Save the Tarpon

Save the Tarpon opposes, and is calling for the immediate termination of, the Professional Tarpon Tournament Series (PTTS) in Boca Grande, Florida.

Our opposition stems from the destructive, unethical fishing practices and unsportsmanlike conduct promoted by this for-profit fishing tournament and television show.  The disruptive fishing methods endorsed by the PTTS and employed by it’s participants are causing the tarpon to change their movement, feeding, and spawning behaviors. Behaviors which had, until now, been unchanged for thousands of years. The change in these patterns has already deteriorated the quality of the fishery.

Take a moment and sign the petition to call for the immediate termination of the Professional Tarpon Tournament Series (PTTS). 

Mill, Pallot, Ault, McGuane and Kreh are just a few of the saltwater fly fishing notables who have added their names to the petition.

Save the Tarpon is also mobilizing a boycott of all PTTS sponsors and affiliates.

Comments

[TugAddict]

The link appears broken. If you can get it working i will sign this 100 times if it helps.

[MaineFlyCastings]

Same, broken, but I wanna sign. Ill google it.

[MVan]

Link is borked. Here is an alt...

http://savethetarpon.com/sign-the-petition/

[HandsOffmyMajosha]

Why is it that this type of behavior is an almost inevitable end to tournaments?