Good News for Bonefish and Tarpon

The Culture of Jig Fishing -

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted 4-3 to move forward with new rules that would change the definition of snagging as it relates to tarpon and would limit a specific type of fishing gear in Boca Grande Pass.

LINK (via: Save the Tarpon)

The ever lovable PTTS did not take kindly to the proposed new rule at the hearing.

An attorney representing the PTTS threatened legal action if commissioners went ahead with the gear ban.

In addition to the gear rule change the FWC also approved a new rule making bonefish and tarpon catch and release only fisheries.

LINK (via: Florida Sportsman - Who were against the tarpon jig ban.)