Surfrider MLPA meetings starting Tue 9/23 7PM S.C. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

joyjiggin' · 09-22-2009, 06:19 PM

"Decades of Overfishing/"... I don't buy it either. ...smells fishy.

Billy V · 09-22-2009, 09:40 PM

We will see soon enough when their letter is released.

805gregg · 09-23-2009, 06:20 AM

Surfrider needs to stick with surf related issues. They should have nothing to do with other issues, that's why the founder of surfrider quit.

dmrides · 09-23-2009, 06:32 AM

I appreciate your guys comments regarding your insight into Surfrider. I think this is great to know that they are hearing us and are open to present on behalf of those who speak up and express what it is that they want and why they want it. Since this is the case, this is all the more reason to reiterate to Surfrider how important keeping access to La Jolla is to us yakkers.

Even if organizations do not support our cause, it never hurts to graciously remind them of how many people are in support of keeping access to our fishing grounds.

I think again it comes down to the fact that as a community of kayak fishermen who want to continue to have access to the areas we cherish, we need to make sure the groups that have the ability to have influence are aware of how many people want to protect fishing grounds like La Jolla.

I think that anyone who fishes at La Jolla, or fishes in general, needs to write an email, send a letter or show up to any meetings about the MLPA just to show that you are in support of keeping La Jolla open. If enough people send this message, we will be heard and this will go a long way.

I would hate to be sitting on my couch next year wishing that I could be fishing, but knowing that I did nothing to make that happen.

Iparker · 09-23-2009, 08:52 PM

I attended the San Clemente meeting and left with the impression they had a true interest in feedback from the consumptive community and was glad I went. Not a huge turnout, but I'd guess more consumptives than pro-closure people.

The first 35 minutes is stuff you already know, but if they are in your area, I'd suggest going to provide your feedback.

Tman · 09-23-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Iparker

I attended the San Clemente meeting and left with the impression they had a true interest in feedback from the consumptive community and was glad I went. Not a huge turnout, but I'd guess more consumptives than pro-closure people.

The first 35 minutes is stuff you already know, but if they are in your area, I'd suggest going to provide your feedback.

Iparker, thanks for that feedback...

Hopefully that will enlighten individuals of the necessity of becoming aware...

Or, in simpler terms, show your arses up.

Thanks for showing up bro and giving us feedback.

09-22-2009, 06:19 PM	#1
joyjiggin' Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 109	"Decades of Overfishing/"... I don't buy it either. ...smells fishy.

09-22-2009, 09:40 PM	#2
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	We will see soon enough when their letter is released.

09-23-2009, 06:20 AM	#3
805gregg Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ojai, Ca Posts: 43	Surfrider needs to stick with surf related issues. They should have nothing to do with other issues, that's why the founder of surfrider quit.

09-23-2009, 06:32 AM	#4
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	I appreciate your guys comments regarding your insight into Surfrider. I think this is great to know that they are hearing us and are open to present on behalf of those who speak up and express what it is that they want and why they want it. Since this is the case, this is all the more reason to reiterate to Surfrider how important keeping access to La Jolla is to us yakkers. Even if organizations do not support our cause, it never hurts to graciously remind them of how many people are in support of keeping access to our fishing grounds. I think again it comes down to the fact that as a community of kayak fishermen who want to continue to have access to the areas we cherish, we need to make sure the groups that have the ability to have influence are aware of how many people want to protect fishing grounds like La Jolla. I think that anyone who fishes at La Jolla, or fishes in general, needs to write an email, send a letter or show up to any meetings about the MLPA just to show that you are in support of keeping La Jolla open. If enough people send this message, we will be heard and this will go a long way. I would hate to be sitting on my couch next year wishing that I could be fishing, but knowing that I did nothing to make that happen.

09-23-2009, 08:52 PM	#5
Iparker Junior Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 23	I attended the San Clemente meeting and left with the impression they had a true interest in feedback from the consumptive community and was glad I went. Not a huge turnout, but I'd guess more consumptives than pro-closure people. The first 35 minutes is stuff you already know, but if they are in your area, I'd suggest going to provide your feedback.