Looks like the PTTS could be dealt a major blow (and that would be divine justice) as Tarpon look set to be declared a Catch and Release species in Florida.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted Wednesday to move forward with plans to put an end to “gaff and drag,” PTTS-style fishing by making tarpon a catch-and-release only species. All seven FWC commissioners endorsed the measure. (from Save the Tarpon)
Ah… so good to see some things moving in the right direction. The PTTS being drug to the trash heap of history would be things moving in such a direction.
Good job to those who have been pushing on this.
Awesome shot by Jim Klug.
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Tags: catch and release, Conservation, Florida, PTTS, Save the Tarpon
How refreshing to see a fishery management agency take on the interests of the fish, rather than those of tournament anglers.