State laws are giving me a reason to Quit fishing

[Anomaly]

We’re bout as far north as the stripers get. You’re part of the reason why there’s no fish left.

I've caught stripers in Nova Scotia, PEI and Northern New Brunswick... You're far out out, man... hehe Beyond Alice and the Looking Glass

[nbourque]

I've caught stripers in Nova Scotia, PEI and Northern New Brunswick... You're far out out, man... hehe Beyond Alice and the Looking Glass

My point was we’re towards the end of the stripers migration north. We’re left with the scraps from the southern states.

[badbrad2186]

My point was we’re towards the end of the stripers migration north. We’re left with the scraps from the southern states.

Sounds like you need to move south then and quit crying on the Internet

[nbourque]

Sounds like you need to move south then and quit crying on the Internet

Sounds like you need to read up on the issue and get a clue as to why striped bass are near extinction. Keep fishing your party boats with your frat bros and you’ll be the first one crying on the internet when there’s no more stripers in 10 years.

[Anomaly]

My point was we’re towards the end of the stripers migration north. We’re left with the scraps from the southern states.

It's been, in the past, stripers up this far were sporadic at best, meaning above mid coast and into Downeast. As waters warm due to human activity, we will see more consistent striper presence. Also, tautog, black sea bass, quahogs, and other species are moving their range further north while species once common here are less, for several reasons, including over fishing, climate change, predators moving into areas there hadn't been before boosted by warner waters, warmer winters and lack of predators on them. As far as stripers, specifically, recreational fisheries are looking like the most detrimental to their population and survival. I've watched guys "release" bleeding fish. Some with very careless unhooking... I'm not sure I grasp this fire hydrant contest you two are having.. whatever.... Seems like a "Yes, Dear" thing... 

[woodchip]

 badbrad2186__ Stripers have a few restriction on them in Maine,But if you go south they have a lot less restrictions and people are able to catch smaller ones to eat. these are the same fish that migrate to our waters,  State just do not work together  on fish like that, all the Rainbows that were stocked in New hampshire years ago in 8 to 10lb class they were doing very well we could go out in the 60 ties and 70es we could catch several in a day in Casco bay  but fishermen were purse seining bait  inside islands and catching many large Rainbows along with pogies and herring   

[badbrad2186]

You sir seem like your just trying to stir the pot. Or just be an Ahole. Not sure which but you are very confrontational. Either way why would anyone want/ need to limit out so many days in a row?

Nope not trying to stir the pot pointing out guys following the law arent the problem. I fish to eat and only have limited time to fish mostly in the winter..I have 4 kids to feed when I limited out 88 days in a row winter of 2020 by fall when deer season started all those fish were gone

[Anomaly]

Nope not trying to stir the pot pointing out guys following the law are the problem. I fish to eat and only have limited time to fish mostly in the winter..I have 4 kids to feed when I limited out 88 days in a row winter of 2020 by fall when deer season started all those fish were gone

Just curious... I may have missed this point, but, .... What species are you "limiting out" on and what's the limit? I know some lake in NY have limits on crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, sunfish and others along with length limits.... Yeah and the "gamefish" species, of course.... thanks! Yes, I knew a couple families back there that essentially lived of what they caught, hunted and gathered. My family and a couple others close to us had a large % of our food that way. Some to a lot was canned, pickled or dried.  Even now, a lot of what I gather is a large portion of my culinary delight!!!   

[Seamonkey84]

Just don’t fish any s33 waters. It’s not a state wide rule, special regulations per body of water. as with anywhere you fish in Maine, gotta check the S codes for that specific body of water.

[nbourque]

Just don’t fish any s33 waters. It’s not a state wide rule, special regulations per body of water. as with anywhere you fish in Maine, gotta check the S codes for that specific body of water.

Finally some common sense

[woodchip]

When trapping bait in tidal waters in Portland ive caught small stripers in my trap 2" long  and releasted them in local tidal brook

[lowaccord66]

Sounds like you need to read up on the issue and get a clue as to why striped bass are near extinction. Keep fishing your party boats with your frat bros and you’ll be the first one crying on the internet when there’s no more stripers in 10 years.

