Mass. Striper Bill to be Introduced Next Week
Posted on | January 7, 2010 | No Comments
Massacheusetts House Bill 796, a bill which seeks to prohibit the sale and harvest of Strpied Bass, will be introduced in the Massacheusetts State House next week. According to an article published today in the Martha’s Vineyard Times, “The bill as now written prohibits commercial fishing for striped bass and directs the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) to create new rules that would only allow recreational fishermen to take one striped bass per day between 20 and 26 inches in length or greater than 40 inches in length. The so-called slot limit is designed to preserve sexually mature breeder bass but still allow for fishermen to take a trophy fish.”
HB 796 would also allow for the sale of aquaculture-raised striped bass.
Current Massacheusetts fishing regulations permit recreational anglers to creel two fish per day over 28″ in length. Commercial fishermen are allowed to take fish over 32 inches in length until the state’s quota, set by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, is reached.
Red Gold Screening in Denver This Weekend
Posted on | January 7, 2010 | No Comments
Trout Unlimited and the Sportsmen’s Alliance for Alaska will be showing Red Gold, Felt Soul Media’s award-winning documentary about the proposed Pebble Mine and it’s threat to Bristol Bay, on Friday, Jan. 8 at Quixotes, 2637 Welton Street, in Denver, CO.
“We want this film to spread awareness across the globe that this unmatched resource may be threatened by massive mining development. After 70 days in the Bristol Bay region asking questions, listening to the stories, and witnessing first hand the massive salmon migration, we believe this place needs to be protected.” – Travis Rummel, Co-Director RED GOLD.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The first showing is at 7:30 p.m., followed by a 60 minute Q & A session. The second screening starts at 9:30 p.m.
Spey Nation III Dates Announced
Posted on | January 6, 2010 | No Comments
Today, the spey clave, Spey Nation , announced the date for it’s third annual gathering on the shores Salmon River in Pineville, NY. This year’s event will be on June 19, 2010. Spey nation celebrates the culture of 2 handed rods and the fish that are pursued with them.
Organizers will once again be hosting a BBQ, raffles and have hinted at a few surprises. Companies like Beulah, Burkheimer, Scott, Echo, Orvis, and Wild Water Fly Rods have already committed to attending, with many more forecasted to attend.
Highlights from Spey Nation 2008, 2009 as well as updates regarding 2010 can be viewed at www.speynation.com
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