NMFS Meeting: Your Behavior

Skip Smith · 09-25-2006, 03:49 PM

We are hearing rumors that the NMFS is worried that this meeting may get out of control. That is why the Southeast Swordfish Club and RJ Boyle wanted a lot of people there and to have a just a few speakers.

This meeting is for the commercial fishing industry and it is important that the recreational fishermen are represented.

If the meeting gets out of control, especially by the recreational fishermen, it will work against us.

Please let everyone know how important it is to be professional, no matter what the speaker has to say. By being there and listening, we can make sure we know what "they" are asking for. Then we can send our concerns in letters and emails to the head of NMFS and address it the way the goverment works.

If we are to win this one for the recreational guys, we need to be there and to be cool headed.

There is enough information on the other two threads to educate eveyone on some of the hot topics, from what the commercial industry wants to what we need to protect ourselves.

See you all there, Wed. Sept 27, 2006 7pm.

Captain Skip Smith

Shark Tagger · 09-25-2006, 03:51 PM

Amen. See you there.

quack quack · 09-25-2006, 04:32 PM

Thats what I have been saying :shock:

I was told directly from them they will not put up with people bashing them or commercial interests :!:

Verado06 · 09-25-2006, 04:38 PM

I hope it doesn't turn into a Home Owner's Association type Meeting

Seriously though, it is in our best interest to keep a professional attitude.

See you guys there

dpdash · 09-25-2006, 04:43 PM

I was going to get a discussion about homeowners taxes and insurance going, maybe they can do something about that as well.

Ambitious · 09-25-2006, 06:27 PM

"they" will not put up with people bashing them? Last time I looked "they" worked for us but o.k. we will play nice as directed. No reason to bash commercial guys despite how shortsighted they have historically proven to be, they are after all just trying to feed their families. The commercial bouy guy I know up here and Ollie from his posts seem very conservation minded. Not bashing NMFS on the other hand, that's gonna take some biting of tongues for sure.........

Captain Ollie · 09-26-2006, 09:14 PM

:thumright:

king kong · 09-26-2006, 09:47 PM

Thank you Skip.
Finally someone with some brains on this stupid forum.
I never post on here but get a real kick out of watching what you guys post.
k.k.

king kong · 09-26-2006, 09:48 PM

Thank you Skip.
Finally someone with some brains on this stupid forum.
I never post on here but get a real kick out of watching what you guys post.
k.k.

Islander · 09-26-2006, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by king kong

Thank you Skip.
Finally someone with some brains on this stupid forum.
I never post on here but get a real kick out of watching what you guys post.
k.k.

Welcome aboard :salut:

We are here to please, looking forward to your third post :bom:

RiskTaker · 09-27-2006, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by king kong

Thank you Skip. Finally someone with some brains on this stupid forum. I never post on here but get a real kick out of watching what you guys post. k.k.

Wow King King?

I'm not sure if we should be honored by your presence "on this stupid forum as you have called it" or annoyed that you had the balls to post such an arrogant first impression. (But yes, I think Skip is a sharp guy too; however, you could cut the rest of us a little slack.)

Well, what can you expect from a great ape anyway. At least we know you can read and lurk, and post even. But can you stick both feet in your mouth at the same time? :razz:

Either way, welcome to the forum mate. You are always welcome to raise the bar of quality posts on this site, if you like.

BTW - I'm sure you will get better with practice. Just as an FYI, double posting is bad forum etiquette. Yeah, like Islander said, looking forward for your second post.

irat:

P.S. - Do you think that can make it to the NMFS meeting this evening?

quack quack · 09-27-2006, 08:41 AM

Welcome Kong like RT said if this forum is stupid why do you read it?I said in 5 posts before skips that we have to behave :???:

09-27-2006, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by king kong

Thank you Skip.
Finally someone with some brains on this stupid forum.
I never post on here but get a real kick out of watching what you guys post.
k.k.

If this is any indication of your future posts please go away now, we don't
need your type here. Maybe we can all go see the wizard and get some
brains. cheers, arthur

09-25-2006, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skip Smith Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pompano bch, Fl Posts: 101	NMFS Meeting: Your Behavior We are hearing rumors that the NMFS is worried that this meeting may get out of control. That is why the Southeast Swordfish Club and RJ Boyle wanted a lot of people there and to have a just a few speakers. This meeting is for the commercial fishing industry and it is important that the recreational fishermen are represented. If the meeting gets out of control, especially by the recreational fishermen, it will work against us. Please let everyone know how important it is to be professional, no matter what the speaker has to say. By being there and listening, we can make sure we know what "they" are asking for. Then we can send our concerns in letters and emails to the head of NMFS and address it the way the goverment works. If we are to win this one for the recreational guys, we need to be there and to be cool headed. There is enough information on the other two threads to educate eveyone on some of the hot topics, from what the commercial industry wants to what we need to protect ourselves. See you all there, Wed. Sept 27, 2006 7pm. Captain Skip Smith

09-25-2006, 04:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	Thats what I have been saying :shock: I was told directly from them they will not put up with people bashing them or commercial interests :!: __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

09-26-2006, 09:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Captain Ollie Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Davie Florida Boat: 28 foot Kevlacat Best Catch: Strippers/Barely Legal Cheerleaders Occupation: Commercial tropical fish collector, lobster diver, bouy gear fisherman, 100ton captain Posts: 596	:thumright: __________________ Remember that house you, or maybe your neighbor couldn't pay for? Well, now your gonna pay for it!!

09-26-2006, 09:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
king kong Lines In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boca Raton Boat: Recreational Activities Occupation: Sales Posts: 10	thank you Thank you Skip. Finally someone with some brains on this stupid forum. I never post on here but get a real kick out of watching what you guys post. k.k.

09-26-2006, 09:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
king kong Lines In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boca Raton Boat: Recreational Activities Occupation: Sales Posts: 10	thank you Thank you Skip. Finally someone with some brains on this stupid forum. I never post on here but get a real kick out of watching what you guys post. k.k.

09-25-2006, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 920	Amen. See you there.

09-25-2006, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Verado06 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami and New Orleans Posts: 483	I hope it doesn't turn into a Home Owner's Association type Meeting Seriously though, it is in our best interest to keep a professional attitude. See you guys there

09-25-2006, 04:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
dpdash Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 155	I was going to get a discussion about homeowners taxes and insurance going, maybe they can do something about that as well.

09-25-2006, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ambitious Lines In Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 77	"they" will not put up with people bashing them? Last time I looked "they" worked for us but o.k. we will play nice as directed. No reason to bash commercial guys despite how shortsighted they have historically proven to be, they are after all just trying to feed their families. The commercial bouy guy I know up here and Ollie from his posts seem very conservation minded. Not bashing NMFS on the other hand, that's gonna take some biting of tongues for sure.........

09-27-2006, 08:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	Welcome Kong like RT said if this forum is stupid why do you read it?I said in 5 posts before skips that we have to behave :???: __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

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