The U.S. pelagic longline fleet likes to describe the way it fishes
as “ecosystem-friendly,” citing changes in gear and fishing
practices to minimize fatal interactions
with protected species. Of course, they claim all the credit
for themselves, giving none to the conservation groups that
forced them to change their ways.
The use of circle hooks was required fleet-wide after a
June 2000 [...]
Thanks to all of you that were able to get to the meeting and for supporting the club.
We will be posting a link on where to post your comments to the NMFS about the influx of the buoy boat fleet ASAP.
Also if any of you have any suggestions for speakers in the future, please email [...]
We would like to welcome Captain Bouncer Smith as the new Vice President of The Swordfish Club.
Skip Smith: President
Capt. Bouncer Smith: Vice President
Ron Coddington: Secretary
Jeff Anderson: Treasurer
The first meeting will be Wednesday January 20th at 7pm at the IGFA in Dania FL.
We will be discussing day & night time bait rigging and how the buoy fishing is effecting the recreational fishermen.
We will be accepting new members at this meeting. Also all members from 2009 will be able to renew their memberships.
Guest fee for [...]
Thanks to everyone that attended the Swordfish Extravaganza event.
It was supposed to be just another Swordfish Club meeting (but they are all special) and the IGFA offered us the use of their magnificent facility. As we thought about a speaker for this special meeting, we thought this was an opportunity to have a few speakers. [...]
