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Originally Posted by Broadbill-Pro

Johnny,

I did not intend to point the finger at you, but your post did not include the damage that we recreational fisherman do (a view only expressed by a few on here). It is easy to continually sling mud in one direction, I am here to let everyone know that it is a mud fight and both sides are dirty.

As for me being a lobbyist. I can tell you that I have had NO formal meetings with the commercial sector, my current connection with the LL industry is limited to a few personal friends and is on a social basis only. Unlike my participation with the recreational sector which I have been invited to sit in on several gatherings. My opinion is based on what I believe to be the truth, an opinion that few can understand unless they have spent 25 years at sea chasing swords and tuna.

I get no thank you from the LL'ers I defend and have been vocal about their silence. I am proud of the way I earned an living for so many years and know that I did it with respect for the species that I targeted.

I suppose the largest separation between us is that I see the need for a commercial industry. When I look at a commercial vessel I see 300 million Americans on deck and you only see the crew.

As for the 10 reasons, each one will be picked apart by Jim and the rest of the posse. I understand how fishing gear performs when deployed, I can assure you that 1 + 1 does not equal 2 in regard to hooks set.

If you really want to learn about PLL gear, I will be happy to sit at the pub and share some interesting sea stories with you.

I am in for that anytime.