That isnt the reason at all and you have some studying to do....  Rec fishermen and party boats arent even close to the reason.   Ever see 30 miles of dead bass bycatch from fluke draggers required to toss them?  The quota for commercials is still high relative to the yoy indexes and ive been to the ASMFC meetings where there is 0 rec fishermen representation while the commercial guys lobny against the rec fishery...and win.  (Which is why we can only keep one while the commecial quota stays fat)  I lobbied for a while to support those stripers before giving up.  The commercials have the money and time to lobby and win legislation changes in their favor.  Always thought it was funny how the meetings are mid-week, middle of the day...

[Anomaly]

New  law they will be making ,when your fishing and you have a hook on your line youll be subject to fine if caught.

HAHAHA OK! Bottom line IS...Quit fishing!!! More fish for us!!! 

[joefishmore]

U ain’t gonna catch a brown that big anyway. No sense in worrying bout it.

I                       I've seen 2 he caught that were that big from The Royal River back in the 60s.

[EmeraldShiner]

Yeah, Maybe when you're in assisted living and think you're on Sebago catching whitefish.... Maybe you'll have one of those kiddy poles with a magnet and rubber fish!!! In Summer they might give you a little swimming pool to wade in too!!! MAYBE even a widdle boat too and some widdle duckies! hehehe   

[woodchip]

Wait til you get older

[Anomaly]

Wait til you get older

HAHA! I'm right behind ya!!! 65...

[woodchip]

Right behind ya  ??im 86

[badbrad2186]

Right behind ya  ??im 86

Well 65 ain't no damn spring chicken so yeah he's right behind ya

[woodchip]

All the Eelvas the state let Comerical fishermen take out of maine waters for close to 50 years and now a guy with a rod and reel is fined if he catches an eel and dont throw it back, This really shows how screwed up the state is!!!! It sure is time to make some changes !!!!

[Anomaly]

Right behind ya  ??im 86

At some point, I'll catch up!!! hehe 

[Linedogg104]

Right behind ya  ??im 86

Wood chip is so old he invented the fishing rod😁   most people will be lucky to be as old as you woodchip. Nevermind being able to still get around and ice fish. I hope for many more good years for you!

[woodchip]

I have made some good jig rods out of broken Aluminun arrows for togue jigging one arrow with a 12" curved cross sticked and back 12" a straight cross stick  when it set on ice tip is up 3 to 4" above jig hole  .Line is wrapped from one cross stick  to other, when un winding line just turn rod and each turn a foot falls off so its easy to count depth, or just watch Flasher, if you get a hit they drag jig rod across ice and the sound is loud and 12" cross stick keeps it from going down hole, They are light and sensitive on but end i tape a cork handle,

[joefishmore]

   Hes not 86 til May.

[woodchip]

I have been around today 86 times Not 360 days until May 14 Now all readers know when to send me a birthday gift  ( hot jig)

[Boglake]

At 86 I doubt fishing laws will be a big concern for me.

[woodchip]

If fish and game continue as they are , they be no more fish! Letting all the Phousforus  run into water ways  and allowing people to seine all the basic feed for migratory fish Eelvas! than punish and blame rod and reels.

[DowneastPescador]

You probably smoke crack if you think people following the regulations set are hurting the fish population. I ice fished 52 days straight same exact spot winter of 2020 limited out everyday then fished another 36 days open water also limiting out everyday and guess what fishing is still just as hot 4 years later

Deerp a deerp

[badbrad2186]

https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/outdoors/article/striped-bass-spawn-hudson-river-2023-18663190.php

[woodchip]

Acid fall out and heavy cutting without burning brush puts more Phouforus into lakes ponds rivers and streams all this acid water goes into OCEAN and the sentive fish especialy when spawning are  effectived  Most   LOW P H.   and no one wants to believe it!!!!!!!!!!!