckman444]

Originally Posted by "W"

Well said Billy.....

I see guys on here and other sites that try to bash the CCA but yet do they stop to think about what good they have done or what they will do..... Right now CCA is trying to put a ban on Bow fishing for REDS..REDS ONLY....Not Gar,Drum,Carp, or any other non sport fish.... I think that we need to ban bow fishing for reds.... Reds are a sport fish so catch them with a rod n reel...(My Opinion) CCA will not make everyone happy but they are the only voice us fisherman have.....left

just my 2 cents i would not even bring up the bow fishing deal, you see how much crap that started at lsm. i don't bow fish never have, but i would like to go, it looks fun. as far as banning redfish thats cool. you can't shoot a bass so why should it be legal to shoot a redfish. redfish are superior to bass any day in MY book.

[specktator]

Hey eman! Go play in traffic!
And tim, I'll drive u home if u need!