Baldheaded
Ultimate Member
I am going to give you my opinion on this then you can tell me your thoughts. Do you agree or disagree? Any why.
I don't believe we fishermen should be catching and keeping fish pre-spawn and during the spawn. Catch and release is probably ok. The timeframe for this happening is usually only a few weeks and I believe all fishermen can go a few weeks without eating their catch. These fish need this time to do their thing. It is vital to their population. We have all seen what over harvesting has done to the rockfish and crabs. The other thing is these fish migrate to the headwaters/shallows for the spawn and it makes it to damn easy for fishermen. I don't really even find it to be sport like. I would like to see the DNR put in place some regulations that would better protect fish during this time.
I am sure there will be some here that don't agree with me on this and that is ok. We all have our own opinions. I would like to hear why you agree or disagree though.
And FYI. In case you haven't heard yet there is a new regulation the the DNR is enforcing this year in regards to perch. Not sure if it is just for yellows or whites also. It is my understanding that to fish with live bait you now need to use circle hooks. This one puzzles me. If you know why the DNR requires this please let us know why.
I don't believe we fishermen should be catching and keeping fish pre-spawn and during the spawn. Catch and release is probably ok. The timeframe for this happening is usually only a few weeks and I believe all fishermen can go a few weeks without eating their catch. These fish need this time to do their thing. It is vital to their population. We have all seen what over harvesting has done to the rockfish and crabs. The other thing is these fish migrate to the headwaters/shallows for the spawn and it makes it to damn easy for fishermen. I don't really even find it to be sport like. I would like to see the DNR put in place some regulations that would better protect fish during this time.
I am sure there will be some here that don't agree with me on this and that is ok. We all have our own opinions. I would like to hear why you agree or disagree though.
And FYI. In case you haven't heard yet there is a new regulation the the DNR is enforcing this year in regards to perch. Not sure if it is just for yellows or whites also. It is my understanding that to fish with live bait you now need to use circle hooks. This one puzzles me. If you know why the DNR requires this please let us know why.