Thresher Conservation Debate - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FISHIONADO · 09-01-2010, 05:29 AM

Maybe there is no debate on this subject? Someone mentioned in another thread that their friends were trying to get the DFG to change the rules on threshers. Anyone have the data they were using?

I'm interested because I have released threshers in the past because I thought they were endangered based on the opinions on all the fishing forums. But my own quick research says they are at sustainable levels in Southern California. Is it just an emotional thing or is there current scientific data to support "no take"? This is the same reason I fought the MLPA so strongly, I want regulations based on science and not emotion.

Peace all!

09-01-2010, 05:29 AM	#2
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Maybe there is no debate on this subject? Someone mentioned in another thread that their friends were trying to get the DFG to change the rules on threshers. Anyone have the data they were using? I'm interested because I have released threshers in the past because I thought they were endangered based on the opinions on all the fishing forums. But my own quick research says they are at sustainable levels in Southern California. Is it just an emotional thing or is there current scientific data to support "no take"? This is the same reason I fought the MLPA so strongly, I want regulations based on science and not emotion. Peace all!